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I’m looking to hire someone to create a web-based gift range calculator like the on that is at Blackbaud.com.

But I want to change the formulas to be closer to what I recommend my clients aim for.

Do you have any leads you can send me? It seems fairly simple but it’s way beyond me!

The craigslist posting is at http://maine.craigslist.org/cpg/627444163.html or people can email me at marc@fundraisingcoach.com.

Thanks!

From time-to-time, I learn of job opportunities.

Here’s one in a cool city here in Maine:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BANGOR HUMANE SOCIETY

The Bangor Humane Society (BHS), founded in 1869, is the oldest and largest animal care & adoption facility in the State of Maine. BHS serves over 200 communities in Maine, including eastern, coastal, down-east, and parts of northern Maine. They moved into their current modern and attractive facilities in 1997.

BHS has retained us to conduct a search for a new Executive Director who will assume the key leadership role for the organization and continue the positive growth of programs and services that has been established.

Position Overview

The Bangor Humane Society seeks an energetic, innovative and experienced executive to oversee all aspects of its operation and lead a team of seasoned animal care professionals & volunteers. The Executive Director will ensure the ongoing success of the current, regionally recognized programs as well as new program development. This executive will play the critical role in developing and executing strategic plans for the organization.

Click here for the complete 3-page description.

If you are interested in joining BHS as their next Executive Director, please email your resume and cover letter to:

Tom Damewood
Management Recruiters – Mid Hudson Valley
tdamewood@mrmhv.com
Phone – (845) 227-3161
Fax – (845) 227-3439

This just in:

Vice President/Director of Development
Women’s Edge Coalition
Washington, D.C.

The Women’s Edge Coalition (Edge) is a cutting-edge, results-oriented policy organization working to make U.S. foreign assistance and trade policy improve the lives of women in poverty around the world. Founded in 1998, Edge has leveraged tens of millions of dollars in U.S. foreign assistance for women around the world, and has become the leading voice on global women’s issues in Washington, D.C. This year, the Women’s Edge Coalition was selected as one of Working Mother Magazine’s Best Small Companies and received InterAction’s Leet Award for its leadership in ensuring that millions of dollars of U.S. assistance reaches women.

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This just came across my desk. I’m happy where I am but hopefully this may help someone else!

To: Mr. Marc A. Pitman

Fm: Colette M. Murray, CEO
Paschal Murray, Inc. (Executive Search)
82782 Matthau Drive, Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4512
colette@paschalmurray.com

Dear Marc:

The Humanitarian Foundation has carefully planned to create a development department to raise additional funds to further support their dental assistance program for disabled children. The Board has asked my firm to assist them in recruiting candidates for the position National Director of Fund Development.

As a significant indication of their interest in correctly planning for this transition they have secured the services of the consulting firm Benz Whaley Flessner.

The Humanitarian Foudation is the fundraising organization of the Grottos of North American. This is a social and fraternal organization whose members are Free Masons with strong civic interests. Through hard work their endowment has grown significantly and they are proud of their projects that help children and families. They want to do more and they fully realize that a fundraising program is essential. The Foundation offices are very near Columbus, Ohio and the salary is attractive.

A full position description is posted, which describes the organization, the position responsibilities and qualifications. On our Web site, choose “Current Positions” and scroll down to the listing and click on the Title. Go to:

http://www.paschalmurray.com

If you have an interest in this position, please contact me by responding to this message with your letter of application that highlights your interest and expands on how your particular experiences and skills fulfill the responsibilities as outlined in the position description - also attach your current résumé (MS Word preferred). If you wish to nominate a colleague, with thanks, please take this opportunity to provide a name and location. I look forward to hearing from you and I will answer any questions you may have.

 

There’s a terrific sounding Director of Development position open at WomensEdge.org.

If I were interested in leaving a freezing Central Maine, I’d definitely look at this!

To see all the incredible things this group does go to their website: womensedge.org.

The complete job description is here.

Here’s another great looking job opportunity that’s come across my desk:

Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation
Senior Development Officer
(Major Gifts)
Hyannis, MA
Summer 2006

NATIONAL SEARCH
Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation (CCHF) is seeking a talented, senior fundraising professional to participate in its upcoming, system-wide $100M capital campaign and to advance the major gifts program for Cape Cod Healthcare, a comprehensive medical network located throughout Cape Cod. Serving primarily the needs of Cape Cod Hospital, Falmouth Hospital and the VNA of Cape Cod, the SDO will work closely with volunteers, the Board of Trustees, physicians and administrative leaders. The Senior Development Officer (SDO) will be a proven professional capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of a strong advancement team.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting directly to Tom Mundell, President of Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation, the SDO will join a development team strongly committed to the mission, vision and values of Cape Cod Healthcare. The SDO will work in a fundraising environment that measures success by the achievement of shared and individual goals and the ability to collaboratively plan and execute effective fundraising strategies.

The SDO is a newly added position to the fundraising team in response to the high volume of identified but uncultivated donor prospects on Cape Cod.

As an important member of the campaign team, the Senior Development Officer will:

• Develop a portfolio of 75-100 major gift prospects with 6- to 7+ figure capacity through research and mining the Raiser’s Edge ® database;
• Identify, cultivate and solicit major gifts from individuals and family foundations through planning and executing small events and other strategic relationships;
• Work closely with volunteers, the Board of Trustees and community leaders to advance philanthropic giving;
• Collaborate with CCH’s major gift team to coordinate fundraising efforts for the entire system;
• Effectively articulate the message that individuals don’t need to leave the Cape for quality health care;
• Travel out of state for approximately two weeks in the winter for visits with current and prospective donors.

