CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Development Operations Associate
The Putney School (posted Feb 26, 2021)
The Putney School is looking for an experienced data management professional to provide multifaceted support for an ambitious fundraising program including a $35 million comprehensive capital campaign, the largest in the school’s history.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Development Operations Associate has primary responsibility for the information in the database of record (currently Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge, RE) on which Putney depends. The Associate is responsible for processing and maintaining all contact-related and gift-related information about alumni, parents, and friends to ensure strong and productive relationships with the school’s many constituents. Candidates must have experience working effectively and efficiently in a demanding data environment and a commitment to ongoing individual and team improvement. They should understand and embrace the school’s Fundamental Beliefs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Constituent data entry and extraction
- Gift processing and acknowledgment
- Designing and executing reports to support the work of the team
- Reconciling accounts with the business office and external auditors
- Administrative support for our 6-person alumni/development team
- proven experience with Raiser's Edge and/or gift entry
- an outstanding commitment to timely and accurate data entry
- proficiency in Word, Excel, and Google equivalents
- discretion with handling confidential information
- familiarity with a non-profit environment
- a courteous manner and a desire to participate
- strong quantitative and organizational skills
- comfort with a fast-paced office
- a desire to be accountable, take on additional responsibility, and to learn and grow
- No prior connection to Putney is expected. The successful candidate will need to develop a good understanding of Putney’s mission and a commitment to progressive education, environmental sustainability, social justice, and democracy. This full-time (40-hour) position is available now.
Interested parties should send a cover note, resume, salary expectations, and contact information for three references to development@putneyschool.org. No snail mail, phone calls, or drop-ins please. Please visit www.putneyschool.org for more information about the school.
The Putney School – Putney, Vermont The Putney School is a progressive, independent school on a farm in southeastern Vermont. Founded in 1935 as one of the first coeducational boarding schools in the nation, Putney has always insisted that each employee makes a significant contribution to its overall success, a contribution that should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities and that should reflect the skills and interests of the employee and the myriad needs of the school. This job posting is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but to limit neither the employee nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer service wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the wellbeing of the school as a whole. All employees are expected to align their efforts with the school’s focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice work and to demonstrate a personal commitment to continue to grow in these critical areas.
Associate Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations
Mount Holyoke College (posted Feb 24, 2021)
The Associate Director of Stewardship & Donor Relations reports to the Director of Stewardship & Donor Relations. The Associate Director is responsible for high-level stewardship to donors in ways that significantly strengthen their relationship with and good-will towards Mount Holyoke College. The Associate Director is charged with working with MHC partners (faculty and staff) to research and write accurate, high quality impact pieces that illustrate how charitable gifts have been used to benefit the educational experience at Mount Holyoke. The Associate Director is responsible for various stewardship initiatives and is tasked with managing special projects that support the mission of the office to strengthen donors’ relationships with the College.
Roles and Responsibilities: *Collaborate with MHC partners (faculty and staff) to research and help write accurate, high quality impact reports to donors about how their gifts have been used to benefit education at MHC; *Manage data systems related to fund reporting; *Serve as primary writer in donor relations, including writing/editing fund reports, editing student letters, and creating new content for annual reports; *Coordinate with gift officers and finance office to ensure fund restrictions are recorded accurately and can be stewarded appropriately; *Communicate with campus partners and advancement team (including gift officers and gift processing) when new funds are created; *Identify technology needs to improve efficiency of stewardship reporting; *Identify innovative uses of technology to communicate with fund donors; *Manage scholarship aid assignment process; *Coordinate with gift officers to ensure integration of fund reporting with individual stewardship plans; *Writing and proofreading impact pieces for various Advancement outlets – website, print, etc.; *Help ensure funds are administered in a manner that is consistent with donor intent; *Support the development of campus-wide standards for the purpose of creating an energetic and enthusiastic internal stewardship culture that maximizes donor satisfaction; *Manage special projects assigned by the Director. For more information, and to apply, visit www.mtholyoke.edu.
Vice-President for Community Impact and Partnerships
Community Foundation of Western MA (posted Feb 22, 2021)
Are you passionate about the potential in Western MA, and inspired by the opportunity to put your skills to work advancing equity and opportunity for all in the region? Bring your energy and commitment to The Community Foundation of Western Mass, which seeks a Vice President for Community Impact and Partnerships. As a member of the Foundation's leadership team, you will work creatively and collaboratively with colleagues and key community stakeholders to advance the Foundation’s strategic vision through a mix of convening, research, data collection and funding opportunities.
Responsibilities include: cultivating and managing high performing teams of professionals, consultants and volunteers to develop and operationalize annual plans and goals to achieve the Foundation’s mission; a high degree of community engagement; collection of data and feedback from a variety of sources to drive decision-making and analysis of program efficacy and representation of the Community Foundation in key regional projects and initiatives.
To successfully lead these initiatives, you must have 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in grant-making, program management, or a related role as well as a proven track record in engaging local residents, leaders and organizations. Other required experience includes leadership of teams of staff, consultants and volunteers with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Your inspirational management style, systems-focused, big picture vision and clear, inclusive approach to communication and community-building among diverse communities and organizations will be critical in the VP role.
Additional requirements include: strong facilitation and relationship-building skills, the ability to seek out and understand diverse perspectives and cultures, demonstrated commitment to equity and excellence and the ability to balance internal and external priorities. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and bilingual skills preferred.
