ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS, LONG ISLAND CHAPTER Career Opportunities and Positions Sought Listing as of July 6, 2017

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1 ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS, LONG ISLAND CHAPTER Career Opportunities and Positions Sought Listing as of July 6, 2017 AFPLI has modified its Career Listing Program Please request a new career listing form before submitting new jobs. Please inform AFP as soon as a position is filled. careers@afpli.org Title of Position Organization Salary Range Contact/Address Phone/Fax /Web Site DIRECTOR LEVEL Listed June 2017 Foundation Director Good Shepherd Hospice, Farmingdale $ Commensurate Christine Bracco Christine.bracco@chsli.org Brief Description of Organization: Good Shepherd Hospice, a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island promotes the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing both of the person completing life's journey and their family members, providing comprehensive and compassionate end-of-life care of the highest quality. Responsibilities: In this role, you must be able to make a compelling case to prospective donors in cultivation and solicitation meetings, as well as for writing briefings, proposals, acknowledgments, direct mail letters and stewardship reports. The Foundation Director serves as the liaison between the Chief Administrative Officer and members of the Foundation Board, and collaborates with senior members of the organization s executive team to determine needs/opportunities for funding. Major gift solicitation, the annual fund, fundraising special events, and database maintenance will also be expected. Experience Required: Requirements include: Bachelor s degree 5-7 years of capital campaign and major gift fundraising experience within a hospital or university environment Proven track record in soliciting major gifts Excellent communication, multi-tasking and editorial skills Experience using The Raiser's Edge software Application instructions: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, Paid Time Off, retirement benefits, and more. For immediate consideration please apply online or hr@chsli.org. Website: 1 P a g e A F P L I C a r e e r s

2 SENIOR LEVEL Listed June 2017 Director of Development Sacred Heart Academy, Hempstead $ Commensurate Roseann Bruno Phone: ext. 321 rbruno@sacredheartaceademyhempstead.org Brief Description of Organization: Rooted in the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Sacred Heart Academy is a Catholic college preparatory school dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of young women. Responsibilities: The Director of Development is responsible for the planning and implementation of the comprehensive fundraising program at Sacred Heart Academy. The position is responsible for the creation and management of the Annual Fund, as well as the identification, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts and planned giving prospects. Major goals of the position are to grow the percentage of donors by identifying and engaging new prospects. The Director of Development will work closely with the Director of Alumnae Relations, specifically in support of the major fundraising events annual dinner dance and golf outing. The position will also manage the work of the gift processing and database specialist. Qualified candidates must have an authentic appreciation of Sacred Heart s mission and commitment to Catholic values in order to be able to effectively inspire prospective benefactors to support and invest in Sacred Heart s future. Experience Required: Proven experience in development with demonstrated accomplishment in achieving fundraising targets and building productive relationships Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, alumnae, other constituents Strong writing, planning and organizational skills Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines Experience with fundraising databases and reporting uses Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed Bachelor's degree Application instructions: your cover letter and resume to Roseann Bruno at rbruno@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org. Website: Other notes on listing: Position duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Analyze fundraising progress, trends, and comparisons to develop data-driven approaches to work Develop social media strategies to drive annual fund participation Create appropriate and manageable prospect portfolios for all members of IA team, including president Develop strategies for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of the prospect portfolios Conduct established number of face to face solicitations Manage moves management process for all IA team members conduct bi-weekly strategy and progress meetings, hold accountable all identified actions Prepare grant requests for identified foundations and corporations Initiate Planned Giving special events and informational programs. Steward existing donors through creative engagement opportunities in alumnae relations and school life Manage the gift processing and database specialist to create accurate and timely gift reports, acknowledgements and prospect research Responsible for fundraising targets of 2 major fundraising events - annual dinner dance and golf outing Oversee and balance the IA office budget in conjunction with the Finance Department 2 P a g e A F P L I C a r e e r s

