Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations – Seminary of the Southwest

Seminary of the Southwest
Job Announcement

Direct of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations

NOTE: This job is no longer available.

The mission of Seminary of the Southwest, an Episcopal Seminary, is to form men and women for the service of Christ in lay or ordained ministry within the church and the larger society. The primary commitment of Southwest is to the students’ growth in the knowledge and love of God as witnessed to in Holy Scripture, the Creeds, and in the universal and ecumenical traditions of the Church through the ages. Its purpose is to foster Christian ministers who are faithful, imaginative, and skilled. Four educational principles underlie the curriculum, involving worship and prayer, knowledge of Scripture and the Christian tradition, reconciliation, and leadership.

Shaded by stately live oak trees on the north edge of the University of Texas campus, Southwest offers both the advantages of a close-knit community and a world-class city on the edge of the Texas Hill Country. The enrollment is 80 students for the 2008-09 academic year. Two out of three students pursuing a Master of Divinity came from outside Province VII.  Twenty-five dioceses are represented, ranging from Olympia, Northern California and Montana, to Virginia, Atlanta and Southeast Florida. The student body also includes students from a variety of other denominational and religious backgrounds.  About half of Southwest’s students pursue a Master of Divinity degree and ordination in the Episcopal Church or some other denomination.  Through the Center for Christian Ministry and Vocation, Southwest offers degrees and other programs for laity who serve a variety of communities within and outside the Church.

Summary

Southwest seeks an energetic, self-motivated, experienced professional for the Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations position.  The successful candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, volunteer management, and oversight. The ideal candidate will provide leadership in the development and execution of annual giving and alumni program strategies to sustain the organization’s operations.  These strategies include, but are not limited to: direct mail, phonathons, individual cultivation and solicitation, alumni and donor relations and special events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the execution of all annual gift fundraising programs;
• Coordinate personal solicitation, direct mail, email, student phonathons, and online solicitation strategies; and track success of program areas;
• Interface and maintain positive relationships with donors, alumni, students, faculty and staff;
• Seek continuous improvement of the annual giving program including streamlining tasks and developing efficiencies;
• Focus on implementation of best practices in fundraising;
• Work with staff to plan and execute fundraising events, donor recognition activities, and other special events;
• Produce and oversee the preparation of high-quality annual giving correspondence including, but not limited to: direct mail, brochures, invitations and proposals required to support fundraising efforts;
• Ensure all donors are appropriately thanked and receive regular communication by making donor stewardship a priority;
• Manage the annual giving/alumni relations budget and adhere to internal policies, procedures, and internal controls;
• Coordinate and support the Southwest Alumni Steering Committee;
• Create new and expanded opportunities for alumni involvement in the life of Seminary of the Southwest;
• Develop and cultivate effective communication and  service activities with current students that will foster future alumni volunteers and positive alumni relations;
• Recruit alumni to serve on event and programs committees;
• Direct alumni-related events—bi-annual lectures, Visitors’ Weekend, regional alumni events, etc.;
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Major and Planned Gifts to achieve annual fundraising goals;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• A minimum of five years experience in fundraising and/or alumni relations, especially the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual gift donors; AFP member preferred
• Experience with database segmentation and targeted mailings
• Willingness to travel statewide and nationally
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; exceptional interpersonal skills  related to developing donor and alumni relationships
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to respond with sensitivity and awareness to those with diverse cultural, ethnic, social backgrounds, values, attitudes and languages
• Computer literate with a solid knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and donor management software; Raiser’s Edge experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Episcopal Church
• Evening and weekend hours as needed

Benefits/Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be offered for this position based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, experience, and potential for contribution toward the success of the Seminary of the Southwest.  The position offers attractive benefits/vacation package and excellent working environment.

Contact

To apply for this position, please email your résumé, cover letter and reference list by
5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 to:

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

Please indicate the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
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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 Seminary of the Southwest, without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established

Director of Major and Planned Gifts – Seminary of the Southwest

Seminary of the Southwest
Job Announcement

Direct of Major and Planned Gifts

NOTE: This job is no longer available.

The mission of Seminary of the Southwest, an Episcopal Seminary, is to form men and women for the service of Christ in lay or ordained ministry within the church and the larger society. The primary commitment of Southwest is to the students’ growth in the knowledge and love of God as witnessed to in Holy Scripture, the Creeds, and in the universal and ecumenical traditions of the Church through the ages. Its purpose is to foster Christian ministers who are faithful, imaginative, and skilled. Four educational principles underlie the curriculum, involving worship and prayer, knowledge of Scripture and the Christian tradition, reconciliation, and leadership.

