Advancement Director - Stamford Sailing Foundation, Stamford, CT - World class educational program for underserved children - built around sailing and the sea, uniquely designed to influence children’s growth to become responsible citizens, with care for themselves and respect for all living things.

 

Responsibilities:

•   Develop/implement fundraising, marketing and public relations strategies

•   Lead/manage efforts to raise a $500+M annual budget

•   Build corporate, foundation and individual donor relations

•   Develop/support Board fundraising

•   Supervise administrative and advancement staff

 

Qualifications:

•   Passion for sailing, education and/or underserved children

•   Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent corporate and fundraising experience

•   Hands-on skills and knowledge for success in a small fundraising office

•   Proven management, leadership and strategic skills; record of achieving goals

•   Experience with senior level executives

•   A marketing approach to individuals, organizational partners and events

•   Computer/data base program skills

 

Please apply by March 31 with resume and salary requirements to: stamfordsailing@optonline.net

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Donor Relations Specialist, Norwalk Hospital Foundation - Foundation Relations Manager is responsible for management of the Foundation’s VIP program (Norwalk Hospital Navigators) which provides an added level of service for major donors while in the Hospital, and supports Foundation Stewardship activities.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

•    Bachelor Degree or equivalent relevant experience

•    RN License preferred

•    Excellent interpersonal and communication (written/verbal) skills.

•    Ability to exercise sound judgment in working with highly sensitive information and with a diverse prospect population.

•    Relate well to and inspire confidence among prominent individuals and members of the medical community

•    Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities simultaneously

•    Respond 24/7 (on call) to patient needs

•    Strong computer skills with knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge preferred

•    High level of initiative with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and effectively with diverse teams

Please apply on-line at www.norwalkhospital.org

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Administrative Assistant - Development – Communications (Part-time 15 hrs) - Seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented and organized individual to provide administrative and clerical support for the Director of Mission Advancement, including aspects of development and communications. Apply if you have strong analytical skills, computer skills, and have three years of administrative assistant experience, preferably in a fundraising environment. Donor database and special events experience, a plus.

 

Candidates should forward resume to: Human Resources, School Sisters of Notre Dame, 345 Belden Hill Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Email: resumes@ssndwilton.org. EOE.

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Senior Regional Development Director (Major Gifts) - Conservation International (CI) - www.conservation.org has retained us to find a skilled Development professional to serve as their Senior Regional Development Director for the Northeastern US and Florida. The position’s purpose is to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward Major Gift prospects and donors in order to meet established revenue goals.

Follow this link to review a complete profile for this opportunity – http://www.mrmhv.com/content/currentopportunities.php

 Please send your resume to:

Tom Damewood

Management Recruiters – Mid Hudson Valley

tdamewood@mrmhv.com

845-227-3161

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Database Administrator - Ability Beyond Disability, Bethel, CT - We are currently seeking a full-time Database Administrator to join our fast-paced and highly accountable Development Department.  You will be directly responsible for our Raiser’s Edge database including all updates, queries, lists, etc.  You will also be the primary contact for Blackbaud/Wealthpoint and assist with multiple functions during our fundraising campaign.  The ideal candidate will be highly organized, energetic and self-motivated, and have excellent knowledge of Raiser’s Edge.  Attention to detail is a must.  Bachelor’s degree preferred but will consider other combinations of education and strong Raiser’s edge experience and expertise.  

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes health and dental insurance, paid vacation, flexible spending accounts, and a 403B plan.  Please learn more about us by visiting our website www.abilitybeyonddisability.org.

Please send cover letter, salary requirements, and resume via email to   jobs@abilitybeyonddisability.org or fax 203-775-4688.

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Development Operations Director - Ability Beyond Disability, Bethel, CT. 

Responsibilities:

• Working with the Vice President, set annual goals for all fundraising activities and develop an Annual Plan designed to reach these goals.
• Facilitating and managing the day to day Development department responsibilities.
• Leadership - manage, train, and develop staff growth.
• Planning/managing activities surround our annual Gala.
• In partnership with VP, develop cultivation and recognition strategies to encourage/strengthen donor ties to the organization.

Bachelor’s degree in related field.  Minimum 5 years of related experience with a strong background in fundraising.  Will strongly consider those with a sales background and proven management skills.  Excellent written, interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to motivate/develop staff are essential.

Please send cover letter/resume and salary requirements via email to jobs@abilitybeyonddisability.org or fax 203-775-4688.

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