“After the birth of my daughter Olivia, I wanted to return to the workforce and was hoping to make the transition from Finance to Non-Profit Development work.  I had been in Finance for 13+ years and employed by JP Morgan as an Associate on the Mortgage Backed Securities Allocations Desk and an AVP at Lehman Brothers as a Prime Broker for their Hedge Funds Desk.  I wanted very badly to be able to be there for my daughter, yet at the same time pursue a career in a more rewarding field.  A friend, who is a fundraiser, suggested that I attend an ADO meeting in order to learn more about this field and have the opportunity to meet people who could help me and steer me in the right direction.

Initially, my contact was with Gwen Salmo of Friends of Karen.  She encouraged my efforts to become involved with Non-Profit Development and put me in contact with other mentors.  At my first ADO meeting, I was given the opportunity to introduce myself and state my career goals.  Paula Barbag from Richmond Community Services Foundation reached out to me with information about upcoming opportunities within her group.  I began by volunteering for their Wine Tasting benefit and a few months after that I was hired as the Foundations Marketing and Development Coordinator. None of this would have been possible without the help I received from Gwen Salmo an ADO mentor, ADO and most especially, Paula Barbag, ADO Co-VP of Programs. She was willing to take a chance on me even though this was not where my previous experience was and she is still there to show, teach and mentor me so that I will be an asset to Richmond Community Services Foundation and at the same time be successful in a rewarding well-balanced career in the Non-Profit world.”

Director of Major Gifts
Mercy College
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Mercy College is accepting applications for the Director of Major Gifts position. Reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the Major Gifts Officer will develop programs and strategies to identify, cultivate, track and solicit alumni, parents and friends of Mercy College for significant gifts to fund identified campaign and/or institutional priorities. The successful candidate will direct research requests and provide information on College’s alumni, parents, and friends to qualify interest and giving potential, will maintain knowledge of current tax laws, and will cultivate and present proposals to corporate and foundation prospects.
Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year institution and five years of progressive fund raising experience in a related organization with a proven track record in major gifts is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. The successful candidate must be able to interact well with all levels of the college community. Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, written and oral communication, problem-solving, organizational and presentation skills are required. Campaign experience and knowledge of Raiser’s Edge software is desirable. Knowledge of the New York philanthropy community is desirable.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume as attachments to hr@mercy.edu. AA/EOE.
Contact: Luciana Ziegler, hr@mercy.edu
Fax: 914-674-7395

Director of Alumni Relations and College Events
Mercy College
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Mercy College is accepting applications for a Director of Alumni Relations and College Events. Reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the successful candidate will cultivate relationships with alumni, increase funds raised through the Annual Fund, host alumni events/reunions, oversee Senior Class Gift Program, and solicit unrestricted gifts. S/he will plan, develop and implement fund-raising efforts for alumni, develop relationships with influential friends and alumni; oversee preparations, planning and logistics related to activities such as private dinners, receptions, speaking engagements, etc., that may be conducted throughout the year (the Golf Outing, the Trustees’ Dinner, Commencement etc.)
Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of related experience is required. A Master’s degree and Higher Education experience are preferred. The successful candidate must be able to interact well with all levels of the college community. Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, written and oral communication, problem-solving, organizational and presentation skills are required. The salary range is commensurate with experience and includes a competitive benefits package.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume as attachments to hr@mercy.edu. AA/EOE.
Contact: Luciana Ziegler, hr@mercy.edu
Fax: 914-674-7395

Executive Director
Westchester Land Trust
56 Tiemann Place
New York, NY 10027
Located in Bedford Hills, Westchester Land Trust is a premier land preservation organization.
Candidate must have 10 years’ professional experience in a leadership role, vision, entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, ability to build relationships and collaborative partnerships, fundraising track record, management experience with the ability to inspire staff to produce excellent results. Land trust/environmental experience a plus. See full description at http://www.pbrsearch.com/activesearches.html.
Contact: Diane Carlyle, diane@pbrsearch.com
Phone: 212.465.3465

Senior Director of Development for the Alumni Campaign
Columbia University Medical Center
CUMC seeks Senior Director of Development for its $100 million Alumni Campaign.  Focus on gifts of $100K+ from alumni of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (P&S) to reach campaign goal by December, 2011. Manage portfolio of 100-150 prospects/donors to the capital campaign, as well as annual and planned gifts, and serve as point person for educational initiatives and related prospects. Reporting to the Vice President for Development, Senior Director serves as member of the Senior Leadership Team and works closely with Campaign Chairman, the P&S Alumni Campaign Steering Committee, the P&S Alumni Office, development staff, and volunteer leaders, as well as other stakeholders at P&S and CUMC Prepare annual fundraising objectives; participate in prospect assessment and assignment processes. Some supervisory duties.
Requirements: Requires BA/BS master’s degree preferred. At least seven years progressively responsible experience in development, capital campaigns, and alumni giving/relations, preferably in healthcare or higher education. Knowledge of planned giving a plus. Highly motivated self-starter, with maturity, judgment, and discretion. Ability to set priorities and perform effectively as a leader in fast-paced development office. Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary. Superior interpersonal, organizational, and analytical abilities required.
Contact: Donna Bonem Rich, execsearch@richassociates.com
Fax: 212 362-2237

Director of Development
St. Thomas Aquinas College
125 Route 340
Sparkill, NY 10976
An independent, four-year liberal arts college located in Rockland County.
Full time position available September 1, 2009. The director will be responsible for the implementation of a development agenda of key fundraising initiatives and the management of a fiscally sound fundraising program. He/she will  work closely with the Vice President and the entire institutional advancement team and manage a portfolio of initiatives for the stewardship of major gifts, including planned and estate giving with a focus on prospects at the $25K+ level. Duties include managing and cultivating an on-going and expanding group of qualified prospects; participating in the management of all capital campaign activity and participating in the preparation of major fund-raising events. Must have planned giving experience, verifiable major gift acquisitions, mastery of Raiser’s Edge and Researcher’s Edge software, past successful capital campaign performance.  Bachelor’s required, Master’s preferred.  Submit letter of application with stated salary requirements, resume and names of three work-related references to Mr. Kevin P. Duignan, Vice President for Institutional Advancement.  Applications will be accepted until position filled; however, preference will be given to applications received by May 30, 2009.
Contact: Kevin Duignan, VP for Institutional Advancement
Fax: 845-359-8136

Stepping Up Matters!
Strong Boards = Healthy Nonprofits = Vibrant Communities
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 8am - 2pm
New York University
Co-sponsored by: ADO

Presented by Governance Matters, VCG/boardnetUSA and BoardSource in conjunction with The George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising at NYU.

The conference will explore board service as an effective form of civic engagement; how oversight is more important than ever; and how board leadership can have a profound impact on strengthening nonprofits and the communities they serve. The half-day, interactive event is designed to promote vigorous discussion among nonprofit leaders, including board members, executive directors, funders and others serving the nonprofit community. Conference speakers and panelists will include nationally known figures and recognized experts, who will draw upon personal experiences, share practical tips, and discuss new research findings.
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Support Center for Nonprofit Management Presents
Meet the Grantmakers in Westchester
Thursday, April 16, 2009
8:30am-12:00pm $60/$80

OVERVIEW:

Meet the Grantmakers in Westchester

MODERATOR:

Catherine Marsh, Executive Director, Westchester Community Foundation

PANELISTS:

• Sandra Miller, Con Edison
• Pamela Haas, IBM
• Marlyn Torres, New York Life Foundation
• George Suttles, New York State Health Foundation
  
  Register at Support Center for Nonprofit Management.