Trinity University – Assistant Vice President for University Advancement

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Trinity University

Trinity University is one of the nation’s top private universities offering Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees in more than 40 liberal arts and professional programs. Noted for its superior academic quality, outstanding faculty, and exceptional academic and residential resources, Trinity offers 37 majors and 13 interdisciplinary minors. In addition to strength in the liberal arts and sciences, these majors include professional programs in communication, education, business administration, engineering science, and computer science.

Trinity’s 2,500 undergraduate students come from 48 states and 46 countries. Trinity University is committed to the intellectual, civic, and professional preparation of its students and to remaining meaningful in the lives of over 23,000 alumni. Located in historic, culturally rich San Antonio, Trinity offers the most relevant education option for talented students today. This is a critical time for the University, and particularly the Advancement Division, as Trinity in the final stages of a $200 million comprehensive capital campaign.

Job Description
The Assistant Vice President for University Advancement coordinates the fundraising strategies for Trinity University’s leadership prospects. He or she works closely with all Advancement Divisions including Alumni Relations, Development, Major Gifts and Planned Giving. In addition, the Assistant Vice Presidents directs the Corporate and Foundation giving program and coordinates the departmental strategic planning process.

Responsibilities

• Support the Vice President and President in their work with fundraising prospects.
• Work closely with Directors to coordinate fundraising activities within and between the departments of this division, and in working with University Communications.
• Direct the budget planning process.
• Coordinate the departmental strategic planning process with quarterly updates at Directors’ meetings.
• Support the Vice President and President in their work with the Board of Trustees fundraising efforts and the planning and preparation for the Advancement Committee meetings of the Board of Trustees.
• Communication liaison to the President’s Office
• Prepare agenda, participate in meeting and provide minutes for meetings of the President, Vice President, Director of Major Gifts, and Assistant VP to discuss fundraising activities.
• Coordinate the Corporation and Foundation giving program and work with the Corporation and Foundation Grant Coordinator, Prospect Researcher, and Major Gifts Officers to manage relationships with corporations and foundations on matters not related to sponsored research. Work with Corporate and Foundation Grant Coordinator in the preparation and delivery of appropriate proposals and in preparing related letters to prospects and donors.
• Make calls on select individuals and foundation and corporate officers and build long-term relationships and work to match the interests of these prospects with Trinity University’s strategic needs and desires.
• Review and edit all proposals and related letters that require the President’s signature and serve as liaison to the President’s Office to relay these materials.
• Supervise Advancement Coordinator.
• Cooperate and collaborate with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality.
• Comply with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to
Vice President for University Advancement

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree, master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of seven years of fundraising field work which includes responsibilities for building relationships with individuals, foundations and corporations; preference given to candidates with experience in a comparable University environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly on behalf of Trinity University.Qualifications and Characteristics
• Energy, enthusiasm and self-confidence in building relationships for Trinity University;
• Ability to participate in a collaborative environment and facilitate relationships with all areas of the University community;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative in planning, organizing, and effectively presenting ideas and concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and problem solve quickly.
• Record of timeliness and attention to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.

Benefits/Compensation
The compensation for this position will be based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, experience, and potential for contribution toward the success of the mission of Trinity University.

Deadline
Résumés, cover letters and references will be accepted until 5:00 PM on April 24, 2009.
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We fully respect the need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties and assure them that their backgrounds and interests will not be discussed with anyone, including the leadership of Trinity University, without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.

To apply for this position, please email your résumé, letter of interest and a list of three references. Please indicate the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.

Mollie Butler
Bacon Lee & Associates
P. O. Box 15018
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Email: jobs@baconlee.com

Family Connections – Director of Development

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Mission
FamilyConnections is dedicated to improving the development of young children and building a strong foundation for their success by educating and supporting the adults in their lives – parents, child care providers, teachers and community leaders.

History
In January 2004, Connections Resource Center and Austin Families, Inc. merged to form FamilyConnections. After 10 years of serving children and families in the Austin area, Connections Resource Center was well-established as a thriving, community-based organization for parents and child care providers. Austin Families, Inc. was the Central Texas region’s child care resource and referral agency. Today, FamilyConnections continues the good work of their founding organizations.

Reports to Executive Director. Position is based in Austin, Texas.

Summary
The Director of Development will create fundraising strategies that increase support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources, providing the vision, leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for all fundraising efforts. He or she plays a key role in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting annual and major gifts. The Development Director will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director and other senior staff to achieve fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• • Plan, administer, and implement all annual and long-range fundraising activities.
• • Manage annual fundraising efforts including personalized mail, direct mail, electronic fundraising and face-to-face solicitation.
• • Implement a major gifts program for individual and corporate support.
• • Maintain a proactive, creative leadership role in the research, identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual, corporate and foundation gifts.
• • Coordinate the Board’s role in fundraising and manage the Development Committee within the Board’s structure.
• • Collaborate with Community Outreach Coordinator to develop a strategy for identifying and building relationships with private foundations. Assist with grant writing, as needed.
• • Develop and maintain close working relationships with the philanthropic community, individual and corporate donors, Board members and volunteers.
• • Manage the development operation in a fiscally sound manner by ensuring that the appropriate systems and procedures are in place to support fundraising goals.
• • Ensure that all donors are appropriately thanked and receive regular communication by making donor stewardship a priority.
• • Prepare and/or oversee all communication pieces including, but not limited to, direct mail letters, case statements, brochures, newsletters, and sponsorship proposals required to support fundraising efforts.
• • Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for FamilyConnections’ mission and programs.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree required with preference given to individuals with a background in social work, family services or child development.
  • A minimum of three to five years hands-on fundraising experience, preferably with a social service organization.
  • A record of measurable results in organizing and implementing activities such as: major gifts, annual gifts, corporate and foundation giving, direct mail and special events
  • A successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating and soliciting individual donors, corporations and foundations.
  • An ability to conduct basic prospect research.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to successfully work with a wide range of people at varying levels both inside and outside the organization.
  • Proficient in using office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and the internet.

