If you are a smart, well-organized and computer-savvy individual, then become part of our growing team in Vermont. We're looking for someone with a work-hard/play-hard attitude to craft and implement a constant stream of strategic development partnerships, designed to grow the public charity, Digital Wish. This is an ideal position for a hard-driving individual looking for employment with social impact. The entrepreneurial spirit is an integral part of our work environment, and people who fearlessly embrace change, will thrive.

Digital Wish has been described as “…a FaceBook for teachers.” Teachers are invited to register and plan their technology projects online. They write and share lesson plans, then make their technology wishes public on www.digitalwish.org. Online donation features allow anyone to make a donation to a school for classroom technology, or purchase items directly from a teacher's wish list (similar to a wedding registry). Behind the scenes Digital Wish strives to make teachers technology wishes come true.

Digital Wish has just been awarded a high-profile fellowship from the Draper Richards Foundation to fund operations for the next 3 years. We are looking for an individual with a unique combination of business-savvy, educational experience, and market development knowledge to drive the growth of our non-profit organization.

Partnership Tasks
Approximately 70% of the candidate’s time will be spent building partnerships. Candidates will contact private philanthropists, foundations, and Fortune 1000 companies to identify those with educational giving priorities. Once targeted, you will craft an appropriate partnership program to match their philanthropic needs such as:
- Setting up employee matching funds.
- Designing and administering regional educational giving programs.
- Creating, running, and judging a juried contest.
- Implementing an online competitive technology grant.
- Administering their annual giving funds for them – cost free.
- Making Digital Wish the charity of choice for their existing fundraising efforts.
Other Tasks
- Marketing– Manage the development of direct mail pieces, work with print contractors, write advertising and website copy, plan and execute direct mail campaigns and product launches.
- Print Ad Campaign – Design advertising concepts, draft or work with artists on storyboards, manage production and ad layout process, and secure placement.
- Television Commercials - Script TV commercials and work with teams to produce the vision. Craft a dissemination strategy and secure funding or partnerships for distribution.
- Accounting – Set up a new accounting system, develop standard procedures, and reporting guidelines, and administer transactions.
- Automation – Identify opportunities to streamline daily tasks, and create or work with developers to implement new processes or website features.
-Strategic Development – Identify new market opportunities and craft a strategy for entry.

Candidates demonstrating skillful expertise in any of these areas will take over the management and leadership role for that task. There are great opportunities for advancement.  A bachelor’s degree and good computer skills required. Local candidate only, or relocation required. Teaching experience is a plus.  Benefits include full time, flexible work hours, paid vacation, sick leave, health care, casual office work environment, travel budget, and no cap on advancement. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Digital Wish is co-located with an 8-year old educational software publishing firm, Tool Factory. Both organizations are woman-owned and operated. They support each other, share expertise, jointly sponsor initiatives, and co-fund resources. Please review the complete job description.  Send resume, website links, writing samples, or anything that demonstrates your talents to Heather Chirtea, heather@digitalwish.com. Fax to: (802) 375-6860, or call for a phone interview at (802) 375-6721.
This position is located in our scenic Vermont offices in Sunderland. We are an equal opportunity employer.

World of Children is the only global recognition program exclusively for people who are pioneering life changing programs for children in need. Hailed as the “Nobel Prize”© for people working with children, the World of Children Awards program searches the globe for incredible changemakers and provides funding, recognition and leverage to support their life-changing work for children. Since its inception in 1998, World of Children has awarded more than $2 million in cash grants to 70 Award Winners, providing funds for their life-changing programs for children in need in more than 35 countries, on six continents.

Position Overview: Working closely with and reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will lead all major gift campaigns, individual donor events, grant writing efforts and corporate sponsor relationships that contribute to World of Children’s $700,000 fundraising goal, a 2% increase over last year’s giving. The Director of Development will be the senior partner to the Executive Director and is supported by a part-time administrative assistant. This senior leader will be either a full-time, or 30 hour a week, member of our team depending on candidate needs.

