CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Coordinator, Advancement Services
Westfield State University (posted Mar 12, 2020)
The Advancement Services Coordinator will assist with the management of the donor database. The role places a strong emphasis on ensuring the accuracy and integrity of constituent records. This position works closely with other Institutional Advancement staff in support of ongoing donor relation endeavors and the strategic success of the Institutional Advancement Division. For more information, click here.
About Westfield State University:
In 1839, Horace Mann founded Westfield State University as the first public higher education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. Westfield State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination, equal opportunity, diversity and affirmative action. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people including minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and other protected persons, or individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Westfield State is the most residential of the state universities in Massachusetts, with over 60% of our 5600 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Northampton and Amherst, and 1.5 hours from both Boston and Albany.
Grants & Development Coordinator
Northern Forest Center (posted Mar 11, 2020)
The Northern Forest Center (the Center), founded in 1997, is an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization with a mission to create bold possibilities that give rise to vibrant Northern Forest communities. The Center is a regional innovation and investment partner creating rural vibrancy by connecting people and economy to the forested landscape across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. Our programs advance innovative strategies in community revitalization, the forest economy and regional strategy. Please see our website, www.northernforest.org, for more information about our work.
The Center seeks a Grants & Development Coordinator to join the philanthropy and operations teams in our Concord, NH office. This is an ideal position for a person passionate about supporting the communities and forested landscapes in the Northern Forest region through creative approaches to fundraising. Working closely with the Director of Development, this position will coordinate and drive the Center’s annual giving program, lead federal and foundation grant administration, coordinate special projects, and support the Center’s team in fundraising activities. As a continuously evolving organization, we will look to this position to develop and implement strategy as we expand into new areas of revenue and program growth. If you are looking for a dynamic, productive, fun, flexible workplace, please consider joining our team.
Title: Grants & Development Coordinator Reports to: Director of Development Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities
Responsibilities Working closely with and supporting the Director of Development and President, the Grants & Development Coordinator will have primary oversight of the Center’s CRM system (Salesforce) and annual fund and contribute the following to our team:
(1) Coordinate annual giving program and support major giving program (40%): a. Implement annual fund giving programs including corporate sponsorship and planned giving appeals. Coordinate design, printing and mailing with vendors, Director of Development, and Director of Communications. b. Create and maintain accurate and up-to-date confidential prospect, donor records, reporting, and dashboards using Salesforce. c. Support the Director of Development and President in their cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for major donors including portfolio management. d. Interact with donors, prospects, and board members as required.
(2) Lead grant research, administration and reporting (40%): a. Proactively conduct research to identify prospects for funding sources to meet existing and new program and operational activities. b. Coordinate and support program staff – including remote staff – to identify, apply for, administer and report on federal, private, and individual grants. c. Lead monthly grants management meetings, manage CRM grant tracking systems, and interact with funders, as needed, to identify new opportunities, report progress, and cultivate relationships.
(3) Coordinate special projects (20%): Support the day-to-day operations of a multi-faceted development office across all program areas and take on unexpected duties as they arise. This includes, but is not limited to: a. Strategy development and implementation with the Communications Team. b. Board meeting coordination and special event planning. c. Development and implementation of online giving program, special short-term programmatic or fundraising campaigns and other strategies to recruit new supporters. d. Cross training within operations and financial teams to ensure internal controls are well-managed and maintained. e. Maintenance and development of tracking systems within CRM database to support evolving programmatic and financial impact measurements. Provide CRM support and training when needed to staff.
Qualifications: • Above all, we seek an individual who is open to learning, is motivated to take on new challenges, and comfortable collaborating daily with varied workstyles. The ideal candidate is a collaborative self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit who seeks efficiencies and quality improvements. Excellent time-management skills a must. Adaptability to a fluid, fast-paced team environment. Demonstrated research and problem-solving skills. Excellent inter-personal, verbal and written communication skills. • College degree with experience in a non-profit fundraising environment preferred, including experience in: o The practices of annual giving programs. o Familiarity with Salesforce CRM system a plus, or management of other database/CRM system. o Private/Federal grant submissions and reporting. o Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro and InDesign a plus. • Ability to travel occasionally with other staff to attend in- and out-of-state meetings, which can include overnight stays.