Personal Qualities

• • Self starter who initiates and pursues objectives in an organized and efficient manner, prioritizes activities and maintains level of activity without direct supervision.
• • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• • Able to work within a nurturing “family friendly” office environment.
• • A strategic thinker who can see both the details and the big picture.
• • Self-motivated and eager to be successful.
• • Respectful of the organization’s resources.

Salary and Benefits
A competitive salary based on the successful candidate’s education, skills, experience, and potential for contribution toward future success of FamilyConnections is offered as well as an impressive and unique benefits package.

Application Instructions and Deadline
The deadline to apply for this position is 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2009.

We fully respect the need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties and assure them that their backgrounds and interests will not be discussed with anyone, including the leadership of FamilyConnections without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.

To apply for this position, please email your résumé, cover letter, writing samples, and three references to jobs@baconlee.com. Please include the position to which you are applying in the subject line of your email.

Beverly Seffel and Mollie Butler
Bacon Lee & Associates
P. O. Box 15018
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Email: jobs@baconlee.com

Director of Development – Community Health Development Inc.

NOTE: This job is no longer available.

Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI) exists to provide primary health care services to the uninsured and underserved residents of Uvalde and surrounding counties, including migrant/seasonal farm workers.  Since its inception in 1983, the agency’s annual budget has grown to over $6.1 million, operating 3 full-time service sites, employing over 100 staff members, and serving thousands of clients annually.  The services they provide and manage include primary and preventative medical and dental, x-ray servies, pharmacy, social services, and community health education with future plans to include mental health services.

The successful candidate will have an understanding and sincere interest and passion in the mission, and must be able to work well with a diverse team and in a hands-on environment with limited resources. The Director of Development will work closely with the CEO to develop, administer, and implement all fundraising strategies that increase support from individuals, corporations, private foundations, and organizations.

Mission:
Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI) is dedicated and committed to continuously improving the health and well being of the community they serve by providing access to quality health care services that are responsive to the diverse rural, cultural and bilingual populations in their community.

Reports to: CEO.  Position is based in Uvalde, Texas

Summary: The Director of Development will create fundraising strategies that increase support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources, providing the leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for all fundraising efforts.  He or she plays a key role in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors for capital and annual gifts.  The Development Director will work in close collaboration with the CEO and other senior staff to achieve fundraising goals.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, administer, and implement all annual and long-range fundraising activities
• Cultivate and directly solicit key donors, working with the CEO and other key staff
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the philanthropic community, individual and corporate donors, board members and volunteers
• Manage the development operation in a fiscally sound manner by ensuring that the appropriate systems and procedures are in place to support fundraising goals
• Provide detailed reports about the fundraising progress to the CEO and the Planning and
• Development Officer
• Prepare and/or oversee all communication pieces including, but not limited to, direct mail letters, case statements, brochures, newsletters, and sponsorship proposals required to support fundraising efforts
• Maintain a proactive, creative leadership role in the research, identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual, corporate and foundation contributions.
• Ensure that all donors are appropriately thanked and receive regular communication by making donor stewardship a priority
• Work closely with team members to deliver a consistent message and develop a strategy for marketing efforts
• Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for Community Health Development’s mission and programs in the funding community, and serve as a member of CHDI’s senior management team

Ideal Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

• At least three to five years hands-on experience as a fundraiser for a non-profit
• Knowledge of the area served by Community Health Development preferred
• Self starter who initiates and pursues objectives in an organized and efficient manner, prioritizes activities and maintains level of activity without direct supervision while maximizing team interaction to complete high quality work
• Strong interpersonal skills.  Ability to successfully work with a wide range of people at varying levels both inside and outside the organization.  Communicates in ways that are clear and considerate
• A record of measurable results in organizing and implementing activities such as: major gifts, annual gifts, corporate and foundation giving, direct mail and special events
• A successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating and soliciting individual donors, corporations and foundations
• The ability to direct the CEO, Board, and other senior staff members in all fundraising efforts
• Proficient in office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and the internet
• Ability to effectively gain the respect and support of various constituencies, including the Board, donors, foundations, civic leaders and staff members
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience

Personal Qualities: The Director of Development will be:

• Comfortable with and appreciate working in a team environment;
• Able to work independently as well as part of the senior management team;
• Able to work within a nurturing “family friendly” office environment;
• Ability to always put clients’ needs first;
• Accountable and will demonstrate integrity in all responsibilities;
• A strategist who is adept at planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking, organizing and following through while remaining energetic and focused;
• Self-motivated and eager to be successful;
• Respectful of the organization’s resources;
• Committed to be enthusiastic about CHDI’s mission and programs;
• Emotionally mature with a sense of humor to maintain balance

CHDI offers a competitive salary package based on the successful candidate’s education, skills, experience, and potential for contribution toward future success of the Community Health Development, Inc.

DEADLINE:
The deadline for résumés, references and cover letters is 5:00 PM on
Monday, March 30, 2009.
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We fully respect the need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties and assure them that their backgrounds and interests will not be discussed with anyone, including the leadership of the Community Health Development, Inc. without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.

To apply for this position, please email or mail your résumé, cover letter and three references to:
Beverly Seffel
Bacon Lee & Associates
P. O. Box 15018
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Email: jobs@baconlee.com