Shaded by stately live oak trees on the north edge of the University of Texas campus, Southwest offers both the advantages of a close-knit community and a world-class city on the edge of the Texas Hill Country. The enrollment is 80 students for the 2008-09 academic year. Two out of three students pursuing a Master of Divinity came from outside Province VII.  Twenty-five dioceses are represented, ranging from Olympia, Northern California and Montana, to Virginia, Atlanta and Southeast Florida. The student body also includes students from a variety of other denominational and religious backgrounds.  About half of Southwest’s students pursue a Master of Divinity degree and ordination in the Episcopal Church or some other denomination.  Through the Center for Christian Ministry and Vocation, Southwest offers degrees and other programs for laity who serve a variety of communities within and outside the Church.

Summary

Southwest seeks an energetic, self-motivated, experienced professional for the Director of Major and Planned Gifts position.  The successful candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, personal solicitations and stewardship. The ideal candidate will provide leadership in the development of a major and planned gifts program with strategies to increase personal communication with donors, build individual giving through effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, identification and research of prospective donors, coordination of prospect management, and engagement of volunteers and Board members in fundraising.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and direct a systematic major and planned gifts program that builds a strong foundation upon which to build a campaign;
• Identify major giving opportunities within Southwest’s needs;
• Conduct regular face-to-face cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities;
• Actively identify and oversee research of major and planned gift prospects;
• Coordinate fundraising volunteers in support of major and planned gifts;
• Interface and maintain positive relationships with donors, alumni, students, faculty and staff;
• Seek continuous improvement of the major and planned gifts program including streamlining tasks and developing efficiencies;
• Focus on implementation of best practices in fundraising;
• Work with staff to plan and execute fundraising events, donor recognition activities, and other special events;
• Oversee the preparation of all major and planned gift correspondence including, but not limited to: acknowledgement letters, stewardship reports, invitations and proposals required to support major gift and campaign fundraising efforts;
• Ensure all donors are appropriately thanked and receive regular communication by making donor stewardship a priority;
• Manage the major and planned gifts budget and adhere to internal policies, procedures, and internal controls;
• Participate in donor and alumni-related events—bi-annual lectures, Visitors Weekend, regional alumni events, etc.;
• Manage and oversee the work of the Campaign Coordinator and Development Assistant;
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations to achieve annual fundraising goals;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• A minimum of five years experience in fundraising, especially the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors; CFRE and/or AFP member preferred
• Understanding and experience marketing and soliciting planned gifts
• Willingness to travel statewide and nationally
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; exceptional interpersonal skills related to developing donor and alumni relationships
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to respond with sensitivity and awareness to those with diverse cultural, ethnic, social backgrounds, values, attitudes and languages
• Computer literate with a solid knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and donor management software; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Episcopal Church
• Evening and weekend hours as needed

Benefits/Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be offered for this position based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, experience, and potential for contribution toward the success of the Seminary of the Southwest.  The position offers attractive benefits/vacation package and excellent working environment.

Contact

To apply for this position, please email your résumé, cover letter and reference list by
5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 to:

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

Please indicate the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
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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 Seminary of the Southwest, without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established

Director of Development and Communications – Front Steps

NOTE: This job is no longer available.

Front Steps exists to end homelessness in Central Texas by providing shelter, affordable housing, and community education. The services they provide and manage are located in the ARCH, the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless, a shelter and resource center for homeless individuals. Through shelter and permanent-housing programs, skills development, employment resources and more, Front Steps supports low-income workers, disabled and homeless individuals and their families to find lasting and affordable housing. These are the front steps to open new doors.

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 & Communications will work in tandem with the Executive Director to develop, administer, and implement all fundraising strategies that increase support from individuals, corporations, private foundations, and organizations.

Responsibilities include: grant preparation, corporate and foundation relations, establishing the Annual Fund, identification of prospective donors, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and annual donors. Oversees Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator and database manager.

Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required. Three to five successful years in development, including grant writing, major gifts, leading board members in the development process.  Experience managing a development office preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

This position is based in Austin, Texas and will report to the Executive Director.

The salary is competitive with full benefits.  To apply for this position, please email your cover letter, résumé and a list of three references to Karen Kegg.  Please note in the email the job for which you are applying.  The deadline for receipt is 5:00 PM on Monday, December 1, 2008

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

Director of Development and Communications – Front Steps
Mission: Front Steps exists to end homelessness in Central Texas by providing shelter, affordable housing, and community education.

Reports To: Executive Director.  Position is based in Austin, Texas.

