6 Fundraising jobs

Queens Library is a national and international leader in the delivery of public library service.  Our mission is to provide quality services, resources, and lifelong learning opportunities through books and a variety of other formats to meet the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs and interests of a diverse and changing population.  Queens Library welcomes innovators and leaders to contribute to a long history and dynamic future of offering pioneering programs and services to the most diverse county in the United States.  Queens Library is a private, non-profit corporation with 1,700 employees serving 65 locations.   The Queens Library Foundation (QLF) is a 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) non-profit organization whose mission is to raise funds for the programs, services, and materials for Queens Library. This is an exciting opportunity for the selected candidates, as the Foundation anticipates significant growth and expansion under the leadership of the Queens Library President and CEO, Dennis Walcott.    We are seeking talented and dynamic individuals to join a hard-working, mission-driven fundraising team.  Ideal candidates are excited to help us build upon our current fundraising efforts and are also flexible, positive, creative and proactive. Positions we are seeking to fill include:   Senior Manager of Major Gifts: Responsible for key functions of a growing, donor centered major gifts program. This includes cultivation and solicitation of: major and mid-level donors and prospects, family foundations and planned giving prospects and donors. Responsible for collaborating on various special events, including the QLF Gala.   Institutional Giving Associate:   Plays a key role in managing the systems for tracking and monitoring all grants in the Queens Library Foundation’s funding base.    For more information, please visit www.queenslibrary.org/careers .   To Apply:   Please email your resume and cover letter to Employment@queenslibrary.org and reference the position you are applying for in the subject line. Resumes will only be accepted by email.    The Queens Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

About New Avenues for Youth:   New Avenues for Youth imagines a community where all young people thrive and experience health, well-being, and a self-determined home.  New Avenues works in partnership with the Portland community to provide homeless, foster-care, and at-risk youth of all backgrounds with the resources and skills needed to lead healthy, productive lives.  We are a diverse non-profit organization in our 20th year serving youth.   Our Commitment to Equity:  New Avenues for Youth imagines a community where all young people experience health, wellbeing, and a self-determined home. We understand that racism, poverty, and experiences of oppression lead to social injustice and housing instability for youth. Due to current and historical exploitation and racism, youth of color are disproportionally impacted. In order to advance equity at New Avenues and fulfill our mission, we must address how privilege has shaped our organizational culture, policies and practices.  New Avenues believes equity is an ongoing commitment without closure; in taking risks, we will learn from our mistakes. We will listen to and learn from young people’s lived experiences. We will seek multiple perspectives, strive for transparency, remain humble, and resist the urge to simplify or silence hard truths. We make these commitments because we believe in social justice and the inherent human dignity of each individual. The Position: Under the guidance of the Development Director, the Corporate Relations and Development Officer will lead New Avenues work to secure major and corporate gifts from those who share our values and mission. This position interacts with staff, board members, and friends to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward corporate and major gifts from both new prospects and existing donors. In this role, the Corporate Relations and Development Officer coordinates and supports corporate partnerships, actively participates in organizational fundraising campaigns, and identifies individual and corporate sponsorships for agency special events. In addition, as part of a five person Development Team, this person will build and maintain key external relationships while working with staff to develop and implement strategies to increase giving from new and existing donors.                   Knowledge & Skills: Proven ability to cultivate and steward a portfolio of 75+ major gifts and corporate prospects/donors   Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Ability and desire to work with a diverse, multi-cultural group of clients and staff Demonstrated achiever driven by self-motivation and initiative Engaging, outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills a must High degree of competency with making presentations to a variety of constituent groups Extreme comfort with asking for new and increasing monetary contributions, including cold calling and follow up with new prospects as well as exist donors Existing relationships with Oregon’s philanthropic community a plus Education & Experience: A minimum of 3 years of personal solicitation experience with a demonstrated record of accomplishment Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree, or related certifications preferred Experience working in a non-profit setting with a Volunteer Board preferred Experience using a donor database New Avenues offers a very generous benefits package. To apply, send your cover letter and resume to jobs@newavenues.org. Please be sure to include where you came across this opportunity in your response.  You can learn more about New Avenues by visiting our website at http://www.newavenues.org/contact-us/employment-opportunities . New Avenues for Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Be Part of a Pivotal Moment in History. The next Development Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota will be a nonprofit development professional who is looking for a meaningful opportunity in a proven and vibrant organization that makes profound differences in the lives of individuals.  Our mission is timely, our staff is committed to protecting civil liberties, and we are poised to succeed, with a growing community of more than 30,000 donors and members. At the ACLU of Minnesota, we take pride in our reputation of more than 65 years of fighting the hard fight for people whose civil liberties are threatened or denied.  And now—with the current administration’s never-before-imagined threats to civil liberties, plus a Centennial Campaign that is close to reaching its ambitious goals even before its public launch—is the ideal time to join us! Working closely with the Executive Director, the Development Director will lead, plan, and execute our major-gifts program and other fundraising initiatives.   The Development Director will supervise our development staff and support the boards of the ACLU of Minnesota and the ACLU of Minnesota Foundation. The position is based in our St. Paul office, providing access to the best that the Twin Cities area offers.  With a renowned history in music and the arts, a commitment to premier institutions of education and medicine, and a burgeoning culinary scene and nightlife, our region boasts the perfect combination of urban and outdoor life.   Our next Development Director will : Lead Our Major-Gifts Program by developing and coordinating annual and long-range fundraising plans, including those for specific goals and audiences; developing and implementing strategies to attract prospective donors and secure gifts of $5,000+; maintaining a personal major-gifts portfolio and managing the top-tier portfolio of the Executive Director; supervising the maintenance of donor records; preparing written materials for major-donor solicitations; and conducting outreach to current and prospective major donors. Shape Planned-Giving Initiatives by working with the National ACLU’s Planned Giving team to develop, promote, and implement planned-giving strategies. Build Foundation Grant Support by developing and implementing effective grant strategies; drafting or supervising the drafting of grant applications; and preparing or supervising the preparation of post-award reports and other documentation. Provide Leadership in Collaborations and External Relations by working with the Executive Director to strengthen our culture of philanthropy; supporting our board members in their roles in our fundraising initiatives; serving alongside peers on our senior staff team; supervising development staff and independent contractors; providing high-quality service to donors by overseeing the recording of gifts and other donor information, along with ensuring the accuracy of donor-information systems; coordinating philanthropy initiatives and reports with the National ACLU; and attending meetings and events, as appropriate. Our next Development Director will bring : a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced work experience in philanthropy, especially in major-gifts fundraising with $10,000+ donors and prospects; excitement about the opportunity to imagine, effect, and manage growth; a broad understanding of multi-faceted campaign planning, implementation, and management; a varied “toolbox” of superior skills, including leadership, written and oral communications, interpersonal relations, analytic and strategic thinking, persuasiveness, problem-solving, ability to prioritize, attention to detail, ability to maintain grace under pressure, computer expertise, and familiarity with fundraising systems; a firm commitment to diversity and a personal approach that values individuals and their differences; and experience with and knowledge of Minnesota’s philanthropic community (preferred). Finally, our next Development Director will bring a commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU of Minnesota, along with a personal dedication to a professional team that will bring us into our next 65 years as Minnesota’s guardian of liberty.   Are You Ready to Help Lead Us into the Future? If you’re excited about devoting your talents and skills to the ACLU of Minnesota, please submit your resume and a letter of interest (indicating where you learned of this career opportunity): by mail, to ACLU of Minnesota Development Director Opportunity 2300 Myrtle Ave Suite 180 St Paul, MN 55114 or by email (with “Development Director Opportunity” in the re: line), to: ddjob@aclu-mn.org To ensure that we receive your application, please do not use any other email address.  No phone calls or in-person deliveries, please. The ACLU welcomes talented development leaders to our team and in return offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package including paid vacation, health insurance, dental insurance, life and disability insurance, and a 401k plan with company match. We will accept applications until the position is filled.  We hope that one of those applications is yours. This job announcement provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU of Minnesota reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and record of arrest or conviction.   The ACLU of Minnesota undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact us at hr@aclu-mn.org. The ACLU of Minnesota is composed of two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota Foundation. Both are organizations with the same overall mission; they share office space and employees. The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job announcement refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU of Minnesota.” 

