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Job Postings

Last updated: 08-04-2008

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South Kent School
Director of Advancement
(Posted 08-04-2008)

South Kent School, an all boys college preparatory Boarding School grades 9 - 12, with 145 students, located on a scenic 360 acre campus in South Kent, Connecticut, seeks a Director of Advancement. The Director will be a "player/coach" who will hire, manage and a lead a development staff of five. We seek an energetic, thoughtful, and experienced advancement professional to build a first rate alumni & development program including annual giving, alumni relations, major gifts and planned gifts. Plan and run an upcoming $15 million Capital Campaign. Reporting to the Head of School, the Director will interact with trustees, staff, alumni, volunteers, and faculty. 8+ years experience in development required, including major gift and campaign work in an educational setting. Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills required. Bachelor's degree required. Excellent benefits package and a competitive salary. EOE Employer. For a full description see www.deerfieldassociates.com To explore, contact: Doug Cooney, Executive Search Consultant, DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. Email: jobs@deerfieldassociates.com

American Cancer Society
Planned Giving Officer
(Posted 08-01-2008)

Bedford, NH

If you are looking for more than just a job or if you or someone you know has felt the indiscriminate effects of cancer, you may be interested in a rewarding employment experience where you can make a difference every day working for a cause you believe in and still satisfy personal career objectives. If so, we invite you to experience the mission of the American Cancer Society.

As a Planned Giving Officer, you will serve as an advocate for the ACS, supporting the Society's mission and helping the organization better communicate who we are and what we do to the people who need us. You will experience the personal fulfillment gained from being a part of shared mission and from making a difference in the lives of those you know and those you will never meet.

Position Summary:

Responsible for successfully implementing Legacies and Planned Giving strategies in assigned Region areas.

Responsibilities:

Encourages donors to support the American Cancer Society's programs while providing estate planning information to prospective donors and/or their financial advisors.
Establishes lists of prospective donors (independently through referrals and working with Directors of Major Gifts, Region Vice Presidents, State Development and Cancer Control Vice Presidents and Area Directors) and will identify Legacies and Planned Giving prospects by using National criteria for mailing Reflections newsletters and life income packages, placing public service ads in selected publications.
Schedule quarterly seminars on Legacies and Planned Giving and mailing "Financial Briefs" (to appropriate professional audiences).
Schedules appointments and personally solicits all prospects making personal contact to cultivate and interest them in making a gift to the American Cancer Society, either as a direct gift, bequest or a planned gift through their will, trust or other giving agreements. (Utilizing volunteers to open doors, schedule appointments, etc as appropriate.)
Assists the potential donor and their advisors in determining the best method of making such a gift considering the donors needs, desires and the tax implications of the different gift methods.
Use Crescendo software for life income gifts as needed.
Uses CRM to track prospects.
Works with Regions to implement marketing plan and to achieve Legacies and Planned Giving Outcome Objectives, establishes telemarketing procedures for all inbound and outbound Legacies and Planned Giving calls.
Assists the Division in developing the annual budget for and administering the Planned Giving Programs.
Implements Heritage League recognition program.
Actively supports capital campaign as appropriate (i.e. endowment).
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge/Skills Required:
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of successful fund raising or sales experience preferred.
Working knowledge of planned giving instruments preferred.
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
Computer literate.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills plus ability to lead and motivate teams.
Negotiation skills preferred.
Budget experience desired.
Experience recruiting, training, and delegating to volunteers is desired.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Works well with limited supervision.
Can solve problems independently.
Ability to work cooperatively and in a team environment with peers and superiors.
Some travel required.
Committed to the mission of the American Cancer Society.

Relationships:
Reports to Vice President of Planned Giving.

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.cancer.org or send resume and letter of application to nedivjobs@cancer.org. The American Cancer Society is committed to recruiting staff representative of the diverse populations we serve. Please visit www.cancer.org for more information.

