CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Exhibition Technician Assistant
Springfield Museums Association (posted Sep 19, 2023)

This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position, available immediately. This position requires working one weekend day for a minimum of three (3) hours which will be either Saturday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., or Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The remaining weekday hours will be discussed and agreed upon during the interview process.

The individual filling this position will be responsible for maintaining exhibit areas and troubleshooting problems which affect exhibitions with particular emphasis on those which are interactive in nature throughout the Springfield Science Museum. Under the direction of the Project Manager, the incumbent will assist with the installation and de-installation of the permanent and temporary exhibitions, and maintenance of the permanent and temporary exhibit spaces, as time permits.

Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following: Circulate throughout and trouble-shoot problems affecting the operation of all the interactive exhibits within the Science Museum. • Maintain permanent and temporary exhibit spaces to museum standards. Maintain regular cleaning schedule of the assigned exhibit spaces. • As deemed necessary, disinfect areas and items regularly handled by the public. Clean exhibit cases and replace brochures. • Monitor and adjust light levels in galleries. • Walk-through buildings regularly to monitor galleries, check lighting, general conditions, and cleanliness and respond accordingly. • Keep the Project Manager informed of exhibition/building issues. • Maintaining supplies and equipment; and communicating equipment or supply needs • Perform other similar duties as required or assigned.

As time allows and as assigned under the direction of the Director of Science Museum, assist in: • Fabricating, installing, maintaining, and dismantling exhibitions; preparing galleries prior to exhibit installation; mounting permanent and temporary exhibitions; and mounting and installing labels. • Packing and crating exhibition components as requested, transporting display components inside the Science Museum and other locations. • Supporting set-up personnel in preparing for and/or maintaining special events and routine procedures requiring extra assistance (i.e., packing large jobs, moving large objects, loading trucks, etc.)

Qualifications include, but are not necessarily limited to: • A Bachelor’s degree or 2-3 years of experience in related services required • Technical knowledge required to maintain interactive components for exhibition and permanent galleries. • Training or experience in museum exhibition techniques and procedures • Knowledge of latest packing and crating techniques • Knowledge of physical properties of art and construction materials • Occasional lifting or moving of item and/or material weighing up to 70 pounds. • A valid Driver’s license and weekend hours are required. • This position requires regular use of cleaning agents and occasional exposure to paint and other maintenance products. The Springfield Museums is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, dedicated to fair and inclusive employment practices for all individuals. If you feel you have the skills necessary for this job, but do not have the specified qualifications, please apply, and tell us about yourself.

Database and Membership Coordinator
Springfield Museums Association (posted Sep 19, 2023)

The Springfield Museums has an immediate opening for a Database and Membership Coordinator. This is a full-time, non-exempt position which reports to the Director of Development. The Database and Membership Coordinator is the Development team expert on Altru (the Museums’ constituent database), as well as the chief liaison between the Museums and its members. The Database and Membership Coordinator will be the “Altru guru” for the Development Department – i.e., the chief point person for all functions and operations in the database, which will include data entry, updating, and reporting. In collaboration with the Director of Development, the Coordinator will also create and execute a comprehensive strategy for retaining individual and non-profit institutional members; encouraging individuals members’ step-ups to premier membership levels; and attracting new individual and non-profit institutional members. The Database and Membership Coordinator will also work closely with Welcome Center staff to ensure excellent, efficient customer service during members’ visits to the Museums.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Prepare and mail membership cards and packets to new members on a weekly schedule. • Prepare and mail monthly membership renewal letters on a fixed schedule. • Produce monthly membership reports, analyzing monthly and year-to-year data on new and renewing members; levels of membership; gift memberships; etc. • In collaboration with the Director of Development, determine monthly and annual goals and strategies for increasing numbers of new and returning members, with particular focus on retention • Provide outstanding customer service via telephone and email to members and prospective members by troubleshooting issues and providing general information and education about membership and benefits. • Update constituent demographic information, including bad addresses from returned mail, in Altu • Update Altru with demographic information from redeemed guest passes • Produce reports and/or mailing lists from Altru for Development team, based on specified criteria. • Troubleshoot Altru problems for Development team and assist individual colleagues with training or troubleshooting. • Manage members’ Museum digital memberships, including timely upload of members into Museum portal; distribution of digital membership cards; troubleshooting issues with digital memberships; and serving as Museum liaison to Welcome Center • Manage existing College/University memberships and, in collaboration with Director of Development, create strategy for soliciting additional college/university members • Manage existing Library memberships and, in collaboration with Director of Development, create strategy for soliciting additional Library members • Oversee Reciprocal Membership listing and update as needed • Collaborate with the Director of Development on a full-year calendar and budget for member events • Monitor and organize inventory and content of printed member materials to ensure accuracy, sufficient quantity, and accessibility • Participate in and support membership activities, including some evening and weekend events. • Attend Advancement Committee meetings; record, transcribe, and proofread minutes; distribute minutes to members. • Provide timely information to Marketing and Communications team to ensure maximum print and digital visibility for member events, programs, and benefits • Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications include but are not limited to: • Bachelor’s Degree and experience working with a constituent database (preferably Altru) and in an office or customer service role • Extraordinary attention to detail • Excellent communications skills – written and verbal • Mastery of Office365 • Patient, resourceful, and collaborative • Able to lift up to 30 pounds. • Available to work some evenings and weekends if necessary. T • This position requires the incumbent to work onsite.

Please submit a cover letter and resume by September 29, 2023, to: mpavao@springfieldmuseums.org. The Springfield Museums is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, dedicated to fair and inclusive employment practices for all individuals. If you feel you have the skills necessary for this job, but do not have the specified qualifications, please apply and tell us more.