Development Assistant, Donor Systems Job ID 2017-3690 Job Locations US-NY-New York Position Summary : NRDC is seeking a Development Assistant in our NY Office. This position provides administrative support to individuals in our Development Department: The Eastern Director of Major Gifts, Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations, two Portfolio Managers in the New York Major Gifts Department, the Donor Systems Team and others in the department as needed. This position will assist with the cultivation, stewardship, and management of NRDC’s Major Gifts donors and prospects as well as other external relationships, and will also provide extensive administrative support in planning for NRDC Major Gifts cultivation events. Job duties will be 80% administrative and will include preparing letters, general correspondence and donor briefings; creating and maintaining donor and income tracking spreadsheets; researching donor prospects and current donors; maintaining major gifts databases and recording donor interactions; scheduling, recording, and gathering materials for meetings; processing expenses and invoices; assisting with gift entries on our development database; and other tasks as needed. Responsibilities Calendar management for supervisors, scheduling meetings and preparing meeting materials Assist with event planning tasks Record meetings and distribute meeting minutes to ensure that action items are kept on track Conduct research on prospective and existing donors and developing short, written summaries Prepare expense reports and process invoices Handle travel arrangements for supervisors Coordinate catering, AV equipment, and other logistics for conferences/meetings General administrative tasks such as filing, mailing, printing, copying, faxing and distributing documents Ensure proper donor activity tracking in database, including contact information, major gift call reports, event attendance and moves management stages Process and acknowledge gifts in a timely manner Provide regular standing reports and ad hoc reports as needed General Database processing and data entry Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field or equivalent experience strongly preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to manage priorities and workflow Experience and comfort working with high profile individuals Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Nonprofit database experience, Salesforce and or Donor Direct preferred Self-directed, with the ability to prioritize and simultaneously work on multiple projects NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.   We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.   To apply, please visit  www.nrdc.org/jobs  and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please reach out to Customer Care by dialing  1-800-889-4422 . For further information about NRDC, please visit  www.nrdc.org

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