We hope we’ve intrigued you. If so, please submit resume and cover letter to search firm United Personnel at search4@unitedpersonnel.com. Resumes will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The Community Foundation is committed to increasing equity and opportunity so that all who live in the Pioneer Valley have access to a satisfying quality of life. We believe that a core strategy to this end is advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion both within our organization and within the larger community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of our region’s 3 counties and 69 cities and towns. EOE
Development Associate
United Personnel (posted Feb 22, 2021)
United Personnel is seeking a part-time Development Associate for a local nonprofit client. This role is 20 hours per week and is a remote position currently due to COVID-19. Development Associate provides administrative support to client’s Development office and assists in the execution of fundraising, special events, and donor relations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Development support: Work with Director of Development execute and track annual online fundraising activity, including email, website, and Facebook campaigns. Assist with fundraising mailings; coordinate with Communications Coordinator on design of direct mail solicitation and production timeline. Enter donations and donor information into DonorPerfect database. Update data entry and records management procedures as needed. Create monthly DonorPerfect gift reports and donor reports as needed. Generate gift acknowledgements, donor recognitions, and donor correspondence. Maintain updated list of donation needs; respond to inquiries about in-kind donations and arrange for donation drop off at appropriate times. Maintain a master schedule of fundraising and event activities (dates, deadlines, etc.). Contribute to donor newsletters and annual report.
Special events support: Respond to offers of 3rd party fundraising events benefitting client (i.e. business drives, musical performances, “cut-a-thons” or special shopping days); provide informational materials for events and track outcomes of 3rd party fundraising events. Support client's annual Holiday Wish List campaign; assist with outreach to businesses sponsors; help coordinate the collection of gifts and aid Advocates with getting gifts to participants.
General administrative duties: Participate in weekly department meeting. Participate in annual planning for development efforts. Abide by client's Bylaws, Work From Home, Personnel and Internal Communications Policies. Maintain the necessary confidentiality of the staff and individuals served by the organization at all times. COVID-19 mitigation and work-from-home protocols are currently being observed.
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Board member (volunteer position)
Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts (posted Feb 19, 2021)
Who We Are: Girls on the Run of Western MA is expanding our amazing Board! Who We Are At Girls on the Run (GOTR) we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grades from diverse communities develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k event.
In these strange times, GOTR is more vital than ever, and we have found creative ways to keep the program going and serve girls throughout Western Massachusetts. Our board has propelled our organization to incredible growth in our first five years, and we are excited to add new voices to our dynamic team.
Who You Are: Diversity, equity, inclusion and representation are priorities at GOTR. We welcome passionate, committed individuals who:
- Share our passion for the GOTR mission and empowering girls
- Bring varied identities and experiences, including but not limited to age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation
- Bring a variety of skills and experience, including but not limited to education, youth programming, fundraising, events, communications, media, technology, sports
- Live and work in communities throughout Western Massachusetts, representing the broad geographic area we serve
What You’ll Do as a Board Member:
- Attend monthly meetings (virtual for the time being)
- Participate on at least one committee Help with special events
- Bring your passion, energy and ideas to making GOTR grow and thrive
- Support the organization with an annual financial contribution
- Play an active role in securing the financial resources necessary for GOTR to achieve its mission
- Act as an ambassador and advocate for GOTR in your community
Does this sound like you or someone you know? We would love to talk with you. Please contact our Board President, Shonda Pettiford at shondap@gmail.com. And to learn more about GOTR, please visit: https://www.girlsontherunwesternma.org
Finance Director (part-time, 30 hours/week)
Cooperative Development Institute (posted Feb 19, 2021)
About: The Cooperative Development Institute (CDI): The Cooperative Development Institute (CDI, www.cdi.coop) is the Northeast’s Center for cooperative business education, training, and technical assistance. CDI was founded in 1994 by cooperative leaders across industry sectors with a mission to build a cooperative economy in the Northeast through the creation and development of successful cooperative enterprises and networks in diverse communities in New York and New England. Our mission is to work with people in the Northeast to create cooperative businesses and networks that grow a prosperous, equitable economy. Our vision is transforming ownership of our economy, so all people can meet their basic needs! CDI is a virtually based 501(c)3 non-profit with 28 employees and an annual budget of just under 3 million dollars. CDI works to support, advise and provide technical assistance to many forms of cooperatives in the Northeast. CDI’s Northeast Resident Owned Communities (NEROC) program provides support and assistance for residents of manufactured home communities to purchase their parks and run them cooperatively. Our Business Ownership Solutions (BOS) program focuses on conversion of existing businesses to worker ownership and our Cooperative Food Systems (CFS) program works with all food-related cooperatives; from assisting New American and Native American farmers to rural food cooperative retail stores and producer co-ops. And that’s not all of what we do!
Job Overview: The Finance Director participates in the leadership of the organization and aligns fiscal planning, budgeting, and ongoing management with organizational strategic goals. This is a typical nonprofit Finance Director role with some creative additions. The organization seeks a candidate with enthusiasm for participatory budgeting process, democratic management principles, socially responsible investing, and occasional training of novice colleagues and/or program clients on financial topics. As CDI continues to work towards racial justice and collective liberation externally & internally, the organization seeks a Finance Director who has demonstrated ability to bring a racial equity lens to their specific work in finance as well as general Director-level organizational aspects. The position is virtual and hours can mostly be worked at employee’s preference; around meeting schedules, and times of development of annual budget, quarterly reports and annual audits. The position oversees the work of the Bookkeeper, but has no direct reports. Payroll, audit, and tax filing services are provided by third party contractors and overseen by the Finance Director.
Essential Job Functions: Serve as finance director for the organization, participating in the Management Team, and responsible for accounting tasks, reporting, and guidance in alignment with organizational goals and staffing. Assist the Board Treasurer, Finance Committee, and general Board members to develop a critical understanding of the organization’s budget, projections, status and performance through regular reporting and meeting participation. Assist organizational leadership (the “Cabinet”, a decision-making body made of department heads and representatives) to develop a critical understanding of the organization’s budget, projections, status and performance through regular communication, reporting and meeting participation. Oversee bookkeeping functions; monthly reconciliation, verification of entry and allocation and details of business transactions to accounts in journal entries using QuickBooks. Business transactions include grant contracts, invoices, receipts, bills, timesheets, reimbursable expenses, bank and G/L reconciliations, loan agreements, subcontractor contracts, and other miscellaneous forms of payables and receivables. Prepare federal and foundation grant proposal budgets, and subsequent reports and invoices in conjunction with program staff and the Development Team. Manage cash between interest-bearing accounts. Assist the Executive Director in the organization’s annual participatory budgeting process, quarterly revisions of projections, and consideration of social investment opportunities for surplus funds, or supports for short-term cash flow needs. Work with program leads throughout the year to manage budgets and planning. Oversee bookkeeping relative to Fiscal Sponsorships and provide advice on appropriateness relative to 501(c)3 requirements of fiscal sponsee budgets. Assist, as needed, with the development, implementation, and enforcement of financial systems, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate financial accounting, strong financial controls and organizational efficiency, effectiveness and stability. Assist bookkeeper, as needed, to provide supporting documentation to CDI’s auditor/CPA for all end-of-the-year reports and tax filings, including annual financial audit. Apply General Journal Entries supplied by auditor/CPA following the annual audit.
