Director of Development
Springwell,
Inc.
Waltham, Massachusetts
Springwell, a regional leader in the provision of long
term support services seeks an experienced Development Professional to join our
Executive Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of
Development will plan, lead and coordinate the agency’s development activities
including fundraising with individual donors, private foundations as well as
generating new revenues from individuals and events. Join a team of
professionals committed to charting the future direction of this dynamic
agency.
Our
ideal candidate will bring a track record of securing philanthropic support
from individuals, and corporations. The successful candidate will have the
integrity, stature and proven ability to develop relationships with potential
donors, corporations and volunteers. Currently we are excited about new
opportunities for innovation and growth, especially through partnerships with
health care providers.
Principal
Duties and Responsibilities
- Partners to work
with Springwell’s leadership in strategic planning and management.
- Builds and
Nurtures effective, positive working relationships with senior management,
volunteer s and colleagues
- Identifies,
recruits and trains Volunteer leaders, when appropriate, who can extend
the reach of staff through involvement in the cultivation and solicitation
of prospective donors including individuals, corporations and foundations.
- Identifies
opportunities and relationships with corporate partners to secure
philanthropic support.
- Works closely
with the Board and Executive Leadership Team to identify donors and create
cultivation and closing strategies.
- Writes proposals
and case statement documents as needed.
- Works with
prospects to develop and enhance the relationship with the agency
leveraging that relationship to maximize philanthropic giving.
- Actively manages
a personal portfolio of donors and, formulates and documents development
strategies, follows agreed upon targets for prospect activity and
fundraising outcomes.
- Document all
fundraising and donor work in Raiser’s Edge.
- Successfully
solicits donors for gifts and closes gifts working with Board and senior
staff as appropriate.
- Prepares and
regularly updates progress reports, including but not limited to,
quarterly reports, development plans and fundraising progress and other
forecasts.
- Uses metrics
regularly to review performance as a means of improving fundraising
outcomes as well as personal sense of accomplishment and provide feedback
to the Executive Leadership Team.
Desired
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree
required, graduate education a plus.
- A minimum of 5
years of senior management and fundraising experience, some of those in
major gifts and ideally in nonprofit organizations.
In
addition the ideal candidate will possess the following attributes and
experience:
- Demonstrated
track record working successfully with high level donors, cultivating
relationships, stewarding and closing large gifts.
- Experience in
external relations and managing volunteers.
- Comprehensive
understanding of major gifts fundraising principles and practices.
- Ability to
demonstrate a track record of securing philanthropic support from individuals.
- Extremely high
level of professionalism, collegiality, self motivation, organization and
familiarity with the goals of and objectives of Springwell, Inc.
- Excellent
communication and writing skills are necessary as is the ability to work
collaboratively with other departments, volunteers, senior management and
the Board.
- Familiarity with
HIPPA related rules and regulations is important and the ability to
operate in a HIPPA Compliant environment a must.
- Be professional,
honest and trustworthy.
- Be flexible and
able to deal effectively and politely with people from all backgrounds and
in all types of difficult situations.
- Possess the
ability to evaluate problems accurately and display good, sound,
confidential judgment.
- Maintain a
professional and caring demeanor as well as a tenacious work ethic.
- Collaborate: be
conscientious and results oriented.
- Have the ability
to innovate, think strategically, conceptually and manage multiple
projects simultaneously and handle difficult situations with a sense of
humor.
- Be able to
listen carefully as well as to influence and persuade others.
- Be organized,
efficient and exhibit great attention to detail and have the ability to
produce clear documentation.
- Be motivated and
flexible to change.
Compensation: Competitive salary
and excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401K, and 3 weeks’ vacation.
For more information please visit our website www.springwell.com.
PROCEDURE
FOR CANDIDACY:
Please submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to hr@springwell.com.
