General position overview: The Center seeks a detail-oriented, motivated and highly effective communicator to join our development team as Grant Writer. Under direction of the Chief Development Officer — and in conjunction with other members of the team, including the Major Gifts Officer and another Grant Writer — the Grant Writer will aid our efforts to increase foundation funding revenues. Preference will be given to applicants located in Tucson, Arizona, but consideration will also be given to strong candidates willing to work in other locations where the Center has an established office.
Main Duties:
Seek dedicated funding for the Center’s programs from private foundations and other sources by researching and devising approaches, including calls and visits to prospective funders.
Work with program staff to draft persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry and reports and ensure timely submission to funders; manage grants-related administrative tasks, recordkeeping and correspondence; maintain current data on and keep abreast of the Center’s work as background information for proposals and reports;
Research funding opportunities
Maintain a tracking system to monitor the status of grant proposals and reports, including submissions, responses, renewals and reporting requirements
Essential qualifications and skills desired:
Experience writing grant proposals, reports, donor correspondence and/or marketing materials in a nonprofit environment, particularly within the environmental conservation funder community.
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.
The ability to quickly comprehend, analyze and synthesize information.
The ability to communicate well and in a professional manner with a variety of co-workers and foundation personnel.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word , Excel and Access.
A demonstrated interest in and knowledge of environmental conservation issues.
A bachelor’s degree.
Benefits Package:
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Paid generous medical, dental and vision plan;
Paid short-term and long-term disability;
403(b) plan with opportunity for match;
Generous time-off policies;
Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.
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Aug 20, 2019
General position overview: The Center seeks a detail-oriented, motivated and highly effective communicator to join our development team as Grant Writer. Under direction of the Chief Development Officer — and in conjunction with other members of the team, including the Major Gifts Officer and another Grant Writer — the Grant Writer will aid our efforts to increase foundation funding revenues. Preference will be given to applicants located in Tucson, Arizona, but consideration will also be given to strong candidates willing to work in other locations where the Center has an established office.
Main Duties:
Seek dedicated funding for the Center’s programs from private foundations and other sources by researching and devising approaches, including calls and visits to prospective funders.
Work with program staff to draft persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry and reports and ensure timely submission to funders; manage grants-related administrative tasks, recordkeeping and correspondence; maintain current data on and keep abreast of the Center’s work as background information for proposals and reports;
Research funding opportunities
Maintain a tracking system to monitor the status of grant proposals and reports, including submissions, responses, renewals and reporting requirements
Essential qualifications and skills desired:
Experience writing grant proposals, reports, donor correspondence and/or marketing materials in a nonprofit environment, particularly within the environmental conservation funder community.
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.
The ability to quickly comprehend, analyze and synthesize information.
The ability to communicate well and in a professional manner with a variety of co-workers and foundation personnel.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word , Excel and Access.
A demonstrated interest in and knowledge of environmental conservation issues.
A bachelor’s degree.
Benefits Package:
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Paid generous medical, dental and vision plan;
Paid short-term and long-term disability;
403(b) plan with opportunity for match;
Generous time-off policies;
Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.
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Central Colorado Conservancy is seeking an innovative and dynamic Executive Director to build on steady growth and regional impact within the current strategic plan. The opportunity is based in Salida, Colorado; known as the Heart of the Rockies. The stunning mountain community is experiencing rapid growth in population and visitation. Land and water conservation on private agricultural lands and on public lands is an urgent challenge. Area citizens are supportive, having passed a cutting-edge ballot measure in November 2018, funding healthy lands, waters, and wildlife. Central Colorado Conservancy leads regional conservation efforts, protecting not only land and water, but also a special quality of life. The Conservancy protects open lands using traditional tools and new approaches to keep working lands working. The Conservancy protects quality of life by connecting the community to develop new approaches that enhance forest health and help manage the impacts of outdoor recreation growth. The Conservancy offers unique opportunity to create regional impact – forever.
Overview The Executive Director will connect an exceptional board, talented staff, and an engaged community to deliver solutions, both traditional and new, to the regional conservation challenge of our time – managing the impacts of rapid growth in the heart of the Rockies. The role will focus on developing and leading collaborative programs, inspiring the community, managing the organization (a Nationally Certified Land Trust) and continuing to grow diverse funding streams and supporters. The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the nonprofit corporation, with direct control of the business and supervision of its employees.