Minimum Requirements: Experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree with non-profit accounting. Minimum of five years’ experience in financial management including experience in accounting system design, analysis, and implementation. Strong knowledge of non-profit fiscal management, general business practices and GAAP. Computer literacy, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Desktop. Familiarity with accounting software, budgeting software and Google Apps. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Enthusiasm for cooperative economics and participatory management principles; dedication to economic justice. Knowledge Skills/Abilities Enthusiasm for communicating with novice colleagues and clients on financial topics/skills. Ability to think critically and solve problems and work well under pressure with critical deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of cooperatives and cooperative accounting, a plus! Familiarity with socially responsible/justice oriented financial management frameworks a plus. Experience with Federal, State and Foundation grant reporting a plus. Experience with Strategic Planning processes of comparable nonprofits or small businesses a plus. Experience with managing Fiscal Sponsorship activities and program design a plus.
Inclusion: In accordance with Federal law, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. CDI is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. We promote economic prosperity for all through our work with our clients, our hiring practices, and our vigorous commitment to cooperative principles. We strive daily to acknowledge and eliminate all forms of oppression. By examining bias within ourselves and our organization, we work mindfully to make our board and staff more inclusive. We actively fight against racism, classism, gender inequality and all efforts to marginalize anyone. The nature of our work engages us directly with the working poor, the educationally disadvantaged, the elderly, immigrants and refugees. It is our goal to see all of our clients prosper within the cooperative movement. We welcome applicants from underrepresented identities, and those who have a commitment and track record of bringing an inclusive and equitable approach to their work. People of color and women, queer, trans, or non-binary people and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CDI is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
Reports To: This position is supervised by the Executive Director and works in partnership with other CDI staff. Salary and Hours: Salaried position, salary $55,770 or commensurate with experience, for part-time work (30 hours/week). Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation, increasing to 4 weeks after two years’ tenure, 6 paid personal days and 8 paid holidays/year (vacation, personal and holiday time based on 40 hours/week, prorated for part time). Access to health benefits, including dental and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan and $100/month wellness benefit. A largely remote-based position with a $225/month office stipend, periodic home office equipment bonuses, expense reimbursement and mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate. Geographic Requirements: U.S.-based only. Occasional travel to the Northeast may be required, about twice a year.
Instructions: Please submit answers to our questionnaire, a resume, and three references via webform at https://cdi.coop/job-opening-finance-director/. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2021.
Program and Marketing Manager
Genesis SLC (posted Feb 18, 2021)
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center seeks solution-oriented professional to fill a full-time Program and Marketing Manager position. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the Program Advisory Committee. The Program and Marketing Manager seamlessly shepherds program development from inception through scheduling, promotion, delivery and evaluation to meet mission and budget goals. The ideal candidate is able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and follow-through. Sensitivity to the retreat center environment and familiarity with Genesis’ history and mission are a plus.
Responsibilities • Responsible for the overall implementation and supervision of program and retreat activities, scheduling program and retreat presenters and tracking details from inception through program delivery, evaluation, and reporting. • Schedule virtual programs, coordinating technical support for presenters as needed; maintain digital library of recorded presentations with an eye toward monetization of offerings. • Develop annual calendar of marketing and fund development projects. • Utilize analytics to prioritize marketing efforts including website maintenance, print advertising, social media, local conferencing, and production of Genesis’ catalog (bi-annually). • Proficient in SEO; develop annual calendar to set up, maintain, and optimize Genesis pages on select platforms and promote offerings through Constant Contact emails. • Ensure brand continuity through program offerings, print materials, and social media presence. • Develop annual program and marketing budget and monitor monthly actual revenue and expenses with 3-month forecast. • Coordinate fund development projects including annual donor appreciation event, fundraiser, and appeal. Design and manage invitations, sponsor letters, brochures, and promotional materials; facilitate personalization of mail merge letters; track details related to volunteer coordination, food and beverage service, table and supply rental, and acknowledgement letters. • Provide weekend house and program coverage on rotation twice monthly, including hands-on support of hybrid (on-site and streamed) programs.
Qualifications and Experience • Five years of experience in an administrative or project management role. • Able to prioritize multiple projects while being service friendly in meeting scheduled deadlines. • Excellent writing, proof-reading, and editing skills. • Demonstrable social media marketing and analytics knowledge. • Ability to work as part of a team; excellent listening skills, able to integrate multiple perspectives to produce quality outcomes. • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Publisher) and Constant Contact. • Experience with Sales Force a plus. To apply for this position, send a current resume and cover letter to LizW@GenesisSpiritualCenter.org No phone calls.
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Bay Path University (posted Feb 17, 2021)
Company Description: When Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, it had a very clear goal: to provide a practical, affordable, and career-oriented education to meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities. From the beginning, Bay Path prided itself on being entrepreneurial, constantly pushing the boundaries of the academic experience to fit the student...to start them on the road of success. We still do. Today, that spirit and philosophy is more important than ever in higher education. At Bay Path, it's not just the number and breadth of undergraduate and graduate programs that defines us-and we have many-but it is our ability to connect the classroom to learning to leadership to experience to career that is at the core of what we do best. We know the work that needs to be done. Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges by the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and is a member of the Women's College Coalition. With a main campus in Longmeadow, MA and three satellite locations, (East Longmeadow, Sturbridge, Concord), Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates. We're committed to preparing our students to navigate a constantly changing world. Whether it is one of our innovative academic programs, groundbreaking online learning platform, or through our Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders initiative, we educate our students in ways that will help them to grow, learn to adapt, and always to flourish. Be part of the change. We invite you to visit our website at www.baypath.edu where you can learn more about Bay Path University.