User Engagement and Outreach Specialist
Foundation
Center
New York, New York
New York, New York
THE
FOUNDATION CENTER is the leading source of information about philanthropy
worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training we connect people who want to
change the world to the resources they need to succeed. Our organization's
mission is to strengthen the social sector by advancing knowledge about
philanthropy in the U.S. and around the world. Our vision is a world enriched
by the effective allocation of philanthropic resources, informed public
discourse about philanthropy, and broad understanding of the contributions of
nonprofit activity to increasing opportunity and transforming lives.
REPORTS
TO:
Director, New York Office
JOB
SUMMARY:
Key member of the New York Outreach and Learning team. Engages users in live
and online settings and develops initiatives to enhance their user experience.
Develops and implements community outreach programs. Conducts tours,
orientations for visitors, regular training sessions, both on and off site in
the greater New York area. Provides reference service for the Foundation
Center's New York Library/Learning Center. Coordinates online communications
including the web site, newsletter, blog, and social media for the Foundation
Center's New York Library/Learning Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In collaboration
with the Director of the New York Office, develops and implements
strategies to enhance user experiences, proactively engage with them, and
strengthen customer relationships.
- Schedules
meetings with users to discuss needs, explore new opportunities, and
collect feedback.
- Works with the
Director of the New York Office to plan and implement community outreach
initiatives. Provides orientations and presentations to outside groups
regarding Center services and grantseeking practices at onsite and offsite
locations.
- Cultivates the
Foundation Center's New York Library/Learning Center online communities
through our regional social media. Works with the national and regional
social media team as necessary for special events and promotions.
- Working with
members of the communications staff, serves as editor of the Foundation
Center's New York Library/Learning Center weekly electronic newsletter;
responsible for content, formatting, scheduling, and dissemination.
- In collaboration
with the Director of the New York Office, updates and maintains the
Foundation Center's New York Library/Learning Center web site and blog.
- Works up to 12
hours per week at the Foundation Center's New York Library/Learning Center
reference desk, including some Saturdays and evening hours as required.
Provides backup support in the Library/Learning Center during busier
periods.
- Assists with
online reference provision to the public approximately 5 hours per week
(and additional hours as needed).
- Participates in
delivering regularly scheduled grantseeker training programs.
- Collaborates
with product development teams and coordinates testing groups. Serves on
other Center-wide task forces as appropriate.
- Prepares monthly
reports on the programs and services of the Foundation Center's New York
Library/Learning Center. Analyzes user engagement statistics and feedback
to identify trends and recommend new approaches.
- Serves as backup
for the grantmaker services hotline.
REQUIREMENTS: MLS degree.
Knowledge, experience, creativity, and passion for engaging users, enhancing
their user experience, and building online and offline communities. Knowledge
of principles, practices, and trends in outreach service coordination. Ability
to plan and implement comprehensive outreach programs/initiatives for targeted
populations. Minimum 3-5 years of experience with providing reference service,
online database searching, and Internet research. Excellent people,
communication, and writing skills are essential. Experience with public
speaking and ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience. Some
training experience preferred. Knowledge of the nonprofit sector, grantmakers,
and fundraising desirable. Able to manage diverse projects, be flexible, and
work collaboratively. Some travel and evening and weekend work. Spanish language
skills preferred.
To
Apply:
Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to:
E-mail:
jobs@foundationcenter.org
(Please put the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.)
Director of Human
Resources
Foundation Center
79 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10003
Foundation Center
79 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10003
Do
not telephone.
We
offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
For
more information on positions available at the Foundation Center please visit
our website: http://foundationcenter.org/about/jobs/
The
Foundation Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Grants Director
Project
Hospitality
Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, New York
Project Hospitality, a private not-for-profit organization
based in Staten Island, New York, provides comprehensive services for hungry
and homeless and inadequately housed people, especially those who are living
with multiple diagnoses such as HIV, substance use, and/or mental illness. As
the only comprehensive homeless service provider in the borough of Staten
Island, Project Hospitality serves more than 5,000 Staten Island residents each
year. We operate with more than 300 staff and a corps of more than 600 student,
community, religious, and corporate volunteers.
