Jobs Postings

Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
Director of Development
Posting Date: September 1, 2010

Responsibilities:

Individual Giving

• Create and execute a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors.
• Build personal relationships with individuals for the benefit of Habitat, and ensuring a positive and consistent experience
• Expand the life time gift and sustained giving programs.

Coordinate a marketing and communications program

• Define Hartford Habitat’s brand and messaging platform, and upgrade its image and its outreach program by creating and implementing a communications plan for all audiences

Coordination of all development functions

• Create and implement a comprehensive development plan. Engage Board Members in the development process.
• Be the public face of Habitat along the side of the Executive Director, ensuring a positive and consistent experience with Habitat
• Gift and data base management related to donors and sponsors.
• Coordinate and work with the Development and Marketing/PR committee chairs to produce effective results through these committees. Work to create an effective development committee.
• Supervises as direct reports ; Development Officers – Communications, Faith and Outreach Programs, Government Grants, Marketing/Events, and Private Grants
• Supervises the functions of Marketing and Communications

Oversee the coordination of events

• Groundbreakings, dedications, fund raising events and galas.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree
5 years experience in development/ fund raising
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills required to relate to donors, volunteers, board members and colleagues
Excellent writing and communication skills
Track record of successful revenue targets
Proven management and leadership capabilities
Knowledge of Sage or similar fundraising software packages

Submit cover letter and resume by September 30th to jobs@hartfordhabitat.org

Connecticut College
Senior Planned Giving Officer
Posting Date: September 1, 2010

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, a highly selective private liberal arts college, has an opportunity for an ambitious, energetic professional to partner with the Director of Major Gift and Planned Giving to identify, cultivate and solicit alumni, parents and friends of Connecticut College for deferred gifts, including bequests and life income gifts such as charitable gift annuities and charitable trusts. This portfolio of prospects for planned gifts will cover a wide geographic area identified by the director.

The ideal candidate can work closely with the staff members of the Annual Fund, Alumni Relations, Major Gifts, Leadership Giving, Donor Relations and Advancement Services to:

1. Develop strategies for solicitation based in part on reunion cycles
2. Strategize with the Director to develop marketing including electronic communication, mail communication, CC magazine profiles and ads, etc. and plan; execute planned giving educational sessions for major gift and annual fund staff and volunteers and manage the planned giving budget
3. Review the files of the members of assigned groups to insure that the College has written confirmation of their gift intention and maintain those files to insure their currency

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; knowledge of planned giving vehicles, including charitable gift annuities and charitable trusts; extraordinary ability to gain confidence with donors and to build relationships; extraordinary oral and written communication skills including the ability to explain complex principles in a manner easily understood by a potential donor; knowledge of PGCalc or other planned giving software; strong mathematical ability; knowledge of planned giving “best practices” and current tax law. Extensive travel and nights and weekend duties are necessary to fulfill the duties of the position.

Thorough applicant credentialing including criminal records check will be conducted on the selected applicant. We will accept applications for this position until 5:00 pm on September 25, 2010. Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references electronically to Human.Resources@conncoll.edu or if necessary, mail to Connecticut College, Office of Human Resources, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. Connecticut College is actively engaged in diversifying its staff and faculty. AA/EOE

VNA Healthcare
Associate Director of Development - Major Gifts
Posting Date: August 12, 2010

Founded in 1901, VNA HealthCare is a not-for-profit home care agency providing home health, hospice and independent living services to communities in Greater Hartford, Central Connecticut and Greater Waterbury. VNA HealthCare employs more than 700 employees and cares for more than 17,000 patients annually. VNA HealthCare is a member of Hartford HealthCare and is a Caring Partner with Saint Mary’s Hospital.VNA HealthCare is a top agency as ranked by 2009 HomeCare Elite ™, a compilation of leading Medicare-certified home care providers based on quality outcomes, quality improvement and financial performance.

VNA HealthCare seeks a dynamic, motivated and talented Major Gifts Officer to join the Office of Development. The new hire will manage the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of 200+ high gift potential prospective donors. This officer will solicit donors for substantial gifts independently or in concert with the key staff, Board members and volunteers. Major gift strategies will incorporate moves management and major donor participation in special events as well as in “Dialogue” gatherings for major donor cultivation and solicitation purposes./p>

The Major Gifts Officer, reporting to the VP of Development, will also manage and further develop a Planned Giving program of existing Lewis Legacy members and appropriate new prospects through cultivation and solicitation activities.

For this high visibility opportunity, we seek an innovative, self-motivated individual with demonstrated interpersonal skills who can be an advocate for the mission and programs of VNA HealthCare and who can effectively relate to donors, volunteers, colleagues and administrators. The person we seek will be a front-line development professional who excels in promoting positive donor relations including frequent and high quality contacts with high level donors.