Summary: The Director of Development & Communications will create fundraising strategies to increase support from individuals, foundations, organizations, and corporations and will provide the leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for all fundraising and communication efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, administer, and implement all annual and long-range fundraising activities in collaboration with Executive Director.
• Cultivate and directly solicit key donors, working with the Executive Director, Development Committee and other volunteers, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the philanthropic community – individual, foundation, organization, and corporate donors, board members and volunteers.
• Manage the development department in a fiscally sound manner by ensuring that the appropriate systems, staffing and procedures are in place to support fundraising goals.
• Provide detailed reports about the fundraising progress to the Executive Director, Board and Development Committee on a regular basis.
• Prepare and/or oversee grant applications and grant reporting to private foundations.
• Prepare and/or oversee all communication pieces including, but not limited to direct mail letters, case statements, brochures, press releases, and sponsorship proposals required to support fundraising efforts.
• Maintain a proactive, creative leadership role in the research, identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual, foundation, organization, and corporate contributions.
• Ensure that all donors are appropriately thanked and receive regular communication by making donor stewardship a priority.
• Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for Front Steps’ mission and programs in the funding community; and serve as a member of Front Steps’ senior management team.
• Engage board members in the development process.  Staff and support the Development & Communications Committee and support their fundraising efforts for Front Steps.
• Work closely with the Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator on cultivation strategies to encourage volunteers to become donors, community outreach and marketing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three to five years fundraising experience, preferably in the social service program environment
• Experience in managing a Development Office preferred
• Experience leading the Board and staff through a comprehensive development effort
• A record of measurable results in organizing and implementing activities such as: major gifts, annual gifts, grant writing, corporate and foundation giving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for Front Steps’ mission and programs in the funding community
• Ability to work as a leader and as part of a team
• Strategic, policy and budget planning experience preferred

San Antonio River Foundation – Director of Development

NOTE: This job is no longer available.

Mission:
Established in 2003, the San Antonio River Foundation is a nonprofit organization actively involved in securing community involvement and financial resources to enrich the natural beauty, recreational use and public appreciation of the San Antonio River and its tributaries.

Since its inception, the River Foundation has been dedicated to securing cultural and historical enhancements for the San Antonio River Improvements Project, to ensure that the project becomes a unique recreational oasis for citizens and visitors alike.  Private funds raised by the River Foundation will provide the incorporation of public art and amenities into to create a truly exceptional community gem unlike any other city park in the nation. The River Foundation has set a goal of raising $50 million to be utilized over the course of the project.

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 Executive Director and other senior staff, as well as key volunteer leadership to achieve fundraising goals and in the development of sound short- and long-range plans for the Foundation

Responsibilities:

• Plan, administer, and implement all annual and long-range fundraising activities.
• Cultivate and directly solicit key donors, working with the Executive Director and other key volunteers
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the philanthropic community, individual and corporate donors, sponsors, 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 Executive Director and the Development Committee on a regular basis
• Prepare and/or oversee grant applications and reporting to corporations and foundations
• Prepare and/or oversee all direct mail letters, case statements, brochures, 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
• Provide strategy for marketing efforts including newsletters and web pages
• Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for SARF’s mission and programs
• Serve as a member of SARF’s senior management team
• Manage a one-two person staff

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

• At least five years of hands-on experience as a fundraiser for a non-profit organization
• Must have past previous experience working with boards and committees
• A record of measurable results in organizing and implementing activities such as: major gifts, annual gifts, grant writing, corporate and foundation giving, direct mail and special events
• Demonstrated understanding of moves management philosophy
• A track record of personally identifying, cultivating and soliciting individual donors, corporations and foundations
• Ability to work in a hands-on environment with limited resources
• Computer literate with knowledge of fundraising software
• Ability to effectively gain the respect and support of various constituencies, including board and staff members, donors and foundation and civic leaders
• Effective communication skills including a strong ability to write well
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.

Personal Qualities: The Director of Development will be:

• Able to work independently as well as part of the senior management team
• A strategist who is adept at planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking, organizing and following through while remaining energetic and focused
• A catalyst with vision who can create excitement and energy and encourage others to support the organization — persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of the organization’s fundraising goals
• Self-motivated and eager to be successful
• Emotionally mature with a sense of humor to maintain balance

DEADLINE:
Resumes will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Friday October 3, 2008.
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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 San Antonio River Foundation, 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 and three references to:

Marion Lee
Bacon Lee & Associates
P. O. Box 15018
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Email: mlee@baconlee.com

Ubi Caritas – Director of Fund Development

NOTE: This job is no longer available.

Organizational Background
Ubi Caritas is a non-profit organization whose mission is to carry on the ministry of Jesus Christ through healing, teaching, and acts of mercy. Ubi Caritas (place of mercy) provides medical services to an underserved population by providing a charitable clinic, community health education, and a dental clinic in the Beaumont Community.  Our annual budget exceeds $500,000.  Ubi Caritas is based in Beaumont, Texas.

Job Description
The Director of Fund Development is responsible for all Ubi Caritas’s fundraising activities and oversees relationships with stakeholders as well as fundraising communications, and activities. The position reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the management team.  The position will be based in Beaumont, Texas.