Administrative and Finance Manager
United Way of Pioneer Valley (posted Sep 13, 2023)

JOB SUMMARY The Administrative and Finance Manager supports United Way of Pioneer Valley, a non-profit agency, in day-to-day functioning through light bookkeeping, general office management, and administrative support for senior leadership. The Administrative and Finance Manager will interact with a wide range of constituents in helping the organization to achieve its mission, including staff, volunteers, members of the public, and board members. The hiring range for this position is $50,000 – 65,000 annually.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Function 1: Administrative and Leadership Support • Provide administrative support to senior leadership, including calendar organization, drafting correspondence and email traffic, and tracking receipt of gifts and gift processing • Assist in bookkeeping with tracking accounts payable and receivable, particularly in relation to development operations and associated vendors • Assist in payroll processing and general Human Resources functions • Project management: assist senior leadership and other staff members in tracking various aspects UWPV’s fundraising and “friendraising” activities, including solicitations and appeals, invitation lists, RSVPs, and special events in general • Office management: oversee lease details related to equipment, office space, and general subscriptions and service plans; paying attention to supply needs and ordering as needed • Using CRM (Andar) to input and access data and run reports Essential Function 2: Board and Donor Relations • Assist in general organization of board operations and committee work, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes, distributing agendas and materials, and setting up presentations for in-person or virtual gatherings • Engage with members of the BOD, donors and other visitors to ensure a positive, comfortable UWPV experience

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Uphold organizational mission and values • Understand and follow through with organizational systems and protocols • Follow agency policies and procedures • Communicate positively and clearly with your supervisor, coworkers, volunteers, donors, and community • Meet established timelines and deadlines • Maintain satisfactory attendance to work shifts, staff meetings and other assigned agency functions Administrative and Finance Manager • Complete needed training by established deadlines • Maximize and responsibly utilize agency and community resources

QUALIFICATIONS Education • Bachelor’s Degree • Will consider an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that successfully demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position Experience • 3-5 years of finance, office management, administrative assistance, or related experience Skills • A high level of discretion and confidentiality • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to take initiative and be creative in thinking and solutions • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse audiences • Excellent planning and time management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects • Commitment to excellence and to the mission of United Way. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with good general computer skills

Director of Development
Berkshire Humane Society (posted Sep 5, 2023)

Berkshire Humane Society, the leading animal welfare organization in the greater Berkshire County region, seeks an experienced fundraising professional to join our leadership team and to help advance our mission. Having recently publicly launched our Forever Family Campaign, we are firmly positioned for the future and seek a fundraising professional to help secure philanthropic support for both unrestricted and restricted purposes. Director of Development

Job Summary: As a key member of the leadership team of Berkshire Humane Society, the Director of Development will plan and carry out a development and fundraising program to provide for short- and long-term needs. This key leadership role has overall responsibility for the advancement of our mission and vision with the overall goal of increasing revenue and capacity.

Duties/Responsibilities: • Manages, executes and assesses Berkshire Humane Society’s annual fundraising plan • Qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards mid-level donors with a key focus on growth of donor giving • Ensures timely donor stewardship, including recognition and acknowledgements • Manages the donor\prospect pipeline • Serves as staff liaison to the board of director’s development committee • Handles identification, proposal writing and follow up for corporate and foundation opportunities • Serves as part of Berkshire Humane Society’s executive team

Required Skills/Abilities: • Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software Preferred Skills/Abilities • Understanding of and appreciation for the field of animal welfare • Previous capital\major gifts campaign experience Education and

Experience: • Bachelor’s degree required. CFRE credential preferred • Five to seven years of experience in fundraising for a nonprofit organization highly preferred • Understanding and\or appreciation for animal welfare

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 based on experience. Full time position includes generous benefits package including 14 standard holidays, flexible schedule. Part-time considered for ideal candidate. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to John Perreault, Executive Director, Berkshire Humane Society, 214 Barker Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or via e-mail (preferred) at JPerreault@berkshirehumane.org

Director of Development
Binghamton University (posted Aug 30, 2023)

Division of Advancement Director of Development Major Gifts, Principal Giving and Gift Planning Lynne Marie S. Jones, CFRE

ABOUT BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY Binghamton University has built a reputation as a world-class institution that combines a broadly interdisciplinary, international education with one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation. Binghamton is proud to be ranked among the elite public universities in the nation for challenging our students academically, not financially. The result is a unique, best-of-both-worlds college experience. Our academic culture rivals a first-rate private university - rigorous, collaborative and boldly innovative -- while our campus culture exemplifies the best kind of public university experience: richly diverse students, active social life and deep engagement with the community. Our students, both undergraduate and graduate, work one-on-one with an exceptional faculty that includes innovative scientists and groundbreaking scholars. They take advantage of special academic opportunities like combined degrees, foreign language study groups and an unparalleled international education program.

POSITION SUMMARY Budget Title: Senior Staff Associate (SL-5) – Director of Fundraising Salary: $80,000 - $115,000, commensurate with experience The Office of Major Gifts, Principal Giving and Gift Planning is seeking a highly motivated, articulate and experienced self-starters with a commitment to public higher education for the position of Director. This is a key University advancement position that will serve as a full partner with colleagues from the Division of Advancement, the Binghamton University Foundation and the campus community to advance the mission of Binghamton University by building lifelong relationships with its alumni and friends, inspiring support for its strategic initiatives, and stewarding its resources. The selected candidate will establish and foster enduring relationships with a vast range of constituents by partnering with them in their philanthropy and securing private support for University priorities through the solicitation of major outright and, perhaps deferred gifts. ADVANCEMENT

POSITION DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR, MAJOR GIFTS The Director is a highly motivated fundraising professional responsible for soliciting financial support from alumni and friends in support of Binghamton University priorities. This position will work closely with staff in the Advancement Division and University leadership developing and cultivating relationships and soliciting gifts with a particular emphasis on managing a portfolio of individuals who have the capacity and likelihood to make gifts outright gifts of $100,000 and above as well as deferred gifts. JOB