Requirements: Minimum of five years of development experience, with an established track record of major gift or other related development experience. Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Office. Ability to build and sustain relationships with a diverse constituency base. Strong ability to proof read, with attention to detail. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred.

Please send the resumes to pschmidt@vnahealthcare.org with a cc to schappell@vnahealthcare.org.

Deerfield Academy
Director of Capital Giving
Posting Date: July 30, 2010

Deerfield Academy, an independent co-educational boarding school, educating 615 students in grades nine through twelve, located in historic Deerfield, Massachusetts, seeks a senior development professional to play a key leadership role in advancing the School’s Alumni and Development mission. Reporting to the Associate Head of School for Alumni and Development, the Director of Capital Giving will oversee the overall operation of the Academy’s Capital Gifts Programs that includes 1000 identified major gifts prospects. The program’s director will manage, lead and direct Capital Giving staff, and personally manage an active portfolio of approximately 75 prospects. He/she will be a key member of the senior office team to develop long term strategies for full Alumni and Development programs.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful, articulate and experienced advancement leader who will focus on the planning and implementation of a major comprehensive capital campaign with an anticipated public kickoff in the fall of 2011. Endowment is currently $315 million. We seek a person who is strategically oriented, knowledgeable about capital campaigns, enthusiastic, a team player, goal oriented and able to cultivate and secure Capital Gifts. 8+ years experience in development is required. Ability to effectively work with key volunteers, faculty, staff and trustees is essential. Ability to travel up to 25% annually is necessary. B.A. is required.

A full search description of this superb opportunity may be viewed on www.deerfieldassociates.com. Excellent compensation and benefits package. Deerfield Academy does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, status as a veteran or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard, or any other classification protected under state or federal law.

To explore on a highly confidential basis, please contact: Doug Cooney, Executive Search Consultant, DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. 572 Washington Street, Suite 15, Wellesley, MA 02482 Telephone: 781-237-2800. Email: jobs@deerfieldassociates.com

Dartmouth College
Managing Director for Athletics Fundraising
Posting Date: July 26, 2010

Dartmouth College, located in Hanover, New Hampshire, and a member of the Ivy League, seeks a Managing Director for Athletics Fundraising. There are 71,000 living alumni of the College. The Dartmouth endowment is currently $2.8 Billion. This is a high profile opportunity in the Dartmouth College Fund reporting directly to the Executive Director of the Dartmouth College Fund (DCF). The new hire will be responsible for raising the maximum current-use dollars for Dartmouth College Athletics. We seek a dynamic advancement professional who will provide strategic leadership and effective management and inspiration to fundraising volunteers responsible for securing annual Athletic gifts from a diverse constituency. The Managing Director is responsible for solicitation activities as well as recruiting, training, and coaching volunteers. 4+ years of progressive fundraising experience required. Experience in an annual fund and major gifts role within education including athletics campaign environment is strongly preferred. Demonstrated success in soliciting, closing and stewardship of high end gifts is essential. Volunteer management experience with high-level volunteers such as trustees and advisory boards is strongly preferred. Marketing experience and supervisory experience are both strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree is required. For a full search description see current searches www.deerfieldassociates.com

Dartmouth College offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries and a generous benefits package including a retirement plan, paid vacations and a full complement of health plans. Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact: Doug Cooney, Executive Search Consultant, DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. 572 Washington Street, Suite 15, Wellesley, MA 02482 Telephone: 781-237-2800. Email: jobs@deerfieldassociates.com

The Spence School
Campaign Director
Posting Date: July 7, 2010

The Spence School, one of the premier college preparatory day schools for girls, enrolling 680 students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, located on the Upper East Side of New York City, seeks a seasoned and strategically oriented Campaign Director. The Campaign Director will be responsible for day-to-day planning, coordination and management of the Capital Campaign. The position is both strategic and tactical, incorporating all components of a capital campaign from the quiet phase through the launch and implementation of the public phase. The role entails working collaboratively with members of the Spence Development staff, the Board of Trustees, parent and alumnae volunteers as well as fundraising counsel.