Salary and Benefits The Grants & Development Coordinator is a salaried full-time position with a salary range of $37,500 - $40,000; starting salary will be commensurate with experience. The Center provides a full benefits package including health insurance and generous vacation time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected for this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
To Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your interest and qualifications to resume@northernforest.org with the subject line “Grants & Development Coordinator Application.” No calls, please. The Northern Forest Center is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and is proud to maintain employment practices based upon individual qualification, merits, and achievements. All decisions to recruit, hire, promote, and release from employment are made without discriminating according to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, political beliefs or disability.
Resource Development Manager
Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (posted Mar 5, 2020)
Summary: The Development Manager is responsible for all resource development and fundraising for the organization; special events management, database management, grant writing, direct mail and digital campaigns, volunteers and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities: Fundraising/Development/Grants •Manage donor database, entering donation information and sending timely acknowledgements •Solicit and steward donors at all levels; create and implement stewardship plan, including hosting a donor/volunteer appreciation event/activity per year •Work with Executive Director, Board and staff members to identify individuals and business who are potential/existing donors; potential volunteers •Oversee creation and implementation of all direct mail and digital campaigns efforts, with assistance from Marketing and Communications Manager •Manage external fundraising opportunities •Maintain grant calendar, assist with finding new grant opportunities, grant writing and coordinating all supporting materials and final reports •Develop resource partnerships for in-kind donations for construction and ReStore •Forge and maintain corporate sponsorship and volunteer partnerships Special Events •Create, plan, implement and oversee fundraising events •Create, and meet, revenue and expense budgets for each event •Solicit sponsorship and secure attendees •Coordinate marketing efforts for each event with Marketing Manager •Work with Volunteer staff to secure and train volunteers for events •Conduct follow-up activities and analysis for each event •Create and update event reports, as needed Community Engagement •Promote affiliate and its events within the community through attendance at community events •Assist with speaking engagements and press opportunities, as necessary •Work with Marketing and Communications Manager to post regular updates for website and social media platforms.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES •Assist Executive Director with special projects and fundraising budget •Work with Volunteer and Construction staff to schedule/manage; individual, team/corporate build, and special closed group volunteer days. •Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS Ideal candidate must meet the following requirements: •Bachelor's degree in related field or previous related work experience •2 to 4 years nonprofit development experience, fundraising, sales or relevant experience, including event management and donor engagement •A proven fundraising or sales record •Stellar verbal and written communication skills •Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast paced, high energy environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. •Experience with CRM databases, MS Office Suite – Word/Excel/Outlook, Social Medial platforms and crowd funding software •Self-motivated, highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, and creative, out-of-the-box thinker •Comfortable networking and interacting with corporate and individual donors •Flexible schedule, as needed (night and weekend work sometimes necessary) •Have a can-do attitude with a sense of humor •Reliable transportation required •Understanding and passion for the mission & vision of Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity •Understanding and respectful of the affiliates faith-based roots
Executive Director
The Gray House, Inc. (posted Mar 5, 2020)
Board of Directors Member
Women in Philanthropy of Western Massachusetts (posted Mar 4, 2020)
Advancement Services Assistant
The Williston Northampton School (posted Mar 3, 2020)
The Williston Northampton School, an independent, co-educational boarding and day school located in Easthampton, MA, seeks a full-time calendar year Advancement Services Assistant. The assistant is responsible for timely and accurate gift processing, coordinating the gift acknowledgement process, and assisting with maintenance of the constituent database. Responsibilities will include gift and data entry, production and distribution of gift activity reports, understanding and adherence to regulations that govern charitable gifts, and being a key customer service resource to constituents and staff, answering questions about gift and constituent record issues.
The successful candidate must exhibit great attention to detail and strong analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication abilities, ability to work independently and have proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus; three-plus years of advancement or related experience, preferably in an academic environment.
Must possess a valid driver’s license; must have the ability to work in a school environment by successful completion of all legally required and school required background checks including the state mandated CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), SORI (Sex Offender Record Information), and fingerprint based criminal background check. Full job description available. Qualified / interested candidates may submit letters of interest, resume, and references via electronic transmission to advsearch@williston.com. Non-smoking campus. EOE
Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Annual Fund
Westfield State University (posted Mar 3, 2020)
The Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund will have the responsibility for the engaging development, maintaining and enhancing of relations between Westfield State and its graduates in order to build greater alumni engagement, fundraising opportunities and financial support for the institution.
For more information: http://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=121308
Associate Director of Advancement Communications
Western New England University (posted Feb 25, 2020)
The Associate Director of Advancement Communications will develop and manage a comprehensive annual Advancement communication plan to support divisional priorities in alumni engagement, annual giving, development, and stewardship. The Associate Director will lead innovative, professional, and brand-aligned communication projects targeted to alumni, donors, volunteers, students, faculty/staff, and other audiences. The Associate Director will be responsible for content creation that fosters a culture of philanthropy, inspires action, and aligns with Western New England University’s mission and values.