Job Description: • Position Code: VPIA • Job Type: Full-time • Standard Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Location: Longmeadow, MA
Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Institutional Advancement will lead the Advancement team to cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals, and provide strategic leadership for fundraising programs for the University including responsibility for annual giving, corporate, major gifts and gift planning, endowment, capital campaigns, and alumni and constituent relations efforts, stewardship, and advancement services. The candidate selected for this position will possess excellent communication skills with a talent for developing strategies and setting goals to achieve fundraising targets. Position will engage in networking, proposal writing, presenting, and leading a team of fundraising professionals. Position sets target donation goals and sees them to fruition via events and campaigns, on time and on budget.
Position Summary: • Bay Path University seeks an accomplished, high achieving, seasoned education and/or non-profit leader for its Development Program. The Vice President will join a visionary new President as she charts the future course for Bay Path and its diverse students who ardently embrace Bay Path's motto: Carpe Diem (Seize the Day). • S/he/they will work collaboratively to create, develop, implement and achieve donor-centric strategic plans with a new set of priorities with increasing private support incrementally and exponentially as a new vision for Bay Path is implemented over the next 3-5 years. • The Vice President will be an important force and advocate for strategic campaigns to sustain and expand Bay Path's mission impact and outcomes, working collaboratively with Trustees, administration, faculty, other councils, staff and voluntary leadership. The Vice President will work closely with the President to effectively communicate the 'new vision' and build a new base of major gift donors, who by virtue of known interests, deeply value Bay Path's institutional priorities and may be open to making significant contributions toward these (outright or pledged).
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead the Development Office: Annual Fund, Alumni Engagement, Major & Planned Gifts, Stewardship, Administrative Services, expanding the participation rates of Alumni giving, as well as increasing gifts; building key donor-centric programs to motivate and engage Alumni in deepening their commitment to Bay Path; increasing the pipeline of donors entering the major gift levels ($25,000+ annual or restricted gifts); strengthening all data and technology infrastructure supporting the development program; ensuring that stewardship & recognition of all donors remains a priority. In addition, the Vice President will oversee the Alumni and Advisory Councils.
• Advocate for Best Practice: Stay abreast of 'best practice' in higher education advancement programs, and implement these best practices wherever and whenever they will most benefit Bay Path's educational mission, students, alumni and supporters.
• Lead 'full scope' development strategies, including Corporate and Planned Giving programs: while Bay Path's current development department holds the Annual Fund and Major Gift programs, the new Vice President will lead building a stronger focus on corporate support and sponsorship (with understanding of the dynamics of corporate philanthropy), and fully integrate planned giving (legacy) opportunities into the development program.
• Institute Comprehensive Planning: Create and implement an annual development plan grounded in prior year(s) experience with 'metric goals' for each type and level of giving and detailed timetables for strategies and tasks, with accountability clearly described. At the same time, create aspirational or 'stretch' goals that motivate staff and donors alike to reach new levels of achievement.
• Manage Major Special Events (Annual): Lead and support voluntary leadership to implement one or more major 'special events' each year to meet specific fundraising goals, and to deepen Bay Path's connections and relationships in the region and nation among its alumni, friends, corporate & individual supporters and boards.
• Adopt Gift-Cycle Focus: Ensure that the major phases of fundraising activity (research & identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and recognition) are 'institutionalized' into development planning and ideation.
• Foster Cross-Segment Relationship Building: Cultivate, preserve and strengthen donor relationships and loyalty among alumni, friends, existing donors, board members and other volunteers and instill this practice in the development program.
Complex,
Creative Leadership:
• The Vice President works together collaboratively with the President and other critical stakeholders to develop effective and motivating 'cases for support' for myriad initiatives, time-sensitive projects and potential campaigns (University priorities & vision). This process is creative and is a combination of both analysis and 'educated guess work', and must be aligned with major gift prospects' capacity and willingness to give. Building the case for support requires: a deep understanding of 'why' Bay Path is moving in a direction; what motivates and drives the setting of new priorities (always student-centric); and how this aligns with current and future potential among supporters.
• Provides guidance, leadership and education to the development team as it coalesces and matures into a strong department of best practice in both the art and science of fundraising.
• Values Bay Path's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The Vice President will be attuned to the complexities of the donor/prospect, with tact and respect for donor perspectives and concerns, while maintaining the focus on university priorities and initiatives.
• The Vice President will inspire the development staff through effective motivation, mentoring and team building. S/he/they will embrace diversity and equity and have the management capability to leverage the strengths of individual staff members, driving this staff unit toward incrementally increasing financial goal outcomes.
Impact on Bay Path's Institutional Mission:
Positive:• Bay Path continues to receive a steady and increasing flow of charitable gifts to support students, faculty, programs, initiatives and facilities; an effective plan is implemented for identifying and developing new prospects who are engaged and moved toward making a major gift; current donors continue to give because of meaningful stewardship; lapsed donors are not forgotten and are made aware of giving opportunities.
Complex:
• Fundraising is never static and requires a careful balance of process, discipline and relationship-building. Fundraisers must be coached and encouraged to refresh best practice and find the best balance to move forward to increasing major gifts.
Guidance & Review: • The Vice President reports to the President of Bay Path, and meets (at a minimum) monthly with her to discuss progress toward goals, in depth. These goals are developed collaboratively and are focused on university priorities, which necessarily change over time.
Department & Procedures: • The Vice President will be adept in all development best practice and an ardent advocate for adopting strong strategies that move the program forward, such as: moves management, prospect clearance, and fundraising ethics. The Vice President must be knowledgeable of all legal (and ethical) requirements related to fundraising, including IRS regulations relating to charitable giving as well as the gift-acceptance policies and procedures adopted by Bay Path University.