Responsibilities:
•    Design, develop, and implement all fundraising activities focused on the cultivation of large gifts and individual gifts, as well as supporting the Board of Governors with a campaign to establishing lasting relationships with their key donors.
•    Ensure the success of all new and existing donor-focused efforts.
•    Lead and support the efforts of the Board’s Development Committee.
•    Manage all development functions, including developing action plans, overseeing data management, and all fundraising systems and processes.
•    Assist in preparing budgets and setting and tracking goals related to all fundraising activities.
•    Support the organization in building its brand identity with key sponsors and donor groups.
Qualifications:
•    Experience managing development functions in a non-profit environment.
•    Demonstrated success in individual giving and large gift campaigns
•    Strong organizational skills and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
•    Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
•    High energy, goal oriented, and driven, with an entrepreneurial approach to fund-raising and problem solving.
•    Commitment to, and passion for, the mission of World of Children
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Raiser’s Edge expertise a plus
•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Applicants must submit salary history, salary needs and desired weekly hours.

To Apply: Please email Donnabella Mascarenhas and include a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of this position, both in Word format. Use the subject line “Director of Development”.

The Bootstrap Fund is a $5 million nonprofit microfinance fund with a long history and commitment to alleviating poverty and building self-esteem in Central America.  Our method of engagement in this mission is to provide capital to microfinance institutions in Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua through a highly vetted network.  Our rapid growth and development is moving the Fund towards self-sufficiency while working to significantly increase our impact on the lives of the thousands of women and their families in Central America.

The Executive Director will provide leadership and represent the Fund to private and public funding sources, financial institutions, community organizations, and the media to increase donations, investments and general exposure of the fund.  S/he will oversee the growth and development of the Fund, as well as its management and operations.  The Fund headquarters is in Stockton, California where a regular presence will be required, but Bay Area representation will be key in this role.  Reports to:  The Board of Directors.

Responsibilities:

Fund Management
•    Coordinate overall Fund strategic planning and programming.
•    Negotiate contracts with consultants, auditors and lawyers as needed. 
•    Stay current with Blue Sky laws, states’ registration requirements and appropriate legal issues related to private offerings and fundraising out-of-state.
•    Keep current with community development finance industry trends, microfinance industry capitalization strategies and developments and Partner country economic-social-political developments.

Capital and Investor Solicitation
•    Prospecting and Donor Relations
•    Acquire, develop, cultivate and maintain donor base and raise capital to achieve self sufficiency
•    Research and qualify foundations and individuals for grants and prepare applications as required
•    Prepare and conduct presentations, draft funding proposals, and provide other appropriate Fund representations
•    Provide follow-up reporting for board, donors, and investors as required
•    Investor Promotion
•    Identify, develop and maintain direct relations with all investor prospects:  individuals and institutional investors, such as faith-based organizations, community foundations and public and private institutions, as well as commercial investment advisors.
•    Market the Fund from pre-presentation preparation through investment closing and follow-up.
•    Represent the Fund in the national and international CDFI and socially responsible investment community, with colleague organizations and at appropriate conferences.
Board Relations
•    Report to the Board and coordinate board meeting preparations in concert with Board chair.
•    Work directly with the Board to manage the Fund and its policies and procedures.
•    Interface with additional Board committees as these are formed.

Microfinance Institution Relations
•    Maintain direct contact with Fund MFI clients and the Network association;
•    Serve as northern representative to the Katalysis Central American Microfinance Network.

Staff Supervision and Management
•    Develop personnel policy and procedures.
•    Negotiate appropriate benefit contracts as needed. 
•    Hire, supervise and review staff. 

Required Attributes:

•    Strong written and verbal skills with a demonstrated success rate in raising funds
•    Passion for the microfinance space
•    Spanish fluency a plus

Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience plus excellent benefit package.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Nice.

Database Coordinator
Global Footprint Network is a growing, international non-profit organization that promotes a sustainable economy by advancing the Ecological Footprint, a tool that makes sustainability measurable. The Ecological Footprint has become one of the most widely used sustainability metric worldwide. It is the only tool that comprehensively measures human demand on the planet against what the planet can supply, and it is therefore critical to the success of sustainable development.

The Database Coordinator is responsible for maintaining Global Footprint Network’s new Salesforce database. In addition to performing the tasks outlined below, the Database Coordinator will be expected to pursue independent training and continued learning about Salesforce including going to local conferences, taking online classes, etc. The Database Coordinator can expect to play a critical role on the fundraising team helping to develop lists, enter and manage contacts, classify contacts, and help out with general administrative tasks associated with fundraising mailings. A critical aspect of the job is to pay strict attention to detail, proactively communicate with department heads about their database needs, and find exceptional ways to fill those needs through implementation of processes and tools, as well as through training.

Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, the Database Coordinator will perform a number of tasks including but not limited to:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Perform data entry, and manage the consistency of data input into Salesforce;
•    Produce lists for large mailings and merge lists into email and word documents when necessary;
•    Build reports for all program managers when needed, and train managers on how to best access the information they require;
•    Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance including (but not limited to) purging duplicates, mass upload of new entries, fixing data entry errors in existing records, building hierarchies, managing users;
•    Refining and enhancing the Salesforce Handbook including developing best practices, business rules, and work processes and training staff periodically on usage;
•    Enroll in online and local training classes, workshops and conferences to increase your knowledge of Salesforce
•    Special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
•    Critical thinker/problem solver with proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision on complex projects
•    Working knowledge of Salesforce
•    Willingness to continually expand knowledge of Salesforce through research, conferences, and classes
•    Knowledge of sustainability and global resource issues and/or a willingness to learn
•    Knowledge of fundraising processes highly useful
•    Reliable, responsible, creative, self-starter
•    Flexible, collaborative and progressive thinker
SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience with the salary range set at $38K-$42K.
APPLICATION
Send Resume and statement of career goals to jobs@footprintnetwork.org; subject line MUST include the term “Database Coordinator.”

WITNESS uses video and online technologies to open the eyes of the world to human rights violations.  WITNESS empowers people to transform personal stories of abuse into powerful tools for justice, promoting public engagement and policy change.  WITNESS was conceived by musician and advocate Peter Gabriel and founded in partnership with the Reebok Human Rights Foundation and the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (now Human Rights First) in 1992.  Today, WITNESS is a highly respected and rapidly growing independent nonprofit organization based in Fort Greene in Brooklyn, New York with an annual budget of $4 million and a staff of 30.
 
WITNESS is seeking its first MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER to develop and implement a new major donor program.  The Major Gifts program will involve identifying prospective individual donors, cultivating new and existing major donors, and stewarding long-term relationships with key individuals.  This position provides an incredible opportunity to help shape the growth and vision of a dynamic, evolving and progressive organization at the forefront of human rights advocacy through visual media and emerging communications technologies.
 
The MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER will work closely with a new executive director, and a development team that is led by a director of external relations, and includes a manager of institutional relations, special projects coordinator, and two development associates; and the fundraising and income generation committee on the board of directors.  The MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER will report to the director of external relations.
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-         Responsible for all facets of managing, implementing and evaluating WITNESS' Major Gifts program
-         Identify, cultivate and solicit major donors
-         Manage portfolio of donors and prospects that results in $1 million or more in gifts during first year
-         Recruit, train and support volunteer fundraising solicitors including members of the WITNESS Board
-         Create and implement plan to renew and upgrade individual donors
-         Develop and organize cultivation and communications plan including donor cultivation events
-         Help ensure that all development efforts focused on individuals –including on-line efforts and annual appeals – are well-coordinated and integrated
-         Produce personalized appeals, and/or proposals/reports for individual/family foundation donors
-         Help determine where to best focus WITNESS major donor efforts in the United States and internationally
-         Analyze historic patterns of giving
-         Act as an articulate spokesperson for WITNESS.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will have:
-         5+ years experience with major donor fundraising campaigns, including campaign management, solicitor support, donor research and development publications
-         A proven track record of closing major gifts
-         Experience with donor database management and gift processing systems
-         Excellent oral and written communication skills
-         Experience working with a diverse group of board members, donors, volunteers, staff and interns
-         Experience organizing and managing the logistics of donor-related events
-         Ability and comfort with working in a fast-paced, high-performance culture
-         Bachelor's degree with a Master's degree preferred
-         Knowledge of, and commitment to, the international human rights and/or social media landscape
-         Foreign languages and overseas experience a plus.
PERSONAL PROFILE:
The ideal candidate will have:
-         Passion for social change
-         Excellent interpersonal, team building, and organizational skills
-         Energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
LOCATION: Brooklyn, New York
SALARY: Commensurate with experience, with an excellent benefits package including full medical, dental, vision and 401K plan.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS:  Applicants should email a resume and cover letter describing your interest and qualification for the position to: developmentjobs@witness.org with subject line: Major Gifts Officer.

Please do not submit writing samples unless you are requested to do so.  CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: June 27, 2008.  START DATE:  Summer 2008.  PLEASE DO NOT SEND DUPLICATE APPLICATIONS VIA MAIL OR EMAIL.  No phone calls will be accepted. Due to the volume of applicants anticipated, we will not be able to respond individually to each applicant and will only be contacting those applicants that we feel best meet our criteria. 

 

The Teen Pregnancy Coalition of San Mateo County (TPCSMC), located in Redwood City, CA seeks an Executive Director with a passion for helping youth make the healthy, informed choices that will result in lower rates of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, in the community. This individual will provide the personal and organizational leadership needed to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.

In addition to overseeing the administration and financial management of the organization, the Executive Director of the TPCSMC plays a significant role in fundraising for the organization through grant writing, public presentations, major gift solicitations and vendor contract negotiations with school districts and governmental health agencies.

This full-time position reports to and works closely with the Board of Directors. Along with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for designing, revising, and implementing the organization’s strategic plan.

Compensation: Salary $60-75K DOE, health & dental benefits, potential for flexible work options
The Teen Pregnancy Coalition of San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer.
TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter and writing sample to Amy Meehan-Ritter.

The Center for Responsible Business is growing and we're looking for a passionate, innovative, and experienced leader to join our team. Over the summer, Kellie McElhaney, the founding Executive Director of the Center, will transition into a new faculty director role. She will continue to teach and will work closely with the new, full-time ED to support the Center's growth.

Founded in 2003, the vision of the Center for Responsible Business is to create a more sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible society by establishing UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business as the preeminent educational institution for corporate responsibility (CSR) research, teaching, experiential learning, and outreach. The Center's mission is to expose all of its constituents to the complex social and environmental responsibilities of corporations to society beyond simply maximizing shareholder value.
 
Integrating interests in three areas - strategic corporate responsibility (CSR), metrics, and social enterprise, the Center serves as a bridge between academia and the corporate world. The research and teaching strengths of UC Berkeley - combined with the Center's experiential learning approach - connects CSR-focused knowledge and research to students, faculty, companies, and the community. As a premier educational center bridging the research, theory, and practice of corporate responsibility, the Haas School was recently ranked the #1 Global MBA Program in Corporate Social Responsibility by the Financial Times in 2008 and the #2 MBA Program in Corporate Responsibility in 2006 and 2007 by The Wall Street Journal.
 
Overseeing the Center for Responsible Business, the Executive Director will be a passionate and innovative leader, possessing a genuine commitment to the Center's mission. The Executive Director, in collaboration with the Director of the Center's Instructional Program and the Faculty Research Director, is charged with: managing and orchestrating a broad array of activities within the Haas School; fostering relationships with other UC Berkeley departments, other academic institutions and, most importantly, the corporate world; increasing public awareness of CSR and the issues it addresses; and generating external support sufficient to sustain the Center's growth.
 
In addition to fundraising and administrative activities, the Executive Director with sufficient interest and qualifications may also teach Center courses. The Executive Director reports to the Senior Assistant Dean for Instruction, is guided by two Advisory Boards, and works closely with the Director of the Center's Instructional Program and Faculty Research Director, as well as other faculty, students, staff, and a variety of external stakeholders.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Director with lead fundraising responsibilities and primary responsibility for the development, management, and oversight of activities under the umbrella of the Center for Responsible Business. The incumbent will work closely with the Director of the Center's Instructional Program and Faculty Research Director on curriculum and research development activities.
 
Program Development and Management
Develop and manage the Center's current portfolio of programs and activities to meet the strategic objectives of the Center
Develop new and innovative activities, and oversee strategic projects that meet long-term objectives of the Center as a best-in-class corporate responsibility (CSR) program
Advocate for the Center among Haas and UCB leadership. Liaise with Haas and UCB academic centers and programs to forge links to Center
Inform students, faculty, staff, partners and organizers of ongoing research and developments in CSR field
Engage potential partner organizations/entities at UCB and externally for possible collaborations in the CSR field
Coordinate with the Director of the Center's Instructional Program and Faculty Research Director to enhance Center research opportunities and curriculum offerings and ensure CSR concepts are incorporated where appropriate
Initiate and manage strategic long-term planning for the Center in conjunction with Advisory Boards

Fundraising, Fiscal Management, and Employee Supervision
Primary fundraising responsibility for the Center, from a variety of sources, to meet the Center's annual budget. Cultivate and maintain relationships with long-term funding partners, and lead fundraising efforts with major donors. Manage all aspects of individual, foundation and corporate fundraising
Develop a fundraising plan to meet Center's strategic goals with support from Haas Development Office to identify new donor prospects
Set performance standards and goals; hire, train, and develop staff to provide optimal program support
Supervise the activities of staff to ensure that programs are executed flawlessly
Create a teamwork environment fostering accountability, development and results

REQUIREMENTS  QUALIFICATIONS
MBA, plus a minimum of 10 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to the delivery of superior services and programs
Expert knowledge of the corporate social responsibility (CSR), social enterprise / social entrepreneurship, and / or sustainability
Excellent fundraising skills with demonstrated experience fundraising for academic or corporate programs
Advanced program development, marketing, strategic planning, organizational development, and analytical/problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively network and build relationships with various internal and external constituencies
Advanced oral and written communication skills
Strong public speaking skills; ability to present strong and persuasive oral and written communications to effectively work with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership skills
Success in leading high-performance teams
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent computer skills
Previous teaching experience and/or equivalent facilitation experience preferred.

Salary: This is a full-time career position, classified by the university as an MSPIII. The salary will range up to $125,000 annually, plus benefits.

How to Apply: UC Berkeley has an online applicant website and no longer accepts applications via mail. To apply visit: http://jobs.berkeley.edu/  First Review Date for Applications: June 12, 2008. This requisition will remain open until filled.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

Please pass this job opportunity along to any interested candidates.
Working Title: Executive Director
 UC Berkeley Job #: 8551
 Department: Haas School of Business
 Location: Main Campus-Berkeley
 

A new program institute, The Institute at the Golden Gate (a program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy in partnership with the National Park Service) is being launched in the San Francisco Bay Area, dedicated to advancing environmental preservation and global sustainability. The Institute will facilitate cross-sector dialogue and collaboration, encourage new partnerships and promote action – all in the cause of environmental stewardship and sustainability. Located within a national park and UNESCO international biosphere reserve, the Institute at the Golden Gate will reside in Fort Baker – a scenic former military village at the edge of the San Francisco Bay and the north anchor of the Golden Gate Bridge. This national park site has been converted into a national park retreat lodge and retreat center by the Fort Baker Retreat Group, the private operator of the Cavallo Point Lodge.

The Role of the Project Director
Working with the leadership of the Parks Conservancy and National Park Service, the Project Director for the Institute at the Golden Gate will advance this catalytic phase of the Institute. In this role, the Project Director is responsible for planning, implementing and managing to ensure that the Institute attracts, brokers and convenes high quality environmental programs at Fort Baker that will utilize, on an annual basis, over 5,000 lodging room nights and related meeting facilities.

The Institute and the Parks Conservancy
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit organization responsible for creating and operating the Institute. The Parks Conservancy has a longstanding relationship with the National Park Service and has been fundamental to the transition of Fort Baker from a military post to a national park. The Conservancy has completed program plans, market studies and a business plan to guide the Institute and has conferred with environmental leaders and practitioners across the country. The Project Director would work with the executive team members at the Conservancy who have developed and led the Institute planning to date, with a Board Committee focused on this opportunity, with the National Park Service, and with the key program, marketing and hospitality staff of the Cavallo Point lodge.

The Institute Project Director – Duties
The Project Director will be responsible for ensuring the successful leadership and management of the following:
•    Guiding the Institute toward its mission through the development and implementation of successful partnerships and programs;
•    Setting and reaching all goals for attracting, brokering and convening environmental programming;
•    Implementing the business and marketing plans of the Institute and guiding their success;
•    Supervising all Institute staff;
•    Overseeing all Institute operations;
•    Tracking and ensuring compliance with budget targets;
•    Working with Conservancy leadership on fundraising for the Institute;
•    Ensuring all programs and activities are consistent with Conservancy and Institute branding;
•    Representing the Institute to the public and all partners;
•    Finalizing sales and eligibility process for Institute programs and partners;
•    Managing the advisory council.

Qualifications
Desired qualifications include:
•    Five or more years of experience in the environmental field with an emphasis on programming, marketing and communications,
•    A strong working knowledge of current environmental issues and trends; international experience desirable,
•    Similar experience in developing and managing public programs of high caliber quality, participants, leaders and innovators – including implementation, hosting and logistics,
•    Prior supervisory and leadership experience,
•    Demonstrated skills in marketing, outreach and communications,
•    Demonstrated writing, speaking and organizational skills,
•    Experience with a start-up organization desirable; ability to work in remote and/or undefined work environments; experience in partnership settings,
•    Fundraising experience or interest,
•    Experience with a program center or institute desirable,
•    Prior experience working in National Park partnership setting desirable,
•    College degree in relevant area; MBA desirable,
•    Bi-lingual or multi-lingual ability desirable.
Preferred attributes for a candidate will include initiative; effective public speaking and the ability to express oneself clearly; ability to create consensus and teamwork; ability to be patient and listen when appropriate; ability to plan, forecast and think strategically; a sense of humor.
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is dedicated to expanding the diversity of its staff. We encourage candidates that would bring diversity to the Conservancy to apply.
For More Background Information: Visit www.parksconservancy.org

To Apply
Please send a resume and a thoughtful cover letter detailing your reasons for interest in this position to: Search Committee: Project Director – The Institute at the Golden Gate, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Building 201 Fort Mason 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94123 or HR@parksconservancy.org. Please indicate the position title in your email subject line. No phone calls please.
The salary level of the position will depend on the qualifications and skills of the applicant. The Conservancy offers a competitive benefit program.

Echoing Green identifies emerging social change leaders and provides them with seed capital and technical assistance to launch innovative social change organizations. Since its inception in 1987, Echoing Green has been the primary provider of first-stage funding and strategic support for social entrepreneurs. Through its signature fellowship program, Echoing Green has distributed more than $25 million in seed capital to 450 visionary leaders who have created 350 new organizations in forty U.S. states and thirty countries.

Position Overview: Working closely with and reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Director of Development will supervise corporate partnerships and individual donor events that contribute to Echoing Green’s ambitious $4.4M development goal, a 7% increase over last year’s goal. The Director of Development will strengthen internal fundraising systems and lead the small development team in deepening current relationships and spawning new ones through more rigorous prospecting, cultivation and stewardship activities. A new position created due to organizational growth, Echoing Green is open to candidates with a range of backgrounds; title will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:
• Design, develop and implement strategies and relationship-building activities focused on the cultivation of corporate partnerships, including supporting and coordinating the involvement of senior leadership
• Ensure the success of all new and existing donor-focused events by leading event planning efforts, leveraging local and national networks, and recruiting, inspiring, and coordinating volunteers and supporters
• Manage, support and coordinate development team of two development associates and external consultants as appropriate to maximize involvement and impact
• Manage the functions of the development department, designing and driving action plans set to achieve strong annual fundraising goals and designing and fortifying fundraising systems and processes
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts and in setting and tracking goals related to all fundraising activities
• Support the VP of Development and senior leadership to align fundraising efforts with Echoing Green’s overall strategic plan and organizational goals

Qualifications:
• At least 4 years of experience managing development functions in an entrepreneurial nonprofit environment
• Demonstrated success developing and cultivating corporate relationships; knowledge of the New York philanthropic community preferred
• Strong management skills, with the ability to mentor, coach, and supervise development professionals early in their careers
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
• High energy, goal-oriented, and driven, with an entrepreneurial approach to fund raising and problem-solving
• Commitment to and passion for the mission of Echoing Green
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and development databases
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred
Echoing Green is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: Please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format, to Carolyn Bess at EchoingGreen@cgcareers.org, subject line “Director of Development.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About Commongood Careers: Echoing Green has partnered with Commongood Careers to conduct the search for a Director of Development. Commongood Careers (www.cgcareers.org/) is a nonprofit search service that connects talented individuals to organizations that are dedicated to creating positive social change. Founded and staffed by nonprofit professionals, Commongood Careers offers personalized, engaged services to jobseekers and organizations throughout the hiring process, as well as access to a wealth of knowledge about nonprofit careers.

Seeking Development Director for cutting edge, climate-focused nonprofit.
The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) seeks an executive-level fundraising professional with a proven record of accomplishment. CRS is a highly influential, entrepreneurial NGO at the forefront of clean-energy policy and carbon-market development issues in a rapidly changing domestic and international energy sector. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Francisco, CRS’ staff works to develop new policies and programs in this constantly evolving area and provides expert responses to climate change issues with the speed and effectiveness necessary to supply real-time solutions. Our successful leadership through collaboration and environmental innovation helps to build essential policies and consumer-protection mechanisms in renewable energy, greenhouse gas reductions, and energy efficiency that foster healthy and sustained growth in national and global markets.

Position Summary
The CRS Development Director is responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of fundraising initiatives, including institutional, governmental and individual giving activities. The Development Director also represents the organization at philanthropic-related events and meetings. The Development Director is responsible for raising funds to support a $2 million annual budget for programs and operations while contributing business acumen to a growing stable of innovative earned-income programs.

Areas of responsibility:
1) Fundraising: The Development Director identifies and implements annual and long range fundraising plans, researches potential donors, seeks out new methods of fundraising, oversees the grant writing process, and provides donor information and guidelines to program managers.  A key function of the position is relationship building with new and existing donors, and collaborative funding relationships with other organizations.
2) Stewardship/Reporting: Manage grant reporting requirements and necessary follow up for successful grant applications.  Ensure that all gifts received are acknowledged in a timely manner.  Update Web site information related to development activities.  Oversee creation and distribution of Development outreach materials, including CRS electronic newsletter, in coordination with Communications Division.
3) Contract Compliance: The Development Director maintains information and files on all current contracts, including copies of all signed contracts, and reviews terms of all incoming contracts with the Business Line Directors and Bookkeeper.

Qualifications
The successful applicant must have a proven track record of success with at least five years experience working on fundraising and development-related activities. Knowledge of and contacts within the institutional and individual giving communities is highly desirable. Experience working in the sustainability field or on issues dealing with natural resources is encouraged but not an obligatory requirement. Previous work experience in a non-profit setting is essential.

CRS is looking for someone who understands or is a quick study on energy, climate change and sustainability issues and able to anticipate and capitalize on the grantmaking community’s interest in supporting CRS’ work. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to effectively communicate our mission and program needs to potential donors. This individual must have superior writing and editing skills, have previous experience managing personnel and be a strong team player, capable of working collaboratively with other CRS staff. More information about CRS is available at www.resource-solutions.org.

CRS offers a generous benefits package (health, dental & vision, contribution to pension plan) and above-average salary for Bay Area NGOs; offer will be competitive and commensurate with experience, but we cannot offer relocation assistance.

See full job description.  Applications should be emailed to devdir@resource-solutions.org with the words Development Director and your name in the subject line. Please attach cover letter and resume. No calls, please.
Timing: Submit Cover Letter and Resume by June 1, 2008

For 140 years, the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been a national leader in saving lives, match-making, providing care, training animals, and educating people to raise the status and care of our animal companions. We have a staff of 160, a budget of $13 million and we know how to make good things happen. We are currently looking for an experienced Major Gifts Manager.
As a key member of the development team reporting to the Development Director, the Major Gifts Manager works collaboratively with a talented group of dedicated development professionals and volunteers. The Major Gifts Manager is responsible for cultivating individual donor relationships and works with the President, Development Director, Board of Directors, and staff to meet annual fund and capital campaign goals.

Our ideal candidate will be an energetic, seasoned fundraiser with: a Bachelors Degree; at least 3 years of successful individual major giving campaigns for annual fund and capital campaigns; excellent communication and organizational skills; knowledge of prospect research; and Raiser’s Edge experience. Before applying we suggest that you view the complete job description and required skills on our website www.sfspca.org .

Located in the Mission District, the SF SPCA offers a competitive salary with a generous benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan and discounted veterinary care. The compensation for this position depends on the depth and breadth of experience. To apply, please send a cover letter detailing your interest and specific qualifications along with your resume to careers@sfspca.org . Please note Major Gifts Manager in the subject line.  The San Francisco SPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a priority.

GlobalGiving is seeking a manager with a passion for data quality who understands the power of data-driven analysis and reporting. GlobalGiving is a global marketplace for international development and philanthropy, and works with several hundred development organizations in over 60 countries all over the world, and with more than 500 projects.

We therefore have data on organizational capacity, project characteristics and market performance. This data, in combination with a deep understanding of the incentives, capacity, and context in which the organizations operate, needs to be translated into actionable market information. While continually lowering the marketplace barriers to entry, well formulated performance analytics will ensure the quality of our offerings while granting access to those organizations able to change the world with thousands of little earth changing ideas. The Performance Analytics manager therefore leverages the data to better understand the marketplace's strengths, weaknesses and opportunities and to inform strategic decision making.

Scope of Work

• Establish a framework for and implement analysis of organizational and project related data to identify performance trends, identify new performance metrics and indicators of high performing projects
• Design and implement the right parameters of entry and exit from the marketplace for project organizations
• Identify and develop appropriate ways to impart market information to participants in the marketplace
• Pilot new ways of assessing and monitoring projects, such as site visits, third party references, and improved self-reporting strategies.
• Monitor projects through project updates and reports, reviewing, assessing and sharing information with donors
• Oversee and improve GlobalGiving yearly evaluation program.

Position Requirements
Combined expertise in international development and analytics: desirable degrees (bachelors or graduate level) include Economics, Engineering, Management Sciences, Operations Management, Statistics, Computer Science, and Public Policy
Experience with international development, field work desirable,
Knowledge of latest thinking and literature regarding impact and effectiveness measurement
Passion for data quality, analysis, and presentation
Experience with regression analysis, advanced statistical techniques, etc.

Interested Applicants should see the full job description and send their resume and a cover letter to jobs@globalgiving.com as soon as possible. Please indicate “Performance Analytics Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We look forward to hearing from you!

Recognizing that the lack of secure land rights is a root cause of global poverty, Rural Development Institute (RDI) helps poor countries develop and implement land laws, policies, and programs that provide ladders out of poverty and promote long-term economic growth. With its home office in Seattle, RDI is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to ending global poverty and preventing conflict by securing land rights for the world’s poorest. RDI’s 40 years of success come from its unique ability to combine a deep knowledge of the rural realities as seen from the eyes of the poor with the knowledge of land laws and policies to forge practical solutions. A dynamic and motivated organization, RDI is improving life for individuals throughout the world.