Employment Opportunities

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• Development Coordinator - Holy Name of Jesus School
• Development Director - St. Cecilia Music Center
• Chief Executive Officer - Girl Scouts of Northen Indiana-Michiana

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Holy Name of Jesus School - Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

Holy Name of JesusSchool

Wyoming, Michigan

The development coordinator will support the school principal primarily to ensure maximum fundraising results.  The coordinator’s efforts will build and sustain a framework for a strong, consistent development effort that will enable staff and volunteers to work more effectively and enhance the potential for greater financial support for the school. Position reports to school principal. Part-time, 20 hours per week. 

Responsibilities:

1.      Maintain the constituent database to ensure accurate, up-to-date information.

2.      Manage donor information, produce letters and other materials, arrange meetings, and perform other duties as needed, including contact with donors to support staff and volunteers who are implementing development strategies.

Requirements:

1. Commitment to the mission and objectives of Holy Name of Jesus School.
2. Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills.
3. Professional manner and ability to maintain confidentiality.
4. Microsoft Office competency.
5. Familiarity with fundraising software, Gift Works in particular, is a plus. 
6. Development/fundraising experience preferred. 
7. Spanish bi-lingual oral and writing skills helpful.

Reports to school principal

Part-time, 20 hours per week.  

Submit resume and salary requirements by no later than August 15, 2010 to: Rev. Stephen Dudek, Pastor, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 1650 Godfrey SW, Wyoming MI 49509

Posted on July 21, 2010

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St. Cecilia Music Center - Development Director

ST. CECILIA MUSIC CENTER

Development Director

General Job Description

The Development Director is a full time, salaried position. The Development Director handles the day-to-day development duties and is responsible to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

Manages a current $460,000 annual fundraising campaign that includes corporate sponsorship, individual annual operating support, grant solicitations and special events

Responsible for soliciting current donors on an annual basis

Responsible for cultivating new sponsors and donors

Works with Board members and ED to solicit for sponsorships and corporate giving

Collaborates with ED to create annual development budget

Works with Graphic Designer and ED on the production of solicitation materials

Writes donation acknowledgements for: annual fund, special campaigns and special events

Works with Facility Manager and ED to coordinate special events and is involved in all fundraising event activities

Coordinates all fundraising activity surrounding the annual Great Artist Gala including sponsorships, acknowledgements, follow up calls, meeting coordination, seating

Organizes and executes the auction in conjunction with the annual Wine Tasting event

Organizes and oversees the daily operations of the development department including gift acknowledgment and database management

Manages all contracts and invoicing for development department

Secure program advertisements for season program book

Will be asked to develop planned giving program

Will be asked to co-create development plan for future years to increase annual development income

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the above listing.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position applicant should have a minimum of three years of development experience with a non-profit organization, preferably an arts organization. Candidate must be detail oriented, able to manage multiple projects at one time, be willing to take on responsibility for all aspects of the development department, including solicitation mailings, events, personal solicitations, creating and managing budgets and the annual development plan. Candidate should have experience with donor database software, Donor Perfect preferred. Familiarity with the Grand Rapids community a plus.

Compensation

Salary offered will be based on experience and comparable positions in the community.

To apply

Please email cover letter and resume to Cathy Holbrook, Executive Director of St. Cecilia Music Center at cathy@scmc-online.org.

About St. Cecilia Music Center

St. Cecilia Music Center is entering its 127^th season. An organization with a rich history, St. Cecilia Music Center is one of the only organizations of its kind that has been in continuous operation, fulfilling its original mission of promoting the appreciation, study and performance of music. We continue this mission by presenting world-class musicians in concert, providing music education for all ages through our School of Music and preserving our historic venue.

The Center offers a classical and jazz presenting series each season that brings renowned performers to Grand Rapids for a one-night performance in our 650-seat Royce Auditorium.

The St. Cecilia School of Music serves all ages and abilities with youth and adult orchestras and bands, classes, camps and Junior Music Clubs.