Candidates should have at least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a non-profit, for- profit and/or public sector organization. We are looking for an action-oriented leader with:
Passion for the Conservancy’s mission - To protect the lands and waters sustaining our quality of life as Central Colorado grows - and the desire to make a lasting difference.
The ability to inspire and connect team, community, agencies and local government to develop collaborative solutions.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with a team, board and partner organizations.
A track record of success in growth , building diverse funding streams and supporters/members.
Ability to manage staff, contractors, partner relationships and finances and familiarity with regulations applicable to nonprofit organizations.
Conservation acumen to leverage existing tools, and to create new approaches, that protect land, support agriculture, and manage the impacts of growth to natural resource health.
Desire to be part of a fun, innovative, can-do organizational culture .
Basic skills should include: A bachelor’s degree with an advanced degree preferred, familiarity with software packages (Microsoft Office, donor databases, QuickBooks etc.), ability to pass background checks, lift 50 pound objects, and hold a driver’s license, and willingness to travel across the Conservancy’s service area.
Reporting and Compensation The Executive Director reports to the President of the Board of Directors and is a full-time position. Compensation is competitive and based on experience, with some benefits available. The Central Colorado Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location Central Colorado Conservancy is based in Salida, Colorado. The region is well known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, including: skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, big-game hunting, kayaking, and rafting. Chaffee County has 15 of Colorado’s 14,000 foot mountains and the most-rafted river in the world. Salida routinely tops Outside Magazine’s list of best towns in the United States.
This is a high-impact position in a strong team and a beautiful setting.
To Apply Please send a cover letter and resume to Cindy Williams, president of the Board of Directors at boardpresident@centralcoloradoconservancy.org with “Executive Director Position” in subject line by 20 September.
Aug 15, 2019
Full time
Central Colorado Conservancy is seeking an innovative and dynamic Executive Director to build on steady growth and regional impact within the current strategic plan. The opportunity is based in Salida, Colorado; known as the Heart of the Rockies. The stunning mountain community is experiencing rapid growth in population and visitation. Land and water conservation on private agricultural lands and on public lands is an urgent challenge. Area citizens are supportive, having passed a cutting-edge ballot measure in November 2018, funding healthy lands, waters, and wildlife. Central Colorado Conservancy leads regional conservation efforts, protecting not only land and water, but also a special quality of life. The Conservancy protects open lands using traditional tools and new approaches to keep working lands working. The Conservancy protects quality of life by connecting the community to develop new approaches that enhance forest health and help manage the impacts of outdoor recreation growth. The Conservancy offers unique opportunity to create regional impact – forever.
Overview The Executive Director will connect an exceptional board, talented staff, and an engaged community to deliver solutions, both traditional and new, to the regional conservation challenge of our time – managing the impacts of rapid growth in the heart of the Rockies. The role will focus on developing and leading collaborative programs, inspiring the community, managing the organization (a Nationally Certified Land Trust) and continuing to grow diverse funding streams and supporters. The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the nonprofit corporation, with direct control of the business and supervision of its employees.
Candidates should have at least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a non-profit, for- profit and/or public sector organization. We are looking for an action-oriented leader with:
Passion for the Conservancy’s mission - To protect the lands and waters sustaining our quality of life as Central Colorado grows - and the desire to make a lasting difference.
The ability to inspire and connect team, community, agencies and local government to develop collaborative solutions.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with a team, board and partner organizations.
A track record of success in growth , building diverse funding streams and supporters/members.
Ability to manage staff, contractors, partner relationships and finances and familiarity with regulations applicable to nonprofit organizations.
Conservation acumen to leverage existing tools, and to create new approaches, that protect land, support agriculture, and manage the impacts of growth to natural resource health.
Desire to be part of a fun, innovative, can-do organizational culture .
Basic skills should include: A bachelor’s degree with an advanced degree preferred, familiarity with software packages (Microsoft Office, donor databases, QuickBooks etc.), ability to pass background checks, lift 50 pound objects, and hold a driver’s license, and willingness to travel across the Conservancy’s service area.
