Director of Philanthropy

Make-A-Wish Iowa – Urbandale, IA

Posting Date: May 15, 2012 –  Closing Date: Until filled

Make-A-Wish® Iowa is seeking a professional, confident, ambitious, competitive and enthusiastic individual to join our team. Make-A-Wish grants wishes to Iowa children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Our Iowa Chapter has granted over 2,500 wishes since we began in 1987.

Position Description: The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for effective planning and implementation of strategic initiatives focused on identification, qualification, solicitation, cultivation and stewardship of existing and potential donor relationships statewide. Primary duties include expansion and diversification of fundraising initiatives in the areas of major gifts, planned giving, endowments and individual, corporate and foundation giving programs. Additional responsibilities include involvement with CEO, Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and all stakeholders to advance the fundraising efforts of the organization. Other duties include managing an annual development budget, attending key fundraising events statewide and effectively tracking donor activity. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Provide motivational and inspirational leadership to all stakeholders including wish families, volunteers, staff, board of directors, donors and sponsors

- Build strong relationships with all stakeholders

- Work with CEO, Board Members, volunteer committees and existing donors to increase annual giving revenues

- Develop annual plan for expansion and diversification of fundraising revenue streams

- Identify and solicit new donor opportunities with individual annual potential of $1,000 +

- Manage and grow existing donor relationships

- Implement an effective strategy to acknowledge, recognize and renew donors

- Establish annual fundraising goals with timelines for goal attainment

- Coordinate with Make-A-Wish staff relative to overall fundraising responsibilities

- Attend fundraising and networking events statewide

- Conduct annual appeal campaigns

- Develop and manage annual budget, revenues and expenses for assigned initiatives

- Assist in identifying potential candidates for Board of Directors and Honorary Board

- Timely and effective management of client database (The Raiser’s Edge) relative to assigned duties

Required skills

- Positive attitude, professional, confident competitive, enthusiastic, independent self starter, goal oriented team player

- Strong people skills and an ability to build effective long-term relationships

- Demonstrated success in major gift development/individual donor solicitation and cultivation

- Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

- Ability and desire to travel and work flexible hours (occasional evenings & weekends)

- Ability to manage a variety of duties and effectively prioritize tasks

- Ability to effectively network and interact with business and community leaders

- Minimum 5 years of related work experience with a proven track record of donor development

- Bachelor’s degree preferred

- Non-profit experience preferred but not required

- Proficient computer skills specifically in the area of donor database (The Raiser’s Edge a plus)

Make-A-Wish Iowa offers competitive salaries and benefits. Benefits include paid vacation, medical, dental and a retirement plan.

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Development Manager

Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina – Greensboro/Winston-Salem, NC

Posting Date: May 15, 2012 –  Closing Date: May 30, 2012

Responsible for overall development of multiple complex campaigns and projects with major fiscal and operational impact focused on the Triad Region for the Central & Western North Carolina Chapter.

Work Direction: Works under the supervision and direction of the Chapter CEO.

Responsibilities:

Develop, manage and materialize comprehensive plans for fundraising events and campaigns, and major and planned giving, including specific budgets, strategic plans, donor development (individual and corporate), committee development, marketing and sponsorship;

Actively manage a portfolio of major gift prospects; develop and execute plans for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship;

Develop and manage annual giving campaign;

Maintain, identify and cultivate Foundation grants and support;

Collaborate with other Chapter staff to identify and secure comprehensive corporate relationships that benefit multiple campaigns;

Work closely with Board of Directors and Regional Advisory Council on fundraising initiatives;

Supervise and manage other development staff as assigned to achieve goals.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum 4+ years experience in full time not-for-profit development role

A demonstrated track record of development success within the not-for-profit sector;

Tremendous leadership ability; the bent for taking responsibility, moving ahead and encouraging others; must have the self-confidence, the integrity, the intellect, and the perseverance that inspires trust and confidence;

A decisive thinker, doer and strategic leader; will challenge, push and inspire the organization to think “big” and long term; the ability to focus the organization and Advisory Council on key issues/initiatives that will benefit the organization in the long term;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational/administrative skills; will be hands-on, someone who will get into the details;

Financial acumen; must be comfortable with the financials of the business; operates with transparency and manages limited resources well;

An entrepreneurial spirit; a highly driven, energetic, detailed, roll-up-the-sleeves yet disciplined management style; a person who enjoys a small company atmosphere and will be comfortable in an environment with lean staffing; the ability to wear a number of different hats and switch gears quickly and frequently;

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point (Raiser’s Edge a plus).

Experience with pledge-based campaigns and grassroots fundraising

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Database Coordinator

Make-A-Wish Missouri – Chesterfield, MO

Posting Date: May 8, 2012 –  Closing Date: Until filled

Manages Raiser’s Edge Database. Enters and tracks monetary gifts in the Foundation’s database, processes donor acknowledgements, maintains accuracy and consistency of the Foundation’s gift and constituent data, provides analytical support to staff through the generation of reports, queries, and lists from the database.

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CEO/Executive Director

Make-A-Wish Vermont – South Burlington, VT

Posting Date: May 8, 2012 –  Closing Date: Until filled

Make-A-Wish Vermont, is seeking an experienced CEO/Executive Director to be responsible for the leadership and advancement of the Vermont Make-A-Wish Foundation and its mission to grant the wishes of Vermont children with life-threatening medical conditions. We are looking for an inspired and personable leader, who has an understanding of the Vermont community and is able to work with a diverse population. The CEO/ED will advance the Foundation’s reach within Vermont through strategic development/fundraising and outreach. The CEO/ED is the official spokesperson for the Foundation and represents the organization in dealing with other organizations, individuals and the general public. This is a hands-on, day to day management position and reports to the Chair of the Board of Directors. This position is located in South Burlington, Vermont.

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of five years experience in a leadership role. Two years of experience in non-profit or public agency management, including supervising paid staff and volunteers, is preferred. A proven ability in fund raising and fund development along with a working knowledge of fiscal management including fund accounting and budgeting is required. Experience working with Boards. The candidate must be proficient with current information technology and have a good understanding of social media applications. Must be available to travel throughout the state and be available for weekend events.

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   EOE/M/F/H/V