St. Cecilia owns the historic landmark building at 24 Ransom Avenue in which it is housed. The concert hall in the building, Royce Auditorium, is a unique and intimate 650-seat hall which many other local arts organizations use for their productions. The building is also available for rental for private functions both musical and non-musical.

Posted on July 21, 2010

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Girl Scouts of Northen Indiana-Michiana - Chief Executive Officer

TITLE                                Chief Executive Officer

                                          Position to be filled by October 1, 2010.

   COUNCIL                     Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana

KEY                                Reporting to the Council’s Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES        leads the Council to meet the needs of girls ages five to seventeen through

high quality programs and girl/family/volunteer support systems.  The Chief Executive Officer is a highly visible ambassador and champion of Girl Scouting in the communities served by the Council, communicating the Girl Scout message; inspiring volunteers, donors, and community partners; and raising the profile of the Council to the highest level.  The CEO works in partnership with the Board of Directors to assure the Council’s relevance in the community and facilitate the integration of the Council into the fabric of the communities in the jurisdiction.

Operational responsibilities include communications and community relations, marketing, fund development, program delivery, and membership and diversity enhancement, as well as strategic planning, financial management, and property management.  The candidate must have sound judgment and decision-making skills, and a strong background in managing an experienced staff, and must value the relationship of volunteers who work in partnership with staff to accomplish the Council’s goals and objectives.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate a collaborative leadership style to empower staff and volunteers who bring a vibrant vision of contemporary Girl Scouting to the communities served.

DESIRED                      The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years’ progressively  

QUALIFICATIONS      responsible experience, with a minimum of 5 years at an executive level.  The candidate must show integrated organizational leadership and responsibility, and dedication to putting the customer first.  In addition, the final candidate will have a proven track record demonstrating high proficiency in the broad range of managerial functions appropriate to an organization of comparable size, including communications, financial and human resources management, planning, fund development, board relations, marketing, property management and program delivery.  The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and training, with an advanced degree desired.  Prior executive and managerial experience in youth-serving organizations where volunteers are key to success is highly desirable.  Corporate executives demonstrating knowledge of nonprofit organizational governance and dedication to youth are encouraged to apply.  Essential capabilities will include the passion, vision, and integrity to sustain and build upon the Council’s prior history of success. 

We encourage expressions of interest as early as possible, and in advance of August 15.  New inquiries after that date by email will be considered based on the Council's timetable.  For consideration, please e-mail your cover letter and resume (preferably Microsoft Word attachments), along with salary requirements to:

Bob Perodeau, Principal

Evergreen Executive Source, LLC

P.O. Box 412   Haddonfield, NJ08033-0412

Voice (800) 221 6663 Fax (800) 451 1451

E-mail:    evergreen.source@att.net

STATISTICS                   15,500+ girl and 3,800+ dedicated adult members.  The Council's budget is currently $3.5-million.  Its facilities include 3 service centers, 4 camping facilities, and 2 program centers.  Council staffing is 50 plus including seasonal employees.

COUNCIL WEBSITE:    http://girlscoutsnorthernindiana-michiana.org/

Girl Scouting is strongly supportive of a multi-cultural society, and serves the interests of girl members from all communities.  Persons representative of our diverse society are encouraged to explore this extraordinary opportunity.

Serving girls in 20 counties in the northern one-third of Indiana and 2 counties in southwest Michigan.  Headquartered in Fort Wayne with service centers in Logansport and South Bend.

ORGANIZATIONAL     Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana is the largest non-profit organization

BACKGROUND          serving the exclusive interests of girls in the 20 Indiana and 2 Michigan counties in which it operates.  The Council maintains offices dedicated exclusively to the organization in Fort Wayne, Logansport and South Bend.  Its mission is to provide opportunities for girls to discover their strengths, connect with others and take action to improve their communities.  The Council today is the product of the successful 2008 merger of four legacy councils was part of a nationwide realignment of councils.  Having completed the consolidation of councils, its leadership now seeks to capitalize on this initiative to lead staff and volunteers to perform as a high-capacity council.  The Council is poised for the next phase, bringing exceptional advocacy and strong programs to more girls throughout its jurisdiction.

Posted on July 11, 2010

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