Early Bird Special

Purchase College and the Association of Development Officers have joined together to raise the bar for fundraising excellence in Westchester County. Intended for development officers, executive directors, board members and fundraisers, the coursework covers all the major components of a successful fundraising effort. Every week a different expert in the fundraising field will provide you with the tools and strategies you need to succeed at fundraising.  Upon completion of the program, graduates receive a certificate from Purchase College and the Association of Development Officers, demonstrating your acquired level of knowledge and expertise.

FALL 2009 Certificate Courses
ADO Members receive reduced tuition! Save $24 for the Fall course, and additional savings for subsequent courses.

Course I: Introduction to Fundraising and Board Development
This three-week introductory course focuses on the roles of the nonprofit board, executive director, and development director in establishing and attaining development goals. The first session addresses the umbrella concepts of the fundraising pyramid, the giving cycle, charitable giving standards, and ethics in fundraising. The second session looks closely at the composition, skills, duties, and responsibilities of nonprofit boards, while the third session looks at how strategic plans and development plans are interrelated. Participants leave the class with the tools to develop an integrated and effective development plan for their organizations.
Session 1 (Sept. 16): Overview of Fundraising and Board Development
Session 2 (Sept. 23): Duties and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards
Session 3 (Sept. 30): Strategic Plans and Development Plans
$179; $155 (ADO members or early bird registration)
Wed., 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Course II: Fundraising Techniques October 14-November 18
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Lucille Geraci-Miranda has joined Danosky and Associates as an Associate. With 24 years in corporate public affairs, nine years in not for profit management, integrated with four years in academia, Lucille brings a comprehensive array of experience to Danosky and Associates. She is delighted to be working with Sharon J. Danosky, the firm’s founder and president, who has dedicated her career to working with not for profit organizations.

Lucille holds an MPA in Not for Profit Management from Pace University and a BS in Business Administration from Concordia College. She also serves as an adjunct instructor in Communications and Media Arts at Pace University in Pleasantville, and lives in Peekskill with her husband, Joseph Miranda.

Gae Savino, CFRE, MPA, MSW, recently graduated from Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service earning a Masters in Social Work degree (MSW).  Gae will be blending her 32 years of fundraising and non-profit management experience with her new social work degree helping advance organizations as well as individuals and families. Additionally, Gae was awarded her CFRE recertification in June 2009 by CFRE International having had CFRE certification since 1985. Congratulations, Gae and Lucille, and thanks for sharing your talents with ADO.
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Special Events Coordinator
Green Chimneys Children's Services
400 Doansburg Road, Box 719
Brewster, NY 10509-0719
Green Chimneys is a multi service agency which includes, a residential treatment center and special education school on a 200-acre farm for children with social, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges; environmental education on 350 acre campus in Carmel, Community Based Services in Putnam County and services for foster care/runaway/homeless LGBTQ Youth in NYC.
The Friends of Green Chimneys seeks a Special Events Coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate all fundraising events for corporate and individual audiences, including in-house events. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the Green Chimneys 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 steering committees, board of directors, 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: Because the successful candidate will have ongoing interaction with committee members, volunteers, and staff, 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, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. This individual must be self-motivated and work well in a team environment. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree preferred and 1-2 years minimum experience in development, with particular experience in special events.
Contact: Kristin Dionne, kdionne@greenchimneys.org
Phone: 845-279-2995 x330
Special Events Coordinator

Director of Community Development
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.
The director of community development plans, markets and successfully implements the chapter's Hudson Valley special events as well as identifies new funding opportunities.
Requirements: College graduate with 5 years of successful fundraising experience.
Contact: Rudy J. Breedy, Rbreedy@arthritis.org
Phone: 212 984 8701
Fax: 212 878 5960

Grantwriter (part-time)
Longview School
46 Highland Drive
Garrison, NY 10524
K-12, private, democratic, free school of the Sudbury model of education for the children of parents who trust their children as they become responsible, independent, self-directed adults.
Longview seeks a freelance grant writer to complete the following tasks: 1. Spend time at the school learning about the strengths of the program that could be highlighted in grant proposals; 2. Write a template proposal (5-6 pages) that could be personalized and sent to a range of potential funders; 3. Research potential funders who could be a suitable match for Longview School and provide a list with the details of compatibility and each funder’s application process and requirements; 4. Write a letter of inquiry that could be personalized and sent to each of the potential funders from the list.
Requirements: The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of development experience, especially in the areas of fundraising and grantwriting for educational institutions. The candidate should be a persuasive and compelling writer, with the ability to capture and communicate the organization’s mission through proposals and letters. He or she should have excellent budgeting, organizational, proofreading, and computer skills. The person must be able to work independently and will be paid an hourly freelance rate (to be negotiated). Please send cover letter, resume, and three writing samples to grants@longviewschool.org or Attn: Longview School, Mark Jacobs, 46 Highland Drive, Garrison, NY 10524.
Contact: Mark Jacobs, grants@longviewschool.org
Phone: (914) 739-3402
Fax: (775) 205-6510
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If you know of organizations in search of talented personnel, please forward any job listings to Andi@HRGinc.org to include in upcoming ADO newsletters.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW CO-PRESIDENT!
Toni Calabrese Boelsen of Carmel, NY has been appointed the new co-president of the Association of Development Officers.  She is the director of community relations and development at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital where she began the hospital's first formal fundraising program.  We warmly welcome her and wish her all the best.
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