RESPSONBILITIES • Act as philanthropic partner in a comprehensive major gift, principal giving and gift planning program for the University by facilitating active relationships for assigned prospects while endeavoring to match University funding needs with prospects’ interests. Involve colleagues, faculty and staff in strategy development and prospect activities to foster multiple points of contact for each prospect. • Effectively build and manage a major gift portfolio of individual prospects. • Design qualification, cultivation and solicitation strategies for each assigned prospect based on research data and information gathered. • Plan, execute and document detailed activities (in-progress tasks) in software systems - including personal meetings, phone calls, and written communications that deepens the relationship of a prospect with the University and move them, in a timely manner, from one stage in the development cycle to the next. • Conduct personal meetings with prospects for the purpose of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. • Articulate the vision, mission, goals, core values and priorities of the University to its constituents. • Understand and communicate to donors the various ways to give (including current, deferred, endowed, and in-kind gifts) and document commitments according to established policies and procedures. • Maximize giving potential and provide consistent contact with all assigned prospects. • Work with colleagues in Advancement to prepare written proposals, gift agreements, and other documents and materials needed to define, secure and document major and deferred gifts. • Collaborate and maintain productive relationships with colleagues and leaders across campus and key campaign volunteers, as appropriate. • Prepare projections and portfolio updates, as requested by leadership. Follow and adhere to budget guidelines for effective and efficient use of University resources.

QUALIFICATIONS • The successful candidate will be a proven gift officer who believes in the public higher education mission of Binghamton University; is results- and people-oriented, and possesses a strong work ethic and superb attention to detail; and, have proven communication skills with an ability to write and speak persuasively about the role of educational philanthropy. • The final candidate will also be a self-motivated, self-directed and highly organized individual who will promote a productive, collegial relationships and be a professional ambassador for Binghamton University. Required • Bachelor's degree. • Minimum two years of experience in personal solicitation of charitable gifts. Knowledge of philanthropic techniques and strategies, and demonstrated ability to solicit and close gifts. Solid understanding of the principles and practices that underlie major gift fundraising, preferably at a public or private higher education institution. Campaign and gift planning experience is highly desirable. • Belief in the mission and strong ethical conduct. • Ability to inspire trust and confidence, and communicate effectively with internal and external audiences. • Proven track record of achieving fundraising goals and initiatives. Strong fundraising experience with demonstrated ability to manage relationships with donors and successfully solicit and steward six-figure gifts. • Self-motivated, results oriented, and able to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Willingness and ability to travel extensively on all forms of major public transportation within the state and country. • Ability to actively listen to donors and faculty/staff to identify areas of common interest and to develop a compelling case for the University. • Ability to qualify donor prospects and build major donor portfolio. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively autonomously and cooperatively as a team in a large and complex organization. • Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills. • Outstanding attention to detail. • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. • Demonstrated experience in leadership skills. • Discretion with confidential information. Preferred • Experience in, knowledge of and interest in gift planning techniques and vehicles. • Experience in a higher education environment. • Experience with fundraising software. Additional Attributes • Personal value system that encompasses a solid work ethic, conscientiousness and ability to forge productive relationships. • Quick-learner, self-starter, and self-motivated. • Positive, enthusiastic, professional image in representing the University and Foundation, both internally and externally. • Results-oriented with a strong donor-centric focus. • Ability to work under time pressures with multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy. • Deep commitment to upholding the University values of identity, excellence and unity.

TO APPLY: https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=C345865C87D736223288241C41D1EBCB?JOBID=166653

Additional Information: Note: Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials. Payroll information can be found on our website http://www2.binghamton.edu/human-resources/new-employees/new-faculty-staff.html Binghamton University is an equal opportunity employer which bases its employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws of the State of New York. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Major Gifts Officer
Bennington College (posted Aug 24, 2023)

Major Gifts Officer (2 positions available) Bennington College

Job Type: Full Time Location: Bennington, Vermont, United States Bennington College, a private liberal arts college located in southwestern Vermont, seeks an innovative and entrepreneurial Major Gifts Officer. Bennington is in the midst of an immensely exciting and transformative period in its history and is experiencing extraordinary growth. Working in partnership with senior leadership, the Major Gifts Officer will contribute to a high caliber and developing advancement program that reflects Bennington's culture, mission, and evolving strategic plan. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, this highly organized, frontline fundraising professional will focus on the cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors with gift capacities of $50,000 to $1 million over multiple years. The Major Gifts Officer designs and executes cultivation and solicitation strategies that move assigned prospects through the gift cycle and works in collaboration with alumni, parents, Board members and select family foundations.

General Responsibilities • Manage a prospect portfolio consisting of approximately 100 alumni, parents and friends. Create and execute individualized engagement and solicitation strategies for each donor, tailored to donor interests and institutional priorities. Build and maintain strong personal/professional relationships with alumni, parents and friends of the College. • Maintain a visit/travel schedule both locally and nationally to develop, engage and enhance relationships with donor prospects, resulting in support for College fundraising priorities. • Work closely with other Major Gifts Officers, the Institutional Advancement team, and College partners to plan and staff on and off campus donor cultivation and stewardship events. This includes planning donor cultivation events on campus and throughout the US and internationally (on occasion). • Work with senior leadership and faculty across the College on behalf of the Office of Institutional Advancement, this includes: following up on prospect interests; serving as the lead for joint travel with the President, Deans, and Faculty; and, managing donor/faculty/administrator expectations; • Maintain current knowledge of Bennington College academic and other programs through collaboration with key internal faculty, staff, and administrators and articulate effectively to potential donors. • Manage and write required correspondence and proposals as needed. Ensure all information is tracked in Raiser's Edge. • May assist with staff oversight including supervision, coaching, development of internal talent.

