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Posted on 08/25/2010 Franklin University - Director of Development.
Description:	Franklin University, located in Columbus, Ohio is accepting applications for a Director of Development. This position will be responsible for engaging with the University’s constituencies and increasing overall giving to support our institutional mission and strategic vision. This position reports to the Vice President of University Advancement and Strategic Relations and works in partnership with Alumni Relations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years demonstrated success in fund-raising and development, including prospect identification and engagement, gift solicitation, proposal and/or grant writing, stewardship/relationship management and recognition, as well as experience working with a variety of funders including individuals, corporations, foundations, and governmental agencies. Fund-raising experience in a higher education environment and with new gift solicitation is preferred, a Bachelor’s Degree is required (Master’s Degree preferred). The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work with a wide variety of constituent groups and knowledge of development systems and procedures. The ability to travel is also required. Founded in 1902, Franklin University has a long tradition of providing student-centered, life-long higher education in a global context. The University, located in Columbus, Ohio provides undergraduate and graduate students, who often work full-time, the breadth of knowledge and career focused applications of a balanced education. The University annually serves more than 11,000 students. Franklin is also a leader in online education. Please visit our homepage at www.franklin.edu. Franklin offers a competitive benefits package, incentive program, free parking, free Undergraduate tuition for employees and immediate family members, and Graduate tuition assistance for full-time employees.
Contact Info:	If you are interested in the position, please forward a letter of application, resume and salary requirements by email (as an attachment in MS Word format) titled “Dir of Dev” to resume@franklin.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted on 08/24/2010 Wittenberg University - Director of the Wittenberg Fund
Description:	Wittenberg is a private, selective, residential, national liberal arts college with a strong tradition of excellence in teaching. With an enrollment of about 2,000, Wittenberg is related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Situated on 100 acres of rolling hills in Springfield Ohio, Wittenberg is easily accessible from Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati. Job Description: Wittenberg is seeking a dynamic, creative individual to lead and grow its $2.5+ million Annual Fund. The Director of the Wittenberg Fund is responsible for meeting specific fund-raising goals by conceiving, planning and implementing the Annual Fund program. We seek a Director who will employ innovative solicitation strategies, fresh tactics, new technologies and professionalism in taking the Wittenberg Annual Fund to the next level. The Director meets annually defined goals for unrestricted giving by coordinating, designing and implementing the systematic solicitation of College constituencies. Methods include personal visits, strategic direct mail appeals, alumni and student phonathons, and web-based programs. The Director will provide support to Wittenberg's comprehensive campaign initiatives and special fund-raising projects and other activities sponsored by the development office. Job responsibilities also include stewardship for current annual giving donors and coordinating the senior giving program and the young alumni giving program. Requirements: Bachelor's degree required. Three to five years experience in fundraising required, including experience personally soliciting donor prospects; understanding of direct mail and web based marketing; ability to work with people; team oriented; superior writing and public speaking skills; ability to motivate others; knowledge of and commitment to the value of a liberal arts education; high energy, personal initiative, and a positive attitude. Some week-end and evening work required. Additional Information: Wittenberg offers a comprehensive benefit package, which includes a competitive salary, health and dental insurance, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, and generous tuition remission benefit. Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. We believe it is educationally imperative to further our students' appreciation and understanding of a culturally diverse society, and we are committed to ensuring a diverse environment for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or disability. In that spirit, we are especially interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Contact Info:	Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format: A cover letter. Resume. Names, address and phone numbers of three professional references. Please apply online at: http://wittenberg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=20461

Posted on 08/16/2010 Alderson-Broaddus College - Director of Alumni and Church Relations
Description:	Alderson-Broaddus College seeks a dynamic, motivated and talented director of alumni and church relations to join the advancement office. Reporting directly to the vice president for advancement and serving as an ambassador, the new hire will be charged with building relationships with alumni and churches to advance the College’s strategic plan. For this highly visible and newly configured position, we seek an innovative, self-motivated individual who thinks strategically and who can effectively relate to alumni, churches, students, volunteers, and colleagues. The person we seek will be a front-line professional who excels in promoting positive relationships through personal visits, communications, and events. The successful candidate will be a team player with a propensity for attention to detail and a collaborative working style. Key qualifications include a positive outlook, an articulate and persuasive presentation, a desire to travel extensively, an extraordinary work ethic, and a genuine affinity for the College’s church-related mission. Preference will be given to candidates who are alumni of A-B College. A bachelor’s degree and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
Contact Info:	Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume with three references to Human Resources - Alumni-Church Relations, Alderson-Broaddus College, Box 2004, Philippi, WV 26416. www.ab.edu