Essential Duties:
- Coordinate all communications with Advancement constituents to foster a culture of philanthropy, communicate giving opportunities, market events, and promote alumni benefits and services. Projects include print and digital publications, email marketing, event invitations, stewardship communications, campaign publications, and more.
- Manage the biannual production of The Magazine of Western New England University, including serving as the project manager, liaising with the Marketing Department and the Editor of the magazine throughout the production cycle, contributing to editorial planning and content creation as assigned, and managing the Alumni News and Class Notes sections of the magazine.
- Partner with Advancement colleagues to manage the production of Advancement print projects including the President’s Report, Endowment Reports, Acknowledgement Letters, etc.
- Manage the creation of a variety of electronic communications including the monthly Alumni News, quarterly Prima Facie newsletter for law alumni, ongoing Annual Giving solicitations and stewardship communications, and more.
- Manage the Advancement sections of the website including the alumni, law alumni, annual giving, and campaign pages, proactively curating fresh and relevant content.
- Serve as leader for communication technology, including related tools within iModules and CRM Advance.
- Manage alumni revenue generating programs (insurance discounts, AmazonSmile, etc.)
- Collaborate with the Alumni Engagement Coordinator in planning engaging social media content aligned with Advancement priorities.
Qualifications: This position requires excellent writing and editing skills, a broad understanding of traditional and emerging communication tools, comfort with technology, and strong interpersonal skills. This position also requires the ability to develop strategy, and to independently manage and execute programs.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 3-5 years of related experience required.
- Demonstrated ability to create and curate compelling content for a variety of print publications, emails, websites, social media, speeches, and correspondence.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the Advancement team and campus colleagues while managing work independently.
- Competence in or willingness to learn Advancement systems and software including: CRM Advance, iModules, Project Management, and more.
- Experience with website content management systems, design software, and video editing software preferred.
- Experience working in communications, alumni relations, donor relations, stewardship, or fundraising within a development or advancement environment in a higher education or non-profit environment preferred.
Director of Donor Engagement
Community Foundation of Western Mass (posted Feb 21, 2020)
Are you passionate about our community? Self-directed, detail-oriented and a skilled listener? Are you a learner who sets high standards for yourself? Above all, do you truly enjoy and appreciate people? The Community Foundation is looking for a team member to develop and drive our engagement program for givers. We help local individuals, families, businesses and institutions that care about our community and want to give back.
The engagement program helps them learn what’s happening in our community, meet fellow givers with similar interests, and make thoughtful, impactful donations within our region. You don’t need to know everything that’s happening in our region. And you don’t need to know how to ask for donations. Your peers can help with all that. What you do need is a recognition of the spirit of generosity that surrounds our work, and the ability to develop and manage systems that make giving even more satisfying.
Your role is to jump onboard as the Community Foundation enters a new phase of our work. You’ll be working with longtime givers and new donors, developing activities and systems to assist them. You’ll design giving events and informational workshops based on our donors’ top interests. Of course, you won’t be able to personally meet every donor, so you’ll work with the Foundation team to design ways to regularly share information with our broad base of givers and help them in efficient yet effective ways. And as responsive and resourceful as you are, you recognize that you and the team can’t do everything, and so you’ll need to establish methods to prioritize your work.
We hope we’ve intrigued you. If so, please submit resume and cover letter to search firm United Personnel at search4@unitedpersonnel.com. Search closing date is April 1, 2020. EOE 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 elevating attention and commitment, and understanding concepts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion both within our organization and within the larger community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect our region's diversity.