Qualifications The successful candidate must be a dynamic and highly organized fundraiser who has a passion for liberal arts education and demonstrated success with major gift fundraising. Candidates must enjoy engaging with donors of all levels - authenticity and genuine care for donors, families and friends of the College is critically important; outstanding communication skills are essential. Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our staff and faculty also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds and identities. All employees are expected to be respectful and responsive to these differences in the service of building community that promotes student and employee success. Each individual (faculty, staff and students) will be accountable for upholding these values. The College's approach to pluralism and inclusivity—both as fields of inquiry and practice—is to prioritize flexible thought, and to invite the examination of access, value, power, and privilege through its institutional policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants from diverse realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and accomplishment to apply. • Bachelor's degree required and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible/increased fundraising experience. • Demonstrated success in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of leadership gifts prospects is required. Demonstrated success and ability to identify/cultivate/solicit/steward prospects with the potential to give at the $50K+ level. • Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication. Planning, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills. • Comfort in dealing with a wide range of College constituencies. • Ability to apply good judgment; tact and discretion is required to deal with highly confidential information. • Proficiency using Google Suite required. Experience with MS Office, databases/spreadsheets desired. Experience using donor database software preferably Raiser's Edge. • Ability to complete tasks independently as well as work well within a team of highly motivated individuals required. • Ability to travel as needed to manage a prospect portfolio.

The position requires significant travel (50%+) and includes some evening and weekend work.

Bennington College requires the successful completion and acceptable results of a background check and compliance with College COVID policies. The College Bennington College is a distinguished residential liberal arts college that has, since its founding in 1932, been a laboratory for new ideas and an intellectual home to countless artists, activists, and thinkers who have shaped contemporary culture. The college was the first to include the visual and performing arts in a liberal arts education, and it is the only college to require that its students spend a term—every year—at work in the world. Today, Bennington is home to a community that is engaged with some of the most critical issues facing our country and the world. Bennington's students work intensively with faculty and staff to forge individualized and hands-on educational paths around their driving questions and interests, and also devote themselves to a number of community outreach efforts, often tied to the endeavors they are pursuing in their coursework. Bennington is investing in choices that support a radical future for the college: to educate the whole person, tell the stories that matter to the world now, and create innovative partnerships for social impact, on campus and in the larger community and beyond. Funders have embraced this vision: the College has recently received generous support from alumni, including one of the largest donations in its history, as well as support from The Ford Foundation, Endeavor Foundation, and several others to support programs in sustainability, mental health, social justice, and storytelling, and is also poised to double its endowment in the next five years.

Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
Bennington College (posted Aug 24, 2023)

Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement Bennington College

Job Type: | Full time Location: Bennington, Vermont, United States Bennington College invites applications for a dynamic and highly engaged Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement to join a growing and reinvigorated advancement team with a unique opportunity to reshape and revitalize the alumni and constituent engagement programs. The Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement is a key member of the advancement team at Bennington College, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and overseeing all aspects of the Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement program. In close partnership with the Associate Vice President for Development and the entire Advancement leadership team, the Director will develop and manage a strategic engagement plan that builds programming to foster compelling lifelong relationships between Bennington and its alumni, as well as partnering with the offices across campus to leverage relationships and programming. The Director serves in a critical leadership role within Institutional Advancement, providing strategic oversight of the alumni and constituent programs, partnering with development, donor relations and advancement operations. Representing Bennington to its 14,000+ alumni and other constituencies, the Director has overall responsibility for program growth that aligns with Bennington's ambitious strategic plan. The Director will partner with multiple stakeholders to develop meaningful opportunities for Bennington alumni in alignment with institutional priorities, while building systems internally to effectively partner with departments on campus to leverage engagement opportunities. They will oversee a growing staff that works collaboratively across all departments within advancement as well as the President's office, communications, and other units on and off campus.

The successful candidate will be a strategic, creative, team-oriented leader with the ability to leverage relationships across generations of alumni, and partner with multiple cohorts. Candidates must have the capacity to support Advancement's entrepreneurial initiatives to maximize results and have a proven track record in building, managing, and mentoring highly effective, diverse teams, as well as demonstrated success with alumni relations and constituent engagement initiatives. Candidates must possess a deep commitment to instilling best practices and fostering a culture that reflects Advancement's and Bennington College's values.

General Responsibilities • Foster, cultivate and steward a strong alumni volunteer network and regional programs, leveraging and applying best practices toward the realization of optimization of the program. • In coordination with IA's events team, conceptualize, plan, and execute multiple events with a diverse suite of settings, sizes, and purposes and featuring stakeholders from many constituencies, including Reunion and other regional events. • In coordination with Communications, develop and execute new ways of engaging alumni, parents, and students through social media, electronic communications, events, videos, etc. • Partnering with the Field Work Term and Career Services Office to engage alumni with the students of Bennington today. • Communicate effectively the programs and needs of the College to alumni, parents and friends in a manner that increases the public awareness of the College's priorities. Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our staff and faculty also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds and identities. All employees are expected to be respectful and responsive to these differences in the service of building community that promotes student and employee success and community cohesiveness. Each individual (faculty, staff and students) will be accountable for upholding these values. The College's approach to pluralism and inclusivity—both as fields of inquiry and practice—is to prioritize flexible thought, and to invite the examination of access, value, power, and privilege through its institutional policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants from diverse realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and accomplishment to apply.

Qualifications • Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience with a minimum of 4-6 years in an alumni relations role or a combination of transferable proficiencies. Direct experience in higher education alumni relations preferred. • Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple assignments at once, prioritize opportunities, create and implement a strategic plan, and accomplish major programs and projects. • Orientation as a team player and leader with strong management skills, including a metrics-driven, entrepreneurial mindset that informs strategy and work. • The ability to succeed in a distinct and dynamic culture. • Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of constituent engagement, fundraising and donor cultivation. • Volunteer management experience, preferably in an educational setting. • Ability to easily network and establish rapport and connections with individuals and groups, including vendors. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and inspire (in person and in writing). • Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy, and to work independently as well as part of a team. • Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, with the ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds with a commitment to the mission and values of Bennington College. • Flexibility and the ability to work well within a team of diverse individuals • Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets and ability to analyze data, Microsoft Office Suites, and creative design applications, preferably with Google Suite and Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge, as well as a familiarity with alumni relations platforms and technologies. • Travel, evening and weekend responsibilities are required. • A hybrid remote schedule work schedule is possible with significant on-campus presence during constituent events. The position requires successful completion and acceptable results of a background check.