Posted on 08/16/2010 Notre Dame College – Director, Foundation, Corporate and Government Relations
Description:	Essential Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities: Acquire and maintain sound knowledge and understanding of Notre Dame College – its mission, strategic plan, and highest priorities – and use that knowledge and understanding to present projects and programs to prospects and donors. Research grant-making entities and analyze them to identify likely funding sources for specific projects and programs; be knowledgeable of local and national corporations and foundations as well as government entities, opportunities and processes. Qualify and cultivate foundations, corporations and government entities through research, personal visits, telephone conversations and maintaining regular contact. Build relationships with those individuals who influence the decision-making process at these organizations, such as a corporate giving officers, program officers, trustees, executive directors, legislators, legislative staffers, and civic employees. Oversee the grant development and writing process. Write and/or edit grant proposals/applications, exhibiting strong writing skills and a high-level command of grammar and spelling. Compile clear and effective budgets and high-quality collateral materials. Create and maintain a grants management system to assure that deadlines and donor instructions regarding funding and reporting are documented and followed. Maintain contact with grant-making organizations during review of a submitted grant application to stay informed of the decision-making process and supply additional supportive material as needed. Manage the stewardship process, including writing acknowledgement letters, submitting accurate and timely reports, making phone calls and personal visits, etc. to communicate with donors regarding the use, management, and results of their donated funds. Maintain a user-friendly, customer service manner with both internal and external constituents. Actively engage in Advancement Department strategic planning and goal-setting activities. Participate as required in Advancement Department events and activities. Qualities: Skills in creating and developing program ideas. Inquisitive manner in seeking opportunities for grant development. Strong writing skills, high-level command of grammar and spelling, ability to write persuasively. Excellent editor/proofreader. Strong verbal communication skills. Flexible. Ability to work on multiple projects/priorities at the same time. Ability to work on deadline. Highly organized, keen attention to detail. Team player. Excellent research skills. Excellent relationship-building skills.
Contact Info:	To apply, please submit a résumé and cover letter to careers@ndc.edu. Please list the title of the position for which you are applying in your subject line of your e-mail.

Posted on 07/30/2010 Denison University - Assistant Director of the Annual Fund for Student Philanthropic Programs
Description:	Denison University seeks an energetic and ambitious individual to join its Annual Fund team as the Assistant Director of the Annual Fund for Student Philanthropic Programs. This is an excellent chance to enhance the strong tradition of student philanthropy at Denison as well as introduce the latest social media to the Annual Fund's giving programs. Moreover, this opportunity provides an individual with the chance to work in an environment full of people who are committed to the work they do and who have fun along the way. The successful candidate will work to build a philanthropic relationship between current students and the college that will result in continued support of the university after graduation. He/she will also participate in the Annual Fund's efforts to solicit support from alumni through the management of the Student Calling Program. Additionally, the individual will take on primary responsibility of introducing and successfully integrating social media into the existing Annual Fund giving programs. Collaboration with the Annual Fund team, current students, and alumni volunteers is necessary to cultivate lasting philanthropic relationships and achieve the department goals. An energetic and outgoing attitude is critical in inspiring undergraduate students to support their college. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. A strong understanding of social media and technology is desired. Bachelor's degree and occasional travel are required. The successful candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in development, or a related field such as non-profit work, sales or marketing. Denison University offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits at Denison and affiliated colleges throughout the Midwest. Granville, Ohio, is a place you have to see to believe: lovely, family-friendly, sophisticated, and charming, with an excellent public school system. And Granville is just 27 miles northeast of Columbus, Ohio, the 15th largest metro area in the United States.
Contact Info:	To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit employment.denison.edu. The deadline to apply is August 27, 2010. Denison University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background.

