POSTED AUGUST 31, 2010
Organization Name: Vassar College
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Director for Principal Gifts
Position Summary: The Assistant/Associate Director for Principal Gifts is a vital member of the Principal Gifts team in the Office of Alumnae/i Affairs & Development of Vassar College. This team is focused on securing gifts of $1 million and greater for the College. This position reports to the Director of Development for Principal Gifts, and collaborates with the Director, the Principal Gifts team, and Leadership Gifts staff to accomplish objectives.  The exact title will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected candidate. 
Responsibilities include: Principal Gifts Strategic Planning Coordinate development-related activities involving the President of the College, Senior Officers, key volunteers, and Trustees. Work focuses on securing appointments with top donors and prospects, coordinating itineraries, briefing the President and other senior officials in advance of meetings, and arranging logistics of planned meetings. Develop and maintain relationships with principal prospects in order to secure development meetings for the President, Senior Officers and senior volunteers. Function as liaison with the President's Office on all matters relating to development calendar planning. Volunteer Support: Serve as initial point of contact with senior volunteers and officers of the College in support of Principal Gifts strategic plans. Provide immediate and thorough support to senior volunteers and officers of the College in support of development-related activities and other general matters of the College.
Visitor Liaison: Serve as front-line representative of the President and the Office of Alumnae/i Affairs & Development in welcoming high level visitors to campus for development and other purposes.
Program Coordination: Assist in planning, coordinating and implementing biannual meetings of the President's Advisory Council and provide support in organizing annual meetings of the International President's Advisory Council.  Support ongoing communication with Council member and other senior volunteers between meetings.
Information Management: Partner with Development Operations to create new reports as needed, and to produce reports, lists, and other resources that aid the strategic planning process. 
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent strongly preferred. Five or more years of professional experience required; development, fundraising, or other non-profit experience desired. Requires a commitment to the core values of a liberal arts education. Familiarity with Vassar College is a plus. Must have ability and desire to work well with esteemed donors, senior college officials and diverse constituents, and to make an impact in a fast-paced environment. Desired candidate will demonstrate initiative, be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and superb organizational skills. Ability to meet deadlines and achieve ambitious goals working independently and in a team environment required. Highly developed computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel required; Filemaker, Banner, or other database systems preferred. 
Applications are accepted only through the Vassar College employment website: https://employment.vassar.edu
Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference.  Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

POSTED AUGUST 25, 2010
Organization Name: CRYSTAL RUN VILLAGE
Job Title: Foundation Director
Crystal Run Village, Inc. a leading non-profit provider of services to individuals with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities is seeking a Foundation Director to develop and coordinate all fundraising activities, including but not limited to: annual direct mail fundraising, foundation research and grant writing, development of a Planned Giving Program and other duties related to the creation of new fundraising opportunities for our Crystal Run Village Foundation.
Qualifications: Candidate must have the ability to write and speak effectively. Work with government agencies, donors, volunteers, families, the general public, board members and staff. Proficiency in word, excel, outlook, publisher and other fundraising software. Attention to detail a must.
We offer excellent benefits. EOE.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of fundraising experience.
Flexible hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) and valid driver's license.  
Please send resumes to bill.sammis@crvi.org