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We are always looking for volunteers to get involved. An easy way to start is helping with registration at monthly meetings. Interested? Contact one of the Co-Presidents.
Alison Paul or Toni Boelsen
 
INSIDER OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS
  Philanthropy Day Awards Breakfast
November 13, 2009
  ADO Monthly Luncheon Meeting
“To Karaoke or Not? How to Close the Deal on Year-end Gifts!”
October 7, 2009
  Mark Your Calendar
ADO DAY
April 22, 2009
  ADO/SUNY Purchase Fundraising Certificate Program
  Breakfast Meetings
"Preparing for the New Decade"
October 22, 2009
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OUR MISSION
The Association of Development Officers (ADO) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of fundraising and philanthropy in the Hudson Valley Region. ADO achieves this through raising public awareness and interest in philanthropy and charitable giving; promoting high ethical fundraising standards; and providing educational opportunities for those involved or interested in the field of fundraising.

Philanthropy Day Awards Breakfast
7th Annual Philanthropy Day Awards Breakfast
Honoring Those Who Make a Difference

Friday, November 13, 2009 at 8am
Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill, Tarrytown

Celebrate philanthropy, the spirit of giving and the many people who participate in providing a wide array of important services to the community. 

Join us as we salute our 2009 award winners, acknowledge the many people and organizations who nominated our winners, and together, encourage people to participate in philanthropy.

The 2009 Award Winners include:

Professional Fundraiser of the Year: 
LISA DEUTSCH, Guiding Eyes for the Blind

NonProfit Board Member of the Year: 
Elizabeth Mark

Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year: 
Dr. LIVIA STRAUS
Founder, President/Executive Director
Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art

Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy:
CON EDISON

Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation: 
MBIA FOUNDATION

Youth in Philanthropy: 
Project Relief Youth Group
Briarcliff Congregational Church

Peter J. Gallagher Award for Leadership & Service to ADO: 
Diane H. Tabakman

In addition to bringing attention to the merits of philanthropy, this event serves as ADO’s sole fundraising event of the year.  Proceeds provide scholarships for and underwrite ADO DAY, as well as support other educational activities throughout the year.

Questions? Contact event chair Linda Karesh: L.S.Karesh@att.net

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Click here for sponsorship opportunities and to attend.

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Upcoming Monthly Luncheon Meeting:
Wednesday, October 7

Topic:
“To Karaoke or Not? How to Close the Deal on Year-end Gifts!”
Time:
11:45am Networking
12:30pm Lunch and Presentation
Speaker:
Carole Weaver, Director of
Major Gifts and Planned Giving at the College of New Rochelle.

Our speaker will share useful strategies to be effective as well as entertaining tales of how far she has gone to get in those important year-end gifts.

Free for ADO Executive Members; $30 for Directory Members, $35 others & guests.


2009 is Dr. Weaver’s 22nd anniversary in fund-raising, a career preceded by her decades as a college teacher of English at the University of Maryland, both here and abroad; the University of Delaware; and Iona College in New Rochelle. Carole found building institutions through fund-raising a way to channel her teaching passion and love of theatre. Utilizing all the fund-raising instruments, from bake sale to PG calc, Dr. Weaver has worked for various hospitals, colleges, foundations and social service agencies in a range of capacities, from boss of the shop to outside consultant. Today she is Director of Gift Planning at The College of New Rochelle, this time mustering only two tools: major gifts and planned giving. The combination is a natural for a road warrior pursuing donors all over the country, but also for one who savors the indoor mysteries of tracking estates, tax laws, annuities, and the unfolding promises of deferred gifts. She is currently and happily working a 3-day week, enjoying the other 4 days with her new husband in their Rockland County home.

Upcoming Lunch Dates and Topics:

December 9: Special Events
January 13: Third Party Fundraising
February 10: Prospect Research
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April 22, 2009
ADO Day
The DoubleTree Hotel, Tarrytown

ADO’s full day educational conference for fundraisers.

Theme: "It Takes a Team: Building the Foundation Today for Tomorrow."

