Doubletree Hotel, Tarrytown

Our planning team has been hard at work crafting a conference that will resonate with attendees. Mark your calendar today! We will have three tracks: Fundraising Strategies, Communicating Your Message, and Planning for the Future. The day will feature ample opportunity for networking and visiting vendors. Our goal this year is to have highly interactive sessions rather than just PowerPoint talks. After a call for presentations yielded a wealth of intriguing proposals, we selected the following:

Fundraising Strategies	Communicating Your Message	Future Planning
Effective Techniques in Monthly Giving – A Case Study Bob Wesolowski President Caring Habits, Inc. Patricia Chambers Daly Director of Development Dominican Sisters of Amityville	Perfect Your Pitch!  Rivet Donors with Powerful Stories at Your Next Event Kathy Kingston, CAI, BAS President & CEO Kingston Auction Company	Taking Fundraising to the Next Level: Capitalizing on the Positive Impact of Strategic Alliances and Collaboration Sharon Guss Pollack and Joanne Essig Stewart goodworks Advisory Group,LLC
How to get EVERYONE on your Fundraising Team Laura Newman Director of Development The Guidance Center	How Non-Profits Can Leverage the Web:  Marketing Your Organization Using Online Tools Ann Byne The Byne Group	Is There a Campaign in your Future – And Are You Ready? Sharon J. Danosky President Danosky & Associates
How to integrate e-philanthropy – email & social media -- and direct mail to enhance fundraising results. Mark A Jacobson Senior Vice President Newport Creative Communications Cassandra Koenen Consultant Online Marketing and Fundraising	Crisis Communications:  Planning for it, Doing it, Following Up Bob Cole Chairman Cole Communications	Planned Giving:  The Right Questions and Easy Solutions Robby Morris The Morris Group Sue Dishart Director of Planned Giving Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Panel Discussion	Collaboration & Volunteering:  Essentials to Secure Grants and Create Successful Corporate/Non-Profit Partnerships Jane Barr Director, Corporate Partnerships Green Chimneys Kim Jacobs Executive Director Community Capital Resources Norman H. Fulton Director, Corporate Programs The Volunteer Center of United Way Ann McDermott-Kave Director OSI Pharmaceuticals Foundation

KEYNOTE SPEAKER :
DANIEL T. FORMAN
VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT, YESHIVA UNIVERSITY

As bad as last year was for many of us in the non-profit sector, the Madoff scandal exacerbated problems exponentially for organizations like Yeshiva University. 

Learn how Dan Forman was able to move beyond catastrophe and regain more solid ground through effective techniques and contingency planning.

Since 1995 Dan Forman has been responsible for the capital and annual campaigns for Yeshiva University and its sixteen undergraduate and graduate schools including Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Stern College for Women, and Yeshiva College.  Yeshiva University completed a $400 million Capital Campaign two years ahead of schedule in 2003 and is currently in the quiet phase of a $1 billion campaign.

Question? Contact Co-Chairs:

Paula Barbag:   PBarbag@richmondcommserv.org  and
Grace Ferri:  gferri@uhgc.org

We Have Money To Give Away – Why Not Give it to YOU?

Deadline for ADO Day Conference Scholarship
Applications is Set for March 15, 2010

Scholarships to cover the entire registration fee for the ADO Day Conference on April 22 are available from ADO for individuals that are in need of financial assistance.

To be eligible for a scholarship, the candidate, who must either live or work in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland or Dutchess Counties, must currently be or recently have been employed as a fundraising professional by a 501C3 agency and have a demonstrated need for a scholarship.

Factors that will be considered when awarding scholarships include, but are not limited to: size of agency’s operating budget, size of development budget, staff size and the number of people served by the agency

A Scholarship Selection Committee will make an impartial determination of scholarship winners. Both the application process and the award will remain confidential.

To apply for a scholarship, please complete the ADO Scholarship Application Form and mail to:

Sue Cole, ADO Scholarship Committee
Cole Communications
10 Brooklands
Bronxville, NY 10708

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Job Title:        Coordinator of Grants

Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY
Bon Secours Charity Health System
The Bon Secours Charity Health System is a partnership of three well known and established area hospitals in Rockland and Orange Counties – Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis and St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick.

These hospitals and their related facilities continue the Sister’s ministry of compassionate care to the residents of the seven-county, tri-state area that includes Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties in New York, Bergen, Passaic and Sussex counties in northern New Jersey and Pike County in Pennsylvania.

Job Duties

• Performs various administrative tasks related to the research and procurement of federal, state, other public and private grants designed to enhance the provisions of services provided by Charity.
• Participates in the preparation, development and monitoring of grant budgets.
• Maintains financial and budget reports which correspond to grant specific activities
• Reviews invoices and claims and prepares Charity authorization forms for payment
• Monitors grant funded programs and activities to ensure compliance with various grant requirements
• Prepares vouches and supporting documentation to submit to grant agencies for reimbursement/receipt of grant funds
• Assembles and interprets statistical and other data relative to the various phases of the activities of grants and prepares them into reports following the format and guidelines required by regulatory and granting agencies.