Reporting and Compensation The Executive Director reports to the President of the Board of Directors and is a full-time position. Compensation is competitive and based on experience, with some benefits available. The Central Colorado Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location Central Colorado Conservancy is based in Salida, Colorado. The region is well known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, including: skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, big-game hunting, kayaking, and rafting. Chaffee County has 15 of Colorado’s 14,000 foot mountains and the most-rafted river in the world. Salida routinely tops Outside Magazine’s list of best towns in the United States.
This is a high-impact position in a strong team and a beautiful setting.
To Apply Please send a cover letter and resume to Cindy Williams, president of the Board of Directors at boardpresident@centralcoloradoconservancy.org with “Executive Director Position” in subject line by 20 September.
Background: The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey manages and maintains airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, PATH, and seaports that are critical to the metropolitan New York-New Jersey region's trade and transportation capabilities. Through their facilities and services, people are able to make vital connections and businesses are able to grow. Providing safe and efficient travel is their highest priority, and enhancing the well-being of everyone who lives, works, and travels to the region is their strongest commitment.
Environmental sustainability is one of six key priorities for the Port Authority that focus how the Agency achieves its mission to "keep the region moving." In October 2018, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey became the first public transportation agency in the United States to embrace the Paris Climate Agreement, setting aggressive interim greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets that set a 35% reduction by 2025 and reaffirmed the agency's commitment to an 80% reduction by 2050. The Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP) develops the agency's sustainability policy, greenhouse gas reduction targets, and strategies to ensure policy goals are met.
The Position:
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) is seeking a dynamic and experienced executive with proven leadership and experience in environmental/sustainability and energy management to serve as its Deputy Director in the Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP). Reporting to the Director, Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP), the Deputy Director is responsible for providing leadership, strategic guidance, technical expertise and accountability on sustainability and environmental/energy matters in support of the Port Authority's sustainability commitments mission, capital plan and operations. The candidate will guide and direct OEEP staff in developing and implementing programs to achieve the Agency's sustainability objectives, as well as enhance measurement and reporting on progress against these objectives. In support of an ambitious climate action agenda, the Deputy Director must remain current on the state of the science, fostering a culture of engagement, driving innovation, and translating complex ideas into accessible information for diverse audiences.
The Deputy Director needs to be an experienced and assured leader who will be capable of representing the OEEP in internally at senior-level meetings, manage staff, collaborate on policy development and priorities, deliver projects on time and on budget. She or he will set efficiency and conservation benchmarks, establish accountability within line departments and facilities on sustainability issues, manage metrics to evaluate program successes, and implement the Port Authority's Sustainability Policy. The Deputy Director will promote and enhance sustainable design and climate resiliency, collaborating with Engineering and other departments, provide support and guidance to staff on sustainability initiatives and the Port Authority's annual agency-wide GHGs and Criteria Air Pollutant Inventory, and identify and support new initiatives that advance the Port Authority Sustainability Policy.
The Deputy Director will represent and promote the Port Authority's sustainability, energy, and environmental interests in external workgroups, task forces, multi-agency efforts and various other initiatives. This includes liaising with external regulatory and resource agencies, not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and actively participate with a broad range of leading environmental coalitions. Additional responsibilities include Advancing GHG reduction programs, focusing on: transitioning to electric buses and electrification of the PA Fleet, identifying opportunities and implementing on-site clean energy projects and energy conservation projects, guiding incorporation of "best in class" sustainability measures and practices in major facility redevelopment projects, and advancing electrification of aviation ground support equipment and port cargo handling equipment.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have the following qualifications to be eligible for this position:
Bachelor's degree in economics, business, finance, environmental sciences, sustainability and/or related field.
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in environmental/sustainability or energy management policy, or related discipline. Experience with sustainability initiatives is particularly important.
Exceptional leadership, influencing, negotiating and creative problem-solving skills.
Significant experience with: coordination of environmental/energy programs, communicating a sustainability vision and strategy to key decision makers, and cost benefit analysis.
Demonstrated record of tracking key project deliverables and completing projects on time and on budget.
Demonstrated strong management skills with experience supervising and motivating staff.
Ability to motivate staff to complete tasks outside of their day-to-day responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including building strategic relationships and partnerships.