Co-Chairs: Paula Barbag, Director of Marketing and Development, Richmond Community Services and Grace Ferri, Director of Development, United Hebrew Geriatric Center
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Out of work? Transitioning? Seeking a promotion? Then now is the time to sign up for the joint ADO/SUNY Purchase Certificate Program.  We offer four courses spanning the year that cover all major aspects of a successful fundraising effort.  Courses DO NOT have to be taken in sequence but all four courses are required to earn a certificate. Course I is underway. Enrollment for Course II is now open.

COURSE II:  Fundraising Techniques

Wednesdays, 6:00–9:00 p.m. starting October 14
Fee $355; ADO members $330

Session 1: Annual Giving with Kari Willis
Session 2: Special Events with Desta Lakew
Session 3: Major Gifts with Ron LaRose & Sue Duftler
Session 4: Capital Campaigns with C. Stevens Cunningham
Session 5: Planned Giving with Barbara Diehl
Session 6: Donor Relations and Volunteer Program Management with Lynn Green & Shannon Cobb

Register Now!  Click here for brochure and enrollment information.

For more information contact ADO / SUNY Certificate Co-Chairs Marilyn Foley, Marilynfoley2000@yahoo.com or Felicia Anzel, Felicia.anzel@gmail.com.
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October 22, 2009
Preparing for the New Decade."

Join co-hosts Rand Bridget Otten and Lucille Geraci-Miranda for The Northern Westchester-Putnam Breakfast meeting on Thursday, October 22 at 8am at the Westchester Diner in Peekskill. 

Our topic will be: “Preparing for the New Decade.”  Join us for a networking discussion of what's ahead and where we want to be. RSVP to: Rand Otten at Rand_Otten@putnamarc.org or call 845-278-7272 x 287.  $12 ADO members; $15 others
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WHY JOIN?

Networking is important so why not join a group of professionals that enjoys meeting, making key introductions to prospective employers or clients, sharing strategies, helping with job searches, and matching experienced professionals with those who seek to hone their skills.  As an Executive Member, all lunch meetings are included and you will receive discounts at all ADO events, including Philanthropy Day Awards Breakfast and ADO Day. 

Our membership year is from July 1st to June 30th.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

ADO Membership Directory
(Must join by December 1, 2009 to be included in Directory)

  • Discounts on ADO programs (National Philanthropy Day, ADO DAY, Breakfast Meetings, Luncheons)
  • Discount for ADO-SUNY Purchase Fundraising and Board Development Courses
  • 15% discount at Support Center for Nonprofit Management events

EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP - $230
Above benefits, plus 8 luncheon seminars

DIRECTORY MEMBERSHIP - $130  
Above benefits, plus reduced luncheon seminar rate ($30). Non-members pay $35 per luncheon seminar.

Click here to see the full array of membership benefits.
Click here for a membership application.

For more information contact one of our Vice Presidents of Membership:
Lucille Geraci-Miranda, MPA, geranda96@aol.com or 914-391-7552
Robby Morris, CLU, robbymorris.com@gmail.com or 914-273-6301
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Grant Professionals of Lower Hudson
Meeting Tuesday, October 27 8:30am, Teatown Lake Restoration
Topic: Grant Evaluations
Guest Speaker: Nina Gottleib, Ph.D. Dynamic Research and Evaluation
Contact: Lydia Howie, lhowie@optonline.net.  Members free; Others $25

First Regional Livable Communities Conference
Focus on Aging Issues 

October 2, Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown
The who, what, where, when, why and how of making Westchester more livable for its rapidly growing 60-plus population will be explored in-depth at the First Regional Livable Communities Conference on Friday, Oct. 2 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown.

Coordinated by the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services, the County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services, AARP and Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester, the all-day event will feature talks by national and local experts on aging, plus workshop panels comprising representatives of organizations serving the approximately 200,000 older adults in the area.

