Associate Director of Development

The North Carolina Textile Foundation at the College of Textiles at NC State University is excited to announce that we seeking an Associate Director of Development. The Associate Director of Development reports to the Executive Director of the North Carolina Textile Foundation and implements the major gift program for the College of Textiles. Working both independently and as a member of the development team, the Associate Director will identify, cultivate and solicit major gifts of $25,000 or more, and coordinate with the University’s Office of Gift Planning to identify and solicit planned gifts in support of the College and the North Carolina Textile Foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In consultation with the Executive Director, prepare an annual, donor-centered fundraising plan to ensure the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects; 
• Significantly increase the quality and quantity of current major gift activity on behalf of the College; 
• Serve as staff to the North Carolina Textile Foundation Board Development Committee and assist the Chair(s) in the operations of the group. 
• Individual goals will include maintaining an active portfolio of 125-150 major gift prospects and achieve 15-20 individual face-to-face donor visits each month; 
• Prepare and present 20-25 quality major or planned gift proposals annually;
• Assist the Executive Director in developing and supporting a strong volunteer network, and work with the Foundation Board in areas of prospect identification, cultivation, and solicitation;
• Coordinate with the University’s Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations to identify prospective funding sources and to assist and facilitate proposals in support of the College’s academic programs, faculty and research.
• Serve as a liaison with the University’s Advancement Services office to ensure the College operates under best practices in prospect research, prospect management, gift proposals and processing, and to ensure donor contact reports and supporting documentation is fully integrated on the Advance donor database.
• Document all development activities in a complete and timely manner;

 Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent education and experience; 
• Experience working in the areas of development, major gifts, planned giving, or university advancement
• Knowledge of principles, practices and ethics of fundraising; 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to articulate the case for support with effectiveness;
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse array of personalities under pressure and deadlines;
• Unquestioned integrity;
• Open and accessible interpersonal style;
• Superb organizational skills and the ability to work independently;
• Computer literacy;
• Willingness to travel extensively and participate in evening and weekend activities.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Three or more years of development experience, with major gift experience preferred;
• Experience in higher education fundraising preferred or comparable professional experience;
• Knowledge of NC State and its culture, mission, and strategic priorities

About the Foundation: The Mission of the North Carolina Textile Foundation is to promote the welfare, future development and reputation of the College of Textiles at North Carolina State University as the premier institution for textile education and research. As a nonprofit organization, the Foundation supports the College and Dean by providing funds for scholarships to deserving undergraduate and graduate students, recruitment and retention of highly qualified educators and researchers and placement of graduates. The Foundation also assists in the acquisition and maintenance of state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for research and education.

To Apply:

All applications must be submitted electronically via https://jobs.ncsu.edu (position number 00102538) or by following this link directly to the posting http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/5872. Along with a profile, a resume, cover letter, and contact information for references are requested.

AA/EOE. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date.
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Executive Director

Reports To: Affiliate Board President

Position Summary

The Executive Director is a highly-skilled nonprofit professional that provides leadership, vision and direction to the Affiliate, the broader Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization and the entire breast health community. The Executive Director represents the Affiliate to the public, leads organizational development and strategic planning, optimizes financial performance, builds donor relationships, oversees personnel and impacts public policy. The Executive Director works closely with the Affiliate Board of Directors, Komen Headquarters and the Affiliate Network and is responsible for expanding systems and procedures to accomplish the mission and reach the strategic goals set forth by the board.

The Executive Director develops organizational strategy, sound practices and supportive relationships, both internally and externally, resulting in cooperative and effective collaborations that further the promise of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Primary Responsibilities

Organizational Management Responsibilities

Events Manager

FFB is the largest nongovernmental supporter of retinal degeneration research in the world, dedicated to finding preventions, treatments, and cures for people affected by inherited retinal diseases.  We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and organized individual to be part of our team.  This position reports directly to the Regional Director and is based in Raleigh, NC.

 Specifically this position will:

• Develop, implement, and support new and existing annual events such as VisionWalk (our signature walk-a-thon); galas, wine tastings, golf tournaments, etc
• Plan fundraising events in partnership with our active volunteer fundraising committees
• Motivate, educate, and supply our fundraising committees and corporate partners with the information needed to raise funds and spread Foundation awareness
• Identify and cultivate new and existing volunteer relationships, corporate sponsorship connections, and market expansion opportunities
• Build and execute strategic fundraising and cultivation plans that engage and inspire our volunteer and corporate prospects and partners
• Provide volunteer support through face to face meetings, phone and email contact, and public speaking engagements such as our VisionWalk Organizing Receptions, Kick Offs, and corporate cultivation meetings.
• Provide day of event support, including evening and weekend events, and minimal travel
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors
• Oversee fiscal management of events

