Type:  Classified/Full-time
Position closes:  August 11, 2010

The incumbent acts as the coordinator for donor relations and stewardship, reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Stewardship and Operations. This position is responsible for carrying out donor relations and stewardship processes involving individuals who make significant charitable contributions to the University in the form of outright gifts, as well as planned gifts; assuring adequate documentation and the monitoring and implementation of donor intent; assisting with proper accounting of gift use by academic departments and financial aid, and communicating with donors to thank them and in regard to the use of their gifts. This position assists the AVP for Stewardship and Operations with carrying out stewardship and donor relations programs and managing advancement operations tasks, including budgets, donor and alumni events, letters to high level donors and accurate donor reports. Highly confidential information is handled on a daily basis.  

For more information, please go to careers.umw.edu, full-time classified, Coordinator for Donor Relations and Stewardship

Applications are only accepted online at:  careers.umw.edu

Description
Westminster Canterbury Richmond, one of America’s top 20 continuing care retirement communities located in Richmond’s North side has a great opportunity for a full time Fundraising Services Coordinator (VAC# 96-10) to provide administrative support to the Development team and trustees of the Westminster Canterbury Foundation Board and its committees. The individual will be part of a five-member team including three development officers, a database coordinator and the fundraising services coordinator. 

Responsibilities:

• Compose and prepare correspondence, minutes, and financial data reports
• Coordinate major gifts and planned giving cultivation and stewardship for development officers
• Utilize donor database records to create statistical reports and research  
• Coordinate the publication and distribution of printed materials  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education
• 3 years of administrative support experience
• Knowledge of major gift fundraising and development is a plus
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and database
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge donor software is desired
• Ability to maintain and present comprehensive reports

We offer a competitive benefits package, including retirement savings plan, medical and dental, and an onsite discounted childcare center. Interested candidates should visit our website at www.wescanric.org for a complete job description and to apply on line. Please upload a cover letter and your resume as a single document when you apply.

Description

Westminster Canterbury Richmond, one of America’s top 20 continuing care retirement communities located in Richmond’s North side has a great opportunity for a part time Volunteer Resource Coordinator (VAC# 95-10) to assist with the recruitment, coordination, and evaluation of resident, and community volunteers throughout our facility.  The individual will be a part of a staff of five ensuring the quality of life of our residents and children is met through the volunteer services of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, orient, place, and evaluate volunteers to meet the needs of the organization
• Implement and manage the volunteer resource database to ensure accurate data collection, entry, and reporting
• Identify volunteer opportunities throughout the organization and support staff for effective volunteer involvement
• Update and maintain confidential volunteer records  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of volunteer practices and marketing techniques
• Ability to lead and train staff and volunteers
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and database
• Ability to maintain and present comprehensive reports

We offer a competitive benefits package, including retirement savings plan, medical and dental, and an onsite discounted childcare center. Interested candidates should visit our website at www.wescanric.org for a complete job description and to apply on line.

The First Freedom Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which focuses nationally and internationally on freedom of religion and freedom of conscience, seeks a full-time grant writer to describe its programs and mission succinctly in foundation and corporation grant applications.  Additional key responsibilities of the position will include: event planning, prospect research and cultivation, newsletter content and design, and database entry.

Requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in grant writing
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task on a daily basis
• Proficient with MS Word, Publisher, Excel and PowerPoint
•  Added plus: proficiency with Raiser’s Edge, InDesign and Adobe Contribute

If interested in this position, please submit your resume, cover letter and two writing samples to: rbell@firstfreedom.org.  No phone calls please.  Competitive compensation and benefits package is being offered with this position.  The First Freedom Center’s offices are located in downtown Richmond, VA.

Virginia Foundation for the Humanities seeks a leader for its comprehensive fundraising program (major gifts, annual giving, sponsorships, grants, planned giving).   We seek demonstrated success in fundraising, exemplary communications and organization skills, effective support to program staff and volunteers. Inquiries: Mary Ellen Stumpf, Stumpf & Associates, Inc., 804-232-9144 or stumpfandassoc@aol.com

Send cover, resume, salary history, and contact information on three initial references to: vfhinfo@virginia.edu. Application process includes completing a Candidate Profile on-line via Jobs@UVA at: https://jobs.virginia.edu. Search the posting under Position Number FA-499. Review of applications by the committee will begin on July 19, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Renewal message from Cathryn Lowe, VAFRE President:

Welcome to the start of VAFRE’s 30^th year and another exciting and valuable year of membership!  I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your membership this past year. I hope you found the programs and networking opportunities valuable to you both personally and professionally. I also want to encourage you to renew your membership now so you can take advantage of some of the new programs and features available.
 
The work of the VAFRE Board of Directors is focused on fulfilling the VAFRE mission of supporting and advancing the philanthropic community across the Commonwealth of Virginia through education, mentoring and leadership development; helping to create the premier philanthropic community in the nation.  As we enter the 2010-2011 year, we pledge to stay true to the mission and work to develop additional benefits that will offer value to our membership.  