Duties
Fund Development

• Works with the Development Committee of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director to develop strategies to initiate and meet aggressive fundraising goals.
• Designs, implements and manages all fundraising activities including donor cultivation and stewardship, annual fundraising, online and event-based projects.
• Manages fundraising budget and resources.
• Identify, solicit, and manage grant relationships with foundations, corporations, and government sources.
• Lead development strategy of major donor programs.
• Collaborate with peers in diocesan and national network.
• Establish and manage systems and processes for prospect research, donor cultivation and information tracking.
• Oversees the use of donor software to track donors, volunteers, in-kind donations and provides information for annual audit.
• Manages the pledge reminder and acknowledgement programs.
• Supervises a development assistant.

Communications

• Works closely with the Executive Director to develop public relations plan.
• Oversees production of donor-focused publications, including annual report, newsletters, information on the website to promote the fund raising goals and activities.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

Qualifications

• 3+ years fundraising experience; with an annual budget over $500,000+
• Demonstrated success leading an individual giving and/or major donor program.
• Sophisticated understanding of the role information technology plays in raising funds, engaging constituents, and managing a fundraising program.
• Understanding of Beaumont’s philanthropic and petroleum/chemical communities.
• Creative and innovative spirit with a deep understanding of fundraising best practices and traditional fundraising techniques.
• Exceptional written, communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and a strong team ethic.
• Passion for Ubi Caritas’s mission helping less at risk populations reach self dependency.
• Well-honed computer skills, particularly in spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software.
• Bachelor’s degree

To apply
Salary is competitive, based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and potential for contribution toward future success of Ubi Caritas.  The deadline for receipt of résumés, a list of three references and cover letters is 5:00 PM on September 12, 2008.

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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 Ubi Caritas, without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.

To apply for this position, please email your cover letter, résumé, and a list of three references to Michael Bacon.  Please note in the email the job for which you are applying.

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

Job Posting – Director of Development, NAMI Texas

NOTE: This job is no longer available.

National Alliance for Mental Illness Texas (NAMI Texas) seeks an energetic, self-motivated professional with a proven record in grant writing and fundraising to serve as Director of Development.  NAMI Texas improves the lives of all persons affected by serious mental illness by providing support, education and advocacy through a dedicated network of individuals and affiliates.

The successful candidate will have a sincere interest in the mission, and must be hard-working, diplomatic, flexible and able to work well with a diverse team.

The Director of Development will work in tandem with the Executive Director to develop fundraising strategies that increase support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government granting entities.

Responsibilities include: grant preparation, corporate and foundation relations, endowment program development, conference sponsorships, identification of prospective donors, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and annual donors.  Oversees database staff.

Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.  Three to five years of successful hands-on track record in grant writing, and fundraising.  Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal skills are necessary as well as computer literacy.

This position is based in Austin, Texas and will report to the Executive Director.

The salary is competitive with full benefits.  To apply for this position, please email your cover letter, résumé and a list of three references to Karen Kegg.  Please note in the email the job for which you are applying.  The deadline for receipt is 5:00 PM on September 12, 2008.

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

Director of Development – NAMI Texas

Mission:
The mission of- NAMI Texas is to improve the lives of all persons affected by serious mental illness by providing support, education and advocacy through a dedicated network of individuals and affiliates.

Reports To: Executive Director.  Position is based in Austin, Texas.
Summary: The Director of Development provides leadership and management of the direction, planning, grant writing, and execution of fundraising and development-related activities for NAMI-Texas.  This will include, but is not limited to, major gift fundraising and supervising development staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, developing, and executing strategies for obtaining private and public donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government granting entities
• Identifying and researching potential prospects, including grant awarding entities
• Writing grant applications, preparing proposals, and securing grants
• Thanking and communicating regularly with donors in a timely manner
• Providing detailed reports about the fundraising progress to the Executive Director
• Supervising data entry personnel
• Developing and maintaining contact with prospects to stimulate their interest and participation in NAMI Texas’s fundraising projects
• Supervising the Annual Giving Campaign including systematic efforts to identify, solicit, steward, maintain, and upgrade annual giving donors
• Develop an endowment program
• Oversee production of donor-focused publications, including membership, the production of the NAMI Texas newsletter and information on the web site promoting the fund raising goals and activities
• Representing NAMI before a variety of individuals and groups

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3-5 years professional grant writing and fundraising, preferably in the social service program environment
• A record of measurable results in organizing and implementing activities such as: major gifts, annual gifts, grant writing, corporate and foundation giving
• Ability to multitask and strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write and speak persuasively about NAMI Texas
• Aptitude for learning relevant computer software
• Ability to work as a leader and as part of a team
• Strategic, policy and budget planning experience