Successful Candidates should demonstrate:

• At least 10 years of increasing responsibility in major gift fundraising or a closely-related area;
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven success with:
  ______ Prospect identification ______ Cultivation
  ______ Gift strategy development ______ Solicitation
  ______ Ask/close ______ Stewardship
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels within an organization, as well as with board members, volunteers, and community leaders;
• Capability to work both collaboratively as well as independently, and to think strategically;
• Outstanding organizational skills with focused attention to detail and follow through
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.

Note: Previous healthcare experience is not required.

Cape Cod Healthcare and Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation are equal opportunity employers.

For more information about Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation, please visit:
www.givetocapecodhealth.org

For more information about Cape Cod Healthcare, please visit:
www.capecodhealthcare.org

Email resume and cover letter in confidence to: capecodhealthcare@developmentguild.com

Lisa Gell, SPHR, Development Guild/DDI. 1-800-537-9011 x 293

This just came across my desk. Hope it’s helpful!

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VIRTUA HEALTH FOUNDATION
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Virtua Health is South Jersey’s leading community-based, not-for-profit healthcare provider servicing residents of Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. Virtua Health is highly successful and has 1,100 beds, 53,000 admissions, 89,500 emergency department visits, 7,000 employees, and 1,600 physicians. The Burlington County and Voorhees hospitals offer OB/GYN services and deliver more babies than any other health system in the Delaware Valley. Programs of Excellence have been developed on a system-wide basis, beginning with maternal child health and also include Oncology, Cardiology and Orthopedics/Neuroscience.

The Virtua Health Foundation is the resource development arm of Virtua Health. With a large Board of Directors and an engaged Executive Committee, the Virtua Health Foundation serves to enhance Virtua’s mission through the development of philanthropic resources and the support of community education and outreach.

The Executive Director of the Virtua Health Foundation is responsible for the design and implementation of comprehensive fundraising and sponsored project programs to support the mission and long-range strategic goals of Virtua Health. The Executive Director generates financial support for service programs, and directs a program of fund management and funds allocation. The successful candidate will direct the planning and solicitation of Major Giving, Annual Appeals, Capital Campaigns and Planned Giving programs. Completion of an existing capital campaign is an immediate priority. He/She will work to ensure the coordination of fundraising activities with the requirements and long-range plans as approved by Virtua’s Foundation Board. Further, the individual will evaluate and coordinate the sponsored project programs with other fundraising efforts.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree would be preferred. He/She will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a senior fundraising officer with a demonstrated record of accomplishment in raising major gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated experience managing all dimensions of major, annual, capital, planned giving and fundraising programs, preferably in an academic medical center, pediatric hospital, medical center, institution of higher education or a large charitable organization.

For immediate consideration, or if you know of someone who may be interested, please contact:

Sara Brown, Director of Research
Tyler & Company
E-mail: sbrown@tylerandco.com
Phone: 770-396-3939
All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

This just came across my desk. The Maine Children’s Home is an incredible organization here in Waterville.

Director of Development - Maine Children’s Home, Waterville, ME

This position requires a proven track record in identification, cultivation, stewardship & solicitation of individual, corporate gifts. The ability to communicate our vision in a bold, passionate & compelling manner is critical.

Qualifications include: A bachelors degree with at least two years of related fund raising experience or equivalent; high level of motivation and organization, attention to detail and excellent written and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and achieve ambitious goals is required; must have highly developed computer skills as demonstrated by proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other database applications and programs.

Knowledge of GiftMakerPro, valid driver’s license is necessary; must have an ability to manage and motivate staff & volunteers; and ability to make an impact in a not-for-profit environment. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.

Send Resume to:
Sharon H. Abrams, Executive Director
Maine Children’s Home
93 Silver Street
Waterville, ME 04901
Fax: 207-872-7548
Email: sabrams@mainechildrenshome.org

My friends at Blackbaud just sent me this. If you think it may be a fit for you, give them a call! Blackbaud seems like an incredibly cool place to work:

Our rapidly-growing public company (www.blackbaud.com) needs people with at least five years experience in fundraising for hospitals, colleges, or universities, ideally with experience in major gifts, planned giving, annual fund, or the like.

Blackbaud is a leader in technology for non-profits, with five times the market share of our competitors. We have at least five Principal Consultant positions to fill. We look for these individuals to be skilled fundraisers who confidently and competently use software to assist them with their fundraising and understand the benefits that technology brings to their fundraising efforts.

This position offers a competitive salary plus bonus (up to 30% of base) and benefits. It is about 70% travel, and there is also a lot of opportunity for rapid advancement. We are located in Charleston, SC, although relocation here is not a must.

Interested persons should send their e-resume to Marie-Louise Ramsdale at Marie-Louise.Ramsdale@Blackbaud.com. Also, I am happy to answer any questions about this position, and may be reached by email or by phone at 1.800.443.9441 X 3240.

I just received this email from a colleague in MA. Does it fit you?

From time to time, we advise our friends about the executive searches that Mersky, Jaffe & Associates conducts in the nonprofit sector. I am pleased to share with you a position description for an exceptional opportunity to head up the lawyers’ Division of UJA/Federation of New York.

We are very proud of our association with UJA/Federation. I welcome your suggestions of promising candidates for the position.

If you have any questions or are interested in exploring working with us to assist you in filling positions within your organization, please contact me directly.

David A. Mersky,
Founder and Managing Director
Mersky, Jaffe & Associates
Offices in New York and Boston
V: 617-965-2347
F:413-556-1074
www.merskyjaffe.com