The College Bennington College offers a comprehensive benefits program (to eligible employees) that includes medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement, and tuition benefits including Tuition Exchange scholarships. The College also offers an on-site fitness center as well as generous time off benefits (4 weeks of vacation, 10 sick days and 17 paid holidays). Bennington College is a laboratory for innovation in higher education. At Bennington, learning and making—on campus and in the field—are inseparable, and its graduates are noted for their outsized impact on the world's stage. This campus celebrates the ongoing making of work—shared on walls, in shows and performances, in lectures and readings, and in conversations—and believes that equity, diversity, and inclusivity are vital to a collaborative community. This position captures, contributes to, and reflects the ethos of this creative community. Nestled at the foot of the Green Mountains in Vermont, the campus consists of approximately 370 acres. The College was named one of ten with the best architecture by Architectural Digest. From campus, it is a short drive to the cultural offerings of the northern Berkshires in Massachusetts, Albany, New York, and many of Vermont's top recreational centers. New York City, Boston, and Burlington, Vermont are all within three and a half hours by car.

Mount Holyoke Fund Officer for Leadership Giving
Mount Holyoke College (posted Aug 23, 2023)

The Mount Holyoke Fund Officer for Leadership Annual Giving manages an assigned pool of prospective donors and volunteers through the fund-raising continuum from discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, focusing on prospects capable of making annual gifts of $1,837 or more to The Mount Holyoke Fund.

This position will visit with 50+ alums each fiscal year to solicit support and promote membership in the Cornerstone Society which recognizes all donors who make gifts of $1837 or more to the College each year. Occasional travel will be required. The Mount Holyoke Fund Officer for Leadership Annual Giving also directs and oversees The Mount Holyoke Fund strategy and volunteer management for approximately 10 classes in our post-50th reunion cohort (55th and 60th reunion cycles) with the goal of maintaining high levels of support and engagement after the 50th reunion. This position also functions as the staff liaison to the Beyond the 50th Reunion Committee, a committee made up of highly engaged alum volunteers and leaders in classes beyond the 50th Reunion. This position maintains regular communication, facilitates virtual meetings, and assists with the work of the Beyond the 50th Committee.

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Senior Director of Alumnae and Donor Relations
Smith College (posted Aug 23, 2023)

Interested applicants should apply here: https://smithcollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/smithcollege/job/Smith-College/Senior-Director-of-Alumnae-and-Donor-Relations_R-202300503

JOB SUMMARY Serve as a key member of a cohesive executive team overseeing an integrated advancement program. Overall responsibility for a comprehensive alumnae, donor relations and communications program that promotes innovative and global alumnae engagement, inspires philanthropic commitment and ensures outstanding donor and alumnae volunteer stewardship. Oversee three teams comprised of communications, events and stewardship professionals. Foster partnerships across Development, Alumnae Relations, College Relations, the Office of the President, the Office of the Board of Trustees, other college departments, programs and faculty members. Integrate best practices and implement streamlined systems and procedures to engage with constituents in ways that advance the strategic goals and mission of college. Proactively communicate with alumnae in ways that engage and involve them with the college across their lifespan. Provide communications and events designed for the broad base of alumnae, as well as specific segments of alumnae, professional and affinity-based groups. Tailor communications and events for the college’s most important donors, showcasing the critical importance of their philanthropy to Smith, and the difference these significant gifts make in the lives of students, faculty, and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Integrated Advancement Communications: Oversee the strategic development, design and implementation of innovative and far-reaching alumnae and donor communications, ranging from broad-based alumnae outreach to priority fundraising appeals to individualized proposals and other donor communication. Provide leadership and supervision to the team responsible for the planning and execution of development and alumnae relations communications. Develop joint annual priorities and negotiate work assignments and budget between AR/Development and communication partners in College Relations. Oversee project management, editing, and writing for a wide variety of print and electronic projects, including annual reports, advancement web pages, case materials, stewardship pieces, backgrounders/brochures, and other publications. Coordinate individualized and group communications for Presidential prospects. Advise departments and staff on communications and public relations issues. Integrated Advancement Events: Oversee the strategic development, design and implementation of alumnae and donor events, ranging from all-alumnae events and conferences both on- and off-campus (excluding reunion), to select regional alumnae events, as well as those specifically designed to cultivate, engage, and steward donors and prospects. Provide leadership and supervision to the team responsible for the planning and execution of advancement events. Ensure cooperation, coordination and reciprocal participation across alumnae relations and development teams for staffing of large-scale events, such as reunions and volunteer conferences and, when needed, for smaller, specialized events. Coordinate with other relevant offices on campus as appropriate for alumnae and donor recognition celebrations such as Rally Day, inaugurations, campaign events, ground-breakings or dedications. Design new “signature” events for donor recognition and cultivation with the President and other college leadership. Donor Relations and Stewardship: Oversee the strategic development, design and implementation of proactive and innovative donor relations and stewardship, providing donor acknowledgment and motivating further philanthropy to the college. Provide leadership and supervision to the donor relations and stewardship team. Oversee programs for the college’s top donors and key constituents, including donors of $1 million or more, current and former trustees, and Presidential prospects. Initiate, coordinate, and support innovative and personalized attention and recognition of donors at the Presidential and Senior VP levels. Manage internal process for review and submission of requests for Presidential correspondence. Oversee stewardship reporting designed to further educate, engage, and thank donors. Work in partnership with colleagues to craft donor fund agreements and to ensure that restricted gifts are used in accordance with donors’ intents. Coordinate with Student Financial Services to provide annual scholarship donor reports. Coordinate with colleagues in Facilities to ensure and track accurate donor recognition on plaques and other institutional signage. Respond to special needs and requests of donors. Senior Management: Participate on the senior team of the Senior Vice President for Alumnae Relations and Development establishing high-level strategic plans and metrics, and ensuring that staffing and budgetary resources are optimized. Oversee multiple budgets for alumnae and donor communications, events and stewardship. Keep current on best practices by networking with peers at other institutions and participating in professional development opportunities. Develop multi-year and annual plans for each team area. Develop and track metrics, including alumnae and donor surveys, to measure the success of engagement and stewardship programs. Serve on departmental and college committees as assigned and perform other duties as assigned for the advancement of college priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 10 years of alumnae relations and/or development experience or the equivalent. denoting increasing complexity, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Hands-on experience in communications across multiple platforms, events management, and high-level stewardship. Understanding of gift accounting principles and endowed and restricted current use fund management is critical. Experience with a higher education capital campaign communications is preferred. Skills: Ability to build, lead, and motivate a team. Strategic thinking, building collaboration, and problem-solving skills balanced with a calm and thoughtful demeanor under pressure and when dealing with challenging people and situations. An ability to work collaboratively and appropriately with college leadership, faculty, and high-level donors and volunteers is key. Superb communications, writing, editing and proofing skills are required. Experience taking the lead in developing and successfully implementing new systems and programs. Consistent attention to detail in an environment of continual change and competing demands. Must demonstrate excellent judgement and be able to represent the college appropriately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Must be able to staff occasional night and weekend events and to travel and staff events off-campus. The ability to manage confidential information with appropriate discretion and tact are essential. Strong computer skills and technical literacy are essential, as is familiarity with CRM, events management, and communication systems and software.

