Director of Development Chester County Food Bank

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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: June 1, 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. Director of Development Chester County Food Bank The Chester County Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide food for those in need in Chester County, while focusing on hunger s role in health, education and poverty. The organization distributes 1.8 million pounds of food annually, manages an expansive growing program, and has initiated a comprehensive nutrition education program in concert with local schools. The Food Bank is now in the planning stage for a major capital campaign to secure the facilities needed to accommodate major program growth and development. The Director of Development is sought to plan, implement and manage a comprehensive development program including major gifts, donor relations, prospect development, annual giving, grant writing, and events. This professional will be an integral member of the campaign team and will work directly with Board members, donors, prospects, consultants, and others for the successful achievement of both annual and campaign goals. Successful candidate will have demonstrated fundraising achievements, with emphasis on major gifts and donor relations. Bachelor s Degree required. Excellent written and interpersonal skills required. Highly-driven,results-oriented. Computer literacy with standard office programs required; knowledge of donor and gift management software preferred. Benefits and salary commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Chester County Food Bank Search Committee, 1208 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA or [email protected] Equal Opportunity Employer Director of Grant Management Devereux Corporate - Villanova, PA Are you a seasoned grant writing professional looking to make an immediate and tangible impact on the lives of others? Devereux's Corporate Development and Product Development Offices, based in Villanova, PA, have an immediate opening for a Director of Grant Management, reporting to the Sr. Vice President of External Affairs, and Vice President for Product Development, responsible for the full process of grant and foundation funding relationships. This critical role will provide support for Devereux Corporate and Southeastern Pennsylvania operations, as well as other Devereux operations. The successful candidate will direct project teams and have exceptional interpersonal skills with passion and creativity for ongoing identification, cultivation and solicitation of grant and foundation sources, to assemble comprehensive and successful grant submissions; research, identify and write grant proposals; create tracking systems; and gather and analyze data and apply the results. As the Director of Grant Management, you will: - Actively cultivate and solicit foundations and competitive government granters; - Conduct the foundation and competitive grant application process from start to finish, research and cultivate grant sources; research and write grant applications, steward completed applications; and help to implement and close out all grants; 1

2 - Lead multidisciplinary teams of high level professionals to develop and produce sophisticated grants; - Assist in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data used for tracking the submission of grant proposals; - Provide technical assistance, research and guidance to Corporate and Center development staff in identifying potential opportunities for grant preparation and funding sources to support program initiatives; - Create, monitor and refine systems to track submission of grant proposals, maintain donor/prospect information; - Manage collection and reporting systems for grants received; prepare timelines and status reports for distribution; - Oversee integration of research information into the donor/prospect database, assist in creation and updating of profiles and serve as a resource; and - Interact with senior level internal and external professionals. The Selected Candidate will possess: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Development or other related field required. - Technical training in Grant Writing, Charitable Giving, and/or Public relations required. - Minimum 7 years of experience in writing grants, conducting research, establishing and monitoring systems to track grant proposals, and managing associated databases. - Experience working in a not-for-profit, behavioral healthcare or healthcare environment preferred. - Demonstrated ability to provide consultative services to Corporate and Center Management and Development staff. - Outstanding written and development skills, strong communication and organizational skills. For consideration, apply online at Please include a cover letter describing your skills, experiences and interests, along with salary requirements and your resume. To learn more about Devereux, please visit our home page at Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE Assistant Director, Development Alfred Lerner College of Business 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. We invite applications for the Associate Director of Development for the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. The Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics is home to five academic departments and has close to 3,000 undergraduate students, 550 graduate students, and 110 fulltime faculty. The mission of the College is to foster scholarship and offer distinctive, innovative educational opportunities related to the successful management and leadership of organizations operating in an environment of scarce resources, rapid change, global competition, and advances in technology. The Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics is one of only 500 institutions throughout the 2

3 world accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting agency for bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in business and accounting programs. Established in 1963, the School of Business earned its initial accreditation in The Associate Director is part of a dynamic, growing development program in support of the Path to Prominence, the strategic plan of the University. Under the limited direction of the Director of Development for the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, the Associate Director of Development is responsible for major gift fundraising for the Lerner College, including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift donors for the College. The major emphasis of the position is the solicitation of gifts of $50,000 or more from individuals. The Associate Director will maintain an active travel schedule of 15 face-to-face meetings per month; some of the visits will be done jointly with the Dean, colleagues and other development staff. The Associate Director will coordinate stewardship reports and activities for assigned prospects with appropriate members of the administration and faculty of the College. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Development for the Lerner College and is accountable to the Dean of Lerner College for the accomplishment of fundraising goals for the College. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and four years progressively responsible fund raising job-related experience. Experience in college/university major gift fundraising highly desirable. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with prospects and donors, to work effectively in a team setting, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to perform tasks on own initiative, many of which have no prior precedent. Skill in use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to participate in cooperative work environment within the Development team and across the University. Ability to develop and implement short-and-long-term goals and plans. Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures. Ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community. Ability to persuade and influence others. Ability to use independent judgment and to perform tasks on own initiative, many of which have no precedent. Possess strong self-motivation. Significant local and domestic travel required. Job ID The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Coordinator, Grants Community College of Philadelphia Explore the Path to Possibilities at Community College of Philadelphia, the largest public institution of higher education in Philadelphia. Community College of Philadelphia is seeking to fill a Coordinator, Grants position. Reporting directly to the Manager of Grants, the Coordinator, Grants position is responsible for assisting with day-to-day grant activities including but not limited to researching potential funding opportunities; developing and writing grant proposals; serving as liaison with program officers and external partners; maintaining calendar for submission deadlines and funding requirements. For a complete position description, and to apply online, please visit our career site by clicking the Apply button provided. Review of applications will begin on June 13, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Community College of Philadelphia recognizes that our staff is important and vital to our success. We offer a high-quality, comprehensive program of benefits, which represents an important component of total compensation. Benefits include: 100% College-paid medical, dental and prescription drug for employee and all of their eligible family members 3

4 College-paid life and disability insurance College closes for Winter Break the week between Christmas and New Years and for a week in March for Spring Break Tuition remission (for classes at the College) Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution) 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution Healthcare and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts College operates on a 4-day work week during the summer months Paid vacation plus holiday and personal time off Community College of Philadelphia is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Equal Access Employer. The College encourages applications from individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor s degree required. Any and all degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. Five (5) years of relevant work experience in an advancement/fundraising office, preferably within a higher education work environment. Previous experience in grant writing preferred. Ability to develop enduring relationships with a diverse range of people, including high-level corporate, foundation, and community leaders required. Exceptional ability to manage relationships across the institution while remaining calm, sensitive and respectful with College faculty and staff. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Ability to manage multiple simultaneous priorities and meet project deadlines required. Excellent organizational and time management skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required. Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds required. Knowledge of Raiser s Edge or other similar fund raising systems required. Apply Here: 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. 4

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