Development Assistant Catholic Partnership Schools

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1 Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Philadelphia Chapter 100 North 20 th Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA T: ; F: E: W: AFP-GPC Job Bank Web Posting: September 15, 2013 To place your job opening here, please contact the AFP-GPC office at The first listings are job openings and they are followed by Professional Services. Development Assistant Catholic Partnership Schools About Catholic Partnership Schools: The Partnership represents a new and dynamic model of Catholic urban education. Our work is organized around a clear mission to strengthen and sustain the five remaining Catholic K- 8 schools serving the children of Camden, NJ. This innovative post-parochial design allows the schools to maintain their unique, neighborhood identity and presence while being administered by a separately incorporated non-profit that centralizes financial and academic management and accountability. The size of the 5-school partnership is one of its defining features. With a capacity to serve 1,200 elementary and middle grade students, it is large enough to effect change and capitalize on economies of scale and still small enough to share resources, staff, and to coordinate programming. Job Description: The Partnership seeks an extremely well-organized individual to administratively support the organization s fundraising, donor engagement, and communications functions. He or she will report to the Director of Development and become a key member of the small development team tasked with raising money for, and awareness of, the CPS Mission. For the right candidate, this experience will provide the opportunity to use a wide variety of development and administrative skills and to grow as a nonprofit professional. Duties & Responsibilities Donor database management including all data entry, report generation, data updating and mining. Experience with the constituent relationship management (CRM) system etapestry, a plus Timely gift receipt processing, preparation of acknowledgement letters, and handling of related stewardship activities as assigned Preliminary corporate and foundation grants research and formal tracking of grant submissions and reporting due dates Assist Development Director in conducting research and maintaining files on current and prospective individual donors Compile various reports, keep accurate donor and grant information records, and take meeting minutes as required Work with Coordinator of Programs to collect key volunteer and alumni information from each school to be used for fund development and communications purposes Collect and manage student and family stories in a Story Bank for use in donor letters, proposals, and press pitches Lists maintenance to ensure smooth mail merge functioning for special events notices, newsletters, and solicitations

2 Production and mailing of all in-house appeal letters and constituent communications Assist in planning and running special events and small fundraising gatherings. Maintain guest lists, gather and prepare registration materials and other duties as assigned Assemble media and donor kits for meetings and events Coordinate and Update CPS Website, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media Handle all administrative tasks and special assignments related to the smooth functioning of the department Required Competencies College degree and at least two years experience working for a nonprofit organization Strong written and verbal communications skills Highly organized, detail oriented, fast-learner Strong sense of initiative, creative problem-solving, flexibility and discretion Works well independently as well as collaboratively Can handle multiple assignments simultaneously Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and advanced Word functions Experience utilizing social media channels Good interpersonal skills and high level of professionalism Willingness to do what it takes to get the job done at all times Salary $40,000 Comprehensive benefits package and pleasant work environment To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter via that highlights your experience and describes why you would be the right person for the job. Address the submission to Keith A. Lampman, Director of Development, kalampman@cspschools.org. Position immediately available. Sr. Associate Director, Annual Giving - Marketing & Operations University of Delaware Newark, Delaware The University of Delaware has been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education for providing benefits and policies that make employees feel valued. Information on these benefits is available on the Office of Human Resources website at For additional information regarding the position listed below and all open positions please visit the UDJOBS website at The Office of Development and Alumni Relations engages donors, alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff and students in a lifelong relationship and fosters a tradition of philanthropy to strengthen the University s legacy as one of the great public institutions of higher education in America. The critical mission of the Senior Associate Director of Marketing & Operations is to begin and increase engagement and financial support from the diverse audiences of the University of Delaware alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, friends, corporations, foundations, and organizations. Expansive and complex marketing concepts and strategies are required to acquire, retain, and reacquire these audiences as donors. Efforts of the Senior Associate Director will result in a deeper understanding of the institution priorities and its strategic

