Nominations are needed by March 19, 2010. Each nominee will receive a Candidate Interest Form  that must be completed to be considered for a position by the Nominating Committee. 

Eligibility and Term of Office: To be a director, you must be a member, in good standing.  Each elected Director shall take office on July 1, 2010 for a two-year term and is responsible for, along with other Board members, determining VAFRE policies and supporting the mission of the organization. Time commitment includes monthly board meeting the first Tuesday of each month and the time needed to complete the tasks of your board role.

Please help us put together a team of your peers that will share a common vision for the future success of VAFRE. Click here for a copy of the Nomination Form.

Click here for a copy of the complete Board job descriptions.

Department:  Development
Reports to:  Director of Development
Compensation:  Hourly, $10-$12 per hour, 20 hours per week

Position Summary:

The Development Assistant is responsible for assisting with administrative aspects of development and communications activities.  This position will work closely with, and take direction from, the Development Process Manager, the Communications Manager, and the Special Events Manager.

Scope and Impact:

The Development Assistant plays an important role by providing administrative support to the Development Office and participating in all fundraising activities including donor relations, written appeals, special events, and communications activities.

Principle Accountabilities:

Assist Development Process Manager in processing donations, preparing acknowledgement letters, authoring other correspondence, setting up meeting space, preparing packets of information for meetings, and maintaining donor files.

• Assist the Special Events Manager in executing 2-3 fundraising special events per year, including handling logistics, maintaining RSVP lists, providing administrative support as needed.
• Assist the Communications Manager in creating a monthly newsletter, updating the Web site, compiling donor and volunteer lists, working with executive staff and volunteers to “scrub” lists, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

Preparation, Knowledge, and Mindset:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree with strong knowledge of proper grammar and punctuation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate and write clearly.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Enjoys being part of a team.
• Can identify with the strength of being part of a faith-based organization.
• Understands the need, the impact, and the importance of helping to fund the compassionate healthcare that CrossOver delivers.
• Previous experience in an administrative position preferred.
• Database management experience preferred.

 Please submit resume to:  developmentassistant@crossoverministry.org

The Miller Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization supporting the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, seeks an energetic, entrepreneurial, and experienced fundraising professional to manage and to achieve the goals of the Foundation’s annual giving and special gifts programs.

Primary annual giving objectives include the acquisition of new donors and the retention and upgrading of existing donors, especially at leadership levels. Primary special gift objectives include visits and gift proposals to prospective donors in the $25,000-$50,000 range.

Other duties include volunteer enlistment and support, donor stewardship, and creation and management of related promotional material. Some travel as well as occasional work on evenings, weekends, and holidays will be required.

Reporting to the Foundation’s executive director, the successful candidate will collaborate daily with a dynamic development team and often with Miller Center scholars and staff to secure underwriting support for programs and projects of the Foundation and of the Miller Center of Public Affairs.

The successful candidate will have at a minimum a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience in resource development (preferred) or in professional sales/marketing or customer service. Required also are excellent interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task are essential.

Send resume with cover letter and salary-range requirement to: mcfoundation@virginia.edu or to: Development Search, Miller Center Foundation, P.O. Box 400406, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4406

The Miller Center Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Overview:  Benedictine High School, a private Catholic, all boys’ high school founded in 1911 in Richmond, Virginia, seeks a Director of Advancement to lead the school’s fundraising efforts.

The primary role of the Director of Advancement is to develop, implement and administer an ongoing fundraising program, which will include broad opportunities for major gift fundraising,  planned giving, and annual giving.  The Director of Advancement will work in collaboration with the Headmaster and the Board of Trustees of the school and is accountable to the Headmaster.

The ideal candidate will have direct and extensive experience as a professional fundraiser, including experience working with private independent schools.  He/she must have a strong faith-based stewardship approach to the raising of funds.

Responsibilities:  In collaboration with the school’s Headmaster and Board of Trustees, lead the school’s fundraising efforts to include, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Developing a comprehensive fundraising strategy;
• Coordinating the daily implementation of the fundraising strategy;
• Briefing the Headmaster and Board of Trustees on a regular basis;
• Working closely with the school’s alumni, including an Alumni Board of Directors;
• Developing, preparing and implementing future campaigns, including a Centennial Campaign in 2011;
• Monitoring a system of prospect tracking;
• Developing donor acknowledgment systems and gratitude and retention programs;
• Coordinating volunteer training and activities;
• Preparing timely reports for internal and external distribution, as well as writing and publishing an
• Annual Report;
• Coordinating with the Benedictine Society of Virginia on all fundraising activities;
• Peparing publications for alumni, families of the school’s students, and others; and,
• Performing other duties as determined by the Headmaster and Board of Trustees.

Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in fundraising, strategic planning, budgeting and
• relationships management.
• Experience identifying, cultivating,  soliciting and successfully closing gifts of $50,000 and above.
• Experience in non-profit fund raising and accounting is strongly preferred.
• Superior verbal and written communications skills, and experience building and maintaining
• positive relationships with internal and external constituencies.
• Excellent understanding of private secondary education, especially Catholic education.
• Strong ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple priorities and projects.

Working Conditions:  The position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week.  Because of the nature of the work, regular evening and weekend meetings and events will occur.

Applying for Position:  To apply for this position, please mail a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and list of three (3) references to: Benedictine High School, Search Committee – Director of Advancement, 304 North Sheppard Street, Richmond, Virginia 23221.

 2010 Nina Abady Award Recipient
Lisa Freeman,
Principal
E. L. Freeman

and the
2010 Rising Star Award Recipient
Bethanie Constant,
Development Manager
UMFS

We are extremely honored to welcome our
Special Guest Speaker

Mrs. Maureen McDonnell
First Lady of Virginia

 Location: Virginia Historical Society, 428 North Boulevard

 Schedule: 11:30 a.m. Registration, Noon Luncheon and Awards Program.

Buffet luncheon

Cost to attend: $30 for members and $40 for guests. Please note: If you have purchased a Season Pass, your lunch is included. Fees support program costs and administration. Registrations should be received by Thursday, April 1^st.

Floral arrangements provided by Petals, Flowers by Sarah

Media Sponsor Community Idea Stations 

Questions? Contact VAFRE Administrator Mary Kidd at (804) 288-2950 or by e-mail to vafre@catapult-inc.com.

Schedule of Events

10:30 a.m.      Registration

11:00 a.m.      Workshop I

1. Top 10 Priorities for a Small Development Shop, Lisa Freeman, E. L. Freeman, and Judy Lankford, CFRE, Lankford & Associates
2. Running a Successful Volunteer Program, Camille Bennett, Historic Christ Church Foundation
3. The New 990 & Principles of Good Governance: What Development Professionals Need to Know, J. William Gray, Jr., Hunton & Williams
4. Crafting a Marketing Plan, Deborah Usry, Usry Strategic Partners

Noon               Box Lunches                          

12:30 p.m.      Workshop II  All Sessions Repeat.

1:30 p.m.        Adjourn

Qualifies for 2.0 hours of CFRE Credit (applied for).

Location: Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Avenue. Click here for directions.

Cost to attend: $18 for members and $35 for guests. The meeting fee is included in the Season Pass cost for prepaid members. Fees support program costs and administration. Registration will open soon.

Questions? Contact VAFRE Administrator Mary Kidd at (804) 288-2950 or by e-mail to vafre@catapult-inc.com.

Schedule: Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch and the program begin at noon.

Location: Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Avenue. Click here for directions.

Menu:
Regular & Vegetarian: Italian Cheese Tortellini, Salad with Fresh Fruit.
Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake.

Cost to attend:$18 for members and $25 for guests. Fees support program costs and administration. Registrations should be received by Thursday, May 27th.

Questions? Contact VAFRE Administrator Mary Kidd at (804) 288-2950 or by e-mail to vafre@catapult-inc.com.

Topic: Annual Reports

Schedule: Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., the program begins at noon.

Location: The Library of Virginia

Menu:
Bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Cost to attend: This program is free to participants, but advance registration is required. Registrations should be received by Thursday, July 1st.

Questions? Contact VAFRE Administrator Mary Kidd at (804) 288-2950 or by e-mail to vafre@catapult-inc.com.

Topic: Donor Stewardship

Schedule: Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., the program begins at noon.

Location: The Virginia Historical Society

Menu:
Bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Cost to attend: This program is free to participants, but advance registration is required. Registrations should be received by Thursday, July 29th.

Questions? Contact VAFRE Administrator Mary Kidd at (804) 288-2950 or by e-mail to vafre@catapult-inc.com.

Speaker: Darcy S. Oman, President & CEO, The Community Foundation.

The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia is the anchor partner for a consortium of local private foundations and corporate funders who are working in collaboration with GuideStar to develop and launch a comprehensive, searchable database of the region’s nonprofit organizations for public use. This web-based platform will be a powerful tool to encourage charitable giving, to increase the public’s knowledge of the important role of nonprofit organizations in our region and will help ‘make the case’ for community support and grant investment in our local organizations. Join VAFRE as Darcy Oman, President and CEO of The Community Foundation, provides an overview of the GiveRichmond initiative and demonstrates its functionality and potential.

Schedule: Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch and the program begin at noon.

Location: Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Avenue. Click here for directions.

Menu:
Regular: Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti and Chef’s Choice of Vegetable
Vegetarian: Eggplant Parmesan with Spaghetti and Chef’s Choice of Vegetable
Dessert: Selection of Cookies.

Cost to attend:$18 for members and $25 for guests. Fees support program costs and administration. Registrations should be received by Thursday, February 25^th.

Questions? Contact VAFRE Administrator Mary Kidd at (804) 288-2950 or by e-mail to vafre@catapult-inc.com.