Our primary goal is to make this organization central to the professional lives of our members, with meaningful networking experiences and educational opportunities that appeal to all levels of expertise across all areas of fundraising.  In pursuit of this goal, our committees are already at work to add value to your membership in the coming year: 

• The Program Committee has already scheduled our next national speaker! Simone Joyaux will be joining us on Tuesday, September 14^th, for her workshop Do Business Better – or Go Out of Business. Which Will Your Nonprofit Choose?, at the Jepson Alumni Center. Watch for complete details and a registration form soon.
• In celebration of our 30^th anniversary, the Communications Committee is working to increase the public profile of VAFRE both with the general public as well as the rest of the philanthropic community.
• Thanks to your ideas and suggestions on the member surveys, the Website provides members with a number of options including a biography, uploading a photo, and links to a variety of sites including a FaceBook or Linked In profile as well as their organization’s web site.
• The VAFRE Board has established a member scholarship fund to help supplement dues and fees to VAFRE seminars and the VFRI conference.
• The VAFRE Knowledge Network will be reorganized into categories for more clarity. This function allows members to select relevant areas of knowledge when they update their profiles, and share knowledge that they have gained on a variety of professional/development topics with other members. When members log in to search the directory, they will have the option of searching on an area of knowledge and finding all of the other members who have indicated they have an interest in/knowledge of that topic.

The Board of Directors of VAFRE is dedicated to keeping costs as reasonable as possible for members in order to insure that all individuals in fundraising, whether in the smallest nonprofit or at the largest foundation, have an opportunity to belong to and participate in the organization. The dues levels will remain unchanged for the new fiscal year: Active and Affiliate member dues are $100.00; dues for Supportive members will be $115.00; and dues for Student members will remain $50.00. 

The Board has also recognized the need to compensate for some increased costs.   There will be a slight increase in the regular meeting registration fees this year with members paying $20, guests of a member organization will pay $25, and non-member affiliated guests will pay $30.  Members may continue to purchase a Season Pass (prepaying for all meetings, including the September and February workshops) at last year’s price of just $235.00! Please note that the Season Pass fee is in addition to your annual dues, and may be used by another VAFRE member, but it is not refundable.

It is important to note that members who have not renewed by September 30 will not be eligible for the member rate at upcoming meetings and will no longer be able to access the member section of the web site. Also note that, if you are not prepaying for your meetings, you will have an opportunity to register and pay separately for each meeting as always.

We appreciate your continued support of VAFRE and welcome your feedback concerning the many programs and services VAFRE has to offer. Please feel free to contact me or any Board member with questions or concerns that you may have throughout the year. You can find a complete list of our Board members and their contact information on the web site. You may also contact our administrator, Mary Kidd at (804) 288-2950 or vafre@catapult-inc.com,  with any questions that may come up.

As you know, the strength of any organization is built on its membership. The diversity of the organizations and individuals that make up VAFRE have helped us to build the strong community that exists today and offer the educational and networking opportunities on which you have come to rely each month. Whatever your interests may be, I encourage you to take full advantage of VAFRE and all of its opportunities.

I look forward to seeing you at our meetings this year.

Sincerely,

Cathryn O’Connell Lowe
President, VAFRE Board of Directors 

This full time position creates and implements a strategic approach to fundraising, including major gifts.  Responsible for creating an annual and multi-year fund-raising plan that defines goals and objectives, strategies, sources of support, cultivation activities, solicitation efforts, contacts and actions for the major donor campaign.  Responsible for writing the case statement and all fund raising literature to be used in campaigns and will work with a new donor data management system.  This position will work directly with the board of directors for fund raising.  In addition is responsible for corporate donations, research/grant writing and reporting, newsletters, event planning, in-kind resources, fundraising volunteers and all record keeping of fundraising activities.  The main objective of this position is to raise an increasing amount of funds to assure the organization’s viability.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelors degree and at least three years fund raising experience and have a strong, diverse and successful record of fundraising in a non-profit setting.  

Skills and Competencies

• previous experience as a Director of Development is preferred along with experience working in a small non profit development office.
• excellent oral and written communications skills and financial management expertise.
• posses the ability to work in a one person development office handling all tasks listed and assigned.
• previous experience working with non profit boards and leading them in fund raising campaigns.
• event planning experience required.
• grant writing  and reporting experience with demonstrated track record of obtaining grant funding required.
• demonstrated ability as a self-starter with high level of initiative and confidence
• ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks effectively and meet tight deadlines.
•    possess proven abilities in donor development, strong nonprofit fundraising skills, and a record of setting and meeting fundraising goals
•    possess the organizational skills needed to maintain files and records and to execute duties in an orderly way.
•    be computer proficient and possess experience using multiple software applications and be willing to learn new programs.