Director of Annual Giving
Bennington College (posted Aug 22, 2023)

Director of Annual Giving Bennington College

Job Type: | Full time Location: Bennington, Vermont, United States Bennington College invites applications for a dynamic and highly engaged Director of Annual Giving position that will align fundraising programs during an opportune time of growth, reimagination, and reinvigoration. The Director of Annual Giving is a key member of the advancement team at Bennington College, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and overseeing all aspects of the Annual Giving program. The Director will lead the strategic direction and operations of the Annual Giving team. This includes creating and managing a detailed annual fundraising plan; developing forward-looking strategies and compelling messages to leverage alumni, parent and student support for the Bennington Fund to ensure its continued growth; reimaging and expanding our volunteer fundraising program for leadership donors; and managing a modest prospect portfolio of leadership donors who make annual gifts between $1,000 and $10,000 and/or are alumni leaders. As part of this work, the Director will initiate and drive, in collaboration with Communications, the message and design of all Bennington Fund materials and appeals. The Director of Annual Giving serves in a critical leadership role within Institutional Advancement, providing strategic oversight of the annual fund program, partnering with multiple stakeholders to find new ways to inspire support for the Bennington Fund, while building systems internally to effectively interface with departments on campus to develop meaningful giving opportunities. They will oversee a growing staff that works collaboratively across all departments within advancement as well as the Communications Office, the Business Office, and other units on and off campus. Representing Bennington to various constituencies, they have overall responsibility for program growth that aligns with Bennington's ambitious goals. Some travel required.

General Responsibilities • Design, implement and strategically execute a comprehensive annual solicitation program to achieve annual fundraising goals and expectations. • Provides strategic direction and long-range/short-range planning for all constituents in the context of growing the annual giving program while supporting the greater development and campaign goals of the college. • Manage a small portfolio of leadership donors and prospects ($1,000+). Engage prospects through personal meetings, strategic events, meetings with senior administrators and/or senior members of the Bennington Community. • Management of the Annual Giving team, consisting of up to two direct reports. • In partnership with the Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations, develop and execute a plan to strengthen the Bennington Fund's giving societies, including branding, marketing materials, establishing leadership giving levels, and recognition. • In collaboration with the Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement and the Communications department, develop and execute new ways of engaging alumni, parents, and students through social media, electronic communications, events, videos, etc. • Partner with the President, Provost and other members of the College's leadership team to align the goals of the College to the goals of the Bennington Fund; and, develop fundraising campaigns that support these goals. • Collaborate with major, planned and principal giving officers regarding high-level annual fund cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies • Communicate effectively the programs and needs of the College to alumni, parents and friends in a manner that increases the public awareness of the College's priorities. • Manage vendor relationships and contracts.

Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our staff and faculty also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds and identities. All employees are expected to be respectful and responsive to these differences in the service of building community that promotes student and employee success and community cohesiveness. Each individual (faculty, staff and students) will be accountable for upholding these values. The College's approach to pluralism and inclusivity—both as fields of inquiry and practice—is to prioritize flexible thought, and to invite the examination of access, value, power, and privilege through its institutional policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants from diverse realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and accomplishment to apply.

Qualifications • Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4-6 years in development with increasing programmatic responsibilities in Annual Giving. Preference for candidates with a background in higher education and experience with direct mail and strategic planning. • Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple assignments at once, prioritize opportunities, create and implement a strategic plan, and accomplish major programs and projects. • Orientation as a team player and leader with strong management skills, including a metrics-driven, entrepreneurial mindset that informs strategy and work. • The ability to succeed in a distinct and dynamic culture. • Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of fundraising and donor cultivation. • Volunteer engagement and prospect management experience, preferably in an educational setting. • Ability to easily network and establish rapport and connections with individuals and groups, including vendors. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and inspire (in person and in writing). • Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy, and to work independently as well as part of a team. • Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, with the ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds with a commitment to the mission and values of Bennington College. • Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, with the ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds with a commitment to the mission and values of Bennington College. • An advocate for diversity. • Flexibility and the ability to work well within a team of diverse individuals • Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets and ability to analyze data, Microsoft Office Suites, and creative design applications, preferably with Google Suite and Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge. • Travel, evening and weekend responsibilities are required. • A hybrid remote work schedule is possible with significant on-campus presence during constituent events. The position requires successful completion and acceptable results of a background check.

Vice President of Finance
Springfield Museums Association (posted Aug 18, 2023)

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE The Springfield Museums has an immediate opening for Vice President (VP) of Finance. This position reports to the President/CEO of the Springfield Museums Corporation. This is not a remote, hybrid position.

Position Summary: The Vice President of Finance serves as an integral member of the senior management team providing leadership, management, and the vision necessary to ensure that the Museums has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and evaluating the overall operational strategies within the Financial Office.

Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following: Administrative Related Essential Roles and Responsibilities: • As a member of the Springfield Museums Corporation (SMC) Senior Management team, contribute to shaping and achieving the Museums’ mission, goals, objectives, and practices and ensuring their integration with departmental goals and activities; making certain that staff, volunteers, the public, and other constituents understand them. • Develop and maintain a long-range plan for areas of responsibility with strategic directions consistent with the Museums’ mission, purpose, goals, and objectives. • Regularly review and discuss with other members of the Senior Management team strategies to enhance the Museums’ practices and policies or to resolve matters of concern. • Develops and maintains good relations with city and state officials, banking community, and other community groups and associations. • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and policies impacting the Museums. Represent the Museums regarding legal issues, negotiations and administration, audits, maintenance and purchasing contracts and as directed by the President/CEO, other professional services required the Museums. Financial Related Essential Roles and Responsibilities: • Develops projections for current and future years' funding for operating and capital purposes, identifying sources for support as well as a level of need, working with the development office and other departments. • Drive the annual budget process and the monthly reporting, direct preparation for the annual audit, coordinates issuance of annual financial statements, and prepares all government and regulatory reports to ensure compliance with governmental reporting requirements. • Proactively manages cash flows in a leveraged environment including cash through short term investments and borrowing to provide for sufficient operating funds. • Under the direction and support of the Investment Committee, monitors the investment portfolio and manages the financial risk management program. Ensures that long range plans reflect analysis of markets and activities and anticipates and projects trends; ensures key issues are identified and articulated, as are contingencies to insure stability of the institution. • Coordinate financial functions with various Museums management personnel. Establish and enforce internal control processes required to manage and grow the organization. • Ensure the Museums’ operational controls, and administrative and reporting procedures meet operational and financial targets. • Oversees preparation of the financial portion of grant reports and billing to ensure compliance with requirements and policies of funding sources. • Spearhead the development and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes to continue to achieve and surpass profitability, cash flow. • Ensure efficient capital expenditures, grow equity value, increase gross profit, and reduce debt. • Effectively lead and coach the finance/accounting staff; hire and train as necessitated. • Effectively manages business relationships with members of the Board of Trustees and the Finance and Investment Committees, banks, suppliers, etc. • Provide staff support to the Financial, Investment and Audit Committees. • Structure, negotiate, and finalize purchase agreements. • Develop and implement a financial Risk Management Policy. Additional Essential Roles and Responsibilities: • Responsible for the supervision of the following positions: Director of Human Resources, Director of Security/Safety and Facilities Management, Technical Support Specialist, Purchasing Coordinator, Museum Store Buyer, Museum Store Manager, and Welcome Center Manager/Group Tours Coordinator. • Drive effective results by working with direct reports and providing leadership that aligns with the Museums’ core values and strategic vision. • Maintain continuous lines of communication, provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the status of projects and the operating condition of the organization. • Collaborate with the Senior Management team to review, revise, and implement plans for operational processes, internal infrastructures, reporting systems, personnel, and Museum policies all designed to foster growth, efficiency, profitability, and the continuation of a self-sustaining organization. • Keep the President/CEO informed of all critical issues.

Qualifications/Requirements: • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Accounting and Finance is required. A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is preferred. • A minimum of 7 years of experience in not-for-profit accounting and management. • Thorough knowledge of accounting practices and procedures and current financial and accounting computer applications. • Strong business and financial acumen. • Ability to develop, implement and follow through on detailed business plans and programs. • Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, and written skills. • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. • Team player with a competitive spirit to excel yet the ability to negotiate, influence, and motivate others. • Ability to effectively interface with state and city officials, trustees, contractors, members, staff, and volunteers. Perform other duties as responsibilities necessitate, or as assigned by the President.

Benefits Include: • Healthcare: medical, dental, vision • 100 % employer paid Short Term Disability Insurance • Long Term Disability Insurance • Term and Voluntary Life Insurance • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Generous paid time off • Retirement plan 401(k) with discretionary profit sharing • Free parking • Family Membership to the Springfield Museums • Generous discounts for Museum School courses • Museum Store discount The annual salary for this position is $120,000. Interested candidates should submit their letter of application by September 10, 2023, to: mpavao@springfieldmuseusms.org. The Springfield Museums is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability status or any other protected area. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

Major Gifts Coordinator
Conservation Law Foundation (posted Aug 18, 2023)

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Major Gifts Coordinator to provide critical support to CLF’s major gifts program. The Major Gifts Coordinator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the major gifts program which includes the President, Senior Vice President for Development, Senior Major Gifts Officer, Major Gifts Officer, Campaign Manager, and State and Program Vice Presidents. The Major Gifts Coordinator reports to Senior Major Gifts Officer. This is a full-time non-exempt position based in Boston, MA with some opportunity for remote work.

What you’ll do • Coordinate and support actions for approximately 400 major gift donors/prospects for the President, Vice President of Development, Senior Major Gifts Officer, and Major Gifts Officer to ensure a robust and efficient moves management program; • Coordinate and support top donor lists and portfolios for major gifts team and President; • Prepare weekly major gifts meeting agendas and priority action lists; • Input and track actions for the major gifts team in Raiser’s Edge; • Provide administrative support to the Senior Major Gifts Officer and Major Gifts Officer; • Coordinate and support major gift strategies at calendar and fiscal year end; • Manage the calendar for monthly check-in meetings with six State Vice Presidents, and prepare agendas and meeting recaps; • Coordinate annual individual stewardship plans for each of the six states with input from the major gifts team, Individual Giving Manager, and events team; • Maintain donor records with updated information, communications, and stewardship plans; • Participate in donor strategies, drafting donor communication, and pulling lists as needed; • Assists with planning of select Development events to further engage and cultivate new and existing relationships; and • Other job-related duties as assigned.