Included among the topics to be addressed are health care, disabilities, housing, transportation, marketing to seniors, technology, legal and financial issues, workforce development and volunteerism.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for ADO members to get on the cutting edge of the elderboom, while sharing their organization’s experiences and answering questions about their services in the exhibition hall,” says Sue Cole, president of Cole Communications. “It’s also a great opportunity to meet potential allies, donors and referrers among the anticipated audience of 400-500 buyers and providers of services to older adults.”

The registration fee for the event is $50, exhibitor tables are $300 for non-profits and include one registration; sponsorship opportunities range between $1,000 and $5,000. For additional information, call Sue Cole at 914.793-0318 or register online at www.westchestergov.com

The Center for NonProfit Success, NYC
ADO Member Elizabeth Spiro has benefited greatly from the seminars offered by The Center for NonProfit Success.  She has worked out an arrangement whereby if you volunteer at one seminar, you can attend another seminar for free ($95 value), and encourages ADO members to take a look.  The Nonprofit Leadership Series examines the characteristics of a strong, well-functioning nonprofit organization through six  half-day seminars that deal with board development, executive transition, public relations and other issues affecting the long term sustainability of your nonprofit. www.cfnps.org/

“Positioning Your Non-Profit for the Recovery” Forum September 30
As part of a series of discussions held across the country, CCS is convening a special forum on Wednesday, September 30 co-hosted by the leadership at White Plains Hospital Center in White Plains, NY to facilitate a dialogue about how non-profits in Westchester and Fairfield are positioning themselves for the economic recovery. Senior development professionals from leading non-profit organizations will discuss best practices for managing philanthropy in the current economy and planning for the recovery ahead. White Plains Hospital Center President and CEO Jon B. Schandler will provide introductory remarks. Details follow:
What: “Positioning Your Non-Profit for the Recovery”
When: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Where: White Plains Hospital Center, Centennial Room
41 East Post Road
White Plains, NY 10601
914-681-0600
Please enter use Post Road entrance.
Directions: http://www.wphospital.org
Please note: Lunch will be provided. Parking is available at the Longview Avenue Garage, located between Maple and Post Roads across from the Dickstein Center.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Jocelyn O’Brien at jobrien@ccsfundraising.com or 800.223.6733, by Wednesday, September 23, 2009.

To stimulate a relevant discussion for this forum, we are asking you to complete a brief survey about your non-profit’s recovery preparations. Your participation is important and will help us to shape the discussion and follow-up report. If you are unable to attend the event, we would still appreciate your participation in this survey and will share the results with you.

To access the survey, please cut and paste the following link into your Web browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com
Survey findings and results will be discussed during the event in the aggregate; names of organizations will not be referenced.

On behalf of CCS, I hope that you are able to participate in this forum. Please let me know if you have any questions and/or require additional information. To read more about our “Philanthropy and the Economy” series, visit http://www.ccsfundraising.com/About-Philanthropy/Forum.

For more events upcoming in Westchester, visit our website
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ADO matches up experienced professionals with those looking for guidance or advice.  The program is very flexible, based on the individuals involved. It can include short meetings, phone calls, e-mails, job search assistance, or even job “shadowing.” ADO’s Mentoring Chair, Gwen Salmo, is a pro at making the perfect matches!  Contact Gwen at gwensalmo@friendsofkaren.org to sign on as mentor or mentee.

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Director of Development
Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law

The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law is a non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on fundamental issues of democracy and justice. Create and implement an annual integrated fundraising plan including development and execution of all aspects of donor and prospect cultivation and solicitation. et strategies and develop and oversee all fundraising concepts, plans and operations for contributed income from major gifts, foundations, law firms and corporations. Supervise foundation and individual giving staff.
Requirements: A passion for advancing democracy and securing justice. Demonstrated experience in fundraising leadership positions, with proven track record of securing significant foundation grants, individual gifts, or corporate grants and sponsorships.  Please send (a) cover letter, (b) resume, (c) salary requirements by e-mail to: brennancenterjobs@nyu.edu with 'Director of Development' in the subject line.