Internal/External Content:
• Inside Bay Path, the Vice President will be working as a peer professional, closely with the President; the Executive Leadership Team composed of Chief Academic Officer, Vice President for University Relations (who is supervisor of institutional marketing and communications, government/private foundations, and corporate grants staff); Deans, and Administrative leadership. The Vice President will also connect with the broader university community of faculty, staff, and students. S/he/their role will include frequent contact concerning university funding priorities and clear communication regarding strategies of cultivation and solicitation.
• Outside of Bay Path, the Vice President will serve as one of the 'leading representatives' of the university, building relationships with major donors, community leaders, and successful business people on a continual basis. S/he/they must be able to communicate and navigate well with individuals from all walks of life, as an ambassador for Bay Path, representing the university positively at all times, and articulating strongly the quality and value of a Bay Path education.
• The Vice President will staff the Institutional Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees, working closely with the Committee chair to develop agendas and present salient information.
• The Vice President, in addition to managing the Institutional Advancement staff, will carry a portfolio of prospective donors, the number to be determined in collaboration with the President.
Fiscal Accountability: The Vice President has oversight of the development budget, which includes both revenues and expenses, including determination of salary levels for staff.
Requirements:
Education:
• B.A./B.S and/or graduate degree, preferred.
Experience:
• 10 years progressively responsible leadership in advancement/development in higher education, or equivalent (mission/budget) non-profit organization(s).
Certification:
• NSFRE is not required but will be a plus; and/or other matriculation in non-profit or development education certificate or degree programs.
Ability:
• Proven ability to acquire 6-7 figure major gifts in higher education or non-profit environments is required for this position, as well as the ability to demonstrate that prior professional coaching of staff has resulted in major gifts, planned or legacy gifts, and/or increasing annual funds.
Special Considerations:
• Knowledge and comfort with technology, including familiarity with Raisers Edge, NXT, Research Point, BlackBaud Analytics or Wealth Engine for the purposes of both accurate donor base information and analytic planning.
Other:
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
• All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
• Must adhere to University COVID-19 testing, symptom tracking and all other COVID protocols established by the University.
• Should be committed to a culture of diversity, equity, respect and inclusion; demonstrated ability to build working relationships with people having a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences different from ones' own.
• General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.
Additional Information:
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Bay Path University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures equity, respect, inclusion, and safety for all members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community.
Application Instructions: Applicants for this position should attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, the contact information for four (4) professional, work related references and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted. Bay Path University is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and learning in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women and all underrepresented backgrounds. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Bay Path University is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff. Bay Path University is a smoke and tobacco-free community. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background checking. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@baypath.edu or call 413-565-1168. Apply Here.
Senior Vice President, Partnerships
The Pew Charitable Trusts (posted Feb 16, 2021)
The Partnerships department is responsible for maintaining a broad and diverse base of public support for Pew's programmatic work, bringing in external financial resources to complement investments by the Pew family trusts, and working with program leadership to establish large-scale collaborations that allow philanthropic partners to invest both in and alongside the organization. The department works closely with staff across Pew, including at our subsidiary, the Pew Research Center, to carry out its responsibilities.
Position Overview: Reporting to the Executive Vice President for External Affairs, the Senior Vice President, Partnerships, serves as an integral member of the leadership team, responsible for thoughtfully establishing and maintaining philanthropic partnerships with individuals and organizations that share our commitment to non-partisanship and fact-based discourse. The Senior Vice President develops and directs the execution of the organization's fundraising initiatives, working with the CEO and senior leaders in program portfolios, external affairs departments, and the Pew Research Center to identify and cultivate potential partners who can provide the resources, economies of scale and complementary expertise that enable the organization to act on ambitious challenges, design and implement solutions to major societal problems, and build momentum for lasting change. This position is responsible for growing and stewarding a diverse and vibrant set of relationships with traditional philanthropies and high net worth individuals as well as exploring multi-donor funding collaboratives and other creative models that allow Pew to co-invest with other donors.
Responsibilities: • Leading a team with expertise in partnership development, outreach, and fundraising. External funds raised from philanthropic partners typically total $35 to $40 million a year. • Developing Pew's strategic priorities for partnerships in collaboration with direct reports, Pew's leadership team, and other relevant stakeholders, particularly program area teams. Identifying areas of opportunity, evaluating risk, and setting priorities based on the greatest potential ROI are important facets of the job. • Engaging meaningfully with program leaders, including those at the Pew Research Center, to understand their needs for external financial support and ensure effective and efficient counsel, strategy development, outreach and stewardship. The senior vice president serves as a key counselor and partner to the CEO as well as the Executive Vice Presidents. • A key priority is to forge a forward-looking collaboration between program staff and the fundraising team to determine where effective large-scale collaborations could take root and prioritize fundraising efforts accordingly. • Maintaining a deep understanding of the space in which Pew operates —including activities of other organizations and trends in the philanthropic landscape—and identifying potential implications for Pew's strategy. • Developing and structuring sophisticated philanthropic partnerships, managing relationships with foundations and individual philanthropists, and building the internal support necessary to bring complex partnerships from concept to completion. • Managing efforts to engage new partners who can increase the impact of our work, including solicitation and stewardship of individual donors and foundations. • Providing periodic updates to various internal and external stakeholders, including Pew's leadership, the Board of Directors, and potential and current funders. • Fostering collaboration with departments within the External Affairs division (Government Relations, Communications), and with program, operations divisions, and the Pew Research Center.
Requirements: • Minimum of fifteen years of progressively more responsible fundraising experience, including significant experience leading major gifts initiatives, or equivalent experience raising capital for partnerships from donors/investors. • Should have ten or more years of experience managing innovative and strategic teams as well as direct experience working with individual philanthropists or investors. • Experience developing large-scale collaborations, aggregated giving funds, or co-investment opportunities preferred. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; master's degree preferred. • Proactive, seasoned professional with evidence of having worked as a business partner to senior level management including the CEO. • Strong interpersonal skills; able to quickly establish credibility and to develop and manage productive relationships. • A creative entrepreneur who can build out new initiatives and foster collaboration with colleagues and partners. • Ability to understand and influence the organization. • An understanding of public policy change and social science research, as well as a track record of integrating initiatives within the organization. • Strong project management experience and an ability to learn quickly. • Solid judgment and a commitment to reputation management, collaboration, and stewardship. • Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills including the ability to effectively interface with staff, senior executives, and the Board of Directors. • Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, donors, program participants, and other supporters. • Commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity. • Highly collaborative style and ability to work closely with leaders of Pew's communications, legal, finance, and program teams. • Ability to manage and oversee, develop, and motivate senior level direct reports.