The ALS Association, National Office
Regional Director of Philanthropy (Boston, MA)
(Posted 07-31-2008)

The National Office of The ALS Association (Lou Gehrig 's disease) is recruiting for a Regional Director of Philanthropy in Boston reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy. Working with management and chapter leadership, the successful candidate will work to identify, cultivate and solicit major and planned gift donors and prospects within the assigned geographic area. The Regional Director, Philanthropy will personally carry a portfolio of 125-150 prospects and actively manage relationships with those prospects.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Minimum of 7-10 years development experience with extensive face to face major gift and/or planned giving experience. Ability to quickly develop rapport and strong relationships with donors. Ability to work independently and collegially in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment. Willingness and ability to travel extensively within assigned geographic region. Willingness to travel occasionally to National Office in Calabasas Hills, California. An affinity for the mission of THE ALS Association and empathy for ALS patients and families required.

Qualified Candidates: Please email cover letter, resume and salary history to: jobs@alsa-national.org or fax to (818) 880-9442.

Walnut Hill School
Dean for External Relations
(Posted 07-30-2008)

Walnut Hill School, an independent co-educational boarding and day secondary school for the arts with 300 students grades 9 - 12 located in Natick, Massachusetts, seeks a Dean for External Relations to manage and lead all aspects of alumni and fundraising activities including the current capital campaign. The Dean reports directly to the Head of School and works closely with the Board of Trustees, alumni, parents, faculty, and administration as well as managing a development staff of 7. Endowment is currently $13 million. We seek a thoughtful, dynamic, creative, and articulate leader with experience in building a strong alumni program, annual giving, major gifts, and campaign management. This is a high profile position that requires 10+ years development/advancement experience, preferably at an independent school or in higher education. B.A. Required. A full search description may be viewed at www.deerfieldassociates.com Excellent compensation and benefits package. EOE. Contact: Doug Cooney, Executive Search Consultant, DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. Email: jobs@deerfieldassociates.com

Massachusetts General Hospital
Development Officer, Planned Giving
(Posted 07-18-2008)

The Officer will manage a portfolio of planned giving prospects, qualifying prospects as well as soliciting and closing gifts. S/he will track and steward members of the hospital’s planned giving society, will work in the administration of trust and estate gifts, and also have primary responsibility for marketing the planned giving program.

Qualifications: BA/BS degree and 2-3 years of development experience and planned giving or related experience are required. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of tax laws and charitable estate planning; proposal writing and presentation skills; high energy and high productivity; excellent interpersonal, organizational and computer skills (MS Office, PGCalc); excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work as part of a team and also independently as circumstances dictate; strong commitment to quality work; commitment to customer service; and be highly organized. Apply directly at: www.massgeneral.org/jobs

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Planned Giving Officer
(Posted 07-16-2008)

MIT invites applications and nominations for the newly-created position of Planned Giving Officer. Reporting to the Director of Gift Planning, the Planned Giving Officer will work with a broad base of MIT’s donor constituency to identify, cultivate, and solicit planned gifts.

MIT is a world-class educational institution whose mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. The Institute is independent, coeducational, and privately endowed. and home to 4,000 undergraduate students and 6,000 graduate students as well as hundreds of researchers and postdoctoral fellows. With a devoted donor and alumni constituency, the endowment at MIT has grown to $10 billion.

The Position: The Planned Giving Officer will collaborate and support the Director of Gift Planning in executing all activities for this fast-paced growing planned giving program. The Planned Giving officer will meet with donors to discuss and solicit giving opportunities involving unitrusts, gift annuities, deferred annuities and bequests. S/he will work collaboratively with the planned giving team and gifts staff (Alumni Fund, school-based programs and leadership gifts) to ensure a coordinated approach to prospects.

Qualifications: MIT seeks a candidate who is intellectually curious, innovative and willing to work independently and collaboratively across the Institute with staff and donors. Candidates should have demononstrated success in closing gifts, a desire to learn the intricacies of gift planning, and an ability to participate in a team effort. Three to five years direct successful solicitation in a major gifts program or planned giving and a Bachelor’s degree are required. Willingness to travel.