Ability to step-in for the Director as needed to the represent/be the face of the organization internally and externally.
Self-starter with innovation and political acumen, able to navigate bureaucracy effectively.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs or operational changes on complex environmental issues.
Strong success in strategic analysis and data analysis, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of the programs and improving programs or business processes from the standpoint of sustainability and resiliency.
Demonstrated success in achieving results through working with internal and external entities and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and facilitate problem solving and collaboration among various stakeholders.
High level of integrity, trust and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientated work ethic.
Selected candidate will be required to pass a Federal Security Background check.
While not required qualifications beneficial for candidates to be considered for this position include:
A Master's degree in policy, public administration/affairs, business, or engineering with relevant focus on environmental, sustainability, and energy field.
Knowledge, skills and experience in the field of sustainable practices and operations, project evaluation, and cost-benefit analyses. Knowledge of various sustainability reporting frameworks, including CDP, GRI, Airport Carbon Accreditation, and in GHG forecasting and targeting methods, including familiarity with the Science Based Targets Initiative.
Knowledge of the status of relevant local, state, federal policies related to energy/environment/climate change.
Ability to design internal policies to achieve environmental/sustainability goals. A track record developing and implementing sustainability programs and projects.
A demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and federal/state government processes.
In-depth knowledge of energy efficiency projects/programs and demand side management, nonresidential end-use technologies and applications, including life-cycle cost analysis, a track record of supporting corporate efforts to decarbonize energy supply through energy market purchases, on-site clean energy generation, vehicle electrification and other innovations, and experience or demonstrated knowledge of energy procurement, risk management, hedging.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the Port Authority, please visit www.pannynj.com
Apply: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Anne McCarthy, COO Harris Rand Lusk 122 East 42nd Street, Suite 3605 New York, NY 10168 amccarthy@harrisrand.com
Please put “Port Authority DD” in the subject line of your e-mailed application.
Aug 14, 2019
Full time
Background: The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey manages and maintains airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, PATH, and seaports that are critical to the metropolitan New York-New Jersey region's trade and transportation capabilities. Through their facilities and services, people are able to make vital connections and businesses are able to grow. Providing safe and efficient travel is their highest priority, and enhancing the well-being of everyone who lives, works, and travels to the region is their strongest commitment.
Environmental sustainability is one of six key priorities for the Port Authority that focus how the Agency achieves its mission to "keep the region moving." In October 2018, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey became the first public transportation agency in the United States to embrace the Paris Climate Agreement, setting aggressive interim greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets that set a 35% reduction by 2025 and reaffirmed the agency's commitment to an 80% reduction by 2050. The Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP) develops the agency's sustainability policy, greenhouse gas reduction targets, and strategies to ensure policy goals are met.
The Position:
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) is seeking a dynamic and experienced executive with proven leadership and experience in environmental/sustainability and energy management to serve as its Deputy Director in the Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP). Reporting to the Director, Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP), the Deputy Director is responsible for providing leadership, strategic guidance, technical expertise and accountability on sustainability and environmental/energy matters in support of the Port Authority's sustainability commitments mission, capital plan and operations. The candidate will guide and direct OEEP staff in developing and implementing programs to achieve the Agency's sustainability objectives, as well as enhance measurement and reporting on progress against these objectives. In support of an ambitious climate action agenda, the Deputy Director must remain current on the state of the science, fostering a culture of engagement, driving innovation, and translating complex ideas into accessible information for diverse audiences.
The Deputy Director needs to be an experienced and assured leader who will be capable of representing the OEEP in internally at senior-level meetings, manage staff, collaborate on policy development and priorities, deliver projects on time and on budget. She or he will set efficiency and conservation benchmarks, establish accountability within line departments and facilities on sustainability issues, manage metrics to evaluate program successes, and implement the Port Authority's Sustainability Policy. The Deputy Director will promote and enhance sustainable design and climate resiliency, collaborating with Engineering and other departments, provide support and guidance to staff on sustainability initiatives and the Port Authority's annual agency-wide GHGs and Criteria Air Pollutant Inventory, and identify and support new initiatives that advance the Port Authority Sustainability Policy.