In 2003, Spence completed a capital campaign of just over $50 million dollars, resulting in a new Lower School and the renovation of a number of floors in the main school building at 22 East 91st Street. The School is now embarking on an ambitious Capital Campaign to support implementation of a Master Campus Plan. (Please view long-range plan at www.spenceschool.org.) The school’s endowment is currently valued at approximately $75 million. In 2009/10, Spence School received $2.85 in Annual Giving. There are 2,682 alumnae.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of development experience in major gifts and/or capital campaigns. Familiarity with NYC philanthropy and Independent School experience are strongly preferred. This full-time position reports to the Director of Development, and is offered for a two-three year period for the duration of the campaign. Salary is commensurate with experience. The Spence School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A full search description may be viewed at www.deerfieldassociates.com

To explore this high profile opportunity, please contact: Doug Cooney Executive Search Consultant DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. 572 Washington Street, Suite 15 Wellesley, MA 02482 Tel: (781) 237-2800 Email: jobs@deerfieldassociates.com

Yale University
Major Gifts Officer
Posting Date: July 7, 2010

Yale University a private, coeducational institution located in New Haven, Connecticut, seeks a dynamic, motivated and talented Major Gifts Officer to join the Office of Development. The new hire will identify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward gifts from the University’s high level donors. The Major Gifts Officer will manage a portfolio of approximately 200 individual prospects each of whom is capable of giving a capital gift of between $100,000 and $5 million or more, over a three to five year period with a focus on the more highly rated prospects. For this high visibility opportunity, we seek an innovative, self-motivated individual with demonstrated interpersonal skills who can effectively relate to donors, volunteers, colleagues and high level University administrators. The Major Gifts Officer will interact with internal contacts such as Deans, Directors, faculty, officers and other Development staff to consult on University needs, formulate strategies and help identify potential high level donors. The person we seek will be a front-line development professional who excels in promoting positive donor relations including frequent and high quality contacts with high level donors.

Key qualifications of the successful candidate include a positive outlook, an articulate and persuasive presentation, a desire to travel, an extraordinary work ethic, and a genuine affinity towards the University’s mission. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral required. Demonstrated ability to cultivate major gift prospects personally and effectively required. 4+ years fund raising experience required. B.A. required.

Yale University offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. A full search description of this opportunity may be viewed under CURRENT SEARCHES on the web site of www.deerfieldassociates.com

To explore please contact: Doug Cooney Executive Search Consultant DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. 572 Washington Street, Suite 15 Wellesley, MA 02482 Tel: (781) 237-2800 Email: jobs@deerfieldassociates.com

Laurel House
President and CEO
Posting Date: June 2, 2010

Laurel House, an outstanding nonprofit based in Stamford, Connecticut, is seeking a dynamic and exceptional new President and CEO. Laurel House is dedicated to providing resources and supportive services for people with mental illness to enable them to attain a fulfilling life, including access to housing, employment, education and health care, and the chance to be productive, contributing members of their communities. Requires significant management experience, zeal for fundraising, and comfort working with those afflicted with mental illness. Working knowledge of public funding sources and healthcare system a plus. www.laurelhouse.net. Cover, resume and salary history to Susan Egmont, segmont@egmontassociates.com.

Riverdale Country School
Director of Development
Posting Date: June 1, 2010

Riverdale Country School, located in New York City in the Riverdale section of the Bronx on two garden campuses, seeks a new Director of Development. Riverdale is a superb college preparatory co-educational day school of 1,110 students, grades PK – 12 led by Dominic A.A. Randolph, Head of School. This is a dynamic opportunity for a seasoned advancement professional who enjoys the challenges and opportunities of a high-profile, prestigious school based in New York City. 10+ years experience in development/advancement is required. Excellent leadership skills are essential. Experience managing and building a strong alumni/ae program, annual giving, major gifts, parent giving, campaign management and planned giving are all required. Ability to effectively work with staff, volunteers and trustees is essential. B.A. required. Endowment is $51 million. There are 5,200 alumni. Excellent compensation and benefits package. EOE. A full search description may be viewed at www.deerfieldassociates.com To explore, please contact: Doug Cooney, Executive Search Consultant, DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. Telephone: 781-237-2800. Email: jobs@deerfieldassociates.com

Trinity-Pawling School
Director of Development
Posting Date: May 14, 2010

Trinity-Pawling School, an all-boys boarding and day school for 330 students in grades 7 through 12, seeks a senior development professional to lead its development and alumni relations program. Trinity-Pawling School is located on a beautiful 140 acre campus in scenic and historic Dutchess County just 68 miles of New York City in Pawling, New York. The Director reports to the Headmaster and manages a team of seven professional and support staff members in fundraising, alumni relations, and communications. The ideal candidate will be a senior fund-raising professional who is committed to serving – along with the headmaster – as the School’s chief fundraiser. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of the best practices in all aspects of management, fundraising, trustee and volunteer relations, alumni and parent programs. At least 10 years of successful fundraising experience and increased responsibilities are required. B.A. degree required.

A full search description of this superb opportunity may be viewed on www.deerfieldassociates.com. Excellent compensation and benefits package. EOE.

Contact: Doug Cooney, Executive Search Consultant, DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. 572 Washington Street, Suite 15, Wellesley, MA 02482. Telephone: 781-237-2800. Email: jobs@deerfieldassociates.com