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Development Director

The Director of Development (DoD) is a full-time senior leadership position resp...

Location

United States , Brooklyn

Salary:

Not provided

Hope Ignites

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
advanced training in nonprofit management, fundraising, or public administration preferred
CFRE certification is highly desirable
10–15 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably in education or youth development
Proven success designing and leading multimillion-dollar fundraising campaigns
Experience managing staff and building a development department from early growth stages
Strong knowledge of donor development software (Salesforce preferred) and analytics tools
Familiarity with prospecting tools such as iWave or DonorSearch
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong reasoning skills

Job Responsibility

Design and execute a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy
Drive the organization’s growth from a $3M to $6M+ annual budget
Lead planning and implementation of a $15M capital campaign for the launch of a Residential Academy
Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team
Oversee donor stewardship systems, development communications, grants management, and special events
Act as the first line of contact for the Executive Director to identify major gift prospects and donors
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Development Department
Coordinate donor mailings and produce high-quality written communications
Assist the Executive Director in devising donor solicitation strategies
Develop, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and board members

What we offer

Annual participation in continuing education, satisfied through in-house programs offered by Hope Ignites or third-party providers

Fulltime

Deputy Director of Development

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the Deputy Director of Development ...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

168809.00 - 193485.00 USD / Year

Arts Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of seven to 10 years of proven organizational, supervisory, and fundraising leadership experience is essential
Relative experience outside the nonprofit environment working with high-net worth individuals will be considered
A successful record of conceptualizing and executing fundraising plans across donor categories (individual giving, foundation and government support) is required
Proven success in cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting prospects at the $100,000+ level is required
Ability to successfully manage a team in a sophisticated, fast paced, and complex fundraising environment is essential
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment is needed
The ability to lead and mentor an experienced team is essential
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, especially regarding the Symphony and its mission, vision, and values are essential
Ability to professionally and diplomatically communicate and interact with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor database software is needed

Job Responsibility

Develop and lead strategy for annual giving, special fundraising initiatives, new philanthropy initiatives, and lead a team of gift officers
Serve as a key strategic thought partner and leader for Chief Philanthropy Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Board of Governors, and volunteer leadership
Participate as a member of the Development Leadership Team
Manage a donor portfolio of 45–50 households through all stages of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship totaling $3 million to $5 million annually
Collaborate and provide fundraising counsel to senior leadership to identify cultivate and recruit prospective board members
Collaborate and provide fundraising counsel to the Board of Governors
Attend and present at Board and committee meetings
Create strategies with the Advancement Committee that build meaningful paths for the Bay Area’s diverse community to engage in supporting the Symphony
Advise board members on best practices in community ambassadorship and donor cultivation
Provide leadership and guidance for gift officers to maximize productivity, increase contribution levels, and establish performance metrics

What we offer

Generous health and welfare benefits

Fulltime

Executive Director

Step into a leadership role that makes a lasting impact. United Way of North Ida...

Location

United States , Coeur d'Alene

Salary:

95000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Year

United Way

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Substantial (more than 5 years) leadership experience working in the non-profit sector
Advanced interaction with volunteers and boards
Expertise on issues relevant to the organization
Ability to command the confidence and respect of stakeholders
A demonstrated track record of promoting inclusiveness and equitable leadership and an ability to build collaboration with the community at large
Experience in developing partnerships, building teams and working through conflict management
Experience in building revenue beyond the traditional paths and increasing philanthropic support
Must demonstrate a high level of intelligence and intellectual curiosity and a desire to explore new ideas and innovative approaches to solving problems
Exhibits a passion for serving people
Has outstanding interpersonal skills and displays enthusiasm about our work

Job Responsibility

Community Impact: responsible for the overall impact of United Way of North Idaho in the communities of the five counties we serve, with particular emphasis on increasing its financial capacity to drive the impact agenda
Resource Development: charged with driving key results in fundraising
to identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors and key leaders of prospective new corporate partners
to build and leverage personal and professional contacts and relationships into fundraising opportunities
Strategic Management: serves as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation
Organization Management: accountable for building and leading high-performing teams
maintains accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization
assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing
directly supervises staff positions and establishes individual goals

What we offer

Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
opportunity for a performance-based bonus contingent on organizational and individual performance

Fulltime

Executive director prospect development

The Executive Director (ED) oversees prospect management and prospect research a...