3 initiatives with a long-term commitment to support UD s mission of teaching, research, and public service. Under the limited direction of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Senior Associate Director is primarily responsible for the direct response fundraising programs of UD s Office of Annual Giving, including direct mail, the Student Phone Program, and all online giving efforts. Currently, the Senior Associate Director is responsible for activities generating roughly $4 million from 22,000 donors annually. The Senior Associate Director exercises autonomy in researching, evaluating, developing, and executing activities, has budgetary authority within the unit, and develops the budget, policies, and procedures for areas of responsibility. The Senior Associate Director is the primary strategist in UD s institutional goal to increase the alumni participation number significantly, as the University seeks to enhance its reputation among peer institutions. The Senior Associate Director oversees, manages, and effectively delegates operational roles in the direct mail program which encompasses all direct mail solicitations including but not limited to, class reunions, Faculty/Staff campaign, appeals based on college or program, parents, and students; identifies, hires, and manages outsourced direct mail vendors and their adherence to quality, value, and timeliness, while operating within Federal law and postal regulations; orchestrates and develops ongoing evaluation and analysis and works with programmer colleagues to provide pertinent data and research information about UD to our constituents; coordinates and manages data downloads of constituencies with proper criteria and exclusions; proofs and checks records to ensure accurate campaigns; and works with Purchasing to ensure proper bids/quotes are obtained from vendors. The Senior Associate Director supports colleagues and volunteers who are program managers of projects, such as the Faculty/Staff Campaign, with direct response marketing; oversees an intensive fundraising program for the Student Phone Program, dedicated to contacting students, alumni, parents and friends; oversees the creation of an online giving strategy to attract and increase dollars and donors to the annual giving program; researches, designs, and implements a plan for social media applications to annual giving. Hires, supervises and trains two-to-five other full-time staff members, including Assistant Directors, Annual Giving Coordinators and Development Associates who implement the direct response programs. Develops extensive knowledge of College/University programs and projects, which can be matched with potential donor interests, to strengthen alumni relationships and engagement with Departments, programs, students and philanthropy. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, Master s preferred, with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible job experience and a proven management record. Requires demonstrated ability to manage the marketing and communications of large and diverse audiences. A background in marketing and/or communications is required. Experience in a university or college setting, in addition to experience in public relations, marketing, and fundraising, is preferred. The successful candidate will possess experience in successfully managing multiple projects, particularly across departments requiring leadership and collaboration. Proven ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels of people internal and external to the organization, including working effectively in a team setting. Must be self-motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented, and possess demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. Supervisory experience is necessary. Preference will be given to those with fund-raising, word-processing, spreadsheet, and database experience. Preference will be given to those with database and automated call center computer experience. Must excel in managing multiple priorities, organizing, resource management, and working with tight deadlines. Must have a strong background with budget experience and computer proficiency specifically Microsoft Office and database experience. Proven ability to evaluate, develop, and edit marketing correspondence and related materials. This position requires the ability to work creatively

4 and collaboratively with colleagues throughout the University, as well as with students, alumni and volunteers to deliver effective programs. Ability to develop and implement short-and-long-term goals and plans. Ability to use independent judgment and to perform tasks on own initiative, many of which have no precedent. Evening and weekend hours as well as some local and domestic travel required. Apply online at Job ID The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Assistant Director of Reunions and Classes, Annual Giving University of Delaware Newark, Delaware The University of Delaware has been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education for providing benefits and policies that make employees feel valued. Information on these benefits is available on the Office of Human Resources website at For additional information regarding the position listed below and all open positions please visit the UDJOBS website at The Office of Development and Alumni Relations engages donors, alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff and students in a lifelong relationship and fosters a tradition of philanthropy to strengthen the University s legacy as one of the great public institutions of higher education in America. Under the general direction of the Senior Associate Director of Reunions and Classes, the Assistant Director will perform such functions within the Annual Giving Office with a primary focus on generating support from alumni. The Assistant Director is responsible for managing reunion giving programs for assigned classes with a primary focus on developing solicitation strategies, visiting and soliciting class prospects, monitoring progress toward class goals, and working with volunteers to cultivate and solicit annual fund donations. The Assistant Director identifies, cultivates and solicits alumni of the University with a focus on annual gifts of $1,000 or higher in multi-year pledges, manages reunion giving to include volunteer recruitment and development of solicitation strategies; recruits, trains and manages fundraising volunteers from current reunion years, pre-reunion years, and postreunion year volunteers; maintains an active schedule of face-to-face meetings with prospects for the purpose of cultivation and solicitation; plans events to encourage reunion gifts, attendance at the reunion, and recruitment of new volunteers; coordinates and facilitates volunteer meetings; determines financial goals for the reunion giving program and sets strategy to meet these goals in collaboration with Senior Associate Director; attends and participates in annual giving events and donor receptions (i.e. Homecoming, Alumni Weekend, Delaware Diamonds Society events, Commencement, etc); collaborates with staff in University Development, Alumni Relations, and other departments as needed to assist in Alumni Weekend programs; perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two to three years of progressively responsible experience required; fundraising/development, volunteer management, or related experience in a university environment preferred; effective oral and written communication skills required; excellent interpersonal skills are necessary for interacting with alumni, staff, students, senior executives and University administration; organizational skills are essential; basic computer skills required - database management, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); must