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Five+ years of paid experience in event planning, preferably in non-profit
• Exposure to advertising, publication and promotion development
• Fundraising experience required (walk-a-thon experience highly desirable)
• A proven track record in special event fundraising and experience with donor databases are musts
• Ability to lead and motivate volunteers
• Demonstrated use of MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint), desktop publishing and database are required 
• Must possess excellent verbal/written communication skills, technology
• Attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Travel required

Please send resume with cover letter stating salary requirement and overview of fundraising accomplishments to HR@blindness.org . RESUMES WITHOUT SALARY REQUIREMENTS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.   Please include job title in the subject line.  We offer competitive salary and benefits, and a terrific team to work with! FFB is an equal opportunity employer.

Advancement Analyst

 Overview:  Founded in 1928, Kanuga is one of the largest camp and conference center complexes serving the Episcopal Church and the global Anglican Communion. An independent non-profit corporation, Kanuga is a multifaceted business with five principal entities: a year-round conference center, two separate summer camps, a residential environmental science school and an endowment corporation. Each year Kanuga serves more than 25,000 guests, a population that is concentrated in the southeastern U.S. but extends worldwide. The community served by Kanuga is demographically diverse and spans the full spectrum of theological points of view in the Episcopal Church. Launched with a powerful vision, Kanuga has attained the size and scope needed to sustain itself and relies heavily on charitable giving to do so. To meet that need, the Institutional Advancement Division is a fast-paced, high-volume and critical entity within Kanuga’s organizational structure .The President—who serves as the CEO for the five entities listed above—is also the Chief Advancement Officer and is the critical player in securing major-bracket gifts. The Development Director, who plans and budgets all advancement activities (including capital campaigns), works closely with the President in setting cultivation and solicitation strategies. Accordingly, the President and Development Director regularly require assistance with tasks such as analyzing giving patterns, gathering public information about potential donors, planning cultivation activities and assessment of solicitations. While the Advancement Analyst reports to the Development Director, she or he will work closely with the President and other advancement staff, as well as members of the Institutional Advancement Committee, board members and capital campaign volunteers—and through that work, will play a powerful role in shaping the efficiency of the Advancement Division through superior organization, attention to detail and energetic support.

Kanuga’s Purpose: To provide for God’s people in this broken world a glimpse of the Kingdom through hearing the Gospel, experiencing Christian community, and being empowered for strength, growth and service in both our individual communities and in the rest of God’s creation.

Evergreen Goals for the Advancement Analyst:

1. Donor and prospect information is maintained with thoroughness and is easily accessible; 
2. Everyone making calls on donors and prospects receive accurate and timely information needed for effective cultivation and solicitation;
3. Institutional Advancement and Accounting records are reconciled at all key points in the year;
4. Donor stewardship activities are supported with accurate and timely information needed to make donors feel appreciated;
5. The President and Development Director feel reliably and adequately supported in their roles as major gifts solicitors.

Accountability:  The Advancement Analyst reports to Kanuga’s Development Director and will regularly work with Kanuga’s President, the Institutional Advancement staff, Kanuga’s senior leaders, board members and committees, as well as volunteers.

 Principal Responsibilities:

• Manage donor data:
  • Log all gifts daily into Raiser’s Edge (RE); produce cash sheets for accounting and Advancement files
  • Maintain integrity of donor and prospect data held in RE, updating with deaths, moves, etc.
  • Maintain the inventory of all designated gifts and track their status until they are fulfilled
  • Regularly coordinate and reconcile gift data with the Accounting Department
  • Produce reports for year-end closings and audits (e.g. stock gifts, pledge status, $5K+ donors, cottage or other special funds) 
  • Produce and analyze periodic and year-to-date fund-raising reports(e.g. giving reports for board meetings, management reviews, committee communications)
  • Develop specialized Raiser’s Edge reports as needed (e.g. Ross Fund for committee meetings, clergy and parish gifts for Clergy Respite invitations)
• Assist in identifying potential donors:
  • Coordinate gathering and compiling information to identify prospective donors (individuals, foundations and endowments) whose interests match with Kanuga’s needs
  • Maintain prioritized lists and files of information about prospects for future cultivation
  • Assist in loading in RE contact management system calls, correspondence and visits planned for prospects 

• Support donor cultivation and solicitations:
  • Maintain donor and prospect files in RE and in paper files
  • Produce invitation lists for recurring and special Advancement events;
  • Provide information needed (e.g. “dossiers”)by the primary Advancement Calling Team Members (Kanuga staff, board members and volunteers responsible for making cultivation and solicitation calls) as they plan their contacts with donors and prospects
  • Gather post-contact information from Calling Team Members and post it in RE   
  • Monitor results of contacts made and assist in scheduling follow up calls or correspondence
  • Produce e-mail or USPS mailing lists for all fund-raising solicitations or special mailings (e.g. Annual Fund letters and follow-up e-blasts)