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

96860.00 - 145290.00 USD / Year

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree preferred
A minimum of 8 years of related experience, particularly in advancement research, development, fundraising, or financial analysis required
or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous management experience required.
Strong staff management, team building, and training skills.
Proven ability to interact with varied constituencies in a professional manner.
Ability to set priorities and manage several projects simultaneously and exercise critical thinking skills to determine the best use of resources for reaching goals to support the University’s mission.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, including strong written and verbal skills preferred.
Must understand the need to maintain the confidentiality of donor and prospect information.

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement best practices for research to foster an innovative, creative, cutting-edge, and results oriented research enterprise.
Oversee the identification of new high-capacity prospects, and volunteer leaders through proactive research projects.
Oversee strategies for identifying and rating the capacity of potential prospects, including analyzing hard and soft financial data in the context of gift capacity.
Actively identify new major gift and planned giving prospects through data mining techniques, push technology, demographic, and other searches.
Work closely with the Fundraisers and Development Events team to develop solicitation strategies.
Partner with the data analytics to implement a plan for identifying new and emerging prospects specific to the Institute’s current and future fundraising goals and priorities.
Ensure proper system and data maintenance are in place to support the fundraising efforts of Advancement.
Provide effective leadership of the Prospect Management and Research team to help ensure successful fundraising efforts.
Develop, implement, and maintain a prospect management program that ensures the placement of high-quality prospects in dynamic major gift officer portfolios.
Ensure that all research requests are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Fulltime

Senior Director of Advancement

The Senior Director of Advancement will develop and manage a portfolio of major ...

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

86482.00 - 129723.00 USD / Year

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Required
A minimum of 7 years of fundraising experience, Required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience Required
Evidence of ability to work effectively with faculty and senior-level prospects and donors. Required
Ability to work self-sufficiently in a fast-paced environment is crucial, as is understanding of prioritization and time management. Required
This position requires an individual who excels at cultivating and soliciting in an organized fashion, as well as prioritizing based on campaign timetables, competing priorities, and return on investment. Required
Strong skills in written and oral communication. Demonstrated ability to communicate campaign priorities and funding opportunities verbally and in writing. Required
Strong collaborative skills. Required
Sufficiently well-organized to deal effectively with donor stewardship issues and “moves” to advance donors according to a plan. Required
Highly motivated and independent working style. Required

Job Responsibility

Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects for Simon Business School
Develop sufficient knowledge of Simon to effectively represent the school on the road
Provide guidance and assistance to university officers representing Simon
Focus primarily on prospects in select major markets
Ensure an appropriately sized prospect pool is strategically qualified, cultivated, and solicited
Work with regional staff
Carry a portfolio of approximately 120 prospects, with specific solicitation and dollar goals
Effectively track and manage prospect “moves,” short- and long-term strategies, and next steps
Work with the team to help manage Simon’s stewardship activities
Work with central partners to create meaningful interactions with donors

Fulltime

Director of Individual Giving

Under the direction of the Vice President of Development and Fundraising, the Di...

Location

United States , REMOTE

Salary:

110000.00 USD / Year

Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
Established success as an experienced professional in fundraising and donor engagement
Forward-thinking
anticipating problems and opportunities
An ability to work as a team player who projects enthusiasm and a positive attitude
Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM software
Ability to work with donors, committee members, and volunteer leadership tactfully and diplomatically
Ability to write effectively, speak persuasively, and present information logically and neatly in various contexts
Passion for MADD's mission and a commitment to making a positive impact

Job Responsibility

Shape and drive a mid-level donor program to reach the budgeted revenue target + 20%
Qualify and manage a personal portfolio of 100+ donors and prospects, employing moves management strategies for deeper donor engagement
Bolster MADD’s sustainer program – managing the strategy to maximize revenue and grow the organization's monthly donor base
Design and manage annual and multi-year strategies to maximize sustainer growth across channels and ensure acquisition, conversion, retention, and upgrade strategies are executed efficiently, accurately, and with a focus on the donor experience
Collaborate with the Director of Direct Digital Marketing, Social Media, and Web on MADD’s direct response program (mail, email, SMS, social, and paid media) to drive fundraising strategy and achieve the budgeted revenue target + 20%
Support Move With MADD and DIY activities in collaboration with the Director of Donor Events and Strategic Engagement - monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the ongoing fundraising initiatives and developing and implementing fundraising strategies to enhance growth potential
Oversee the functionality of MADD’s donor database, Salesforce - ensuring the integration of financial information between the donor database, digital fundraising tools, and the accounting system in collaboration with the IT Department
Partner with IT to develop a practical and useful database of accurate donor demographic and financial information – with the ability to manage and track cultivation strategies and generate reports in support of all fundraising efforts
Work with MADD’s internal and external partners to support our donor acknowledgment process, managing receipts, thank-you calls, and emails for a seamless donor experience
Serve as the point of contact for workplace giving campaigns

What we offer

Health, Dental, Vision
Retirement 403(b) + employer matching
4 weeks accrued vacation
12 Paid Holidays per calendar year
Up to 3 Floating Holidays per calendar year
Paid Sick Time
Modified Tuition Reimbursement
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered by Employer
FSA, HRA

Fulltime

Philanthropy Associate

Non profit in Washington DC is looking for a temporary Philanthropy Associate fo...