Major Gifts Officer
Cooley Dickinson Hospital (posted Feb 18, 2020)
The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) works to enrich the health of our community by engaging and inspiring philanthropic support for Cooley Dickinson. The MGO manages a portfolio of potential donors that will be cultivated, solicited, and stewarded in support of programmatic and capital priorities established by Cooley Dickinson Health Care (CDHC) leadership as well as fundraising goals. Relationships with potential donors include the identification and engagement of potential donors, building relationships, connecting donors to Cooley Dickinson’s mission, soliciting support, and stewardship. The MGO embraces the department’s mission to raise philanthropic funds for CDHC. This position reports to the Managing, Director of Development and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Submit resume and cover letter through the online application.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree and 5 – 7 years of experience in development or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience required
- Demonstrated track record in raising philanthropic funds for nonprofit organizations and understanding of major gifts and planned giving concepts required; experience in a health care environment preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work well and build relationships with diverse constituencies required
- Experience working with annual, capital, major, and planned giving donors required
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the various aspects, goals, and processes of a broad-based fundraising program required
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, devise, and implement creative solutions required
- Solid organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects on deadline, to prioritize and perform multiple tasks efficiently and effectively, and an ability to respond effectively to changing circumstances required
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills required
- Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel and Blackbaud or other fundraising software preferred
- Ability to travel within the community to conduct business required
Development Associate II
Cooley Dickinson Hospital (posted Feb 18, 2020)
The Development Associate II is responsible for maintaining donor records in the Development database and is charged with the coordination of development efforts, project management, and providing departmental administrative support. The Development Associate is a detail-focused and highly organized professional with experience supporting events and coordination of data. The Development Associate embraces the department’s mission to raise philanthropic funds for Cooley Dickinson Health Care. This position reports to the Managing Director, Development and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Submit resume and cover letter through the online application.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma required; Associate degree or equivalent preferred
- Three (1) to five (3) years of experience in development, communications, event management, and/or marketing experience preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail, a demonstrated ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks efficiently and effectively, and the ability to work independently required
- Demonstrated planning, communication, and implementation skills along with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team required
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills as well as organizational and interpersonal skills required
- Demonstrated excellent computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and database required
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required
- Raiser’s Edge and desktop publishing (Power Point, Publisher, and Adobe InDesign) preferred
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve creative solutions when required
- Strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects on deadline, to prioritize and perform multiple tasks efficiently and effectively, and an ability to respond effectively to changing circumstances required
Director of Planned Giving
Cooley Dickinson Hospital (posted Feb 18, 2020)
The Director of Planned Giving works to enrich the health of our community by engaging and inspiring philanthropic support for Cooley Dickinson Hospital and the VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson. The Director develops and implements a comprehensive Planned Giving program and is responsible for all aspects of planned giving including program development, administration, prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, and communications. The Director serves as a subject-matter resource to the development department and gift officers. The Director participates in developing the overall strategic direction of the development department and embraces the department’s mission to raise philanthropic funds for Cooley Dickinson Health Care. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Submit resume and cover letter through the online application.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree and 7 - 10 years of experience in development or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience required
- Demonstrated track record in raising funds for non-profit organizations required; experience in a health care environment preferred
- Three (3) to five (5) years of direct experience in gift, estate, and financial planning as well as planned giving options for complex assets, life-income gifts and estates required
- Experience working with annual, capital, major, and planned giving donors required
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the various aspects, goals, and processes of a broad-based fundraising program required
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, devise, and implement creative solutions required
- Strong knowledge of IRS, state, and federal regulations related to charitable contributions required
- Strategic planning, strong presentation, and relationship building skills with the ability to manage a portfolio successfully required
- Solid organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects on deadline, to prioritize and perform multiple tasks efficiently and effectively, and an ability to respond effectively to changing circumstances required
- Demonstrated ability to work well and build relationships with diverse constituencies required
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills required
- Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, and Blackbaud or other fundraising software preferred
- Ability to travel within the community to conduct business
Development Coordinator
Austen Riggs Center (posted Feb 12, 2020)
The development coordinator contributes to the success and vitality of the communications and development team, which raises funds to support the mission of the Austen Riggs Center. The coordinator acts as a liaison with alumni (former patients, former staff, and former Board members) establishing and maintaining good connections. Much of the day-to-day work is spent managing these important relationships, communicating and meeting with donors and alumni, overseeing gift recording and acknowledgment, and researching ways to bring in additional funds. This position is responsible for database management (Raiser’s Edge), prospect research, donor and alumni events logistics, and alumni and development communication.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years administrative experience (preferably in development), experience with database management (currently Raiser’s Edge), proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships, the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and an enthusiasm for the mission of Riggs.
Austen Riggs Center is committed to equal opportunity, a diverse workforce, and an inclusive environment. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Austen Riggs offers a competitive salary and benefit package. For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume to Jobs@austenriggs.net; mail to Bertha Connelley, Austen Riggs Center, 25 Main Street, P.O. Box 962, Stockbridge, MA 01262. Visit our website www.austenriggs.org/careers for more information about Austen Riggs Center and to complete and submit our PDF employment application. Equal Opportunity Employer