AFPLI Career Opportunities

Position Listing: Major Gifts Officer

Status: Full Time

Salary Range: The expected salary range for the position is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year. The salary
actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the
candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other
factors.

Date Posting: July 12, 2024

The Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs improve the quality of life for people who are blind, have
low vision, or have other disabilities and help those who have served our country honorably live with dignity
and independence by providing guide or service dogs free of charge to those we serve.

The Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs have a unique employment opportunity for a Major Gifts Officer at our campus in Smithtown, NY. Our organizations are distinctive in the assistance dog industry providing both guide and multiple types of service dogs.

Overall Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will manage all aspects of the donor development cycle, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment, and stewardship of donors. The MGO must be flexible, with availability to work weekends and evenings as required for frontline fundraising activities. As part of the Development Team, the MGO will also contribute to executing the annual development plan to meet the organization’s budget goals.

Position Essential Functions:

Oversee a portfolio of 110-125 major gift prospects and donors nationwide, with contributions starting at $10,000. Responsibilities include identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts.
Develop successful strategies to increase donor engagement, revenue growth, and community awareness with the Director of Development and Chief Development Officer.
Create custom cultivation strategies for each person in the assigned portfolio based on the donor’s history of giving and the organization’s knowledge of that donor’s potential.
Provide stewardship of donors who have made or committed to make a major gift.
Maintain meticulous records of donor interactions, inputting information into the CRM database.
Secure appropriate project information, including budgets, and create proposals and solicitations that will be used to secure major gifts.
Plan and execute Major Donor Cultivation events as appropriate.
Work in a team environment to represent GDF/AVD and its mission.
Attend events and meetings on behalf of GDF/AVD.
Perform other donor activities, as required.
Always be aware of safety rules and procedures. Ensure that the functions of this job are done in the safest possible manner and encourage co-workers to do likewise.

Role Specific Outcomes:

Maintain and grow relationships with donors. Work with Leadership Team to identify organizational needs and work with donors to ensure all donor needs are met. Match donors’ philanthropic interests to the organizations’ funding needs.
Develop and implement a donor engagement plan to help build relationships. Act as the point of contact for the donor within the organization to address any questions or concerns that may arise.
Schedule meetings/appointments with donors in your region as well as other areas when travel opportunities arise. Coordinate with donors on all details for each meeting. Maintain constant contact with donors through phone calls and face-to-face engagement.

Position Essential Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college (preferably in Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing or other related field).
Knowledge of planned giving techniques and vehicles.
3 + years of demonstrated history of securing major gifts.
Strong computer skills needed to utilize research tools and implement donor cultivation plans. Experience working with CRM databases necessary.
Superior communication skills (oral, written, and listening).
Adhere to the highest ethical standards, the MGO position is highly sensitive and requires impeccable personal and professional integrity and discretion
Up to 20% travel.

Physical Requirements:
Visual Acuity:
Near acuity and accommodation are required for ability to see and read text and copy of written materials for publishing and to read computer screen.

Hearing Ability:
Ability to interact with staff and public in an informal or formal way during events or public speaking.

Work Environment:
Employee is exposed to office, kennel, and residence environment, that includes animal hair and dander as well as cleaning and antibacterial cleaning solutions.

Additional Information: The expected salary range for the position is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year. The salary actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Generous PTO including 3 weeks vacation, 6 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays

Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote and 3 days on-site

Comprehensive benefits package available

How to Apply:

To apply email employment@guidedog.org with the subject “Major Gifts Officer.”

Organizational Website: https://www.guidedog.org

Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs are equal opportunity employers.

Position Listing: Director for Major Gifts and Parent Fundraising

Department: Office of Development and Alumni Affairs

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000

Date Posted: May 31, 2024

BASIC FUNCTION:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs, the Director of Major Gifts and Parent Fundraising will be a strategic leader within the University’s Development Office. The Director will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects, with a particular focus on parents of current and former students.

Additionally, the Director will oversee specific constituent fundraising and volunteer management, leveraging these relationships to enhance fundraising efforts. The Director will play a crucial role in achieving the University's fundraising goals by developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure significant financial support. Additional hours required on evenings and weekends in support of special projects, travel, and events.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops and implements strategies to secure annual and major gifts from individual donors, with a focus on parents as well as on specific constituents as assigned.

• Identifies, cultivates, and solicits major gift prospects through personalized outreach, meetings, and proposals.

• Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, ensuring timely and appropriate follow-up and stewardship.

• Designs and executes a parent fundraising program aimed at engaging parents of current and former students.

• Manages a parent leadership council and develop programs to enhance parent involvement and giving.

• Works closely with the Parent and Family Programs office to align fundraising efforts with parent engagement activities.

• Develops targeted fundraising strategies for specifically assigned constituent groups such as in the School of Nursing, etc.

• Creates and manages giving efforts tailored to these groups, ensuring alignment with the University’s strategic priorities.

• Collaborates with various University departments to integrate constituent-specific fundraising initiatives.

• Recruits, trains, and manages a network of fundraising volunteers, including parent and alumni ambassadors.

• Develops volunteer roles and responsibilities, ensuring they are effectively utilized in fundraising and engagement activities.

• Provides ongoing support and recognition to volunteers, fostering a positive and productive volunteer experience.

• Develops and maintains relationships with major donors, ensuring they are kept informed and engaged with the University.

• Creates and implements stewardship plans for major gift donors, including personalized acknowledgments and recognition.

• Works collaboratively with other development officers, faculty, and university leadership to align fundraising efforts with institutional priorities.

• Participates in the planning and execution of fundraising events and initiatives.

• Utilizes the University’s donor management system to track and manage donor information, interactions, and gifts.

• Prepares regular reports on fundraising progress and outcomes for senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum 5 years related experience in major gift fundraising, preferably within a higher education setting.

• Proven ability to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with donors, volunteers, and colleagues.

• Experience with donor management systems and data analysis.

• Ability and willingness to travel and/or work early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as needed.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to set and achieve long-term goals.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Passion for higher education and commitment to the mission of the University.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Demonstrated success in securing gifts of $5,000 or more a plus.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please visit this page to apply:

https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/4032

Position Listing: Assistant Director for Major Gifts

Department: Office for Development and Alumni Affairs

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000

Date Posted: May 29, 2024

BASIC FUNCTION:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs, the Assistant Director for Major Gifts will serve as a member of the Development and Alumni Affairs team. The Assistant Director should be a seasoned professional in major gift fundraising and constituent relations.

The Assistant Director will be assigned to manage a portfolio of donors and prospects and is expected to meet annual fundraising and face-to-face visit goals. The Assistant Director will support all University priorities at the intersection of a donor’s funding interests. The Assistant Director will manage volunteers as part of a leadership advisory board, in accordance with a Dean and/or other University leadership.

Additionally, the Assistant Director will develop and implement strategies that strengthen donor connections and foster long-term relationships with scholarship donors and prospects to generate lasting and impactful support for the University.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overall administration of stewardship communication, including personal cultivation and preparation of gift agreements, correspondence, and reports.

• Works independently and collaboratively with major gift officers and the Special Events team; manages the stewardship of scholarship funds in partnership with Financial Aid and Financial Affairs to ensure donor intent is followed; and serves as liaison to donors and scholarship recipients.

• Makes a set number of annual individual face to face visits with donors and/or prospective donors.

• Makes a set number of annual solicitation requests with increasing levels.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of three to five years of experience in constituent relations or development, preferably in a university setting or non-profit organization.

• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles.

• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to work with diverse constituencies with professionalism and diplomacy and be adept in managing multiple projects in a deadline driven environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Raiser’s Edge.

• Ability to travel and work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please visit this page to apply: https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/4003

Position Listing: Special Events Project Director

Department: Office of Development and Alumni Affairs

Supervisor: Amy Reich, Executive Director for Alumni Affairs and Special Events

Salary Range: $80,000 - $83,500

BASIC FUNCTION:

Plan, coordinate and implement fundraising, recognition, and University wide events such as dinners, receptions, dedications, convocations, etc.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for Development and Alumni Affairs events including, but not limited to: Alumni Awards Dinner, Fall Festival, Hofstra Gala, Regional Events, NYC Holiday Party, Reunion and Winter Homecoming.

• Manage all facets of the events, including logistics, intraoffice communications, venues, contracts, vendors, and production, responses, finance, and external communications, ensuring seamless execution.

• Create and oversee project timelines, tracking all components in alignment with the department's overall master planning and key milestones. Ensure efficient coordination and timely completion of tasks to deliver successful events.

• Maintain and coordinate a calendar of recurring annual events and timelines. Ensure timely initiation of event planning.

• Develop comprehensive event budgets and proactively manage them throughout the planning process. Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality standards. Regularly track expenses, review invoices, and provide financial updates to department leadership.

• Update Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs and Executive Director for Alumni Affairs and Special Events and on progress, timelines, contracts, funds raised and other key indicators on a regular basis.

• Provide prompt, detailed, consistent, and effective communication and project updates to campus partners and internal team as needed.

• Coordinate all financial aspects of the event including managing event budgets, creating invoices, completing profit and loss statements, recording all gifts and payments received around events, and ensuring payments to vendors.

• Manage all registration for events from ticketing website set up to follow up after event has concluded.

• Oversee and coordinate program logistics involving production schedules, facilities, equipment, program development, etc. working with internal and external partners.

• Manages the communication and schedule coordination with campus partners and administrators.

• Works with Marketing and Communications to develop and execute printed materials for events.

• Create and direct social media for events and programs.

• Prepare run of show, seating charts, menus, locations, nametags, and prepare leadership with relevant information.

• Following events analyze the event’s success and prepare reports.

• Serves as liaison to various volunteer and University committees, attend committee meetings and support committee efforts, as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of 5 years of fundraising/event experience or project management experience, preferably in higher education.

• Candidate must demonstrate strong writing and communications skills and have the ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments, work independently, and in a team environment.

• Be highly organized, detailed-oriented, and demonstrate initiative.

• Proficient with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Internet programs required. Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge NXT system a plus.

• Proficient in social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Hootsuite as well as mass email communications

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please visit this page to apply: https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/4002

Position Listing: Chief Development Officer

Position Level: Senior

Salary Range: $135,000 - $165,000

Posting Date: May 7, 2024

The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind is a national leader in training and placing guide and service dogs that provide independence, enhanced mobility, and companionship to people who are blind, have low vision, or who have other special needs. The organization serves clients from across the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities:

Working from the organization’s 10-acre campus in Smithtown, the CDO will lead a high performing national development program of 10 fundraisers. The team raises in excess of $20M annually with support coming from individuals, corporate sponsors and government grants. Individuals comprise a majority of the organization’s donors.

The CDO will serve as a member of the Leadership team for the Organization, overseeing all aspects of fundraising initiatives. The CDO will be responsible for managing the development team and, due to the organizations’ unique model, be responsible for raising major donor revenue for both Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs.

Qualifications:

The CDO will develop, manage and deliver a clearly defined fundraising strategy. S/he/they will grow a diversified portfolio of major individual and foundation funders while establishing a balanced mix of donor sources and fundraising programs. Prior capital campaign experience sought as the organization will soon embark upon a capital campaign.

A seasoned leader is required to motivate, coach and manage the Development team to support team members’ goal attainment and ongoing professional development. Lastly, the CDO serves as a member of Leadership Team and will fosters a culture of philanthropy and ensures that fund development aligns with the organization’s core values and mission.

Application Instructions:

Letter and resumes to info@DHCSearch.com

Organizational Website: https://www.guidedog.org/

Organization: The De La Salle School

Position Listing: Director of Development

Position Level: Mid to senior, depending on experience

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 depending on experience

Posting Date: April 18, 2024

The De La Salle School stands as a dynamic Catholic middle school for disadvantaged young men in grades 5 through 8, deeply rooted in the rich traditions of the Lasallian mission, serving families in need. Guided by a commitment to academic excellence, Lasallian values, and dedicated service, we provide a rigorous academic program that fosters young men's intellectual curiosity and personal growth in the Nassau County area.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Development assumes a pivotal leadership role at the school in securing philanthropic resources vital to advancing The De La Salle School's mission and strategic vision. We seek a passionate and seasoned leader with a profound dedication to Catholic education, poised to cultivate meaningful relationships with donors and our partners.

The Director of Development will craft and implement a comprehensive development plan that is meticulously aligned with the school's strategic objectives under the oversight of the school's Executive Director and the Board of Directors.

Donor Relations and Stewardship:

Develop and implement a donor stewardship program aimed at nurturing enduring relationships with individuals, as well as foundation and corporate benefactors.
Lead the development and execution of a multi-faceted communications strategy spanning print, email, our website, and social media platforms to keep donors abreast of the school's impactful endeavors and accomplishments, including quarterly newsletters and our annual report.
Coordinate and manage school visits and volunteer opportunities, allowing donors to forge meaningful connections with the school community.
Monitor and analyze donor data to gauge fundraising efficacy and discern emerging trends through our donor database system.