Summary: The Grant Director
position will manage the Agency grant process, including the setting of annual
goals, developing and writing corporate and foundation proposals, researching
funding sources as well as monitoring grant income against goals.
Responsibilities:
- Research
prospects for public and private foundation grants
- Write and
coordinate, and oversee all aspects of public and private grants process.
- Develop and
manage, and oversee the agency grants calendar, which includes all
submission deadlines and all reports.
- Ensure accurate
data collection and tracking for grants.
- Responsible for
the assembly, delivery, and reporting on all grants
- Cultivate and
maintain excellent relationship with all funders; and be able to cultivate
new relationships.
- Annually develop
an updated general support proposal and prepare submissions.
- Conduct research
to find new funders for general operating support and for targeted program
areas. Assist in building relationships with funders.
- Operate a
reporting system to report on progress towards annual goals.
- Oversee the
Agency’s government RFP applications, reports and renewals.
Requirements: BA/BS required,
Masters preferred with superior research, writing and analytical skills. Must
be highly motivated and organized. Must be able to work well with senior
program staff and executive leadership. Experience with grant writing in social
service agency needed. MS Office computer experience required, Razors Edge
knowledge a plus. Needs to establish workload priorities and balance diverse
projects. Must have exceptional communication skills both orally and in
writing, with individuals and groups regarding complex and sensitive issues or
regulations. The physical ability to perform the essential job functions are
needed. In addition, the Grant Director shall perform any duties as required to
meet the needs of the program and the clients that we serve. The agency
reserves the right to review and change job duties and responsibilities as the
need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied
contract of employment.
To
Apply:
Please provide writing sample along with resume and salary requirements to: Fax
# 718-720-5476 or Email: resume@projecthospitality.org.
Director of Development and Community Engagement for the East
Coast
Moishe
House
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Moishe
House seeks a Director of Development and Community Engagement for the East
Coast to plan and execute development activities with a targeted portfolio of
$2,000,000+. This experienced professional will be responsible for major gifts
and stewarding individual relationship-building efforts. The position will be
based in the Northeast, preferably in New York, and will report directly to the
Chief Operating Officer.
Organization
Overview:
Moishe House provides meaningful Jewish experiences for young adults around the
world by supporting leaders in their 20's as they create vibrant home-based
Jewish communities for themselves and their peers. We are the largest,
international organization serving the young adult constituency (ages 22-30)
and have 54 houses in 14 countries providing more than 5,000 annual programs
around the world.
Essential
Job Duties:
Development:
- Develop and
implement comprehensive fundraising plans for East Coast cities and
communities where Moishe House has a strong programmatic presence.
Specific responsibilities will include: 1) Cultivating and engaging
current donors; and 2) Prospecting and successfully securing new donors.
- Orchestrate
ongoing stewardship interactions and events to showcase Moishe House
residents and participants.
- Plan fundraising
events (e.g. parlor meetings and open houses).
- Work directly
with nearby National Board Members to cultivate their engagement and
involvement in our development efforts. Communications and Leadership
- Work closely
with the Development and Marketing & Communications Departments to
implement on- and offline marketing initiatives to support community
building efforts.
- Prepare and
circulate city-specific reports (informal and formal) to donors.
- Create and
maintain strategic partnerships to elevate the Jewish young adult
engagement agenda and Moishe House's presence in communities.
- Represent the
organization by serving as a thought leader (i.e. speaking on panels,
authoring articles and participate in conferences/convenings). Minimum
Education and Experience
- 5+ years of
direct fundraising experience for a non-profit organization or political
campaigns with a proven track record of success.
- BA/BS required.
Advanced degree preferred.