Travel: Due to the pandemic no travel is expected in the first half of 2021. Once restrictions are lifted, travel to meetings and conferences, both in the United States and Europe, will be required.
Total Rewards: We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance. Click here to apply.
Development Coordinator, Leadership Division
The Aspen Institute (posted Feb 16, 2021)
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. The Leadership Division of the Aspen Institute builds off its 70-year history of developing leaders across generations and place to become more effective, values-based leaders. Today, the Division supports the life-long development of leaders through its seminar offerings, youth programs, and the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Furthermore, as an opportunity to learn from grass-roots community leaders and to activate its leadership networks, Weave: The Social Fabric Project functions within the Leadership Division.
Basic Function: The Development Coordinator works directly with the Development Associate and Director of Development to support the fundraising capabilities of the Leadership Division. This position supports the end-to-end philanthropic donor development process.
The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Donor Research & Database Management: • Support the Development Associate in managing systems and processes within the Salesforce database used to track donors and prospects. • Assist in the research, organization, and evaluation of prospects' financial capacity. • Assist in the production of prospect briefings. • Provide ongoing support and consultation to the Leadership Division's Department and Program Directors. • Work within existing prospect and portfolio management processes while identifying opportunities for improved effectiveness and efficiency. • Work with the Development Associate to manage, update, and ensure the accuracy of records in the Salesforce database, in coordination with Institutional Advancement Services and Finance staff.
Development Outreach and Engagement Function: • Support many of the direct fundraising efforts of the Executive Vice President of Leadership Programs, including tracking donor outreach, engagement and communications. • Assist in supporting donor engagement sessions, including drafting correspondences to invitees and assisting in event management. • Co-author proposals to individuals and organizations, including planning, strategy, writing, personalized follow-up, and stewardship. • Draft, coordinate, and follow through on correspondence regarding both internal and external meetings and minutes, contributions, stewardship, projects and other issues. • Track and update stewardship, relationship management, produce reports, and notes as necessary. Administrative Support: • Create and manage fundraising plans for Leadership Programs to utilize throughout the year and course of their fundraising efforts. • Manage and continuously update a centralized location in Sharepoint and Server folders for all key templates as they relate to fundraising and operational practices. • Draft and execute a membership levels and benefits document for prospective funders to the Division. • Assist the Development Director in scheduling meetings, calls, and important events for the Department and Division.
Required Knowledge, Education and Experience: • Strong interest in the work and mission of the Aspen Institute and the ability to represent the organization externally. • Excellent cultural competence and experience working directly with constituents from diverse racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and geographic backgrounds, and are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through your work;. • Are service-driven and collaborative, continuously seek ways to build capacity, find solutions to small and big problem, have a willingness to serve as a thought partner to colleagues and have a spirit of no job is beneath me; • Are strategic, thoughtful, and organized with your time management and prioritization of tasks; • Are resourceful and a self-starter who consistently follows through; • Are flexible – have a growth and a continuous-improvement mindset and adaptable to adjusting in both day-to-day and larger-scale activities based on new information and situations; • Possess knowledge of Luminate CRM and Salesforce fundraising software (strongly preferred), and have proficiency with Microsoft Office; • Maintain impeccable attention to detail and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks. • Exercise strong and solid judgment and are able to make decisions with the information available, yet, at the same time, know when to ask for help; • Are a strong communicator. You have exceptional written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels, one-on-one and in groups; • Are known for working effectively independently and as part of a diverse team
The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle stress. Candidate must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute. Apply Here.
Director of University Advancement
Franklin Pierce University (posted Feb 15, 2021)
Since 1962, Franklin Pierce University has empowered thousands of undergraduate and graduate students to achieve academic excellence and lead meaningful, successful lives. Drawing from our strong foundation in liberal education, we offer majors and programs that develop essential, professional skills; promote close connections between students, faculty members, and staff; and position our students to realize their potential through highly personalized, financially accessible academic offerings. Franklin Pierce encompasses a far-reaching geographic and virtual network educating a diverse population of residential undergraduates, online learners, and full-time graduate students through our main campus in Rindge, NH, and online and graduate centers in Manchester, and Lebanon, (NH), and Goodyear, AZ. We continue to explore new models and programs that build on our legacy of excellence and help students expand their knowledge, direct their passions, and graduate as qualified, engaged leaders.
Are you ready to take advantage of an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and committed team who are embarking on a special celebration of our University? This is a dynamic time for Franklin Pierce University as we embark on a special milestone anniversary in 2022 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of our founding. We are eager to grow our Advancement team to help meet our strategic priorities outlined in our new Pierce@60 strategic plan and we see a dynamic and energized Director of Advancement to bring a new and fresh fundraising perspective.
Job Summary: The role of Director of University Advancement can be performed in a remote, home office environment, as well as on campus. The role will routinely require the use of standard office equipment such as a computer, printer, and phone. The Director of University Advancement will pro-actively and strategically manage a portfolio of approximately 80-150 prospects, generate a high level of activity and prospect contact, formulate gift strategies for these individuals, and write plans directed at achieving outright gifts and commitments of $25,000 or more in support of University approved funding needs. In addition, this role will work closely with volunteers, board members, and other academic leaders in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts. Our primary objective is to actively move prospects through the cultivation process to solicitations, producing maximum gifts and commitments along with closing major and planned gifts for the University. This position will require highly developed writing skills and will be asked to produce numerous writing samples including prior written proposals.
