Lois L. Lindauer Searches
Cambridge, MA, United States
Scientists and students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology founded the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) in 1969. That year, the Vietnam War was at its height and Cleveland’s heavily polluted Cuyahoga River had caught fire. Appalled at how the U.S. government was misusing science, the UCS founders drafted a statement calling for scientific research to be directed away from military technologies and toward solving pressing environmental and social problems.
The organization remains true to that founding vision. Throughout its history, UCS has followed the example set by the scientific community: It shares information, seeks the truth, and lets its findings guide its conclusions. It’s a powerful formula.
By mobilizing scientists and combining their voices with those of advocates, educators, business people, and other concerned citizens, UCS has built a reputation for fairness and accuracy and amassed an impressive history of accomplishments.
The Director of Planned Giving is the ideal opportunity for an experienced frontline planned giving officer to join the leading national science-based advocacy organization. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the technical and legal aspects of planned giving and complex giving assets, as well as possess a demonstrated ability to build relationships with donors and prospects that lead to planned gifts. The successful candidate will be at home in a fast-paced, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating advocacy environment, and be a skillful and personable manager, mentor, and leader.
To apply or to refer candidates, please contact Maureen Huminik, Vice President, LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES at http://bit.ly/LLLS_UCS_DPG
Full Time
Scientists and students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology founded the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) in 1969. That year, the Vietnam War was at its height and Cleveland’s heavily polluted Cuyahoga River had caught fire. Appalled at how the U.S. government was misusing science, the UCS founders drafted a statement calling for scientific research to be directed away from military technologies and toward solving pressing environmental and social problems.
The organization remains true to that founding vision. Throughout its history, UCS has followed the example set by the scientific community: It shares information, seeks the truth, and lets its findings guide its conclusions. It’s a powerful formula.
By mobilizing scientists and combining their voices with those of advocates, educators, business people, and other concerned citizens, UCS has built a reputation for fairness and accuracy and amassed an impressive history of accomplishments.
The Director of Planned Giving is the ideal opportunity for an experienced frontline planned giving officer to join the leading national science-based advocacy organization. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the technical and legal aspects of planned giving and complex giving assets, as well as possess a demonstrated ability to build relationships with donors and prospects that lead to planned gifts. The successful candidate will be at home in a fast-paced, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating advocacy environment, and be a skillful and personable manager, mentor, and leader.
To apply or to refer candidates, please contact Maureen Huminik, Vice President, LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES at http://bit.ly/LLLS_UCS_DPG
A world leader in the treatment and research of cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, City of Hope’s scientists partner with doctors to turn laboratory breakthroughs into remedies that save lives. The organization is consistently named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report and has received the prestigious four-star rating from Charity Navigator. From cutting-edge research to exquisite and compassionate clinical care to the advancement of biomedical education and training, the City of Hope team is committed to treating the whole person, not just the disease.
Philanthropy is in the City of Hope DNA. Since its founding in 1913, donors from across the country have supported and influenced the City of Hope vision to give people dignity and help them live longer, better lives. Today, its Office of Philanthropy is building a national reputation as a model of excellence among elite fundraising programs. With a unique focus on engagement and innovation, the Office of Philanthropy is now recruiting dynamic and dedicated professionals to support the City of Hope commitment to “the miracle of science with soul.” This is a tremendous chance to join a premier fundraising team that helps turn hope into reality – and changes medicine for people around the world.
The Office of Philanthropy Vision Statement: We will be known institutionally and nationally as a model of excellence among elite fundraising programs. Success will be achieved by building exceptional, long-term donor partnerships and demonstrating that all levels of philanthropic support are leveraged to realize maximum impact for City of Hope’s mission. Holding to the highest standards of professional performance and conduct, our committed staff will function as a highly collaborative, efficient and creative team.
The Vice President, Principal and Major Gifts (VP) will develop and execute annual and multi-year campaign strategies to build a robust pipeline of individual donors and prospects, focused primarily on the Principal, Major, and Special gift levels. Reporting to the SVP, Advancement Operations and Giving Campaigns, the VP will manage a personal portfolio of major and principal gifts donors and prospects, and will serve as a mentor, leader, and role model. The VP will also work with Philanthropy and Campaign Strategies senior management to identify funding priorities for clinical and research areas and create and execute fundraising strategies to support them. A minimum of 15 years of fundraising or equivalent experience is required; a background in an academic medical center or comparable academic/university setting and/or national healthcare organization is preferred.