Requirements

• College degree preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years grant experience, preferably in a healthcare environment
• Knowledge of Word and Excel

In you are interested, please contact:
Claudia Brown, Search Support Group
c.brown@searchsupportgroup.com
914-243-0386 Ext. 13

Development Assistant
Music Conservatory of Westchester
Description: The Music Conservatory of Westchester is an 80 year old community school of the arts, providing instruction and performance opportunities in music, theatre and music therapy throughout Westchester County & beyond.
Responsibilities: MCW Development Assistant will be involved in all fund raising functions at the Music Conservatory, as needed, specifically managing donor database, acknowledgement of gifts, organize & assist in writing appeals, assist in event coordination, working closely with program staff, communications manager, Board of Trustees and Executive Director.
Requirements: The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate positively to a variety of people. Bachelors Degree and two years of development experience is preferred. Must possess excellent writing skills, be highly organized and accurate in details, have good time management skills and good judgment in problem solving, and be experienced in fundraising software and computer/internet savvy.
Range: TBD based on experience
Contact: Christine Meyer, Music Conservatory of Westchester
216 Central Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606
chris@musiced.org
Phone: 914-761-3900, x106
Fax: 914-761-4576

Director of Foundation Relations
Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law
Description: in honor of Justice Brennan and affiliated with the New York University School of Law, the Brennan Center for Justice is a non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on the fundamental issues of democracy and justice.
Responsibilities: Center seeks a Director of Foundation Relations to manage and grow its multi-million dollar portfolio of grants from institutional donors.
Requirements: The successful candidate will have superb writing and oral presentation skills, a demonstrated ability to develop relationships with key funders, proficiency with budgets and financial reporting and a commitment to social justice.
Send a cover letter, resume, and two relevant writing samples by e-mail to brennancenterjobs@nyu.edu with “Director of Foundation Relations” in the subject line.
Contact: brennancenterjobs@nyu.edu

Director of Special Events
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Description: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Responsibilities: Working with a staff team, the Director of Special Events/Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will lead, oversee, train and communicate all aspects of pre-event operations such as outreach, volunteer recruitment and the coordination of flagship and corporate teams. You will take the lead in handling, logistics, distributing assignments, and developing an action plan. Serve as an expert resource for motivating staff and volunteers and establish a team atmosphere conducive to sharing our 'best practices' and other resources as appropriate.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a Four Year Degree, Fund-raising experience or related field preferred, proven success in sales, marketing and/or new business cultivation, proven ability managing large scale special events, be project oriented, dynamic, energetic, with demonstrated time management and multi-tasking ability. Must posses a proven ability to motivate, lead and manage a diverse team. Must have experience recruiting and training dedicated volunteers and staff, strong knowledge of and relationships with large employers in the area, proven interpersonal, verbal & communication skills, including telephone prospecting. Must be able to think strategically and execute detailed plans to completion. Must have strong constituent relationship management experience (build and leverage strategic relationships). Must be computer literate and committed to the mission of the ACS.
Contact: Evan Guzman,evan.guzman@cancer.org

Part-time development professional with flexible hours
Description: Rapidly growing Westchester/Hudson Valley Environmental organization located in downtown Yonkers.
Responsibilities: Individual giving, special fundraising events, some private foundation grant writing when applicable and some board cultivation. Position can grow to full-time.
Requirements: Experienced applicants only.
Range: Compensation based on experience.
Contact:Please send resume and cover letter describing your salary/hourly rate requirement to devgrowth87@aol.com.

Director of Development
iF Foundation
Description: The iF Foundation's mission is focused upon altering and saving lives in the developing countries of the world.
Responsibilities: This position will be their first Development executive and provides the opportunity to build a Development Office from the ground up that will clearly affect people around the globe. This individual will be responsible for formulating, implementing and directing the fundraising strategies for the Foundation.
Range: The salary range is competitive and commensurate with past experience and qualifications. Compensation also includes an excellent benefits package.
Contact: Tom Damewood, Owner / Manager
Management Recruiters - Mid Hudson Valley
Specializing in Executive Search for the Non Profit Sector//
2537 Rt. 52, Box 13
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
845-227-3161
Fax - 845-227-3439
Cell - 914-629-4469
email - tdamewood@mrmhv.com
Website - www.mrmhv.com