Location

United States , Washington

Salary:

25.00 USD / Hour

FlexProfessionals

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and demonstrated interest in nonprofit operations preferred, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum two (2) years of fundraising gift processing experience in a non-profit setting
Minimum two (2) years of CRM or database management and support
Strong knowledge of best practices for gift processing and nonprofit fundraising data entry, as well as experience with at least one fundraising/external engagement CRMs (e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics Fundraising & Engagement, Raiser’s Edge, etc.)
Ability to represent the client in a forward-facing role, bringing a positive and responsive attitude to conversations with donors and members of the public
Strong commitment to results, attention to detail, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues across different departments and time zones
Commitment to the mission and values, including a deep understanding of and respect for women's rights and reproductive health
Ability to be on-site at least 2 days a week in our Washington, DC office, with additional in-office days during high-volume mail times and as needed

Job Responsibility

Responsible for all aspects of gift processing for individual giving, including gift entry, payment processing for donors as needed, and timely acknowledgment of all offline gifts
Maintain the accuracy of all donor data, troubleshoot known problems, and execute clean-up projects as requested by the Associate Director of Philanthropy
Conduct prospect research and capacity screenings on new and renewing donors, as directed by the Senior Director of Global Prospect Development
Prepare weekly gift reports on individual, institutional, and corporate giving
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation of Finance’s reporting against development data from the CRM
Manage the office telephone line and general email inbox, forwarding inquiries to the appropriate staff member as needed and responding to inquiries from unassigned donors and other prospective supporters
Pick up mail from DC post office at least twice a week, and more often during high-volume periods as requested by the Associate Director of Philanthropy
Other duties as assigned

Fulltime

Benefactors’ Circle Officer

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Annual Giving, the Benefac...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Year

Boston Ballet

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
3+ years of professional experience, with a preference for nonprofit/development work and experience closing gifts at the $2,500+ level
Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
Work style that exemplifies collaboration, solution seeking, and ambition
Demonstrated discretion, tact, and good judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent data management skills and strong attention to detail necessary
Results-oriented and committed to meeting benchmarks and goals with a high degree of initiative to motivate high-level donors and volunteers
Ability to work some evenings and weekends, in particular during the production season

Job Responsibility

Directly solicit and manage donors giving between $2,500 and $25,000 annually
Build and maintain valued donor relationships with members of the Ballet’s Giving Circles, with a particular focus on members of the Benefactors’ Circle, providing customer service and stewardship at the highest level
Drive the quarterly solicitation of Benefactors’ Circle donors, including drafting communications and all tracking, focusing on acquisitions and upgrade appeals to strategically grow the programs
Collaborate with Major Gifts colleagues on the renewal of assigned Benefactors and Visionaries, crafting personalized appeals and dedicated proposals in line with each donor’s philanthropic goals
Provide high-level support for the stewardship and solicitation of the Visionaries’ Circle ($25,000+), including programming, benefit delivery, and communications
Qualify potential Benefactors prospects through in-person visits, events, and phone calls to ensure a robust pipeline for Annual Giving
Support Boston Ballet’s Planned Giving strategy, pipeline growth, and appeals
Collaborate with senior Development team members and Marketing colleagues to increase the visibility of programs, design compelling direct marketing campaigns, e-communications, and mailings
Lead Benefactor events as key program representative, including welcoming donors and all aspects of execution
Manage the E. Virginia Williams VIP Lounge at the Citizens Opera House, and host donors in the space, with the directive to use the space effectively as a location to liaise with donors while Boston Ballet is in the theater

What we offer

BCBS HMO health insurance plan with zero deductible
BCBS dental insurance with employer providing 100% annual premium for individual coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – health and dependent care
Employer-paid life and disability plans
Immediate access to 403(b) retirement savings plan featuring both pre-tax and Roth options
Ability to purchase MBTA passes on a pre-tax, payroll deduction basis up to IRS monthly limit
Paid time off – holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
Free adult dance classes
Complimentary tickets to select Boston Ballet performances (based on availability)
Hybrid work

Fulltime

Senior Director, Donor Prospecting and Fundraising

Action for the Climate Emergency

Location:
United States

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
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