• Support donor stewardship :
  • Produce gift receipts for donors and give to Donor Stewardship team for mailing
  • Produce periodic and annual lists of donors and memorial/honor gifts for publication 
  • Produce e-mail or USPS mailing lists for all special appreciation correspondence (e.g. Valentine’s Day greetings)

• Provide analysis of fund-raising programs and activities:
  • Create and maintain project and information files;
  • Draft replies to routine correspondence;
  • Periodically archive and purge paper and electronic files.

  Qualifications

1.  Measurement of Effectiveness: The Advancement Analyst’s effectiveness is assessed annually by the Development Director, using three sources of performance feedback:
2. External Feedback provided by Kanuga’s board and committee members, external auditors, as well as key Advancement volunteers.
3. Internal Feedback solicited from the President, the Vice Presidents of Operations &Finance, Youth Programs and Hospitality & Sales and members of Kanuga’s Advancement staff.
4. Business Results number of new prospects identified vs. plan; number of solicitations made vs. plan; number of new donors added vs. plan; total funds raised annually; Annual Fund results vs. plan.  

 Application Procedures and Special Instructions: 

Please send cover letter and resume to Katie Merritt at katie.merritt@kanuga.org

Vice President of Development

Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina (PPCNC) is recruiting a dynamic Development leader with a proven track record in fundraising and donor relations. The Vice President of Development will oversee major gifts, annual fund, foundation gifts, and expand our planned giving program.

Responsibilities:

• Provide management and leadership for Development Department for annual fund, major gifts, and planned giving programs.
• Hire, train, and supervise department staff including Development Manager and Development Services Coordinator.
• Develop and implement annual and long-term strategies to raise funds including but not limited to identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors; planned giving prospects and donors; direct mail to current lapsed and prospective donors; foundation and corporate grants; federated giving; special events; capital campaigns, and endowment campaigns.
• Establish and maintain relationships with major donors; solicits funds and pledges for major gifts.
• Mobilize, lead and inspire board members, volunteers, and the President/CEO in major gift solicitations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of financial development and major gift experience and demonstrated leadership ability required. Successful candidates will have experience and proven track record of cultivating and soliciting gifts from individuals and foundations as well as success with grant writing; experience in special events planning and management; and excellent written and oral communications skills. Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising database and the use of the computer with expertise in MS word, PowerPoint, excel required. CFRE designation preferred.

Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary commensurate with experience and includes a competitive benefit package, opportunities for professional growth and development.

Application Procedures and Special Instructions: Please send cover letter, resume, 3 professional references, and salary requirements to hr@ppcentralnc.org. No phone calls or e-mail inquiries please.

Director of Development and Communications

Development Director

Responsibilities:

Overview:  Founded in 1928, Kanuga is one of the largest camp and conference center complexes serving the Episcopal Church and the global Anglican Communion. An independent non-profit corporation, Kanuga has five principal entities: a year-round conference center, two separate summer camps, a residential environmental science school and an endowment corporation. Kanuga annually serves more than 25,000 guests, concentrated in the southeastern U.S. but extending worldwide. The community served by Kanuga is demographically diverse and spans the full spectrum of theological points of view in the Episcopal Church.

Kanuga has attained the size and scope needed to sustain itself, relying on charitable giving to do so. To meet that need, the Institutional Advancement Division is a fast-paced, high-volume and critical entity within Kanuga’s organizational structure. Funds raised by the division support Kanuga’s $7-8 million operating budget and on-going capital improvements, such as those outlined in Kanuga’s long-range plans. The President serves as the CEO for the five entities listed above, is actively engaged in development and is a critical player in securing major gifts.

As it embarks on a major capital campaign, Kanuga seeks to significantly strengthen its development staffing and capabilities. To lead those efforts and accelerate engagement of the historically generous Kanuga community, we are searching for a creative, highly entrepreneurial and team-oriented leader to serve as its Development Director, managing the growth of four key development activities (described in Principal Responsibilities Section).

Overarching Development Goals:

• Provide a consistently exceptional and continuously improving experience for Kanuga donors.
• Ensure that all development activities reflect Kanuga’s culture and values, and are a model of fundraising best practices.
• Meet all development goals.
• Generate genuine passion for Kanuga and its mission, serving as primary spokesperson to internal and external audiences.

Accountabilities:  The Development Director reports directly to the President of Kanuga Conferences, Inc. In addition, the Development Director has strong matrix relationships with Kanuga’s two Boards of Directors (Kanuga Conference, Inc. and Kanuga Endowment Inc.), board committees, the Board of Visitors, Kanuga division heads and department managers.