Review of applications will begin in early July and will continue until the position is filled. MIT is working with Lansing & Associates in this search. Please send cover letter and resume electronically to Margot Lansing at Lansing & Associates at margotlansing@comcast.net. For further information please call 781-237-1754.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Massachusetts General Hospital
Senior Planned Giving Officer
(Posted 07-15-2008)

The Senior Planned Giving Officer is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and strategy development for the solicitation of planned giving prospects and existing donors who are at various stages of their relationship with the hospital. S/he will identify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward planned gifts, as well as outright gifts. Travel throughout the year may be required. Qualifications: BA/BS with a minimum of 8 years of experience in fundraising, ideally with a minimum of 5 years in planned giving, as well as a proven track record of soliciting and closing gifts of $100,000 and above, are required. The ideal candidate would have a comprehensive understanding of planned giving, fundraising principles and practices; extensive knowledge of estate/tax laws and incentives concerning deferred gifts; familiarity with PGCalc Planned Giving Software; the ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Apply directly at: www.massgeneral.org/jobs

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Associate Director, Planned Giving
(Posted 07-07-2008)

The University of Massachusetts Amherst, a national public research university established in 1863 and the flagship campus of the Commonwealth's university system, is seeking to hire an Associate Director of Planned Giving. The campus is in the “quiet phase” of an ambitious $350 million campaign, one unparalleled in the long, distinguished history of UMass Amherst.

THE FOUNDATION
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation leads and supports private fund raising on behalf of the faculty, staff and students of the Amherst campus. Its volunteer Board of Directors provides leadership for the development of philanthropic investment in support of the research, teaching and outreach of UMass Amherst. The Foundation works closely with the campus leadership to identify opportunities for private support and to enhance the University’s effectiveness in communicating its remarkable strength and opportunities to its many constituencies.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PLANNED GIVING
The Associate Director of Planned Giving reports to the Director of Planned Giving and conducts campus-wide fundraising efforts in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of planned giving prospects and donors. The Associate Director is a senior member of the development leadership and works collaboratively with all development staff, particularly school/college/unit Directors of Development of the Amherst campus.
Qualified candidates will have five to seven years of development experience, including planned giving experience. Demonstrated knowledge of planned giving instruments required. Bachelor’s degree required; must be willing and able to travel.

For additional information about the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a complete Position Description and a listing of required qualifications, visit www.lambertassoc.com.

Qualified candidates may send resume and salary history to:

Connie McCloskey
Lambert & Associates, Inc
222 South Manoa Road
Havertown, PA 19083
cmccloskey@lambertassoc.com