Executive Assistant/Office Manager
JCY-Westchester Community Partners
600 North Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
Our mission is to strengthen a sense of community, enhance our children's education, encourage volunteerism and bring the generations together, all within the Fabulous growth opportunity for a detail-oriented self starter who wants to get involved in every area of a busy not-for-profit organization that impacts the lives of over 8,000 Westchester residents every year. As gatekeeper for the dedicated Executive Director you will handle phones, correspondence, be in charge of schedules, prepare paperwork for meetings, liaise with Board members and take care of daily tasks. This position also includes office manager responsibilities such as ordering supplies, maintaining petty cash and insuring a clean and healthful office environment.
Requirements: Excellent computer skills are a must, with Microsoft Office required and QuickBooks preferred. Successful candidates should have 3+ years office experience. Location: Yonkers, NY Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Contact: Randee Ginsberg, rginsberg@jewishcouncil.com

Director of Development
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc.

Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to all girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. We seek a dynamic individual to join our executive team as Director of Development to provide strategic, intellectual leadership, creative thinking and professional expertise to develop and ensure implementation of all fund development and marketing strategies and initiatives for GSHH. The Director of Development will work directly with the Chief Executive Officer in creating long-range fund development strategies to meet the council's financial goals and objectives. The Director will also work directly with the Fund Development Committee of the Board of Directors. The Director will be responsible for managing the fund development unit, coordinating fundraising campaigns and identifying potential sources for funds (e.g. individual donors, corporations, annual giving, capital campaign, planned giving.)S/he employs hands-on management strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of all fund development and marketing activities throughout GSHH’s jurisdiction. S/he cultivates and maintains high-level
Requirements: Masters degree or equivalent, and at least 5-7 years of proven, high performing fund development experience. Demonstrated experience in managing multiple fund development functions and a diverse staff. Demonstrated success in identifying and cultivating individuals, sponsorships, corporations and foundations. Working knowledge of various media and other resources necessary to enhance GSHH’s community image. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with constituents at all levels. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; with the ability to manage a donor database. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be an attentive listener, articulate speaker and possess a clear and persuasive writing style to appeal to various audiences. Experience implementing and managing performance measurements to achieve success. Prefer experience in a not for profit organization.
Contact: gshhjobs@yahoo.com (with “Dir of Dev” in subject line)

Senior Vice President of Resource Development
United Way of Westchester and Putnam
336 Central Park Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606

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 and message
Requirements: -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
Contact:  Virginia Brown, vbrown@uwwp.org
Fax: 914 949 6438

Development Specialist
NY Chapter Arthritis Foundation
122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10168

The Arthritis Foundation is a national voluntary health organization dedicated to the prevention, cure and treatment of arthritis and its related diseases. Based in Manhattan, the Development Specialist is responsible for planning, marketing and successfully implementing, at a minimum, the Brooklyn Leaders’ Award, Women of Distinction Reception, and Queens Leaders’ Award testimonial events each year.
Requirements: College degree 2 years successful fundraising experience. Strong writing skills. Excellent presentation skills. Access to an insured vehicle.
Contact:  Rudy J. Breedy, Rbreedy@arthritis.org
Phone: 212 984 8701
Fax: 212 878 5960

Vice President, External Affairs
Asia Society
725 Park Avenue (at 70th Street), New York, NY 10021

Asia Society is a prestigious, global, cultural, educational non-profit with eleven centers across the U.S. and Asia. The Vice President for External Affairs provides leadership, management, and coordination for the Asia Society’s broad-based fundraising efforts, including unrestricted funds, restricted program funds, capital funding, and especially to build the institution’s endowment. Oversees 22 staff responsible for approximately $30 million annually in gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies.
Requirements: Resumes without cover letters will not be accepted.  For full details & benefits information visit http://www.asiasociety.org/about/career-opportunities
Contact: HR@asiasoc.org

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We are always looking for volunteers to get involved with ADO committees, help with registration at monthly meetings, or even join the ADO Board next year. If you are interested please contact one of the co-presidents: Alison Paul: apaulconsultant@gmail.com or Toni Boelsen: TBOELSEN@burke.org

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