Senior Development Associate
ArtsConnection
Description: To make the arts an essential part of education, we connect children, families, artists and schools in creative partnerships for teaching and learning.
Responsibilities: ArtsConnection, New York City’s most comprehensive arts in education organization, seeks an experienced Senior Development Associate. Primary responsibility will be for the Spring Benefit. The Senior Development Associate will also research new funding sources for general operating funds and project support, analyze and recommend approach strategies, develop new proposals and manage the stewardship and cultivation efforts needed to expand institutional giving.  In-house coordinator for annual Spring Benefit - including participation in weekly phone calls, helping Board members develop their lists, responding to phone calls from Board members, coordination of invitation printing, and other duties as needed.  Extensive research on corporate, foundation and Government funding sources.  Correspondence/communication with potential funders.  Record keeping and database management.  Support of other development efforts, as needed.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; minimum of three years in development, preferably in an arts and/or education setting; Excellent research skills and understanding of the development process; Excellent oral and written communication skills; experience working closely with Board members; Able to handle multiple tasks; Strong computer skills, with literacy in Word, database management and use of the Internet. Knowledge of Paradigm helpful but not required. Ability to work well with program staff; Highly organized and detail oriented.
Range: $38,000 plus excellent benefits.
Contact: jobquery@artsconnection.org

Director of Development
Consumers Union
Consumers Union (CU) is the country's leading independent, non-profit organization that works to inform and empower consumers. Most Americans know CU as the group that tests and evaluates about 3,000 consumer products a year and publishes Consumer Reports, one of the top-ten-circulation magazines in the U.S. However, publishing this indispensible guide is only a portion of the work that CU does to ensure a fair, just and safe marketplace for the public. With a staff that numbers 600 scientists, lobbyists, grassroots organizers, and outreach specialists, and a budget of $230M, CU is actively involved in research, advocacy, lobbying, publishing, and organizing on virtually every consumer issue of broad public interest. From health care to auto safety to the elimination of credit card abuses, CU is a formidable force.
CU seeks a Director of Development to spearhead its major gift fundraising effort. S/he will oversee a team of 4 and work closely with the Vice President of Development and other senior leaders. CU has retained the services of Leodas Search Group to help them recruit a professional with individual gift fundraising, program building and team management experience.
Demonstrated success in personally cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts from individuals. The intellectual depth, maturity, sophistication, personal presence, and collaborative skills to garner the trust and confidence of senior leaders and key volunteers. Proven management skills, nurturing an accountable, goal-oriented and values-based environment. The ability to build bridges and strong collaborative relationships across a large, complex organization. A minimum of 5 years of development experience, with proven experience in management. Bachelor's degree required.
Contact: Katina Leodas, kleodas@leodasgroup.com

Community Outreach Coordinator
Greenergy Productions, LLC
PO Box 17
Brewster, NY 10509
Greenergy Productions LLC’s mission is to produce continuous quality events in order to provide an ongoing revenue stream, resources, and tools to support education focusing on sustainability and Green initiatives. It is uniquely geared to raise awareness of environmental concerns, the preservation and sustainability of the Hudson Valley region, local communities around the United States, and our global families.
The Community Outreach Coordinator will: Plan, market and successfully implement special events as well as identify new funding opportunities; Spend time learning about the strengths of the program that could be highlighted in grant proposals; Edit current proposal or write one (5-6 pages) that could be personalized and sent to a range of potential funders; Research potential funders who could be a suitable match for Greenergy Productions, LLC and provide a list with the details of compatibility and each funder’s application process and requirements; Write a letter of inquiry that could be personalized and sent to each of the potential funders.
Requirements: A successful fund raising experience and great people skills.
Contact: Lauren Drummond laurendr4@comcast.net
Phone: 800-557-4185 or 845-494-4654
Fax: 888-437-0394

Event Coordinator
Greenergy Productions, LLC
PO Box 17
Brewster, NY 10509
Greenergy Productions LLC’s mission is to produce continuous quality events in order to provide an ongoing revenue stream, resources, and tools to support education focusing on sustainability and Green initiatives. It is uniquely geared to raise awareness of environmental concerns, the preservation and sustainability of the Hudson Valley region, local communities around the United States, and our global families.
The Event Coordinator will manage all aspects of the Greenergy’s fundraising events, including the establishment of event strategies, implementation of all event details, and event evaluation. This individual serves as the primary liaison to volunteer festival committees and partners for each event, initiates contracts with vendors to meet budgeted goals for event expenses/sponsorships, prepares written solicitations, manages hands-on logistics coordination at events, answers donor and volunteer inquiries, composes correspondence, coordinates the activities of event stakeholders, and develops long-term strategies.
Requirements: He/she must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong writing skills. Other critical skills are attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Qualifications include experience in development, with particular experience in special events.
Contact: Lauren Drummond laurendr4@comcast.net
Phone: 800-557-4185 or 845-494-4654
Fax: 888-437-0394

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