To apply or to refer candidates, please contact Megan Abbett, Search Director, LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES, at mabbett@LLLSearches.com
Full Time
A world leader in the treatment and research of cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, City of Hope’s scientists partner with doctors to turn laboratory breakthroughs into remedies that save lives. The organization is consistently named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report and has received the prestigious four-star rating from Charity Navigator. From cutting-edge research to exquisite and compassionate clinical care to the advancement of biomedical education and training, the City of Hope team is committed to treating the whole person, not just the disease.
Philanthropy is in the City of Hope DNA. Since its founding in 1913, donors from across the country have supported and influenced the City of Hope vision to give people dignity and help them live longer, better lives. Today, its Office of Philanthropy is building a national reputation as a model of excellence among elite fundraising programs. With a unique focus on engagement and innovation, the Office of Philanthropy is now recruiting dynamic and dedicated professionals to support the City of Hope commitment to “the miracle of science with soul.” This is a tremendous chance to join a premier fundraising team that helps turn hope into reality – and changes medicine for people around the world.
The Office of Philanthropy Vision Statement: We will be known institutionally and nationally as a model of excellence among elite fundraising programs. Success will be achieved by building exceptional, long-term donor partnerships and demonstrating that all levels of philanthropic support are leveraged to realize maximum impact for City of Hope’s mission. Holding to the highest standards of professional performance and conduct, our committed staff will function as a highly collaborative, efficient and creative team.
The Vice President, Principal and Major Gifts (VP) will develop and execute annual and multi-year campaign strategies to build a robust pipeline of individual donors and prospects, focused primarily on the Principal, Major, and Special gift levels. Reporting to the SVP, Advancement Operations and Giving Campaigns, the VP will manage a personal portfolio of major and principal gifts donors and prospects, and will serve as a mentor, leader, and role model. The VP will also work with Philanthropy and Campaign Strategies senior management to identify funding priorities for clinical and research areas and create and execute fundraising strategies to support them. A minimum of 15 years of fundraising or equivalent experience is required; a background in an academic medical center or comparable academic/university setting and/or national healthcare organization is preferred.
To apply or to refer candidates, please contact Megan Abbett, Search Director, LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES, at mabbett@LLLSearches.com
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY, United States
Overview:
Charged with dramatically increasing both the quality and size of the University of Rochester’s prospect pool, the Office of Regional Advancement will play a key role in the overall growth of private philanthropy at the University. Regional Directors will be based in Rochester and deployed geographically. They will both originate prospect/donor activity and coordinate all Advancement work in their assigned regions. Extensive travel is required. Regional Directors will need to work collegially with the School/Unit Gift Officers. They will carry a portfolio of approximately 125-150 qualified prospects and make a minimum of 175 face-to-face visits per year.
The Regional Directors are expected to be full and active members of the Regional Advancement team and of the broader University Advancement team, participating in strategy and planning, and contributing their ideas and counsel particularly as they relate to their assigned regions.
The position reports to the Senior Director of Regional Advancement and will have a designated staff person supporting him or her.
Principal Accountabilities:
With broad latitude for independent judgment, and in coordination with the Management Team of Regional Advancement, the Regional Director will:
70% Effectively manage a major prospect solicitation pipeline. Initiate and/or strengthen relationships with major gift prospects; create strategies for and solicit donors capable of contributing gifts of $100,000 or more. Initial work will likely involve a high number of identification and qualification visits.
10% Develop and continuously update the strategic plan for assigned region, with the goal of dramatically increasing the size and quality of the prospect pool; plan will include coordinating activity with other central units (principal and leadership gifts, annual fund, alumni relations, admissions) as well as school/community based programs.
10% Either individually or in cooperation with support staff, continuously update the prospect management database with information related to donor strategies, contacts and results.
5% Continuing training and professional development including regular meetings with unit-based colleagues, faculty and staff to update “product knowledge,” training on University Advancement protocols and procedures; technical training on Advancement’s prospect management system; honing of professional skills through seminars, conferences, training and individual mentoring.
5% Other duties as required by his/her supervisor, the Executive Director of Regional Advancement or Associate Vice President of University Advancement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is required.
A track record of success in individual gift fundraising, preferably in higher education, and experience in cultivating and soliciting prospects capable of gifts of $100,000 or more.
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent time/territory management skills. Preference for individuals who have worked in a regionally assigned development office and have experience with, and a passion for, working “on the road.”
Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising – able to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle: (1) to initiate contacts with potential donors; (2) to develop appropriate cultivation strategies for them, including working with volunteers and senior University administrators; (3) to move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure; (4) to make solicitations when appropriate; (5) to maintain stewardship contacts with donors.
General information on tax laws that impact charitable giving, personal assets and estates.
Superb oral, written and interpersonal skills required.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Solid relationship-building skills, able to interface with alumni, donors, volunteers, leading faculty, administrators and trustees.
Ability to work collegially within Advancement and across all University units.
In consultation with his/her supervisor, make one or two multi-day trips per month sufficient to meet the goal of at least 175 face-to-face visits per year.
Other:
personal belief in mission, goals and objectives of private higher education
integrity
self-motivated and self-starting
sophisticated
passionate and committed to going out and getting gifts
respectful, kind
creative
persistent
optimistic and positive
attentive to detail
enthusiastic and high energy
tech savvy
sense of humor
credible/trustworthy
a good listener
socially and politically savvy
desire to have fun while working in an environment of intelligent, highly motivated people
interest in “changing the world”
For further information please contact Katherine Riecke
email: kriecke@admin.rochester.edu
University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Full Time
Overview:
Charged with dramatically increasing both the quality and size of the University of Rochester’s prospect pool, the Office of Regional Advancement will play a key role in the overall growth of private philanthropy at the University. Regional Directors will be based in Rochester and deployed geographically. They will both originate prospect/donor activity and coordinate all Advancement work in their assigned regions. Extensive travel is required. Regional Directors will need to work collegially with the School/Unit Gift Officers. They will carry a portfolio of approximately 125-150 qualified prospects and make a minimum of 175 face-to-face visits per year.
The Regional Directors are expected to be full and active members of the Regional Advancement team and of the broader University Advancement team, participating in strategy and planning, and contributing their ideas and counsel particularly as they relate to their assigned regions.
The position reports to the Senior Director of Regional Advancement and will have a designated staff person supporting him or her.
Principal Accountabilities:
With broad latitude for independent judgment, and in coordination with the Management Team of Regional Advancement, the Regional Director will:
70% Effectively manage a major prospect solicitation pipeline. Initiate and/or strengthen relationships with major gift prospects; create strategies for and solicit donors capable of contributing gifts of $100,000 or more. Initial work will likely involve a high number of identification and qualification visits.
10% Develop and continuously update the strategic plan for assigned region, with the goal of dramatically increasing the size and quality of the prospect pool; plan will include coordinating activity with other central units (principal and leadership gifts, annual fund, alumni relations, admissions) as well as school/community based programs.
10% Either individually or in cooperation with support staff, continuously update the prospect management database with information related to donor strategies, contacts and results.
5% Continuing training and professional development including regular meetings with unit-based colleagues, faculty and staff to update “product knowledge,” training on University Advancement protocols and procedures; technical training on Advancement’s prospect management system; honing of professional skills through seminars, conferences, training and individual mentoring.
5% Other duties as required by his/her supervisor, the Executive Director of Regional Advancement or Associate Vice President of University Advancement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is required.
A track record of success in individual gift fundraising, preferably in higher education, and experience in cultivating and soliciting prospects capable of gifts of $100,000 or more.
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent time/territory management skills. Preference for individuals who have worked in a regionally assigned development office and have experience with, and a passion for, working “on the road.”
Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising – able to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle: (1) to initiate contacts with potential donors; (2) to develop appropriate cultivation strategies for them, including working with volunteers and senior University administrators; (3) to move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure; (4) to make solicitations when appropriate; (5) to maintain stewardship contacts with donors.
General information on tax laws that impact charitable giving, personal assets and estates.
Superb oral, written and interpersonal skills required.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Solid relationship-building skills, able to interface with alumni, donors, volunteers, leading faculty, administrators and trustees.
Ability to work collegially within Advancement and across all University units.
In consultation with his/her supervisor, make one or two multi-day trips per month sufficient to meet the goal of at least 175 face-to-face visits per year.
Other:
personal belief in mission, goals and objectives of private higher education
integrity
self-motivated and self-starting
sophisticated
passionate and committed to going out and getting gifts
respectful, kind
creative
persistent
optimistic and positive
attentive to detail
enthusiastic and high energy
tech savvy
sense of humor
credible/trustworthy
a good listener
socially and politically savvy
desire to have fun while working in an environment of intelligent, highly motivated people
interest in “changing the world”
For further information please contact Katherine Riecke
email: kriecke@admin.rochester.edu
University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer
