Shriners Hospitals for Children - Lexington, has a special opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to help lead the local/regional major gift fundraising activities. Starting salary is $102,000-$82,000. 

The responsibilities include:

• Develop, build and maintain a comprehensive, hospital-based donor development major gift program.
• Demonstrate a solid performance record for closing major gifts at levels at $10,000 and higher.
• Demonstrate a strong performance record for building relationships with and obtaining major gifts from individuals.
• Develop solicitation priorities and donor/prospect visitation schedules.
• Carry a donor portfolio of 125-150 donors and potential donors.
• Raise $1+ million annually.
• Implement a moves management process with prospects and donors. 

Job requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent of education and experience required.  Graduate degree or post baccalaureate education preferred. 
• Professional development accreditation preferred.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, with at least three (3) years' experience working in major giving programs.
• A demonstrable track record of fund-raising accomplishments is essential, including experience in identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors giving $10,000+.
• Must have experience closing major gifts from individuals.
• A working knowledge of all planned giving vehicles.
• Healthcare fundraising experience is helpful.

Apply

Send resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
Shriners Medical Center
110 Conn Terrace
Lexington, KY 40508

The Markey Cancer Foundation is the 501c3, not-for-profit, community-based fundraising and gift-receiving organization that raises philanthropic funds for the facilities and programs of the Markey Cancer Center.  A division of University of Kentucky HealthCare, the Markey Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center in Kentucky.

The Markey Cancer Foundation is participating in the University of Kentucky’s $2.1 billion Kentucky Can: The 21st Century Campaign to raise philanthropic funds to support academic and clinical research, new and expanded programs, scholarships/fellowships, and endowments for cancer research, prevention and control, and education, outreach, and engagement.

The Leadership Giving Officer (LGO) is a full-time, top front-line fundraiser of the Markey Cancer Foundation responsible to cultivate and solicit major gifts fundraising for the Markey Cancer Center with a primary focus on mid-level donors.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO and through individual and team effort, the incumbent will:

• engage in sophisticated giving conversations with prospects of necessary capacity
• execute against goals specified in the development plan to raise philanthropic funds, create new realtonships and deepen existing ones.
• be an active participant in the daily activities of the Markey Cancer Center, particularly those relating to philanthropy.
• connect with Cancer Center administration, department/division heads, faculty, clinicians, Foundation Board Members, and staff as appropriate on the established philanthropic goals within the context of the Foundation’s participation in the capital campaign.
• participate with volunteer philanthropy leaders and grateful patient projects
• research and engage in training opportunities for annual fund and major gift fundraising to enhance success
• perform other duties as assigned

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

PORTFOLIO AND VISITS - 30%

With the assistance and supervision of the President & CEO:

• develop and maintain a portfolio of up to 150 donors and prospects with a giving capacity of $25,000 or more
• maintain and develop a well-rounded portfolio that is approximately:
  • 10% in Discovery
  • 33% in Cultivation
  • 24% in Solicitation
  • 33% in Stewardship in order to develop a well-rounded portfolio.
• make a minimum of 180 substantive face-to-face visits with major gift donors and prospects per year to advance the philanthropic relationship between them and the MCF
• produce a minimum of five (5) leads for substantive progress toward a planned gift annually.

PROPOSALS - 30%

• Prepare and deliver a minimum of 20-30 major gift proposals/solicitations annually.
• Close a minimum of 15-20 gifts annually with an additional 5-8 in the pipeline for solicitation the following year.
• Create and implement a cultivation/solicitation strategy for each prospect for whom a major gift solicitation is planned.

 YIELD 30%

 Raise a minimum of $500,000k-$1.5m annually as a direct result of individual portfolio activity.

 CANCER CENTER INITIATIVES – 5%

 Be an active participant in the daily activities of the Markey Cancer Center, particularly those relating to philanthropy.

• Under direction of the President/CEO, connect with Cancer Center administration, department/division heads, faculty, clinicians and staff as appropriate on philanthropic initiatives.
• Participate with volunteer philanthropy leaders and grateful patient projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND CONSTITUENT SERVICES – 5%

 Consistently advance the positive culture and working environment within the Markey Cancer Center and Markey Cancer Foundation by promoting respect, collegiality, professionalism, and a positive work-life balance.

• Model and promote excellent constituent services for external and internal colleagues and partners.
• Provide input for ongoing improvement in processes to ensure effective and efficient practices.
• Comply with all policies and procedures of UK and the Markey Cancer Foundation and be responsible for maintaining internal controls.
• Fully comply with the Donor Bill of Rights and the AFP Code of Ethical Standards.

 COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

 Leadership

• Diplomacy
• Exceptional communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Exceptional customer service and ethics
• Leadership
• Professionalism and relationship building
• Strategic orientation
• Innovation
• Volunteer management

 QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelor’s Degree

• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Must be able to strongly articulate the Foundation’s and Cancer Center’s needs, values and fundraising priorities through excellent verbal and written communications
• Must be eligible for membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
• CFRE preferred

 COMPENSATION

 Negotiable within the range of $49,254 - $81,266

APPLICATION AND DEADLINE

Qualified applicants must complete an application at the following site no later than MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/264310

Position Announcement:  Development Officer

Established in 1994 as the AAEP Foundation and renamed in 2019 as The Foundation for the Horse, our mission is to improve the welfare of horses by funding Education, Research, and Benevolence projects.

This position is key to The Foundation’s emphasis on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding equine veterinarians, horse owners, and industry leaders as part of a growing major gifts team pursuing a higher level of financial support for our vital mission.

Primary job duties include the following:

• Manage a portfolio of 125 +/- major gift donors and prospects;
• Develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies per individual donor/prospect;
• Out-of-office travel up to 23 weeks annually (mostly out-of-state, some in-state);
• Develop and maintain relationships with donors/prospects on behalf of The Foundation;
• Achieve annual performance goals regarding donor/prospect visits, solicitations, and funds raised;
• Provide timely contact reports and accurate donor data for file;
• Actively participate in team and organizational meetings;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years of nonprofit experience in Fundraising/Development
• Mission-driven, goal-oriented

The Foundation for the Horse is headquartered at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. To apply, please submit resume and a one-page cover letter to Dr. Paul Ransdell at pransdell@foundationforthehorse.org.

 

 

Position:         Director of Fund Development, OneWest Louisville
Location:        Louisville, KY
Website:         https://onewest.org/

Background

OneWest is a community development corporation committed to elevating our entire city through commercial development growth in west Louisville. OneWest was formed in 2014 by a diverse group of professionals in Leadership Louisville’s Bingham Fellows program who believed that the clearest path to economic renaissance in west Louisville is an influx of private, philanthropic, and public capital. The agency believes that Louisville’s continued growth and vitality rests primarily on intentional and focused inclusion of west Louisville.  West Louisville comprises 12 square miles, 350 blocks, and 60,000 residents.  On its own, it would be the fourth largest city in Kentucky.  One West is currently in the midst of a major expansion that seeks $10M to develop commercial, retail and mix-use projects within west end Louisville neighborhoods.  This initiative will see OneWest acquire, renovate lease and sell commercial properties along important corridors with the expectation of increasing the number of local and minority business owners, who will continue their commitment to a thriving community driven west-Louisville.

Duties of the Director of Fund Development

The Director leads the fund development efforts of OneWest and is expected to plan and execute all aspects of the development department, including but not limited to: major gifts, annual and capital campaigns, grants, reporting, donor recognition, direct mail campaigns, email communications, fundraising and cultivation events, and board engagement. An important and early focus of the new Director will be to lead the successful execution of a multi-million comprehensive fundraising effort.  In concert with this initiative, the Director will also be charged with expanding and diversifying OneWest’s fundraising program to increase long-term sustainable operating support for the agency’s mission that will aspire to $3M annually after three years. In each of these efforts, the Director will look to increase both the number of donors and revenue to the agency.  The Director is first and foremost the lead fundraising professional for OneWest and should expect to be meeting daily with current and potential major contributors in order to cultivate, solicit and steward gifts. The Director must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be articulate, poised and professional in all situations and be able to work closely with the President & CEO to support and guide all fundraising visits.  The Director must also analyze data to increase support by regularly improving methods for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, retention and increased giving across the region and nationally. This position is the key senior staff member to serve as liaison to the Fundraising Committee. The Director must be a team player, flexible in working with varied constituents including Board Members, local advocates, volunteers and OneWest staff among others. The Director reports to the President and CEO.

Candidate Qualifications

The successful candidate for Director of Fund Development will demonstrate:

• Prior experience as a front-line fundraising professional raising major gifts for both capital and annual campaigns with a sizeable nonprofit organization is essential. We prefer at least 5 years’ experience in progressively more responsible positions that directly relate to the duties stated above.
• Successful track record with corporate and individual major gift development and planned giving programs.
• Experience in all forms of fund development including annual giving, grant writing, special events, online giving, and capital campaigns.
• Proven management experiences achieving ambitious fundraising goals and adhering to budgets. We prefer prior fundraising experience aligned to goals of at least $1,000,000 annually or more in organizations where public charitable support accounts for at least half of the budget. Candidates with National or Regional experience a plus.
• An affinity for and a demonstrative knowledge of Community Development issues and the role of Community Development Corporations with an emphasis on programs related to advocacy, capacity building and commercial development.
• Demonstrated commitment to a career in fundraising and to the professional standards and ethics of fundraising, as well as a demonstrated ability to uphold the professional standards of confidentiality and workplace ethics.
• Experience in developing, budgeting and implementing annual and strategic development plans with the ability to analyze, evaluate and prepare reports regarding development program results.
• Ability to successfully work with all types of volunteers, but especially Board-level volunteers.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database software. Experience with Little Green Light a plus.
• Available to work some evenings and weekends, including infrequent overnight stays.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• A completed bachelors’ degree is required master’s degree preferred.

 Candidate Competencies

When we interview candidates and speak with their references, we are looking for demonstrated proof that the next Director of Fund Development can:

• Inspire, engage and influence others to embrace the mission of OneWest, to give generously of their time and financial resources, and to ask others to do the same;
• Demonstrate excitement about and passion for Community Development issues among all audiences;
• Strengthen relationships and build trust and respect with key donors;
• Lead through action, keeping the vision of OneWest at the forefront of fundraising work; and lead by example, giving volunteers clear direction that affirms the underlying mission;
• Drive execution by translating strategic goals into operational reality and holding all accountable to agreed-upon timelines and outcomes;
• Resolve conflicts and build coalitions with sensitivity, integrity and follow-through;
• Demonstrate positivity in interactions with the staff, board, donors, volunteers, audience members and community;
• Highly organized, self-starter with problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Dependable, excellent judgment and demonstrated ability to operate in a team-oriented environment.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills.

OneWest is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks diversity in its workplace and offers an excellent salary and benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental and IRA. 

Please e-mail your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to: (hr@ashleyrountree.com.  To expedite review of your credentials, please place “OneWest” in the email subject line.  Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.  For more information about OneWest visit: https://onewest.org/ 

PLEASE CONTACT our Search Counsel by mail or email only, please:                                   

David Cobb, JD/ Senior Consultant
Ashley|Rountree and Associates
2525 Nelson Miller Parkway, Suite 106
Louisville, KY 40223
mailto:mrountree@ashleyrountree.com

 

                       

 

 

Major Gift Officer

Berea College is seeking an individual to serve as a Major Gift Officer. This position is responsible for developing and carrying out strategies and activities resulting in discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of donors capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more to Berea College.

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

• Minimum 3 years of successful fundraising (higher education setting preferred) with demonstrated success in soliciting and closing major gifts.
• 5 years of experience with demonstrated success in a related field such as sales may be considered.

Special skills, knowledge and abilities:

• A commitment to the special mission of Berea College.
• Ability to articulate the importance of Berea’s distinctive place in higher education and an integrated vision for support to the College.
• Demonstrated negotiation and solicitation skills.
• Highly-developed executive organizational and follow through skills and capacity to determine priorities.
• Ability to manage several development activities and strategies simultaneously while maintaining timeframes.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Unwavering integrity, discretion, patience, persistence, good judgment, sense of self, and emotional intelligence; a committed team member who contributes to and celebrates others’ success.
• Ability to work independently to integrate disparate information and recognize opportunities to create effective strategies that inspire increased support from donors.
• Knowledge of or capacity to learn and articulate concepts of planned giving, foundation, and corporate giving strategies.
• Significant administrative work, including travel planning, itinerary building, correspondence, and accurate and timely documentation of all work.

License, certification, or registration necessary:

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Required background checks

Physical requirements:

• Extensive travel (up to 50%) and phone work required.
• Must be able to navigate airports with luggage and portable computer.
• Must be able to drive a car on extended trips with significant daily mileage.

Environmental conditions:

• Extensive travel.
• Structured office setting when not traveling.
• Administrative support shared with other gift officers.
• Weekend work as necessary.

Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:

• Personal car when necessary.
• Laptop and tablet, with strong aptitude for the following tasks:
  • Use of Internet to obtain information and book travel arrangements.
  • Use of Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel; PowerPoint preferred.
  • Navigating various software platforms that support daily activities.
  • Data entry of contact reports and prospect tracking information.
• Cell phone and institution’s phone/voice mail system.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Build and manage an appropriate portfolio of alumni and friend donors capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more to the College. Responsibilities include developing and carrying out effective strategies for discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors while completing a significant number of face-to-face visits, proposals, and other strategic contacts per year.
• Collaborate with colleagues to execute strategies, and recruit the appropriate involvement of college leadership, volunteers, and others to build relationships and secure support.
• Assist the director, divisional leaders, and colleagues in other duties as assigned to meet the challenges and opportunities of Berea’s development goals, including the annual Berea Fund goal.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and thoughtful planning in the use and care of all College resources, including staff and student time; funds budgeted for travel, telephone, events, or other activities; and property such as vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.
• Participate actively in all required and requested meetings, openly contributing ideas and suggestions to strengthen Berea’s development program.
• As required, plan and participate in cultivation and alumni events; occasionally recruit and support volunteer associates.
• Serve as a teacher and mentor to junior colleagues and to students as opportunities arise.
• Participate in professional development activities as suggested/needed.

 Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students. 

Berea College achieved national distinction as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. With an emphasis on service to the people of Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls 1,600-plus students from more than 40 states and 70 countries. The College has a longstanding commitment to interracial education; here, people of different races seek to learn from and about each other, while also living together. Berea is among the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. It admits only students whose families are unable to afford the high cost of tuition and awards each of them a Tuition Promise Scholarship, meaning no student ever pays tuition.  Berea’s students excel in the College’s supportive but demanding academic environment, and many are the first in their families to graduate from college. The College is one of nine federally recognized Work Colleges, and all students hold a position in which they work 10-12 hours per week. Washington Monthly Magazine has consistently ranked Berea in the top 3 of Liberal Arts Colleges for its success in educating and graduating academically talented, low-income students who become service-oriented leaders in their professions and communities; in 2016, 2017, and 2018, the magazine ranked it number 1.

Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 15,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu.

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.

For a detailed job description and information on how to apply, please visit: https://www.berea.edu/human-resources/ and click "Apply for Staff Positions"

Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Position Summary
Develops and implements the fundraising strategy for God’s Pantry Food Bank, leads the Donor Relationships Team to successfully establish and deliver annual goals and serves on the Food Bank Leadership Team to help shape mission and culture and to set policies, procedures and objectives for the organization.

Position Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collaborate in partnership with CEO, Donor Relationships Team, staff and board to:
  • promote the Food Bank’s mission and vision
  • envision and establish annual campaign and planned gift fundraising strategies supporting the work
  • drive new philanthropic support
  • grow a robust portfolio of diverse corporate, principal and major donor funding partners
• Advance sustainable resources to support systemic changes to hunger.
• Lead and inspire the Donor Relationships Team to define annual fundraising goals, priorities, and plans. Build consensus with CEO, Staff and Board for approval and implementation. Manage accordingly.
• Develop and gain approval of annual expense budgets for areas of responsibility. Monitor throughout the year. Work with Donor Relationships Team, Finance Director, and CEO to adjust as warranted.
• Cultivate and maintain active donor relationships with major gift prospects.
• Define and evolve, in partnership with the CEO and Board Chair, roles for board fundraising activity. Provide staff leadership for Board fundraising efforts.
• Ensure all donations are accurately received, posted, and acknowledged. Work with Donor Relationships and Finance Teams to maintain controls while continuously improving batch processing and other stewardship tenets. Ensure all funds are expended as intended by donors.
• Guide activities and collaboration of Donor Relationships Team with all other functional areas to ensure alignment on successful branding, messaging, promotion, outreach, communication, engagement, programming, operations and controls.
• Mentor and extend, in partnership with Programs & Partner Services Director, the fundraising capabilities of the God’s Pantry Food Bank network of partner agencies in Central and Eastern Kentucky.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, support and evaluation of the Donor Relationships Team to aid in each individual’s personal success and contributions to the team.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities 

• Foster a culture of stewardship and philanthropy throughout the organization.
• Actively engage and participate with the CEO and Leadership to ensure organizational success.
• Participate on board subcommittees as needed.
• Generate fundraising reports for Board meetings and on an as-needed basis throughout the year.
• Prepare reports for funding sources as requested.
• Represent the Food Bank at appropriate community, Feeding Kentucky, and Feeding America engagements.
• Stay abreast of current events and issues that may impact the Food Bank.
• Represent the Food Bank as a speaker before church groups, civic organizations and in other forums to increase awareness and understanding of the work of God’s Pantry Food Bank.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional tenets of stewardship, integrity and trust.
• Comfortable working in a creative, entrepreneurial environment with strong ability to adapt while organizing workflow.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, meet and interact with a wide, diverse array of people to develop strong lasting relationships.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, bilingual proficiency a plus.
• Proficiency in branding, brand development and associated marketing and communications application.
• Superior computer skills including donor management software, Raisers Edge proficiency preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software products highly beneficial.
• Experience with successfully planning and measuring required objectives.
• Proven track record of setting, prospecting, and achieving revenue targets through corporate, foundation, grant, major gift and individual fundraising channels.
• Demonstrated ability to create, articulate, implement and adjust strategy.

Education/Experience Required
A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years fundraising management or similar experience is required. Prior food banking or relevant Human/Social Services experience a plus. CFRE certification and/or AFP membership desired.

Miscellaneous Requirements
Open to evening and weekend work, as needed, engaging others in support of God’s Pantry Food Bank. Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally, on behalf of God’s Pantry Food Bank.

POLICY ON PLACEMENT AND RECRUITMENT The Batten Group and God’s Pantry Food Bank are equal opportunity employers committed to the principles of non-discrimination in the workplace. Candidates will not be discriminated on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status or any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Amara Kea 914.260.3895 Director of Executive Search amara@thebattengroup.com

JOB DESCRIPTION: Executive Director

LOCATION: Cardome Renaissance Center

Georgetown, Kentucky

Position Summary:

The Executive Director is the key management leader of Cardome Renaissance Center (hereafter known as CRC, LLC). The Executive Director is primarily responsible for overseeing the administration and strategic plan of the organization. This includes managing a fundraising capital campaign, building strategic, community partnerships to ensure financial viability and create awareness regarding the purpose and future of Cardome proper. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors. This position will also be responsible for all communication strategies on behalf of Cardome within the Scott County, St. John parish communities and greater Central Kentucky.

General Responsibilities:

1) Board Governance: Works with board in order to fulfill the organization mission.

• Responsible for leading the CRC, LLC Board in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develops financial resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.

• Responsible to implement fundraising strategies and manage functions of $5M capital campaign. These funds will be utilized for the operation, renovation and viability of existing buildings, build a new K-8 school and build a Catholic church on the property.
• Responsible for soliciting and developing mission-appropriate business partnerships that can provide resources necessary to support Cardome’s mission
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of Cardome proper, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
• Responsible for fiscal management, operating within the approved budget, ensuring maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.

3) Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.

• Responsible for the enhancement of Cardome’s image by being active and visible in the community and developing partnerships with professional, civic and private organizations.
• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that Cardome can identify and fulfill its mission into the future.

4) Organization Operations. Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure efficient operations of the organization. This includes:

• Responsible effective administration of day-to-day operations and facilities
• Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
• Responsible for oversight of communications via public speaking, website and marketing
• Responsible for signing appropriate documents and/or partnerships made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.

Professional Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree
• Five or more years fundraising experience
• Proven track record of community relations
• Transparent and high integrity leadership
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff
• Strong public speaking ability
• Ability to convey a vision of Cardome’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers and donors
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector
• Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups

Actual Job Responsibilities:

1. Establish administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit.
2. Develop strategic funding and financial resource partners for the sustainability of the Cardome property and mission
3. Develop and implement fundraising strategy for $5M Capital Campaign (donor solicitations, mailings, grant funding, corporate donations, etc.)
4. Serve as Cardome’s primary spokesperson to the St. John Parish, Scott County community entities (I.e. City & County Gov’ts, Georgetown College, Georgetown Hospital, etc.), the media and greater Central Kentucky community.
5. Establish and maintain relationships with various corporations and organizations and utilize those relationships to strategically and financially enhance Cardome’s mission.
6. Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising efforts and to increase the overall visibility
7. Plan and manage operation of annual budget
8. Oversee organization Board and committee meetings
9. Supervise, hire, fire and collaborate with organization staff.
10. Oversee marketing and all communications strategies.
11. Review and approve contracts for services.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Salary is commensurate with experience and other qualifications. Benefits package.

Email resumes to: tinap@cardome.org

No phone calls please.

Director of Philanthropy & Engagement

The Director of Philanthropy & Engagement (DP&E) serves as the primary fundraiser for LAC and works alongside the Executive Director and leadership team of Life Adventure Center (LAC) to support all aspects of philanthropy within the organization and ensure that donor and partner engagement and participation is aligned with the mission and vision of the organization. This is a leadership position.

LAC is a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit based in Versailles, Kentucky.  We build resilience through trauma-informed camps, retreats, and programs for underserved populations, especially youth recovering from multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Cultivate and directly solicit major gifts primarily through face-to-face engagement and in pursuit of annual fund needs but leading to later support for capital improvements, quasi-endowment growth, planned giving, and strategic objectives.
• Develop short and long-term strategic fundraising and constituent relationship plans for major gifts, grants, and annual fund growth. Develop and present to the Executive Director appropriate, tactical plans of action, implementation, evaluation, and progress reports regarding major gift solicitations and donor/gift stewardship.
• Work with the Executive Director to identify and plan the cultivation of donors, including prospecting, bumps, and planning legacy gifts.
• Work with staff and program alumni, when appropriate, to provide direct testimonials and engagement with which to cultivate major donors/prospects’ interest in supporting our mission.
• Manage a growing annual fund through direct solicitations, mail appeals, end-of-year campaigns, and specific event based.
• Identify, complete and steward grants applications as well as reporting requirements.
• Provide superior customer service, donor/gift stewardship and recognition to ensure positive, long-term relationships with and retention of supporters.
• Adhere to the highest standards of professional fundraising ethics regarding, but not limited to: donor solicitations, stewardship, gift management, reporting and confidentiality.
• Periodically (at the direction of the Executive Director) and professionally interact with/ report to our board of trustees.
• Comply with internal financial controls and perform general accounting duties as directed by the Chief Financial Director.
• Perform clerical duties including extensive and detailed updates to our donor/prospect contact management software (Campwise™), central filing systems, scanning, etc.
• Participate, at the direction of the Executive Director, in the community as a liaison for LAC in multiple settings.
• Seek out and make public presentations describing the mission, method, and impact of LAC programming at joint-agency meetings, public forums, donor gathers, etc.
• Manage LAC’s social media profiles, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Manage basic website updates utilizing a CMS (training will be provided).
• Coordinate the design, copy, and printing the Annual Report, printed brochures, and other collateral materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time-to-time by the Executive Director.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Minimum three years of professional fundraising experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook™ software.
• CFRE preferred, but not required.
• Grant writing/ management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge™, Campwise™, WealthEngine™ or similar relationship management software preferred.
• Outdoor, Experiential Education or Recreation experience preferred.
• Understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and basic psychological concepts preferred.
• Passion for philanthropy and commitment to serving others.
• Reliable transportation.

Physical Aspects of the Job:

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to safely and properly operate business equipment.
• Manual dexterity to utilize computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in indoor or outdoor settings.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to tolerate considerable regional travel required.

Supervised by: Executive Director

Hours: This is a year-round, full-time, administrative, exempt position w/full benefits. Evening, irregular, and weekend hours occasionally required.      

Salary: $55,000+ (DOE) with room for rapid, performance-based advancement. Excellent benefits include generous PTO, health insurance, 403(b) with up to 5% employer match contribution, flexible hours, mileage reimbursement for work related travel, limited use of company vehicle for work related travel, paid membership in the Association for Professional Fundraising and an office located in a spectacular, 575-acre, natural setting.

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to tim@lifeadventurecenter.org.

Major Gift Officer

Berea College is seeking an individual to serve as a Major Gift Officer. This position is responsible for developing and carrying out strategies and activities resulting in discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of donors capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more to Berea College.

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

• Minimum 3 years of successful fundraising (higher education setting preferred) with demonstrated success in soliciting and closing major gifts.
• 5 years of experience with demonstrated success in a related field such as sales may be considered.

Special skills, knowledge and abilities:

• A commitment to the special mission of Berea College.
• Ability to articulate the importance of Berea’s distinctive place in higher education and an integrated vision for support to the College.
• Demonstrated negotiation and solicitation skills.
• Highly-developed executive organizational and follow through skills and capacity to determine priorities.
• Ability to manage several development activities and strategies simultaneously while maintaining timeframes.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Unwavering integrity, discretion, patience, persistence, good judgment, sense of self, and emotional intelligence; a committed team member who contributes to and celebrates others’ success.
• Ability to work independently to integrate disparate information and recognize opportunities to create effective strategies that inspire increased support from donors.
• Knowledge of or capacity to learn and articulate concepts of planned giving, foundation, and corporate giving strategies.
• Significant administrative work, including travel planning, itinerary building, correspondence, and accurate and timely documentation of all work.

License, certification, or registration necessary:

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Required background checks

Physical requirements:

• Extensive travel (up to 50%) and phone work required.
• Must be able to navigate airports with luggage and portable computer.
• Must be able to drive a car on extended trips with significant daily mileage.

Environmental conditions:

• Extensive travel.
• Structured office setting when not traveling.
• Administrative support shared with other gift officers.
• Weekend work as necessary.

Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:

• Personal car when necessary.
• Laptop and tablet, with strong aptitude for the following tasks:
  • Use of Internet to obtain information and book travel arrangements.
  • Use of Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel; PowerPoint preferred.
  • Navigating various software platforms that support daily activities.
  • Data entry of contact reports and prospect tracking information.
• Cell phone and institution’s phone/voice mail system.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Build and manage an appropriate portfolio of alumni and friend donors capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more to the College. Responsibilities include developing and carrying out effective strategies for discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors while completing a significant number of face-to-face visits, proposals, and other strategic contacts per year.
• Collaborate with colleagues to execute strategies, and recruit the appropriate involvement of college leadership, volunteers, and others to build relationships and secure support.
• Assist the director, divisional leaders, and colleagues in other duties as assigned to meet the challenges and opportunities of Berea’s development goals, including the annual Berea Fund goal.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and thoughtful planning in the use and care of all College resources, including staff and student time; funds budgeted for travel, telephone, events, or other activities; and property such as vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.
• Participate actively in all required and requested meetings, openly contributing ideas and suggestions to strengthen Berea’s development program.
• As required, plan and participate in cultivation and alumni events; occasionally recruit and support volunteer associates.
• Serve as a teacher and mentor to junior colleagues and to students as opportunities arise.
• Participate in professional development activities as suggested/needed.

 Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students. 

Berea College achieved national distinction as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. With an emphasis on service to the people of Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls 1,600-plus students from more than 40 states and 70 countries. The College has a longstanding commitment to interracial education; here, people of different races seek to learn from and about each other, while also living together. Berea is among the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. It admits only students whose families are unable to afford the high cost of tuition and awards each of them a Tuition Promise Scholarship, meaning no student ever pays tuition.  Berea’s students excel in the College’s supportive but demanding academic environment, and many are the first in their families to graduate from college. The College is one of nine federally recognized Work Colleges, and all students hold a position in which they work 10-12 hours per week. Washington Monthly Magazine has consistently ranked Berea in the top 3 of Liberal Arts Colleges for its success in educating and graduating academically talented, low-income students who become service-oriented leaders in their professions and communities; in 2016, 2017, and 2018, the magazine ranked it number 1.

Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 15,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu.

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.

For a detailed job description and information on how to apply, please visit: https://www.berea.edu/human-resources/ and click "Apply for Staff Positions"

Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.