The Deputy Director will represent and promote the Port Authority's sustainability, energy, and environmental interests in external workgroups, task forces, multi-agency efforts and various other initiatives. This includes liaising with external regulatory and resource agencies, not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and actively participate with a broad range of leading environmental coalitions. Additional responsibilities include Advancing GHG reduction programs, focusing on: transitioning to electric buses and electrification of the PA Fleet, identifying opportunities and implementing on-site clean energy projects and energy conservation projects, guiding incorporation of "best in class" sustainability measures and practices in major facility redevelopment projects, and advancing electrification of aviation ground support equipment and port cargo handling equipment.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have the following qualifications to be eligible for this position:
Bachelor's degree in economics, business, finance, environmental sciences, sustainability and/or related field.
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in environmental/sustainability or energy management policy, or related discipline. Experience with sustainability initiatives is particularly important.
Exceptional leadership, influencing, negotiating and creative problem-solving skills.
Significant experience with: coordination of environmental/energy programs, communicating a sustainability vision and strategy to key decision makers, and cost benefit analysis.
Demonstrated record of tracking key project deliverables and completing projects on time and on budget.
Demonstrated strong management skills with experience supervising and motivating staff.
Ability to motivate staff to complete tasks outside of their day-to-day responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including building strategic relationships and partnerships.
Ability to step-in for the Director as needed to the represent/be the face of the organization internally and externally.
Self-starter with innovation and political acumen, able to navigate bureaucracy effectively.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs or operational changes on complex environmental issues.
Strong success in strategic analysis and data analysis, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of the programs and improving programs or business processes from the standpoint of sustainability and resiliency.
Demonstrated success in achieving results through working with internal and external entities and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and facilitate problem solving and collaboration among various stakeholders.
High level of integrity, trust and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientated work ethic.
Selected candidate will be required to pass a Federal Security Background check.
While not required qualifications beneficial for candidates to be considered for this position include:
A Master's degree in policy, public administration/affairs, business, or engineering with relevant focus on environmental, sustainability, and energy field.
Knowledge, skills and experience in the field of sustainable practices and operations, project evaluation, and cost-benefit analyses. Knowledge of various sustainability reporting frameworks, including CDP, GRI, Airport Carbon Accreditation, and in GHG forecasting and targeting methods, including familiarity with the Science Based Targets Initiative.
Knowledge of the status of relevant local, state, federal policies related to energy/environment/climate change.
Ability to design internal policies to achieve environmental/sustainability goals. A track record developing and implementing sustainability programs and projects.
A demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and federal/state government processes.
In-depth knowledge of energy efficiency projects/programs and demand side management, nonresidential end-use technologies and applications, including life-cycle cost analysis, a track record of supporting corporate efforts to decarbonize energy supply through energy market purchases, on-site clean energy generation, vehicle electrification and other innovations, and experience or demonstrated knowledge of energy procurement, risk management, hedging.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the Port Authority, please visit www.pannynj.com
Apply: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Anne McCarthy, COO Harris Rand Lusk 122 East 42nd Street, Suite 3605 New York, NY 10168 amccarthy@harrisrand.com
Please put “Port Authority DD” in the subject line of your e-mailed application.
New Jersey Conservation Foundation
Far Hills, NJ, USA
New Jersey Conservation Foundation seeks a Development Manager to cultivate and increase membership, major donor giving, planned giving and manage fundraising events.
The position offers an exceptional opportunity for a fundraising professional with a deep commitment to land conservation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment focusing on major donor cultivation, small donor fundraising strategies, online and direct mail campaigns, planned giving and fundraising events.
Required education and experience include a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years experience in a fundraising and development or marketing role and proficiency with online fundraising, direct mail, nonprofit advocacy, membership cultivation, social media, and fundraising events. Qualifications include exceptional writing, proofreading, organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Must be a self-starter and work well as a team member. Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Salsa database a plus.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume along with salary requirements to recruiting@njconservation.org or fax to (908) 234-1189. For additional information about us visit www.njconservation.org .