If interested please mail cover letter and resume to: PO Box 73281- Richmond VA 23235 or email resume and cover letter to: executivedirector@cancerlinc.org

Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care – VIPCare, an interfaith, not-for-profit pastoral counseling institute is seeking an experienced qualified individual to serve as Director of Development.  The position is a part-time (20 hrs. per week) job.  Responsibilities include the management of annual fund solicitation, board solicitation, and grant writing.  Qualifications:  exhibit a passion for VIPCare’s mission, knowledge of the community and key contacts, proven experience in annual fund solicitation and grant writing, ability to work in a positive, productive partnership with VIPCare Board, staff, and Executive Director, strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail and good inter-personal communication skills.

Very competitive compensation.

To Apply:  Send letter and resume to vip.care@verizon.net.  Attn:  Suzanne Harris.  Applications must be received by August 15, 2010.

Summary

Scope:  Drives donor cultivation, activities, and recognition.  The Vice President of Development is responsible for the planning, oversight, and hands-on implementation of comprehensive strategic resource development efforts to advance the goals of the YWCA of Richmond.

Duties

Essential Functions: (Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below.)

• Fund Development:
  • Annual Campaign:
    • Responsible for planning and executing annual campaign strategies and activities.
    • Implements a donor-driven approach to each annual fund solicitation that takes into account the donor’s interests and motivations and matches them to appropriate giving opportunities at the YWCA of Richmond.
    • Provides critical analysis and reporting of revenues and expenses overall by appeal/activity.
  • Major Gifts:
    • Maintains a significant portfolio of current major donors, cultivates and nurtures these relationships, and responds to the needs of these donors in every appropriate context towards a goal of strategically maintaining and/or increasing their support for the YWCA of Richmond.
    • Personally contacts, develops and solicits new and prospective major donors.
    • Facilitates relationships between major donors and key leadership staff and volunteers by creating a schedule of visitation / outreach meetings and events and accompanying them on the calls as needed.
    •  Monitors ongoing major gift activities and conducts periodic evaluations in order to continuously improve performance and outcomes through the implementation of best practices.
    •  Identifies and implements opportunities for growth in the major giving program, including providing oversight and direction for quantity and quality of donor and prospect research.
  • Business and Network Relations:
    • Participates in business events and meetings as appropriate.
    • Supports the Executive Director in building relationships with business leaders and high-net worth individuals.
  • Grant Administration:
    • Manages the work of the Director of Grant Administration.
    • Leads efforts to establish and maintain relationships with leadership of family and corporate foundations.
  • Special Events and Community Engagement
    • Identifies and assists in building corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
    • Manages the work of the Director of Community Relations.
•  Long and Short-Term Planning:
• • Provides vision and long-range planning for the future of the organization’s development activities.
  • Develops annual plan in accordance with the annual business plan, goals of the Executive Director and the organization’s strategic plan, and communicates that plan to employees and stakeholders, as appropriate.

Other Functions:

• Responsible for the input and tracking of donor information and contributions.
• Coordinates the development of the annual report and donor recognition activities.
• Staffs a committee of the Board of Directors.
• Secures long term funding through development, implementation and promotion of a Planned/Deferred Giving Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision

The position reports directly to the Executive Director/CEO and serves at the YWCA Downtown Office located at 6 North 5^th Street, Richmond, VA 23219.  The Vice President of Development oversees the work of the Director of Grant Administration and Director of Community Relations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field or comparable work experience.
• Five to seven years of experience specifically in development, sales or capital campaign management.

Skills/Requirements:

• Ability to develop and maintain networks and relationships.
• Ability to manage volunteers and effectively communicate with volunteer leadership.
• Ability to generate enthusiasm with current and prospective donors.
• Ability to motivate groups and individuals to high levels of participation and engagement.
• Ability to visualize concepts and develop strategies.
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of criminal background and credit checks.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

As Of:  6/29/2010

Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent, resume and three references to Cassandra Emery via email at jobs@ywcarichmond.org, fax at (804) 643-0734 or mail to 6 N 5^th Street, Richmond, VA 23219.

Join us for this informal program to discuss the ins and outs of Annual Reports – whether you create your own in house document or work with a design firm. Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and trade ideas.

Speakers: Jenni Booker, Director of Programs and Communications, Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, and Belinda Falconer, Director of Development, The Virginia Home

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

Location: The Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street.

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

Max’s Positive Vibe Café will soon be open at the Library of Virginia. If you would like to preorder a lunch and pay for it and pick it up on site, please note your selection when you register. Available options are:

• Fresh Vegetables and Beans in Sun dried Tomato Wrap-Roasted Read Pepper Humus; $8.95
• Curried Grilled Chicken, Pine Apple, Apricots, Raisins Spinach Wrap: $7.95
• Bistro Club, three Meats, three Cheeses, Lettuce and Tomato; $8.95
• Smoked Turkey, Brie, Pesto on Wheat Bread; $7.95
• Ham and Cheddar on Country White Bread, Lettuce and Tomato: $7.95
• One bag of Chips and One Cookie included in the Luncheon Box (drinks provided by VAFRE)

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

Click here to register for the program.

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