What you’ll need • 3+ years of development experience or related experience required; • Bachelor’s degree preferred; • Experience with Raiser’s Edge and Wealth Engine preferred; • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written communication skills; • The ability to prioritize and manage several projects at various stages of completion; • Experience and a high degree of proficiency working with the Microsoft Office suite; • Willingness to occasionally travel to state offices within New England; • An understanding of environmental issues and a background in environmental studies or advocacy are a plus;

About CLF Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. A non-profit, member-supported organization, CLF uses the law, science, and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems, from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders—in statehouses, courthouses, boardrooms, regulatory hearings, and community gatherings—to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF frequently works with communities of color, and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately from the impacts of environmental degradation. CLF is committed to representing New England’s diversity in our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. People of color are encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits CLF offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits plan, and an open and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The starting salary range for the position is $55,000 - $64,000; actual salary will reflect experience and qualifications. We recognize the value of work-life balance and also strive to create opportunities for growth for all employees through professional development. To Apply To apply for this exciting position, click on the link below to be directed to an online application where you may upload your application materials. https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6181430.careers?ShowJob=503751820 CLF considers the health and safety of its staff members and their families, our guests, our visitors, and the community at large to be a top priority. All offers to work, intern, or volunteer with CLF are conditioned on the candidate complying with CLF’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

Development Coordinator
Way Finders (posted Aug 18, 2023)

Development Coordinator At Way Finders, we are passionately invested in lifting up the region’s people, places, and systems. Though our team performs a wide variety of functions, we are united by our shared mission: to build and advocate for a thriving and equitable region; to improve the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals; and to develop and manage a robust range of safe, affordable housing options. Every day, our team helps people facing real challenges—with housing, jobs, personal finances, and other cornerstones of daily stability—to find real solutions. And we help communities and systems to grow in positive, strategic ways. We know that the right help at the right time can make all the difference; Way Finders provides transformative help to tens of thousands of people each year. Always with respect, always with compassion. Interested in joining our team of dedicated professionals?

Way Finders is currently seeking a full-time Development Coordinator. The Development Coordinator furthers our mission by providing focused fundraising support, managing the donor database, coordinating volunteers, and analyzing processes and data to expand our outreach. The candidate will work in a hybrid-remote capacity but must live within commutable distance to our main office in Springfield, MA. In-office work and in-person meetings are expected, as are occasional nights and weekends.

Responsibilities include: Oversee all gift processing functions, including timely data entry, acknowledgments, and follow-up with address changes/errors Administer the development database, ensuring records are accurate and consistent in form; communications and campaigns are updated; and data is clean and well-organized Provide reports as required; analyze trends to recommend process improvements and areas for development opportunity Conduct research and outreach for donor and prospective donor meetings; prepare reports, synopses, and other communications for meetings Assess database processes in an ongoing manner and recommend updates to improve efficiency Assist with donor communications, stewardship activities, and the gathering and reporting of campaign data; participate in managing donor email lists Assist in the development and maintenance of a formalized volunteer program; coordinate volunteer orientations, trainings, scheduling, and placement; oversee data on the volunteer program, including reports and analysis Provide support with donor education and engagement efforts in an ongoing manner Collaborate internally, through ideas, data, and analysis, on resource development prospecting, pipeline-growing, and revenue forecasting meetings Assist in planning and scheduling meetings and events

Requirements include: 3 years’ equivalent experience in development, marketing, or a related role, with 1 year as a field specialist; a combination of experience plus an Associate degree may be a substitute Preference for experience in a nonprofit setting Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and ease in learning new software or technology; preference for experience with SharePoint and/or database applications Ability to work effectively with others and provide excellent customer service to diverse populations Advanced organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention-to-detail Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends as required

Benefits include: Generous paid time-off | 12+ holidays annually | Health, dental, and vision insurance options | Educational assistance | Medical Reimbursement Account | Dependent Care Account | 403(b) retirement plan with employer match | Life insurance | Short-term and long-term disability insurance | Transportation benefits | Employee Assistance Program | Annual staff picnic! Wage starts between $22.00 and $26.50 per hour depending on qualifications. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Way Finders is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse staff in order to reflect our community and those we serve. Qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is available to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals.

Volunteer Coordinator
Homework House (posted Aug 10, 2023)

Homework House provides after school tutoring and mentoring to elementary & middle school children in Holyoke, MA. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic person with great organizational and people skills who can step in as soon as possible as our part-time (25-30 hours/wk) Volunteer Coordinator.

Reporting to our Executive Director, the Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for community outreach as well as screening, training, placing, scheduling, supervising, evaluating and recognizing volunteer tutors. The ideal candidate must demonstrate an ability to communicate and connect with a variety of stakeholders and community partners, have excellent organizational skills and sincere enthusiasm for the task at hand.

Work schedule is flexible but will include some evening and weekend hours. Candidates must be flexible, enjoy a varied workload and the ability to function independently and as a team member. BA, minimum 1 year of volunteer management experience and a valid driver's license are required. Fluency in Spanish and experience with Salesforce is a plus.

To apply: please send a cover letter, and three professional references to vdillon@homeworkhouseholyoke.org

Major Gifts Coordinator
Conservation Law Foundation (posted Aug 4, 2023)

About CLF • Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. A non-profit, member-supported organization, CLF uses the law, science, and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems, from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders—in statehouses, courthouses, boardrooms, regulatory hearings, and community gatherings—to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF frequently works with communities of color, and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately from the impacts of environmental degradation. CLF is committed to representing New England’s diversity in our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. People of color are encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits • CLF offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits plan, and an open and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The starting salary range for the position is $55,000 - $64,000; actual salary will reflect experience and qualifications. We recognize the value of work-life balance and also strive to create opportunities for growth for all employees through professional development.

To Apply • To apply for this exciting position, click on the link below to be directed to an online application where you may upload your application materials. https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6181430.careers?ShowJob=503751820 CLF considers the health and safety of its staff members and their families, our guests, our visitors, and the community at large to be a top priority. All offers to work, intern, or volunteer with CLF are conditioned on the candidate complying with CLF’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.