ADO DAY
Friday, April 3, 2009 - 8am - 3pm

Now more than ever you need to be at the top of your game by staying current and up to date with your fundraising techniques. ADO can provide you with the tools necessary to set you above the rest.

Time is running out to register for Westchester's premier fundraising educational event. Please join us in the spacious, state-of-the-art conference facilities at The DoubleTree as you network with peers, learn from nationally known speakers, and interact in extended breakout sessions to ensure more in-depth learning opportunities.

Sharpen your skills with practical knowledge while networking with peers at ADO’s popular annual educational conference.

Sponsors: TD Bank, The Helene & Grant Wilson Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Pace University, Resource Development Counsel

Keynote Address:  Tips for Nonprofits in Times of Economic Crisis
Michael E. Smith, Chief Operating Officer,
CHARITY NAVIGATOR

Join us for a program rich in learning opportunities.  The program includes four breakout sessions, breakfast and a lunch address by Sue Acri, Senior VP, Ketchum, Inc. Ketchum is an industry leader which has help nonprofits raise more than $13 billion.
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Chief Development Officer
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Zielinski Companies
2150 Hampton Avenue St. Louis, MO 63139
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet is a congregation of women religious, which traces its origins to LePuy-Velay, France around 1650. Since 1836, the Sisters have been located in St. Louis, Missouri. Today, they are highly respected in a variety of fields. They serve in parishes, schools, colleges, universities and diocesan offices; in health care, childcare, deaf education, youth ministry and adult education – literacy programs; in homes and programs for the elderly, in social work, neighborhood and community development and social concerns; as artists, consultants, counselors, and spiritual directors.
The Chief Development Officer will be an imaginative, dynamic, development professional with a passion for mission that is capable of leveraging his/her fundraising experience to design, build, and implement a successful, comprehensive integrated fund development strategies. This individual will create, execute, and manage a donor-centered annual plan and case for support to inspire and lead the fund development staff to sustain the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province.   Responsibilities include maintaining a close working relationship with the Province Leadership Liaison, Province Leadership, Executive Director of Mission Advancement and Stewardship and Finance Office; Overseeing and mentoring a team of eight development officers, which includes five staff members in the St. Louis office and three staff members in the Kansas City Regional Development Office.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Mission Advancement and Stewardship and Province Leadership, the Chief Development Officer will be responsible for creating and leading a comprehensive fund development program that supports and furthers the mission and ministries of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in St. Louis, Missouri. This highly visible leadership position will create and implement an integrated, donor-centered fund development program to identify and target direct mail donors and prospects, nurture and cultivate donor relationships, solicit major gifts and planned giving donors, and devise strategies and implement stewardship plans to raise $1.5 to $2 million annually while mentoring a team of eight development officers. The ideal candidate will grasp the Sisters’ experience intuitively and critically to articulate mission, values, vision, and compelling cases to multiple audiences, one-on-one and through formal proposals and presentations.
Contact: Sandra G. Ehrlich, CFRE, sehrlich@zielinskico.com
Fax: 314-644-7132

Senior Vice President of Resource Development
United Way of Westchester and Putnam
336 Central Park Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606
United Way of Westchester and Putnam is a local organization whose mission is to create opportunities for a better life for all in the areas of education, income and health, resulting in lasting and positive change for those who live and work here. United Way of Westchester and Putnam is a local organization whose mission is to create opportunities for a better life for all in the areas of education, income and health, resulting in lasting and positive change for those who live and work here. United Way of Westchester and Putnamis a local organization whose mission is to create opportunities for a better life for all in the areas of education, income and health, resulting in lasting and positive change for those who live and work here.
The Senior Vice President will create, develop and manage an effective team of up to 10 staff to raise resources from corporations, employees, and individuals. Secure major corporate, individual, and foundation gifts and sponsorships. Develop and cultivate relationships with key volunteers, business leaders, individual major donors, and corporate contribution officers. Oversee successful implementation of a full calendar of fundraising events targeting diverse constituencies. As a member of the Senior Management team collaborate with other senior managers and the President and CEO to deliver on organizational strategies to increase the presence and impact of United Way as well as grow overall revenues. Create comprehensive strategies to recruit and develop an adequate and diverse pool of effective volunteer leaders to support the resource development functions. Work closely with the communications staff to develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy to broaden public awareness, donor affinity.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred - Minimum five years experience of successful executive-level fund raising experience and a history of increasing responsibilities in a fundraising capacity - Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) skills and experience utilizing fundraising software - Prior supervisory experience and ability to mentor and train staff in the fundamentals of fundraising - A passion for improving the overall health and well being of the community - Capacity to work weekend or evening hours and travel within Westchester and Putnam counties - Reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
Applications without cover letter, salary requirements, and resume will not be considered. Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 3rd to vbrown@uwwp.org with “SVP RD” in subject line or mailed to: Attn: V. Brown/SVP RD Search, United Way of Westchester and Putnam, 336 Central Park Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606. No relocation expenses offered.
Contact: Virginia Brown, vbrown@uwwp.org
Phone: 914-9976700 ext. 728
Fax: 914-949-6438

Special Gifts Associate
NY Chapter Arthritis Foundation
122 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10168
The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948. The foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
Manages the Major/Special Gifts campaign by utilizing proven personal cultivation techniques, including but not limited to: placing acknowledgment phone calls, remaining in contact with selected individuals on a regular basis, visiting with selected individuals, inviting selected donors and prospects to special Chapter gatherings, and assisting with the solicitation of financial support from current donors and prospects.
Requirements: College graduate with a four-year degree, and a minimum of two years of successful fundraising, marketing and/or non-profit management experience. A valid driver’s license and access to an insured automobile.
Contact: Rudy J. Breedy, Rbreedy@arthritis.org
Phone: 212 984 8701
Fax: 212 878 5960

Associate Director of Development (part-time)
A-HOME
185 Kisco Avenue, Suite 4
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
A-HOME rehabilitates and builds affordable housing in northern Westchester for older adults, individuals living with disabilities and single parent families.
This is a part-time position.  Help coordinate volunteer activity. manage donor acknowledgement system and donor data entry using Raiser’s Edge software system, process mailings, conduct research on private foundations, help manage fundraising events for A-HOME, develop newsletters and press releases where appropriate, maintain A-HOME website with third party vendor, help manage Executive Director on major gift fundraising activity
Requirements: Experience working with Raiser’s Edge, publications and websites, good writer strong work ethic. Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Fax: 914-666-0221

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