3 SENIOR LEVEL Listed late June 2017 Annual Giving Coordinator, Development Department Old Westbury Gardens Commensurate with Experience Responses should be sent to: The Annual Giving Coordinator reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of Annual Giving including Membership, Annual Appeal, and Corporate Support. Essential Functions: o Maintain timely and effective communications related to Annual Giving, including Membership, Annual Appeal, and Corporative Support including direct mailings and blasts o Oversee membership program by tracking financial data and reporting on trends and creating strategy to increase giving o Plan and execute Membership Events, Incentives, and Campaigns to increase total membership o Develop and implement Annual Appeal campaign using mail, and social media in accordance with annual goals o Plan and manage all aspects of the Annual Appeal by creating mailing lists, drafting materials, and at times working with vendors, volunteers, and/or board members to facilitate distribution of direct mailing. o Manage communications related Corporate Giving, Sponsorships and Grants o Provide support to the Director of Development and Fundraising Events Manager as needed o Attend all major fundraising events and select public programs o Prepare necessary reports for the Director of Development for status updates, strategizing, goal setting and Board meetings Qualifications: o Bachelor s Degree o Demonstrated professional fund-raising experience, ideally in non-profit organizations o Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills o Strong computer skills; experience in managing/using The Raiser s Edge o Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff, board members, volunteers and vendors. o Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data Application Instructions: Responses should be sent to Development@Oldwestburygardens.org 3 P a g e A F P L I C a r e e r s

4 MID LEVEL Listed June 2017 Experienced Grant Writer Selhelp Community $ Commensurate Services, Inc., New York See Application Instructions Below Brief Description of Organization: Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. (Selfhelp) is one of New York City's longest-standing and largest providers of services to lowincome elderly and other vulnerable individuals. Founded in 1936 by refugees from Western Europe, the organization is now the largest provider of comprehensive services to Holocaust survivors in North America. Selfhelp also provides a vast range of home and community-based services to more than 20,000 older and marginalized New Yorkers from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Sellfhelp's flagship programs include affordable housing with services for older adults, and innovative technologies including our acclaimed Virtual Senior Center ( Responsibilities: Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Grant Writer to work with its Development team, which annually raises $20 million in private funding and also supports Selfhelp's publicly funded programs. Reporting to Selfhelp's Managing Director, Grants & Research, the Grant Writer will be responsible for writing narrative, numerical, and financial proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports to foundation and corporate supporters, as well as proposals to government agencies. The Grant Writer will also interact with funders, research potential funders, and help to manage grant-related activities in Selfhelp's donor database and city and state databases. Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess strong writing and editing skills and will be comfortable working with budgets and financial reports. He or she will have at least three years of experience with grant writing and be able to demonstrate a track record of successfully funded proposals. He or she will also be a team player and able to plan appropriately to meet deadlines. Knowledge of Raisers Edge is a plus. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent from a four-year college; a minimum of three years grant writing experience for foundations, corporations and government agencies. Application Instructions: Apply on line at: Click here for link to apply. Please upload both a writing sample as well as a copy of your resume after completing the application. Website: Other Notes on Listing: Selfhelp Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. Continued on next page 4 P a g e A F P L I C a r e e r s

5 MID LEVEL Listed June 2017 Fund Raising & Special Island Harvest $ Commensurate Randy Rosenberg Events Manager hr@islandharvest.org Brief Description of Organization: Island Harvest serves as the bridge between those who have surplus food and those who need it, supplying 500 community-based nonprofit organizations on Long Island. Responsibilities: Responsible for the advancement of Island Harvest's mission through fundraising as it relates to special events and raising the awareness of hunger through targeted philanthropic and cause marketing, individual and corporate partnerships with Island Harvest. This is a fundraising and business development position. The qualified candidate will build key relationships with the corporate community. Special events include but are not limited to 5K Run/ Walk, Golf Outing, Citi Field Event and Taste of the Harvest Gala in addition to supporting and attending DIY events. Experience Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with courses in Business or Marketing. 4 years of solid experience fundraising and managing special events with the potential to generate $800K in revenue. Solid knowledge of fundraising. Excellent organizational skills. Proven proficiency in closing. Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); Donor Perfect helpful. Application instructions: To be considered for this position please send your resume and salary requirements to Randy Rosenberg at hr@islandharvest.org. No phone calls or walk-in, please. Website: Other notes on listing: Island Harvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer 5 P a g e A F P L I C a r e e r s