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Showing posts with label Director of Development. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Director of Development. Show all posts

Development Director - Lawndale Christian Legal Center

Who: Lawndale Christian Legal Center (LCLC) provides North Lawndale at-risk youth, 24 and under, with community- based holistic legal services. This highly relational and innovative model of holistic defense is performed by an interdisciplinary team of attorneys and social service providers working seamlessly together in the community to support, serve, and advocate for youth and young adults in contact with the criminal justice system. The holistic team works together to meet the various needs of our youth from the time they are arrested through the conclusion of their trial, satisfactory completion of any period of probation, supervision, or parole, and beyond. By serving youth holistically in their community, LCLC is leading the transformation of the traditional criminal justice system by establishing new best practices in community-based holistic interventions that are more effective and cost less. More information on LCLC can be found at www.lclc.net.

What: The Director of Development will be an early-to-mid career professional with a track record of success who is ready to lead and implement all the fundraising efforts of a nonprofit. This professional will have the ability to get things done in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setting and will work closely with the Executive Director and senior staff to strengthen core operations and secure the resources needed to make our work successful and our organization sustainable. Responsibilities include:

Director of Development - Cure Violence Global (Chicago)

Who: Cure Violence Global (CVG) is a new start-up NGO, and led by Gary Slutkin, M.D., former head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Intervention Development Unit, and Professor of Epidemiology and International Health at the University of Illinois / Chicago School of Public Health.
Cure Violence is a teaching, training, research and assessment organization focused on a health approach to violence prevention. The Cure Violence health model is used by more than 50 communities in the U.S., as well as countries ranging from El Salvador to South Africa to Syria.

What: The Director of Development will be responsible for collaborating with the Executive director, Chief Operating Officer and the Board of Directors to implement a strategic approach to securing private revenue from individuals, corporations, foundations and government entities to ensure the growth and sustainability of CVG.
The Director of Development will have the opportunity to build the fundraising function at CVG, participating directly in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of gifts, as well as developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the ethical accounting and use of private revenues. Responsibilities include:

Director of Development Services - City of Raleigh, NC

Director of Development Services 

City of Raleigh
Professional Area: 
Other topics not covered above
Experience: 
More than 10 years
Location: 
RaleighNC


The City of Raleigh, NC is searching for a dynamic leader with strong communication and collaboration skills to lead our new Development Services Department. Raleigh currently coordinates all development and building plan review and inspection services within our Planning Department. Due to increased growth and development and Raleigh’s commitment to providing efficient and quality services, City Council has approved a reorganization beginning July 1, 2015 that creates a new Development Services Department and a new position to lead this team.
The City is searching for that special individual who is interested in this unique opportunity to work with an outstanding team to establish and build our new Development Services Department. If you have significant development and management experience, have a history of successfully partnering with developers, architects and engineers to achieve quality and timely project approvals and can provide innovative solutions to problems, Raleigh encourages you to apply for the Director of Development Services.
The Director of Development Services will report to an Assistant City Manager and oversee the following areas within Development Services: Administration, Development Plans Review, Inspections and the Customer Service Center. The department will begin with approximately 100 employees and its own budget.
At least 10 years of experience in local government land review process, development, engineering management, building and construction, inspections or related fields is required. Applicants may substitute additional relevant education for the required experience. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, architecture, landscape architecture, public administration or equivalent field. Applicants may substitute additional relevant experience for the required education.
Attach a letter of interest, résumé and salary requirements along with at least five (5) professional references to your electronic application. Candidates best suited for the position will be invited to participate in the interview process. The selection process is expected to be completed by June 10, 2015. Submit application online at www.raleighnc.gov/employment  by April 10, 2015.

Director of Development, GrowNYC - New York City, NY

Director of Development

GrowNYC

New York City, NY

Posted 2 days, 3 hours ago

GrowNYC, NYC’s go-to nonprofit resource for environmental sustainability is seeking a Director of Development. GrowNYC is a 40+ year old organization dedicated to improving NYC’s environment through a variety of programs including Greenmarket farmers markets, environmental education, open space greening and recycling. More here: www.grownyc.org

GrowNYC is seeking a Development Director who will work closely with the small extant development team and report directly to our Executive Director and Assistant Director. This individual is responsible for the overall strategy and management of the fundraising efforts. This includes identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations and government organizations, including a modest capital campaign in 2015 for a bricks and mortar project; corporate and foundation partnerships, management of grant proposals; special events; and implementation of online and offline giving appeals. S/he will work closely with the Executive Director, Assistant Director and Development and Communications Manager plus supervise current development staff to align fundraising efforts with the strategic directions and needs of the organization.

Qualifications
The Director of Development is a highly accomplished professional with a distinguished and proven track record of achieving significant major gift charitable support, and experience in creating and implementing a capital campaign strategy.
S/he has strong management, writing and interpersonal skills, and the vision to motivate our extant development team in a collaborative and collegial environment.
A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience of fundraising experience, with the ability to show progressive achievements in personal solicitation and the ability to create a high performing and sustainable development program.
Should possess good emotional intelligence, the ability to do more with less, bring creative thinking to all aspects of the job, a good sense of humor and not be easily discouraged, and of course great attention to detail.
Experience with an environmental or food organization is advantageous, but is not required.
Salary: $80,000 + benefits
GrowNYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and hires without regard to race, gender, religions, age, sexual orientation or physical disability. Please email resume and cover letter plus 3 reference's to Monique Rodriguez at jobs@grownyc.org by January 23, 2015. No phone calls please.

 Development Director who will work closely with the small extant development team and report directly to our Executive Director and Assistant Director. This individual is responsible for the overall strategy and management of the fundraising efforts. This includes identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations and government organizations, including a modest capital campaign in 2015 for a bricks and mortar project; corporate and foundation partnerships, management of grant proposals; special events; and implementation of online and offline giving appeals.

Director of Finance + Administration, Director of Development + Partnerships at EcoDistricts - Portland, OR

EcoDistricts is hiring! Our team works hard to help create just, sustainable and resilient cities and neighborhoods for all, and we are looking for qualified applicants to help us accelerate the EcoDistricts movement. We are currently hiring two director-level positions. Please download the full job descriptions below. Send questions, cover letter and resume to maggie@ecodistricts.org with the position name in the subject line. Applications are due by 5 PM, Monday February 16.

Director of Finance + Administration

The Director of Finance + Administration will execute all aspects of day to day accounting processes as well as define the process and implement the infrastructure/systems needed to support EcoDistricts’ growth over the next five to 10 years. S/he will continue to build and manage effective and streamlined administrative/financial systems, including financial, accounting, legal, information technology (IT), human resources (HR), and physical infrastructure. EcoDistricts is currently a $1.5 million org with 8 staff and is expected to double in size in the next 5 years. As a member of the Executive Management Team, the Director will be involved in strategic planning, evaluation, and professional development initiatives, in addition to planning for EcoDistricts’ growth.

Director of Development + Partnerships

The Director of Development and Partnerships is responsible for creating and leading EcoDistricts’ development, partnerships and membership strategy with an emphasis on 1) creating robust development related infrastructure and 2) significantly growing and diversifying our revenue streams (from annual revenues of $1.5 million to $3 million over the next 5 years) with an emphasis on successfully managing contributed income, including but not limited to the membership campaign, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.


These positions are open to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran. EcoDistricts provides full medical, dental, and retirement benefits.