Essential Duties: • Cultivate, solicit, and close major and planned gifts for Franklin Pierce University. • Expand and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders in the philanthropic community, donors, and peers. • Represent the University to key prospects and at key events. • Document all regular contact with assigned donors, donor prospects, and alumni, and record these contacts in the Advancement database. • Conduct initial research to identify prospects for major donor programs. • Work with university personnel, including Deans of Colleges, to develop donor relationships and assist in cultivating prospects. • Increase the level of giving of current donors and strengthen relationships on behalf of the University. • Participate and provide staff support for Advancement activities as well as other essential University events. • Help increase the visibility and image of Franklin Pierce University. • Research, identify and cultivate new foundation and major gift prospects. • Information Management and Donor Stewardship. • Maintain existing donor/partner relationships. • Conduct donor briefings and updates. • Establish, track and assess major gifts and foundation fundraising metrics. • Prepare thorough, accurate, and concisely written research reports, which may include biographical and financial information, the potential for philanthropic support, areas of interest, affiliations with individuals, and research on corporations and foundations.
Skills and Qualifications: You will possess, or be able to demonstrate: • Highly developed interpersonal skills, • Exceptional written and verbal skills, • Five to seven (5-7) years of fundraising experience in major gifts, • Minimum of five (5) years of non-profit fundraising experience, • Significant experience in multi-year fundraising campaigns and foundation relations desirable, • Experience using Raisers Edge (or other database management systems) for donor and solicitation records, • A Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience working a higher education setting, • An ability to keep a sense of urgency in gift discussions, maintaining a balance between patience and persistence, • Skills of creativity, flexibility, innovation, and an ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments, • Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of constituents, • Technical and digital competence, and • Ability to travel for the University, if required.
Application Deadline: Confidential screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. Apply now! Director of University Advancement – Franklin Pierce University Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
Production Coordinator
Mount Holyoke College (posted Feb 4, 2021)
Position Description:The Production Coordinator engages with the college relations team, campus partners and external vendors to ensure timely, accurate and effective deployment of resources in support of high-visibility marketing and communications projects across multiple platforms.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities: ● Operationalize the vision, needs and requirements for deliverables of a collegiate marketing program using project management principles and tools. ● Develops foundational project management templates and processes to be used for the departmental project management system; consistently updates and reviews templates to meet the needs of College Relations and campus partners; assures that production information (schedules, vendors, quotes, etc.) is documented. ● Serves as the main communications/marketing/production contact for College Relations. ● Has sole responsibility for owning, operating, training, managing and championing the communications project management system. ● Responsible for establishing, measuring and advising on communications and marketing metrics and other key success factors for each project. ● Responsible for establishing production schedules for all projects, moving projects along through the development process and noting steps in the project management system. ● Establishes production schedules for every project - digital, print, news story - creating robust distribution plans. ● Examines finished samples and approves quality before delivery to campus partner; maintains a library of printed materials at project end and coordinates distribution of materials to college leadership. ● Other duties as assigned.
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Social Media Coordinator
Mount Holyoke College (posted Feb 4, 2021)
Position Description: Collaborate with communications & marketing colleagues to develop, create and implement digital and social media content for Mount Holyoke College and its Alumnae Association social media channels. Present the Mount Holyoke brand appropriately and with the goal of extending the College’s reputation and reach via the College’s on-line visibility. Provide direction, guidance and support to campus partners who manage and engage in social media activity.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities: ● With the Associate Director of Marketing, Communications, and Social Media, monitor and maintain all College and its Alumnae Association social media channels, with a focus on but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. ● Coordinate and create social media content and design collateral, schedule and post to College social media channels; act as the interface for all social media marketing channels; post engaging content tailored to varying audiences and aligned with strategic objectives. ● Proactively anticipate and execute the social media content required for communication plans and content strategy, including in support of strategic needs and goals. ● Identify and make recommendations of new and emerging social media platforms appropriate for the College. Coordinate the creation of new platforms. ● Work closely and collaboratively with the creative team on the creation and execution of guidelines for social media design collateral. ● Assist in collaboration with social media practitioners across the College to successfully implement guidelines and ensure the proper use of protocols when using social media in an official Mount Holyoke College capacity. ● Collaborate with various teams across the College on the social media components of large scale events (such as Commencement, Reunions and Orientation) and news and media releases. ● Monitor, pull, and interpret social media analytics to inform strategic direction and demonstrate the results of content and strategies. ● Social media listening: raise and summarize emerging issues and trends related to the College for review. Serve as a part of the team that advises on managing issues that emerge and/or are amplified on social media. ● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging social media trends and platform changes and report new findings. ● Investigate and master new technologies and align their value to college marketing and communications goals. ● Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: ● Bachelor's Degree. Preferably in marketing, communications, English, public relations, journalism or a related field. ● Demonstrated fluency of social media marketing and its value, trends, issues and opportunities. ● Expert in: social media platforms currently in use such as Instagram and Instagram Stories, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn, SnapChat; Canva or Adobe Spark; and all social-support software/systems (HootSuite, Later, etc) as well as the ability and enthusiastic desire to learn new technologies as required. ● Proficient and ready to grow skills in: Adobe CS; social media marketing and content management tools (Hootsuite, Later, Trello etc.); social media platforms such as SnapChat and TikTok; and the ability and enthusiastic desire to learn other new tools, platforms, and technologies as required. ● 1-3 years experience in social media, communications, marketing, digital media and/or transferable fields. ● Experience in higher education is preferred but not required. ● Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on writing for social media platforms; strong presentation skills.
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Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
Greenfield Community College (posted Jan 27, 2021)
THE COLLEGE: Greenfield Community College is located in the beautiful and historic Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, between the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and the fertile farmland of the Connecticut River watershed. GCC is a public community college serving over 4,800 people annually in credit courses and credit-free workshops. Known for the caring and supportive attitude of the faculty and staff, and for the broad support it enjoys from the surrounding community, the college is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. In addition to a strong Liberal Arts focus, the College offers a wide variety of innovative and successful programs including Gender and Women's Studies, Fine Arts, Nursing, Renewable Energy, and Outdoor Leadership, as well as varied learning environments, from traditional classrooms, to distance learning, peer tutoring, one-on-one faculty-student advising, workforce development, and learning communities that cater to specific needs and interests. Close to fifty percent of Greenfield Community College students transfer to four-year colleges, and it is Smith College's largest source of community college transfer students. Much of the College has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation that incorporates universal design principles to meet the needs of all our students. Greenfield Community College actively encourages and provides opportunities for leadership and professional development.