Meeting: September 10th, 2008 More information . . . Meeting: October 8th, 2008 More information . . . Meeting: November 12th, 2008 More information . . . Meeting: December 10th, 2008 More information . . .	Job Postings Last updated: 08-04-2008 *All job listings will be posted for 30 days unless renewed.* Click here for PGGNE's job posting guidelines South Kent School Director of Advancement (Posted 08-04-2008) South Kent School, an all boys college preparatory Boarding School grades 9 - 12, with 145 students, located on a scenic 360 acre campus in South Kent, Connecticut, seeks a Director of Advancement. The Director will be a "player/coach" who will hire, manage and a lead a development staff of five. We seek an energetic, thoughtful, and experienced advancement professional to build a first rate alumni & development program including annual giving, alumni relations, major gifts and planned gifts. Plan and run an upcoming $15 million Capital Campaign. Reporting to the Head of School, the Director will interact with trustees, staff, alumni, volunteers, and faculty. 8+ years experience in development required, including major gift and campaign work in an educational setting. Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills required. Bachelor's degree required. Excellent benefits package and a competitive salary. EOE Employer. For a full description see www.deerfieldassociates.com To explore, contact: Doug Cooney, Executive Search Consultant, DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. Email: jobs@deerfieldassociates.com American Cancer Society Planned Giving Officer (Posted 08-01-2008) Bedford, NH If you are looking for more than just a job or if you or someone you know has felt the indiscriminate effects of cancer, you may be interested in a rewarding employment experience where you can make a difference every day working for a cause you believe in and still satisfy personal career objectives. If so, we invite you to experience the mission of the American Cancer Society. As a Planned Giving Officer, you will serve as an advocate for the ACS, supporting the Society's mission and helping the organization better communicate who we are and what we do to the people who need us. You will experience the personal fulfillment gained from being a part of shared mission and from making a difference in the lives of those you know and those you will never meet. Position Summary: Responsible for successfully implementing Legacies and Planned Giving strategies in assigned Region areas. Responsibilities: Encourages donors to support the American Cancer Society's programs while providing estate planning information to prospective donors and/or their financial advisors. Establishes lists of prospective donors (independently through referrals and working with Directors of Major Gifts, Region Vice Presidents, State Development and Cancer Control Vice Presidents and Area Directors) and will identify Legacies and Planned Giving prospects by using National criteria for mailing Reflections newsletters and life income packages, placing public service ads in selected publications. Schedule quarterly seminars on Legacies and Planned Giving and mailing "Financial Briefs" (to appropriate professional audiences). Schedules appointments and personally solicits all prospects making personal contact to cultivate and interest them in making a gift to the American Cancer Society, either as a direct gift, bequest or a planned gift through their will, trust or other giving agreements. (Utilizing volunteers to open doors, schedule appointments, etc as appropriate.) Assists the potential donor and their advisors in determining the best method of making such a gift considering the donors needs, desires and the tax implications of the different gift methods. Use Crescendo software for life income gifts as needed. Uses CRM to track prospects. Works with Regions to implement marketing plan and to achieve Legacies and Planned Giving Outcome Objectives, establishes telemarketing procedures for all inbound and outbound Legacies and Planned Giving calls. Assists the Division in developing the annual budget for and administering the Planned Giving Programs. Implements Heritage League recognition program. Actively supports capital campaign as appropriate (i.e. endowment). Other duties as assigned. Minimum Knowledge/Skills Required: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of successful fund raising or sales experience preferred. Working knowledge of planned giving instruments preferred. Ability to develop and implement strategic plans. Computer literate. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills plus ability to lead and motivate teams. Negotiation skills preferred. Budget experience desired. Experience recruiting, training, and delegating to volunteers is desired. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Works well with limited supervision. Can solve problems independently. Ability to work cooperatively and in a team environment with peers and superiors. Some travel required. Committed to the mission of the American Cancer Society. Relationships: Reports to Vice President of Planned Giving. How to Apply: Apply online at www.cancer.org or send resume and letter of application to nedivjobs@cancer.org. The American Cancer Society is committed to recruiting staff representative of the diverse populations we serve. Please visit www.cancer.org for more information. The ALS Association, National Office Regional Director of Philanthropy (Boston, MA) (Posted 07-31-2008) The National Office of The ALS Association (Lou Gehrig 's disease) is recruiting for a Regional Director of Philanthropy in Boston reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy. Working with management and chapter leadership, the successful candidate will work to identify, cultivate and solicit major and planned gift donors and prospects within the assigned geographic area. The Regional Director, Philanthropy will personally carry a portfolio of 125-150 prospects and actively manage relationships with those prospects. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Minimum of 7-10 years development experience with extensive face to face major gift and/or planned giving experience. Ability to quickly develop rapport and strong relationships with donors. Ability to work independently and collegially in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment. Willingness and ability to travel extensively within assigned geographic region. Willingness to travel occasionally to National Office in Calabasas Hills, California. An affinity for the mission of THE ALS Association and empathy for ALS patients and families required. Qualified Candidates: Please email cover letter, resume and salary history to: jobs@alsa-national.org or fax to (818) 880-9442. Walnut Hill School Dean for External Relations (Posted 07-30-2008) Walnut Hill School, an independent co-educational boarding and day secondary school for the arts with 300 students grades 9 - 12 located in Natick, Massachusetts, seeks a Dean for External Relations to manage and lead all aspects of alumni and fundraising activities including the current capital campaign. The Dean reports directly to the Head of School and