Posted on 07/22/2010 Ohio Northern University – Director of Annual Giving
Description:	The Director of Annual Giving assists the University Advancement Department with securing financial support for the University. Several of the chief tasks include overseeing phonathons, developing marketing strategies, making personal visits, organizing special events, evaluating solicitation outcomes, researching tactics and performing budget responsibilities. Scope: Support the University Advancement Department through serving as the Director of Annual Giving and overseeing the University's fundraising efforts Principal Responsibilities: Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward alumni and friends of the University in support of the Northern Fund (Annual Fund) through direct mail solicitations, e-mail solicitations, telephone contact, special events and personal visits to achieve set annual goals for dollars and donors for the University. Explore new avenues for reaching prospective donors using communication tools such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. Oversee phonathon efforts and call leads, and analyze the statistics of these efforts. Develop marketing strategies for direct mail and electronic solicitations through assisting with updating web information, and adding new publications and direct mail for top donors Oversee the growth of the University's Leadership giving society, The Lehr Society. Making personal visits to alumni for stewardship efforts. Act as development liaison to Alumni Office to develop strategy and action plan for soliciting alumni. Manage Annual Fund donor recognition societies and leadership giving levels. Develop and organize the Campus Campaign through engaging faculty and staff participation. Responsible for oversight of all Northern Fund acknowledgment letters and gift processing. Evaluate the outcome of all solicitations with data from previous years and make necessary adjustments for future projects. Work with other internal departments and external higher education resources to research and gain information to better serve the Annual Fund Office. Make recommendations or decisions affecting the entire department. Interpret and apply a variety of procedures, policies and precedents. Regularly communicate with persons of importance, obtain the cooperation of others, and handle delicate relationships and complex situations. Gather factual information from outside agencies and the general public. Orient, train and lead others performing similar work and report to a higher level on a formal basis. Perform general budget responsibilities. Convert technical data into formal reports. Other duties as assigned. Required Skills: Ability to solve problems through the identification and analysis of diverse issues. Basic knowledge of professional theories and practices. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree. Two to three years of similar work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree. Three or more years of similar work experience. Benefit package includes: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Workers' Compensation insurance, Unemployment insurance, Total Disability insurance. Retirement: TIAA-CREF, The University contributes 10% of the regular salary and the employee has a mandatory 7.5% contribution. Other benefits include tuition remission for employee, spouse, and employee's dependent children under the age of 25 (this does not include the last two year of the PharmD program, nor the JD or MET), the University provides financial reimbursement for graduate level courses for a first year graduate degree (some restrictions apply), twenty vacation days, twenty days of paid medical leave.
Contact Info:	Apply online at http://jobs.onu.edu. Required Applicant Documents: Resume and cover letter. Closing Date: 08-18-2010. Ohio Northern University does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, veteran's status, disability, national origin or any other protected classification in its educational admissions, financial aid, employment, or other University programs or activities.

Posted on 07/21/2010 Baldwin-Wallace College - Director of Advancement Services
Description:	The Division of Advancement Services at Baldwin-Wallace College invites applications for the position of Director of Advancement Services. With over 41,000 undergraduate and graduate alumni throughout the United States and the world, B-W is seeking a Director who will provide leadership and management of our alumni and friends database. The position reports to the Vice President for Advancement and currently manages an Assistant Director and one data entry staff member. The successful candidate will be responsible for the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures regarding the storage and retrieval of all data information in the Blackbaud, Inc. Raiser’s Edge Alumni/Development system and coordinate data integration with Patron Edge and Researcher’s Edge (also Blackbaud products.) The Director will prepare annual plans for Advancement Services projects including goals and time schedules for each activity; prepare annual budgets for ongoing and enhancements to programs and assure that expenditures are within approved budget. The Director will also benchmark with similar colleges and identify best practices. The Advancement Division is in the early stages of implementing a new web presence which will be supported by Blackbaud’s NetCommunity and be fully integrated with Raiser’s Edge. Advancement Services will provide technical and supportive services for this additional program which is being led by B-W’s Alumni Relations Office. Ongoing responsibilities include supervising or completing the compilation of data and producing regular scheduled and ad hoc financial and other reports and queries; importing and exporting data between Raiser’s Edge and the campus ERP software, Datatel; and, liaison to the College’s IT staff. The Director will assure that B-W keeps pace with national policies as established by CASE, FASB and NACUBO. In addition, the Director will conduct or coordinate Raiser’s Edge training for users. Qualifications include holding a bachelors degree and three years of relevant experience with a preference for working in a higher education environment. We are seeking a person with excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and diplomacy, a demonstrated track record of working within diverse communities and promoting a spirit of inclusiveness. Experience and skill in planning, implementing and managing complex projects along with outstanding writing skills are expected. A valid Ohio driver’s license is required and limited travel for professional development conferences may take place within and outside of the state of Ohio. Founded in 1845, Baldwin-Wallace College is a private liberal arts and sciences college located 14 miles southwest of Cleveland’s Public Square. The College has approximately 3,200 full-time undergraduate day students, 800 part-time students in evening and weekend programs, and 700 graduate students. B-W offers an outstanding benefits package including tuition benefits for immediate family members.
Contact Info:	In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College and the Division of Advancement actively encourage applications from individuals who desire an environment that celebrates diversity. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three current references to: Bill Spiker, Vice President for Advancement, Baldwin-Wallace College, at advancement@bw.edu. The Search Committee will review applications starting August 4, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.