5 demonstrate a commitment to higher education and the ability to articulate a persuasive case for annual, unrestricted support of the University; readiness to solicit and ability to close gift commitments are essential; commitment to collaborative teamwork and individual accountability is required; a goal-oriented work ethic and absolute integrity are essential for success. Ability to travel and valid driver s license required. Ability to work occasionally on weekends and evenings. Apply online at Job ID The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Director, Major Gifts The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Job Overview: The Director of Major Gifts is a member of the Academy's fast moving Institutional Advancement team. This position will play a central role in major gift fund raising and contribute to the enhancement of annual support, both unrestricted and restricted. He or she reports to the Vice President. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years experience in development, ideally in a major gifts role in a cultural institution. Proven ability to personally cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts of $25,000 or more from individuals. Experience with capital campaigns a plus. Familiarity with planned giving concepts and experience in soliciting planned gifts is a plus. Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree is preferred. Ability and willingness to travel on a frequent basis required. Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends required. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required. Excellent administrative skills required. Knowledge of prospect management systems preferred. Knowledge of database fundraising software Raiser's Edge or CS Advance preferred. Essential Functions: Secure major gifts and develop future major donors by pursuing the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship of individual donor prospects with the capacity to give $25,000 or more to the Academy. Build and manage a dynamic portfolio of 125 or more prospects and suspects who are believed capable of making commitments of $25,000 or more, based on giving patterns, prospect research, and other indicators. This portfolio will evolve steadily as prospects/suspects are brought to closure, referred to other development officers, or dropped from the portfolio for lack of capacity or inclination. Design and implement individual donor strategies for major donor prospects. Play a leadership role in implementing a moves management strategy to build donors at the major and principal gifts levels.

6 Maintain an active schedule of face-to-face meetings with major gift suspects and prospects, averaging fifteen (15) or more such meetings per month. Assist with staffing the Academy's President & CEO on principal gift prospect stewardship and solicitation visits. Devise creative strategies for building individual philanthropic support throughout the Academy. Assess prospects for receptiveness to planned giving opportunities and work collaboratively with Drexel's Office of Gift Planning to advise and/or refer prospects. Steward donors through ongoing communications, recognition activities, invitations to key events, and interaction with beneficiaries of their support. Work strategically and collaboratively with various departments to advance development goals for the institution. Work strategically and collaboratively with Academy and Drexel Institutional Advancement staff, Trustees, and volunteers to reach targeted goals. Serve as a liaison with Drexel Institutional Advancement gift officers by attending weekly meetings. Attend appropriate Academy cultivation and donor receptions and events. Participate in training and professional development programs offered through Drexel Institutional Advancement. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. To apply for this position, please apply online at: or visit and search for Director, Major Gifts. The requisition number is GIFT PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR Swarthmore College Swarthmore College seeks a qualified individual to act as primary coordinator in the administration and legal compliance of the College planned giving program with 500 life income gift participants and $40 million of assets under management. Individual will coordinate timely annual filings with state regulatory agencies permitting the College to legally solicit charitable funds and issue charitable gift annuities; prepare gift annuity contracts in compliance with state and federal regulations; use gift planning software, perform actuarial calculations required by the College Business and Gift Records offices; act as primary liaison among donors, the College custodian bank (State Street), and the Business Office to ensure the prompt and accurate payments to donors participating in the life income gift program; primary contact with attorneys and executors where the College is the beneficiary of an estate or trust; obtain and review estate documents to determine the College s interest; review estate accountings; proactively monitor estate administration to ensure it is proceeding in a timely manner; perform data entry, data analysis, and preparation of reports as needed by Gift Planning and Development staff; coordinate the Gift Planning marketing program including communication with outside vendors and monitor

7 drop dates for marketing pieces; handle daily office administrative functions; other duties as needed to ensure the program functions smoothly and efficiently. Qualifications: Bachelor s degree required; law degree or paralegal certificate desirable 3-5 years of legal and/or financial administration experience highly desirable (experience in a law office, trust department, private banking, fiduciary accounting, investment management) Excellent written and oral communication skills Experience in working with high net-worth individuals and the elderly a plus Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to independently handle multiple and varied tasks, ability to follow detailed procedures that demand accuracy Demonstrated computer skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation and slide software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point), database and electronic mail software, Internet applications; familiarity with planned giving software (such as Planned Giving Manager) and fundraising databases (such as Banner) desirable Application deadline: September 20, 2013 Please apply through our web site at under Human Resources and Employment Opportunities. Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DEVELOPMENT Development and Communications Consulting Does your nonprofit need help crafting persuasive grant proposals? Are you eager to discover new funding sources? Let EDH Fundraising & Communication help raise the support you need to carry out your mission. With more than 10 years of experience in Philadelphia s nonprofit arena, EDH Founder and Principal Enid D. Horowitz specializes in the following services: Grant and report writing Targeted funder research Strategic communications, such as web copy, press releases and e-newsletters Board training to help organization leaders develop creative fundraising plans to help you reach your goals EDH Fundraising & Communication is known by clients for crafting work that is well-written, accurate and meets crucial deadlines. EDH offers competitive hourly rates and is registered with the Bureau of Charitable Organizations. For more information, visit or contact Enid at enidsmail@gmail.com or

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