Grant Management:

Lead the research and identification of grant opportunities aligned with the school's strategic priorities and funding needs.
Develop compelling grant proposals that effectively communicate The De La Salle School's mission, impact, and funding request.
Manage the grant writing process, including proposal deadlines, budgets, and reporting requirements.
Cultivate relationships with grantors and foundation representatives.
Track grant submissions and manage the award cycle.

Event Planning and Management:

Assist in coordinating fundraising events such as our annual gala, golf outings, and others while fostering donor engagement, community cohesion, and revenue generation.
Spearhead our logistical planning, budget management, marketing endeavors, and necessary volunteer recruitment for events.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
A minimum of 4 years’ experience in development is required, underscored by a proven track record of success in major gift fundraising and grant management.
A proficiency in strategic fundraising plan formulation and execution.
A nuanced understanding of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship best practices.
Superlative communication skills and interpersonal relationship-building acumen are needed for success.
A demonstrated capacity to lead, motivate, and mentor team members.
Experience in event planning and management is advantageous.
Proficiency in Donor Perfect, our database system, other donor management software (e.g., Raiser's Edge, SalesForce), CRMs, and other technology systems is desirable.
An unwavering commitment to Catholic education and the Lasallian mission is indispensable.
A willingness to meet and be flexible with the needs of a growing development office as envisioned by the Board of Trustees in management of the school.

Application Instructions:

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to relder@delasalleschool.org

In your cover letter, please address the following:

Your background in not-for-profit fundraising.
Your strategies for cultivating and stewarding major donors.
Your vision for augmenting The De La Salle School's development initiatives.

Organizational Website: www.delasalleschool.org

Position Listing: Development Executive, Long Island Campaign

Position Level: Mid-Level

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000

Posting Date: March 4, 2024

UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community.

Major Responsibilities:

Fundraising/Development

Develop and implement appropriate fundraising strategies to increase the dollars raised for the annual campaign.
Employ a variety of fundraising techniques from in person solicitations to fundraising events and educational/engagement programs
Oversee the planning, development, and implementation of various programming, including Long Island’s two largest events; Witness Project and Summerfest.
Develop and update research on individuals and companies appropriate to the portfolio. This includes identification of viable prospects through research, outreach and relationship-building.
Educate donors and prospects about the mission of UJA-Federation of New York through one-on-one and group cultivation activities, fundraising events, educational programs, mitzvah projects, agency visits, and missions.
Collaborate with staff in other campaign divisions to develop and support their initiatives to engage donors in events, missions, and other opportunities.
Think strategically and creatively about new constituencies and businesses, and recommend and implement fresh growth strategies, programs, and initiatives.

Events

Work with the event management team on marketing, venue selection, and event program
Organize small and large-scale fundraising and outreach events for the communities as well as those to be developed
Organize and execute site visits to agencies and volunteer activities
Involve lay leadership in a strategic and planned manner. Provide necessary professional support to appropriate lay committees, including agenda setting, preparing reports and presentations, writing meeting notes, and providing necessary follow-up.
Develop and implement a plan for post-event follow-up, including contacting and meeting with prospects and new donors.

Skills/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required.
5+ years minimum work experience of fundraising or sales experience.
High degree of comfort with high-net-worth donors.
Excellent interpersonal skills, relationship-building skills, and customer service orientation.
Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community and passion for UJA-Federation’s mission.
Team player with the ability to multitask.
Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Should be comfortable and adept at presenting and communicating via Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other remote-work applications.

The Long Island division of UJA-Federation seeks a confident, proactive, and relationship-oriented fundraising professional to fill the role of Development Executive. The activities of this division are fast-paced and high-energy; therefore, this role requires a team-player with the ability to multi-task, trouble-shoot, and be a forward-thinker. Responsibilities include research, engagement, solicitation of funds, implementation of cultivation and fundraising events, committee meetings, educational projects, and hands-on activities.

Application Instructions:

Equal Opportunity Employment. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Please submit your application directly to our job board

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/UNI1075UJAF/JobBoard/6fb253e7-0e57-4901-91f6-0fa69833c3be/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=24d7ad95-a7d0-49f0-be9b-81ee0cd5272f

Organizational Website:

https://www.ujafedny.org