Other
Critical Skills and Abilities:
- Strong volunteer
management skills
- Excellent public
speaking and presentation skills
- Exceptional
verbal, written and proofreading skills
- Works well
independently as well as on a team
- Entrepreneurial
in spirit
- Highly organized
and detail oriented
- Experience
working with a development database is a plus
- Have a passion
for the work and mission of Moishe House
This
is a full time position with moderate regional travel required.
To
Apply:
Please email cover letter, resume with salary history and writing samples (no
calls please) to jobs@moishehouse.org.
Development Director
Envision
Peace Museum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About
Envision Peace Museum:
Envision Peace Museum is an emerging
museum with a mission to foster insight into the meanings and roots of peace
while empowering visitors to overcome violence and injustice in their daily lives
and in the world. Envision’s exhibitions, education, and events invite visitors
to:
- empathize with
the people and stories about active peace-building even when these stories
are difficult or run counter to their initial ideas;
- develop deeper
and more useful understandings of peace and peace work;
- have
transformational social interactions that enrich learning while
strengthening personal relationships and our overall civil society;
- engage in
building peace in their own lives and larger communities using practical
tools and skills developed in the Museum.
Summary
of Director of Development Function: Under the direction of the Executive
Director and with the support of the Board of Directors and staff, the Director
of Development will lead and be responsible for development efforts as Envision
Peace Museum continues to grow. This is a new position in the organization and
will include as a key function of the building an effective development office
and the development of plans and coordination of staff, Board and volunteer
development efforts. Programs to be overseen will include annual giving, major
giving, capital campaign, online giving, foundation grants, and coordination
with events planning and general communications.
Essential
Functions and Areas of Responsibility:
1.
Continual
identification of additional potential major donors, and organization and
coordination of their cultivation and gift solicitation.
2.
Organization
and supervision of Annual Giving/Annual Fund
3.
Oversight
and support for other basic giving functions:
o
Annual
Development Plan and implementation
o
Foundation
grant writing
o
Online
giving
o
Capital
Campaign
4.
Responsibility
for routine development activities
o
Comprehensive
data input and tracking in SalesForce/Patron Manager
o
Liaison
with the Board and fundraising related committees of the Board
o
Stewardship
activity
o
Coordination
of development related mailings
o
Timely
submission of reports
o
Volunteer
training
Assistance
with events planning
Stewardship
Program
Minimum
Qualifications:
Education: Minimum Bachelor’s
degree in relevant field or equivalent
Experience:
- Five (5) years
in a development office
- Familiarity with
the content domain of Envision Peace Museum. Peace and Justice Studies
and/or Museum studies are helpful.
- Three (3) years
professional experience within a museum, start-up not-for-profit
organization, or peace and justice / social change organization.
- Successful track
record in securing sponsorships and asking for gifts in the + $50,000
range.
- Experience
managing team-based fund raising programs of at least $50,000 annually and
participation in a capital campaign of at least $2 million.
- CFRE
certification is a plus.
Other
Required Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:
1.
In-depth
knowledge of fundraising strategies.
2.
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
3.
Superior
interpersonal and leadership skills to collaborate effectively with Envision
constituencies and staff.
4.
Initiative;
independent judgment, decision-making ability and common sense.
5.
Proven
organizational skills; able to schedule and complete multiple short term and
long term tasks.
6.
Reasonable
flexibility; evening and weekend work will be required at times.
7.
Proficient
in software such as Microsoft office suite, Wealth Engine and Fundraiser
Professional.
8.
Social
skills for cultivating donors and prospects.
9.
Highest
professional standards of discretion.
10.
Highest
standards of integrity; outgoing; self-starting; tactful; detail-oriented;
innovative; capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Compensation: Depends on
experience.
Affirmative
Actions/ Equal Opportunity Employer/Smoke-Free Workplace
Envision
Peace Museum is an equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged
to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation or disability. Envision Peace Museum is a
smoke-free workplace.
To
Apply:
Please submit resume and cover letter to info@envisionpeacemuseum.org
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