Job Description :
The Development Manager will cultivate and increase membership, major donor giving, planned giving and manage fundraising events.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate all major donor cultivation activities including identifying and scheduling visits with major donors
Develop and implement small donor fundraising strategies to increase membership and manage calls to action for online and direct mail campaigns
Assist in the production of queries, reports and the generation of lists through Salsa database
Develop consistent communications to grow donor base and solicit and cultivate members
Produce direct mail appeals (including member, lapsed donor and new member acquisition appeals), invitations, and brochures
Update social network profiles including Facebook and Twitter with relevant content
Create and distribute regular email updates to members
Create dynamic advocacy appeals
Interact with members by email, social media, phone and personal meetings
Manage planned giving program
Manage fundraising events
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
3+ years experience in a fundraising and development or marketing role
Bachelor’s degree
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to drive projects to completion
Exceptional writing, proofreading and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, work well as a team member and be self-directed and flexible
Proficiency with online fundraising, nonprofit advocacy and membership cultivation
Basic image editing skills, familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Salsa or other fundraising database
Commitment to the mission of New Jersey Conservation Foundation.
Other preferred characteristics:
Eagerness to learn and contribute to a small team
Creative and compelling storyteller
Comfort and proficiency with common software packages and ability to perform mail merges, simple HTML edits, etc.
Self-starter, dynamic and yet responsive to direction and feedback
Experience with fundraising events
Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Assistant Director
New Jersey Conservation Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.
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Aug 09, 2019
Full time
New Jersey Conservation Foundation seeks a Development Manager to cultivate and increase membership, major donor giving, planned giving and manage fundraising events.
The position offers an exceptional opportunity for a fundraising professional with a deep commitment to land conservation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment focusing on major donor cultivation, small donor fundraising strategies, online and direct mail campaigns, planned giving and fundraising events.
Required education and experience include a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years experience in a fundraising and development or marketing role and proficiency with online fundraising, direct mail, nonprofit advocacy, membership cultivation, social media, and fundraising events. Qualifications include exceptional writing, proofreading, organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Must be a self-starter and work well as a team member. Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Salsa database a plus.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume along with salary requirements to recruiting@njconservation.org or fax to (908) 234-1189. For additional information about us visit www.njconservation.org .
Job Description :
The Development Manager will cultivate and increase membership, major donor giving, planned giving and manage fundraising events.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate all major donor cultivation activities including identifying and scheduling visits with major donors
Develop and implement small donor fundraising strategies to increase membership and manage calls to action for online and direct mail campaigns
Assist in the production of queries, reports and the generation of lists through Salsa database
Develop consistent communications to grow donor base and solicit and cultivate members
Produce direct mail appeals (including member, lapsed donor and new member acquisition appeals), invitations, and brochures
Update social network profiles including Facebook and Twitter with relevant content
Create and distribute regular email updates to members
Create dynamic advocacy appeals
Interact with members by email, social media, phone and personal meetings
Manage planned giving program
Manage fundraising events
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
3+ years experience in a fundraising and development or marketing role
Bachelor’s degree
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to drive projects to completion
Exceptional writing, proofreading and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, work well as a team member and be self-directed and flexible
Proficiency with online fundraising, nonprofit advocacy and membership cultivation
Basic image editing skills, familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Salsa or other fundraising database
Commitment to the mission of New Jersey Conservation Foundation.
Other preferred characteristics:
Eagerness to learn and contribute to a small team
Creative and compelling storyteller
Comfort and proficiency with common software packages and ability to perform mail merges, simple HTML edits, etc.
Self-starter, dynamic and yet responsive to direction and feedback
Experience with fundraising events
Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Assistant Director
New Jersey Conservation Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.
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Performs financial analysis, including preparing annual budget and analyzing actual expenses. Responsible for the mid-year reforecast. Processes accounts payable and accounts receivable and resolves related issues. Performs cash projections. Assists with month-end close duties, including recording entries and performing account reconciliations. Creates budget proposals to support the grants that Stand Earth applies for. Trains new employees and assists them on finance/accounting matters. Supports annual federal and periodic state tax reporting as well as the external audit. Performs projects assigned by the Deputy Director.
Job will be performed at Bellingham, WA office.
Required Education: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
Required Experience: At least one (1) year in the job offered, or at least one (1) year of experience in accounting performing the following
Accounts receivable (AR)
Accounts payable (AP).
Monitoring and reconciling cash.
Participating in month-end close.
Account reconciliations.