Senior Regional Development Director
Conservation International
Description: CI is a world leader in conservation and in improving our environment. Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature for the well-being of humanity.
Responsibilities: This professional will have responsibility for the region comprised of the Northeast, New England and Florida and will focus heavily on Major Gift cultivation and solicitation. This opportunity is unique in that it will be based out of the candidate's "home office".
Range: The salary range is competitive and commensurate with past experience and qualifications. Compensation also includes an excellent benefits package.
Contact: Tom Damewood, Owner / Manager
Management Recruiters - Mid Hudson Valley
Specializing in Executive Search for the Non Profit Sector//
2537 Rt. 52, Box 13
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
845-227-3161
Fax - 845-227-3439
Cell - 914-629-4469
email - tdamewood@mrmhv.com
Website - www.mrmhv.com

Director of Development
Westchester Children's Museum
Description: Scheduled to open in the historic landmark bathhouses at Rye Playland in mid 2011, the Westchester Children's Museum will be a learning laboratory providing children, families and school groups the opportunity to nurture curiosity, enhance knowledge and ignite imagination through creative hands-on exploration.
Responsibilities: The Director of Development is a member of the museum’s senior administrative team reporting to the Executive Director. The Director of Development manages and executes the daily operation of the museum’s dynamic fundraising environment. Working in partnership with the Executive Director and volunteer board, the individual oversees all aspects of fund development, including the museum’s current capital campaign, annual and planned giving; corporate, foundation and government relations; identification, cultivation, and stewardship of fundraising prospects; and development of the museum’s membership program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: plan, design, and evaluate strategies for the stewardship of all aspects of fundraising; play a key role in the execution of the museum’s current capital campaign; expand pool of prospective donors; facilitate the myriad tasks that must be undertaken to advance the work and progress of the museum, including preparing materials and information that well be used in meetings with perspective donors.
Requirements: The position requires a professional fundraiser, with direct major gift responsibility - prior capital campaign experience is especially desirable; a team-oriented manager of the solicitation and cultivation process with strong organizational skills; a sophisticated major gifts solicitor, with sufficient knowledge of planned giving to work with trusts and estates advisors; a strategic thinker who has demonstrated resourcefulness in working collaboratively with many constituencies; an individual who consistently demonstrates discretion and a professional, diplomatic, positive attitude with all people; B.A. degree plus a verifiable history of 5 years minimum of high achievement in corporate, foundation and individual fundraising; Confirmable three-year minimum successful experience in supporting the major-gift efforts of a not-for-profit Executive Director or CEO and a board of trustees or directors; experience using sophisticated fund raising database products; excellent speaking, writing, editing and proofreading skills, and a desire to make a long term commitment.
Contact: To apply submit resume and cover letter via email to tkay@discoverwcm.org

Development Director
Major Gifts- Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.
Description: Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is a not-for-profit environmental education organization located in Beacon, NY. Our mission is to protect and preserve the Hudson River through education, environmental action and celebration. 
Responsibilities: Formulate fundraising goals to secure annual and multi-year commitments. Set fundraising goals and objectives to secure outright commitments to achieve campaign, major gifts and fundraising goals when a new campaign is in place. Make recommendations to Executive Director, Board and program staff for cultivation and solicitation visits to major donors and prospects. Direct and supervise formal volunteer committees and activities to maximize fundraising effectiveness;
Prepare monthly progress reports on status of major gifts and activity of all major donor development officers and regional staff.
Supervise direct donor program to ensure coordination with membership development and grants administration.
Initiate and coordinate fund raising events with support of board and volunteers; in cooperation with the Community Outreach Director.
Prospect Identification and Management: Direct and oversee a regular prospect management and strategy process.
Engagement of Program Staff in Fundraising: Direct and oversee programs and processes to effectively engage a broad range of program staff in fundraising with individual prospects.
Foster a culture that, while demanding accountability, promotes teamwork and professional growth while pursuing an aggressive, creative fundraising program.
Research, identify, and approach potential foundation, corporate, government, and individual funding sources; cultivate and maintain personal relationships with current, past, and potential funders;
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and three years of pertinent work experience, masters degree desirable. We also require excellent written and oral communications skills; including grant writing experience; Planned Giving experience; Experience with standard fundraising techniques and nonprofit management; Supervisory experience, ability to manage and motivate a development team; Knowledge of data collection, compilation, and analysis for strategical and financial decision-making; Ability to cultivate major donors and execute effective direct asks; be Well-organized, with good follow-through; Proficiency with MS Office and Google applications – Word, Excel, Power Point, Access; Loyalty, confidentiality and ability to work collaboratively with Executive Director including board development; Ability to work well with others, based on professionalism, consideration, tact, and a sense of humor; Commitment to Clearwater core values of collaboration, respect, accomplishment, fun and diversity; Ability to work independently, with good judgment, self-esteem, creativity, and common sense; Strong philosophical commitment to the goals and purposes of the organization.
A full job description is on our website:www.clearwater.org
Please submit resume & cover letter via email only (no hard copies, please) to:larson@clearwater.org

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