works closely with the Board of Trustees, alumni, parents, faculty, and administration as well as managing a development staff of 7. Endowment is currently $13 million. We seek a thoughtful, dynamic, creative, and articulate leader with experience in building a strong alumni program, annual giving, major gifts, and campaign management. This is a high profile position that requires 10+ years development/advancement experience, preferably at an independent school or in higher education. B.A. Required. A full search description may be viewed at www.deerfieldassociates.com Excellent compensation and benefits package. EOE. Contact: Doug Cooney, Executive Search Consultant, DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. Email: jobs@deerfieldassociates.com Massachusetts General Hospital Development Officer, Planned Giving (Posted 07-18-2008) The Officer will manage a portfolio of planned giving prospects, qualifying prospects as well as soliciting and closing gifts. S/he will track and steward members of the hospital’s planned giving society, will work in the administration of trust and estate gifts, and also have primary responsibility for marketing the planned giving program. Qualifications: BA/BS degree and 2-3 years of development experience and planned giving or related experience are required. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of tax laws and charitable estate planning; proposal writing and presentation skills; high energy and high productivity; excellent interpersonal, organizational and computer skills (MS Office, PGCalc); excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work as part of a team and also independently as circumstances dictate; strong commitment to quality work; commitment to customer service; and be highly organized. Apply directly at: www.massgeneral.org/jobs Massachusetts Institute of Technology Planned Giving Officer (Posted 07-16-2008) MIT invites applications and nominations for the newly-created position of Planned Giving Officer. Reporting to the Director of Gift Planning, the Planned Giving Officer will work with a broad base of MIT’s donor constituency to identify, cultivate, and solicit planned gifts. MIT is a world-class educational institution whose mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. The Institute is independent, coeducational, and privately endowed. and home to 4,000 undergraduate students and 6,000 graduate students as well as hundreds of researchers and postdoctoral fellows. With a devoted donor and alumni constituency, the endowment at MIT has grown to $10 billion. The Position: The Planned Giving Officer will collaborate and support the Director of Gift Planning in executing all activities for this fast-paced growing planned giving program. The Planned Giving officer will meet with donors to discuss and solicit giving opportunities involving unitrusts, gift annuities, deferred annuities and bequests. S/he will work collaboratively with the planned giving team and gifts staff (Alumni Fund, school-based programs and leadership gifts) to ensure a coordinated approach to prospects. Qualifications: MIT seeks a candidate who is intellectually curious, innovative and willing to work independently and collaboratively across the Institute with staff and donors. Candidates should have demononstrated success in closing gifts, a desire to learn the intricacies of gift planning, and an ability to participate in a team effort. Three to five years direct successful solicitation in a major gifts program or planned giving and a Bachelor’s degree are required. Willingness to travel. Review of applications will begin in early July and will continue until the position is filled. MIT is working with Lansing & Associates in this search. Please send cover letter and resume electronically to Margot Lansing at Lansing & Associates at margotlansing@comcast.net. For further information please call 781-237-1754. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Massachusetts General Hospital Senior Planned Giving Officer (Posted 07-15-2008) The Senior Planned Giving Officer is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and strategy development for the solicitation of planned giving prospects and existing donors who are at various stages of their relationship with the hospital. S/he will identify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward planned gifts, as well as outright gifts. Travel throughout the year may be required. Qualifications: BA/BS with a minimum of 8 years of experience in fundraising, ideally with a minimum of 5 years in planned giving, as well as a proven track record of soliciting and closing gifts of $100,000 and above, are required. The ideal candidate would have a comprehensive understanding of planned giving, fundraising principles and practices; extensive knowledge of estate/tax laws and incentives concerning deferred gifts; familiarity with PGCalc Planned Giving Software; the ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Apply directly at: www.massgeneral.org/jobs University of Massachusetts Amherst Associate Director, Planned Giving (Posted 07-07-2008) The University of Massachusetts Amherst, a national public research university established in 1863 and the flagship campus of the Commonwealth's university system, is seeking to hire an Associate Director of Planned Giving. The campus is in the “quiet phase” of an ambitious $350 million campaign, one unparalleled in the long, distinguished history of UMass Amherst. THE FOUNDATION The University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation leads and supports private fund raising on behalf of the faculty, staff and students of the Amherst campus. Its volunteer Board of Directors provides leadership for the development of philanthropic investment in support of the research, teaching and outreach of UMass Amherst. The Foundation works closely with the campus leadership to identify opportunities for private support and to enhance the University’s effectiveness in communicating its remarkable strength and opportunities to its many constituencies. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PLANNED GIVING The Associate Director of Planned Giving reports to the Director of Planned Giving and conducts campus-wide fundraising efforts in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of planned giving prospects and donors. The Associate Director is a senior member of the development leadership and works collaboratively with all development staff, particularly school/college/unit Directors of Development of the Amherst campus. Qualified candidates will have five to seven years of development experience, including planned giving experience. Demonstrated knowledge of planned giving instruments required. Bachelor’s degree required; must be willing and able to travel. For additional information about the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a complete Position Description and a listing of required qualifications, visit www.lambertassoc.com. Qualified candidates may send resume and salary history to: Connie McCloskey Lambert & Associates, Inc 222 South Manoa Road Havertown, PA 19083 cmccloskey@lambertassoc.com
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