Major Gifts Officer, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Position: Major Gifts Officer Organization: Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) with the support of the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) Affiliate, is seeking a seasoned Major Gifts Officer who possesses hands-on experience in cultivating donor-centric six-figure relationships which have resulted in major gift donations. HFHI and TCHFH are non-profit faith-based ministries dedicated to eliminating substandard housing. This exceptional opportunity will provide an individual the opportunity to work collaboratively with senior executives and program professionals in developing fundraising strategies through a donor-focused development program. Compensation for this position is market competitive and commensurate to experience.

Associate Director of Prospect Research, Illinois Institute of Technology

Position: Associate Director of Prospect Research

Organization: Illinois Institute of Technology

Location:  Chicago, Illinois

Description:  The Associate Director of Prospect Research identifies new philanthropic opportunities among individuals, corporations and foundations, and investigates their potential to support the mission of Illinois Institute of Technology. The ideal candidate will have prior experience conducting prospect research in a non-profit setting and have excellent communication skills.

Research and Stewardship Associate, San Francisco Ballet

Job:  Research and Stewardship Associate, San Francisco Ballet

Description:  Under supervision, the Research and Stewardship Associate provides detailed information, including but not limited to biographical information, wealth indicators, and philanthropic behavior, on potential funding sources.  In addition to his/her work for the development department, the Associate supplies the Ballet’s Nominating Committee with research on potential candidates for the Board of Trustees. While the Research and Stewardship Associate interacts with other members of the development team on a daily basis, the position is research and writing intensive. The Associate works with sensitive and confidential information on an ongoing basis. The Associate also fulfills stewardship responsibilities for major individual and institutional donors, including the production of accurate donor listings and recognition signage, to ensure that donors are appropriately acknowledged.

Director of Development, Business Schools, Wake Forest University

Job:  Director of Development for the Business Schools, Wake Forest University

Location:  Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Description:  Wake Forest University invites expressions of interest in, and nominations for, the position of Director of Development for the Business Schools. The University seeks an accomplished professional with a strong understanding of business education.

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest is a private, coeducational, residential university dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the liberal arts and in graduate and professional education. The University comprises two undergraduate institutions, Wake Forest College and the Wayne Calloway School of Business and Accountancy; the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; and four professional schools: Law, Medicine, Divinity, and the Babcock Graduate School of Management. Overall enrollment averages 6,000 students. Wake Forest was ranked 30th among national universities in the 200 edition of “America’s Best Colleges,” published by U.S. News & World Report.

Director of Development, The Tahirih Justice Center

Job:  Director of Development, The Tahirih Justice Center

Location:  Falls Church, Virginia

The Organization:  The Tahirih Justice Center (Tahirih) is a growing organization working to protect immigrant women and girls seeking justice in the United States from gender-based violence through legal services and public policy advocacy. Tahirih is a Bahá’í-inspired nonprofit organization that offers pro bono representation to women and girls seeking protection from gender-based human rights abuses such as domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, female genital mutilation, honor crimes, and forced marriage. Winner of the 2007 Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management, Tahirih has a staff of 27, and a budget of over $2 million. Tahirih is based in Falls Church, VA, and is in the process of expanding nationally, with an initial office opening in Houston in 2009.

Director of Major Gifts, Museum of Science

Job: Director of Major Gifts, Museum of Science

Location:  Boston, Massachusetts

Salary:  Commensurate with experience.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Director of Major Gifts provides leadership and direction to staff who seek to secure significant new and increased financial resources from individuals and family foundations in order to advance the mission of the Museum of Science.

Director of Foundation Relations, American Indian College Fund

Job:  Director of Foundation Relations, American Indian College Fund

Location:  Denver, Colorado

Position Description:  The American Indian College Fund (the Fund), a national, non-profit organization headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Director of Foundation Relations. Created in 1989 to support the nation’s tribal colleges, the American Indian College Fund transforms Indian higher education by funding and creating awareness of the unique, community-based accredited Tribal Colleges and Universities, offering students
access to knowledge, skills, and cultural values which enhance their communities and the country as a whole.