Posted on 07/15/2010 West Virginia Wesleyan College - Advancement Associate
Description:	West Virginia Wesleyan seeks an Advancement Associate. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a personal portfolio of 120-150 prospects and assist and implement a strategy for furthering our planned and major gift programs, including identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts. The successful candidate must be able to work independently while also working as a member of Wesleyan’s Advancement team. He/she will report directly to the Director of Advancement and work closely with the Director of Advancement Operations. A bachelor’s degree is required along with excellent written, oral presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills. In addition, we seek a demonstrated background in advancement, planned giving, or a related field. Previous higher education development experience is preferred. We also seek a candidate who is committed to diversity and equity within a collegial environment and one who understands and affirms our private, baccalaureate, and a church-related mission. The position requires extensive travel as well as weekend and evening work hours.
Contact Info:	Submit a letter of interest and a resume with three professional references to: Robert Skinner, Director of Advancement, West Virginia Wesleyan, 59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201; Skinner_b@wvwc.edu

Posted on 07/15/2010 West Virginia Wesleyan College - Writing Specialist, Marketing and Communication Office
Description:	The Office of Marketing and Communication is part of Wesleyan’s Office of Institutional Advancement. The primary responsibilities for the writing specialist are as follows: (1) write general media releases for the College (six per week), (2) write content for the College’s website, (3) write copy for the Sundial and The Orange Line alumni publications, (4) write hometown stories and features recognizing individual student accomplishments, and (5) serve as one of the College’s photographers, and (6) assist with other College writing assignments when needed. The successful candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of professional writing experience. Expertise with public relations and social media is preferred.
Contact Info:	Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume, a portfolio of writing work (media releases/features, and names of references to: Robert Skinner, West Virginia Wesleyan, Office of Institutional Advancement, 59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

Posted on 07/06/2010 Butler University - Advancement Researcher
Description:	Reporting to the Executive Director of Constituent Services, the Advancement Researcher conducts research in support of Butler Administration and University Advancement. In addition, this position identifies and qualifies prospects for the purpose of major gift solicitation, and sometimes higher level annual fund solicitation, for all fundraising initiatives throughout the University. S/he must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding constituent information and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Position requires a well developed customer-service orientation and attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines at one time. Proficiency in accurately identifying, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating information on university constituents and prospects, coupled with demonstrated ability in written and verbal communication are essential. S/he should have knowledge of the APRA International Research Fundamentals Skills Set and ability to apply previous experiences to the job. S/he should have significant aptitude and experience with computers and relational databases. A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with a variety of research resources and tools including but not limited to, electronic wealth-screening and data acquisition services, news databases, and business directories. S/he will have the ability to assess quality of resources and make recommendations that are most appropriate for specific information needs. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare thoughtful, concise, relevant, research on individual, corporate and foundation prospects in a professional format. Utilize sources of public information to gather, interpret, organize and analyze meaningful background in support of individual, corporate and foundation profiles. Continually screen newspapers and periodicals for financial and background information about donors and prospects. Work with other staff to ensure timely updates to the central database when appropriate. Actively look for opportunities to support the identification of prospects with capacity to give at the major gift level within assigned territory and in support of overall department projects and goals. Support document management and Imaging through forward scanning, and / or adjusted methods for getting documents gathered in the research process into Singularity. Requirements: An undergraduate degree is required. Candidates with one or more years of successful prospect research experience and experience in college/university advancement will receive the highest consideration. Significant aptitude with research methods and experience with computers and relational databases are required. Experience with Advance a plus. Excellent written communication skills and a clear, concise writing style are key skills to this position. A sense of curiosity and enthusiasm about learning and commitment to professional growth will serve the candidate and University well. Butler University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the student body and the faculty and staff; therefore, women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact Info:	Please visit careerbuilder.com and search keywords “Butler University.” Please include your resume and a cover letter.