Principal Responsibilities

Major Campaigns 

• Provide overall campaign planning, budgeting, organization and management.
• Organize and monitor volunteer assignments and follow-up; manage campaign meetings and volunteer events.
• Establish solicitation priorities.
• Prepare and provide solicitation training and support; participate in solicitations as appropriate.
• Manage the writing and development of capital campaign print and electronic collateral materials.
• Manage campaign record keeping.

Annual Fund, Major Gifts and Planned Giving

• Build fresh, innovative prospect cultivation and solicitation strategies for each year’s solicitations.
• Cultivate and solicit a portfolio of individual, parochial and foundation prospects.
• Build and manage a strategic moves management system.
• Prepare proposals and case statements; complete research necessary to optimize cultivation and solicitations.
• Travel to engage and solicit prospects in key Kanuga geographic markets.

Board of Visitors

• Monitor Board of Visitors membership activities annually, ensuring that the right constituents are serving.
• Identify Board of Visitors candidates for IA Committee and board approval.
• Provide primary staff support to the Board of Visitors steering committee and chair.
• Develop annual meeting plans; manage all logistics Board of Visitors weekends.

Development Infrastructure

• Working with the President, write annual development plans.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Regularly refresh and improve the giving section of Kanuga website and produce annual reports.
• Manage the Development Office budget, staff and administration.
• Ensure timely and accurate receipt, deposit and disbursement of charitable revenue.
• Serve on Kanuga’s Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the organization’s general management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of significant advancement experience; bachelor’s degree.
• Has successfully planned and managed complex fundraising programs.
• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts from individuals and institutions.
• Understands advancement strategies and their roles in building successful non-profits.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; works well with a wide range of people.
• Demonstrated success in building development operations—proven entrepreneurial skills.
• Builds fundraising best practices into all programs and activities.
• Effectively uses computers and software (Microsoft Office and Raiser’s Edge). 

Application Procedures and Special Instructions: 

Please send cover letter and resume to Katie Merritt at katie.merritt@kanuga.org

Associate Director, Major Gift Initiatives

Development Officer II, Level 14, Job Code 1889

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Dean of External Affairs, identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and planned gifts for the Nicholas School of the Environment (NSOE). The Associate Director will work closely with the Associate Dean and the Director of Development to develop funding strategies and gift opportunities to meet fundraising goals from the current prospect pool and new constituencies.

Work Performed:

Understand and effectively articulate NSOE’s goals, objectives, and needs to prospective donors. These include, but are not limited to, financial aid, faculty support, new program initiatives and a variety of interdisciplinary centers and programs.

Maintain a portfolio of prospects (150+) and an active cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship schedule with prospects and donors in the $10,000 – $100,000 range, partnering with administration, faculty, volunteers and other development officers as appropriate. Solicit donors (both individuals and entities) verbally and through written proposals.

Identify new prospect constituency groups and develop and implement strategies for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and long-term engagement.

Direct the nature and number of contacts that prospects receive, involving and informing staff, and coordinating with the University’s Development Office and other schools as solicitation and cultivation activities warrant.

Direct and manage NSOE’s Blue Sky Leadership Annual Fund program including, building membership, securing renewal participation, planning and implementing stewardship activities and events.  

Work with the Associate Director, Development Services to prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress towards goals, trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.

Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with other Schools, units and major gift officers within the University. Represent NSOE’s External Affairs and the School’s priorities at cross University and Central Development meetings as assigned.

General

Assist NSOE External Affairs leadership in determining fiscal requirements for the function; assist in preparing budgetary recommendations.

Participate in the fund raising efforts of Nicholas School’s Office of External Affairs and lend organizational assistance to special fund raising projects as requested.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Have the ability and willingness to travel and work some evenings and weekends.

Position Requirements:

Minimum of three years of experience in major gifts fundraising with progressive responsibility, achievement and proven success in major gifts and special project fundraising.

Proven ability to work autonomously, to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, ability to interact with a variety of important audiences, including volunteers, major donors, prospects, and faculty members.

Excellent writing, verbal communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training

Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree program.

Experience

Work requires five years of experience in alumni affairs, public relations, fund raising, sales and promotions, marketing, student activities or a related field in order to acquire skills necessary to administer, coordinate and/or participate in general fund raising activities and proposal development. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Qualified candidates will enjoy working in a collaborative team environment; possess excellent communication and writing skills, and the ability to work in a complex, organization.

To apply:

Please email cover letter and resume to Ms. Sue Yager, Nicholas School of the Environment, Office of External Affairs sue.yager@duke.edu    No phone calls please.

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