At least three (3) months experience in accounting at an environmental non-profit. As an alternative, employer will accept at least three (3) months in an internship, or substantially similar program, as part of an academic program (Bachelor’s or Master’s), at an environmental non-profit performing budgeting and analyzing actual expenses.
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Aug 06, 2019
Full time
Performs financial analysis, including preparing annual budget and analyzing actual expenses. Responsible for the mid-year reforecast. Processes accounts payable and accounts receivable and resolves related issues. Performs cash projections. Assists with month-end close duties, including recording entries and performing account reconciliations. Creates budget proposals to support the grants that Stand Earth applies for. Trains new employees and assists them on finance/accounting matters. Supports annual federal and periodic state tax reporting as well as the external audit. Performs projects assigned by the Deputy Director.
Job will be performed at Bellingham, WA office.
Required Education: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
Required Experience: At least one (1) year in the job offered, or at least one (1) year of experience in accounting performing the following
Accounts receivable (AR)
Accounts payable (AP).
Monitoring and reconciling cash.
Participating in month-end close.
Account reconciliations.
At least three (3) months experience in accounting at an environmental non-profit. As an alternative, employer will accept at least three (3) months in an internship, or substantially similar program, as part of an academic program (Bachelor’s or Master’s), at an environmental non-profit performing budgeting and analyzing actual expenses.
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Advancement Officer to support Appalachian communities building a clean energy economy (Charlottesville, VA)
Appalachian Voices works to achieve an Appalachia with healthy, intact ecosystems and generative local economies that allow communities to thrive.
For more than a century, Appalachian communities have powered the growth of America’s industrial might—and have suffered disproportionately from resulting pollution, damaged lands, and poverty. Today, Appalachia is on the frontlines of an American energy transition.
Appalachian Voices is a powerful promoter of this transition. Founded in 1997, it has increased in size, opened new offices, and doubled revenue under the leadership of Executive Director Tom Cormons. The organization seeks an Advancement Officer to help it enact a new strategic plan that builds on this growth.
Reporting to both the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, the Advancement Officer will serve as the principal major gift fundraiser for Appalachian Voices, managing a nationwide portfolio of major gift donors and prospects. The Advancement Officer will collaboratively develop, manage, and implement a plan designed to acquire, qualify, and cultivate new major gift opportunities while sustaining current donors through creative stewardship.
The ideal candidate will be driven and results-oriented, with a deep appreciation for Appalachian Voices’ mission and the people they serve. The candidate will have experience expanding a major gifts portfolio, an analytical and strategic approach to identifying prospects, and an ability to translate complex policy into compelling donor messages.
Development Resources, inc. (DR i ) is leading this search for Appalachian Voices. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are invited to learn more and apply by visiting www.driconsulting.com/ positions/ or via email at search@driconsulting.com .
Jul 30, 2019
Full time
Advancement Officer to support Appalachian communities building a clean energy economy (Charlottesville, VA)
Appalachian Voices works to achieve an Appalachia with healthy, intact ecosystems and generative local economies that allow communities to thrive.
For more than a century, Appalachian communities have powered the growth of America’s industrial might—and have suffered disproportionately from resulting pollution, damaged lands, and poverty. Today, Appalachia is on the frontlines of an American energy transition.
Appalachian Voices is a powerful promoter of this transition. Founded in 1997, it has increased in size, opened new offices, and doubled revenue under the leadership of Executive Director Tom Cormons. The organization seeks an Advancement Officer to help it enact a new strategic plan that builds on this growth.
Reporting to both the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, the Advancement Officer will serve as the principal major gift fundraiser for Appalachian Voices, managing a nationwide portfolio of major gift donors and prospects. The Advancement Officer will collaboratively develop, manage, and implement a plan designed to acquire, qualify, and cultivate new major gift opportunities while sustaining current donors through creative stewardship.
The ideal candidate will be driven and results-oriented, with a deep appreciation for Appalachian Voices’ mission and the people they serve. The candidate will have experience expanding a major gifts portfolio, an analytical and strategic approach to identifying prospects, and an ability to translate complex policy into compelling donor messages.
Development Resources, inc. (DR i ) is leading this search for Appalachian Voices. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are invited to learn more and apply by visiting www.driconsulting.com/ positions/ or via email at search@driconsulting.com .