Posted on 06/22/2010 Denison University - Senior Development Officer and Development Officer
Description:	Denison University seeks two dynamic and results-oriented individuals to join its team of development and planned giving professionals. This is a terrific opportunity to build on the momentum of Denison's successful giving programs and to work at a thriving liberal arts college in an environment that's fun (honestly) because the people here work hard, laugh a lot, and believe in what they're doing. The successful candidates will build relationships with Denison among prospects, donors, and volunteers. He/she will cultivate, solicit, and steward outright and deferred gifts, managing an appropriate number of leadership gift prospects, through personal visits, college events, and other contacts. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. In particular, the development officers must be careful listeners who can gain the trust and respect of a diverse constituency. Both positions require collaborative work with the advancement team and with colleagues all over campus. Energetic, hard-working, and a ''can-do'' spirit are all must-have qualities, along with a strong belief in the extraordinary value of a liberal arts education. Bachelor's degree and extensive travel are required. A minimum of 2 - 5 years of fundraising experience is required, with a preference for leadership gift fundraising experience at the 100k+ level. Denison University offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits at Denison and affiliated colleges throughout the Midwest. Granville, Ohio, is a place you have to see to believe: lovely, family-friendly, sophisticated, and charming, with an excellent public school system. And Granville is just 27 miles northeast of Columbus, Ohio, the 15th largest metro area in the United States.
Contact Info:	To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit employment.denison.edu. The deadline to apply is August 1, 2010. Denison University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background.

Posted on 06/15/2010 Denison University - Director of the Annual Fund
Description:	Denison University, a highly selective, residential liberal arts college located in Granville, Ohio, seeks a dynamic, creative individual to lead and grow its $5+ million Annual Fund. This is a terrific opportunity to build on a successful and sophisticated annual giving program in a work environment that's energetic, committed, and fun (honestly). We seek a Director who will employ innovative solicitation strategies, fresh tactics, new technologies, and spirited professionalism in taking the Denison Annual Fund to the next level. The Director, in partnership with Advancement colleagues, is the principal architect of the Annual Fund, developing strategies for success across multiple components, including the Trustee Annual Fund, leadership annual giving, a strong parents program, reunion giving, and young alumni giving initiatives. The Director reports to the Director of Individual Giving and leads a team of three annual giving professionals, three support staff, and more than 200 loyal alumni, parent, student and faculty/staff volunteers. The Director also works in consort with Denison's offices of Advancement Services, Major and Planned Giving, University Communications, and Alumni Relations as well as with the President and Trustees. Our ideal candidate must have a substantial track record of success in fundraising and development as well as previous management experience. Moreover, he or she is a dynamic leader, collaborative partner, thoughtful planner, seasoned personal solicitor, and creative problem-solver. Candidates should be committed to participating fully in the college community - which offers its own share of rewards - and to collaborating with a high-performing team of Advancement colleagues. The winning candidate must possess a bachelor's degree and be open to the joys of frequent travel and occasional nighttime and weekend work.
Contact Info:	To be assured full consideration, candidates must apply online at employment.denison.edu by August 1, 2010. Denison University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background.

Posted on 06/15/2010 Hanover College - Director of the Hanover Fund
Description:	Hanover College is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to fill this position. The Director of the Hanover Fund is responsible for meeting specific fund-raising goals by conceiving, planning and implementing the Annual Fund program in support of current operations of the College. The Director meets annually defined goals for unrestricted giving by coordinating, designing and implementing the systematic solicitation of College constituencies. Methods include personal visits, strategic direct mail appeals, alumni and student phonathons, and web-based programs. He/she provide support to comprehensive campaign initiatives and special fund-raising projects as assigned and also provide general support for and participation in activities sponsored by the development office and the College in general, including week-end and evening work. Job responsibilities also include stewardship for current annual giving donors and coordinating the senior giving program and the young alumni giving program. Bachelor’s degree required. One to three years experience in fundraising preferred, including experience personally soliciting donor prospects; understanding of direct mail and web based marketing; ability to work with people; team oriented; superior writing and public speaking skills; ability to motivate others; knowledge of and commitment to the value of a liberal arts education; high energy, personal initiative, and a positive attitude.
Contact Info:	Interested candidates should submit letter of interest, resume and three professional references to: Hanover College, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 108, Hanover, IN 47243, by email hr@hanover.edu, or by fax at (812) 866-7195.