Job Description: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Executive Director of Institutional Advancement (EDIA) is a chief advancement officer of the College reporting directly to the president. The EDIA is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan that demonstrates the relevance of GCC's strategic goals to the current and emerging needs of the greater community, defines how internal and external entities can build stronger coalitions of shared purposes, and delineates the most innovative and efficient way of securing the financial support necessary to achieving and sustaining those goals. To ensure that the EDIA's authority is commensurate with those responsibilities, s/he will oversee all offices and functions that relate the realization of those goals including the GCC Foundation, Alumni Relations and Legislative Affairs. The successful candidate will provide leadership and support for the Foundation Board to facilitate its ability to raise, receive, manage, disburse and steward private funds, and to strengthen relationships with key external constituencies including alumni, donors, legislators, civic associations and the general public.
For complete job description and instructions to apply be follow this link: https://gcc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=127368
Major Gifts Officer
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts (posted Jan 22, 2021)
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Springfield College (posted Jan 21, 2021)
With its foundation of academic excellence and rich athletics heritage, Springfield College prepares students with real-world leadership skills for careers that transform lives and communities. The College offers a range of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, organized through its four schools: Arts and Sciences; Social Work and Behavioral Sciences; Physical Education, Performance, and Sport Leadership; and Health Sciences. Students may study social work, behavioral sciences, health sciences, athletic training, exercise science, sport management, movement studies, physical education, business, and the arts and sciences. It offers doctoral programs in physical education, physical therapy, and counseling psychology.
The new Vice President will bring a record of fundraising success and the integrity, energy, and empathy to lead the division, which includes Alumni Relations, Development (annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and donor relations) and Advancement Services and, at present, has a staff of 15 total. The Vice President will create a comprehensive alumni engagement and fundraising strategy that prioritizes developing partnerships with members of the President’s Leadership Team and the College’s academic leadership to create a culture of philanthropy, deepen alumni engagement and successfully complete the Advancing Humanics comprehensive campaign. The Vice President will lead a process to develop compelling ideas and approaches that will result in transformative philanthropy across the College. This includes motivating, mentoring, and leading the institutional advancement team; strengthening metrics, analytics, and operations; increasing alumni and volunteer engagement; and carrying a portfolio of principal gift prospects. The Vice President for Institutional Advancement also will work closely with President and the members of the President’s Leadership Team (PLT), playing a key leadership role in fostering a sense of inclusion and engagement in a diverse and vibrant community that includes our alumni, donors, and friends.
The next Vice President must demonstrate: • A deep understanding of the philanthropic opportunities and challenges of a primarily residential campus. • Successful leadership of development, alumni relations, and advancement services, ideally in a higher education setting, including a record of campaign management, and cultivating and soliciting major, principal, and other transformational gifts from existing and new donors, including corporations and foundations. • The ability to build a culture of philanthropy in the organization that translates into increased engagement and financial support. • The ability to assess current programs, projects, and staff assignments to create a dynamic, future-oriented Institutional Advancement operation. • The willingness to transform an organization through strategic, data-driven, and tech savvy approaches driven by best practices in the field. • The capacity and motivation to be a change agent, with success in effecting large-scale change in previous organizations. • A propensity toward seeking mutually beneficial partnerships, within campus and without, that advances the Springfield College mission and philanthropic goals. • Excellent communication skills, transparency, collegiality, integrity, and commitment to success. • High levels of energy, creativity, initiative, and innovation. • An exceptional work ethic and commitment to teamwork. Opportunities and challenges for the next Vice President: • Partner with the President, the Board of Trustees, and other senior leaders to think strategically and plan appropriately for changes in the higher education landscape over the next 5-10 years. • Work closely with the President’s Office in all phases of their advancement and campaign leadership activities. • Promote a divisional approach that prioritizes the donor experience, focuses on the impact of philanthropy, and connects with the College’s proud and sustained Humanics mission. • Leverage technology and systems to communicate effectively with prospects and donors, creating innovative and impactful events and fundraising campaigns that inspire, engage, and excite. • Participate in strategic discussions and develop programs to strengthen the College’s financial resources. • Create and execute fund raising plans that utilize best practices in annual, major, and planned gift programs to meet fundraising goals. • Develop and implement dynamic and data-driven processes in all phases of donor qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. • Represent the College and the President to internal and external constituents, including serving on boards to benefit the institution. • Be active and involved in the advancement profession and keep Springfield College visible among higher education peer institutions. • Contribute to the division’s success in responding to the complex, rapidly changing circumstances brought about by the pandemic and racial strife and awakening of 2020.
A Bachelor’s degree is required and minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in non-profit fundraising are required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Application Procedure: To arrange a confidential conversation or to nominate an individual about this position, please contact Jonathan Howell Director of Human Resources at jhowell@springfieldcollege.edu. The position is open until filled and the preferred start date is July 1, 2021. Review of applications will begin in February. Applications received by February 12, 2021 are assured full consideration.
To apply, a candidate should submit, via the College’s ADP recruitment portal at www.springfield.edu/careers, a current resume and a thoughtful letter of interest addressing how their leadership agenda and professional experiences align with the desired characteristics for the position. A reference list with the names, phone numbers and addresses of at least five professional references, with an indication of the candidate’s relationship to each must be supplied at the time of application. References will not be contacted without prior approval of the successful finalist.
Springfield College is committed to enhancing diversity and equity in education and employment. To that end, the College welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences, who will contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect. For more information about Springfield College's position on diversity and inclusion, please visit our Office of Inclusion and Community Engagement.
Member, Board of Directors (volunteer position)
Cancer Connection, Inc. (posted Dec 28, 2020)