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Job Opportunities - Updated October 17th

We are posting all job announcements, below, each month and also by blast email to our entire eList -- over 300 email addresses. We have selected this new and innovative format as an effort to keep information regarding all job listings current and updated.

Here's how it works . . .

Job postings must be received by the 15th of each month to be included in the next blast email announcement. All job listings will be sent (via email blast) on the next business day following the 15th. Jobs will be listed in the email blast according to alphabetical order. Listings received after close of business on the 15th will be sent on the next following month.

The cost for this service will be $50. An invoice for this amount will be sent by the NCGPC office to the appointed contact name or the contact name listed on the announcement. Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. Payments can be made by check and/or credit card (Visa or MasterCard only). This fee will apply each time a job posting is requested.

Your announcement must include a brief description of the job listing and any pertinent contact information regarding the listing. A link back to your organization's website and/or contact email address can be placed next to your job announcement. Applicants will make direct contact with the organization listed on the announcement. Send your job announcement to Renee S. Taylor at smithtaylorr@aol.com.

We have a wonderful network of members and friends who are associated with the NCGPC council. This is just another way of improving our systems and providing our members and friends with up- to- the- minute information regarding job announcements.

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October 2008 Job Openings


Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, Inc.
Major and Planned Gifts Officer

Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Inc., located in Annapolis, MD, seeks a creative, high-energy, enterprising individual to direct, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of our major and planned giving programs.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years' experience in planned giving and major gifts, and five years' overall experience in fundraising in an academic or healthcare environment. Candidate will have a proven track record of significant philanthropy including experience in tax, real estate, financial and/or planning advice. A current knowledge of tax law which impacts charitable giving, personal assets and estates is a must. Individual will have the ability to identify, cultivate and solicit individuals capable of making planned/major gifts and work closely with legal advisors and financial planners. Ideal candidate will have superior organizational, verbal and written communication skills, and function as part of a team. Possession of strong research skills, experience using appropriate computer software and high ethical standards is required. Writing samples are also required.

We offer a competitive salary and great benefits including 401(K), tuition reimbursement, and free parking. For more information and to apply online, please visit www.aahs.org , M/F/D/V.EOE



Director of Development, Planned Giving Programs

The George Washington University’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations seeks a Director of Planned Giving. Reporting to the Executive Director of Planned Giving, the new Director will secure major planned gifts to the University, including bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and other complex giving vehicles that require specialized financial planning and knowledge of estate tax laws. This position will raise funds University-wide, with a special emphasis on GW’s Medical Center.

Essential Functions:

Develops planned gift fund raising strategies and programs for the University in conjunction with the Executive Director of Planned Giving, supports planned gift programs of the Medical School Development Office, and pursues planned giving leads.

Manages a pool of major planned giving prospects, consisting primarily of alumni from throughout the University. Works with these prospects, their advisors, and University counsel to formulate individual arrangements for planned gifts.

Develops marketing materials in conjunction with the Division’s communications staff and develops new fund raising programs, methods, and techniques for reaching new or expanded audiences of donors or planned giving influencers.

Assists in conducting regular training and updates to senior Development staff on planned giving, tax laws, and other regulations pertaining to charitable giving.

Grade and Salary:

This position is classified as a grade 24. The salary range is between $ 66,022.56 and 115,529.04, depending on experience. The midpoint of the range is $90,765.36.

Basic Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree.

A minimum of six years’ professional fund raising experience, with specific experience in major planned gifts.

A solid working knowledge of estate tax laws.

Excellent communications skills.

An ability to travel locally and outside of the Washington metropolitan area to meet with donors (average of five business days per month).

Experience with PG Calc or Crescendo software preferred.

Previous development/advancement experience within a large institutional environment is desirable.

A master’s degree is preferred.

GW is a community dedicated to learning, communication, respect, service, and teamwork. As one of the largest private employers in the District of Columbia, the University seeks employees who enthusiastically support its teaching, research, and public service mission.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes health insurance, a retirement plan, and tuition benefits for an employee, their spouse or same-sex domestic partner, and dependent.

Please contact John Kendrick, Executive Director of Planned Giving, at JBK01@gwu.edu or 202-994-6131, if you would like to discuss this position prior to submitting an application.

To apply, please refer to the posting number 0600788 and apply on-line at: http://www.gwu.edu/employment.cfm

GW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.



The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Planned Giving Associate

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has a full time opening for a Planned Giving Associate to provide support and assistance to the planned giving staff through a variety of activities necessary to further the objectives of NSDAR’s planned giving program.

Responsibilities include providing support of planned giving stewardship by monitoring and tracking tasks and deadlines through Opportunity Management database, following-up with donors to identify and establish development plans; entering donor call reports; managing and maintaining prospect files; and monitoring incoming or new members for recognition to special clubs. In addition, a significant amount of responsibility will be devoted to providing planned giving administrative support to Planned Giving Officers by handling support and follow-up on trusts, estate gifts, life income and bequest inquiries; tracking and coordinating travel plans and schedules of planned giving staff, and keeping planned giving staff up to date on changes of activities or developments as it relates to prospective donors.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience, required and a minimum of two years experience working in a development/fundraising setting, preferably in a non-profit organization, required. Candidates must demonstrate skill in cultivating donor relationships, following-up on inquiries and developing individual donor strategies. Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills are essential as is the ability to use work processing, spreadsheet and database software in a Windows environment.

Send resume & cover letter including salary requirements to:

Attn: Human Resources
NSDAR
1776 D Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006-5303
E-mail: resumes@dar.org
Fax: (202) 737-5702



The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Planned Giving Officer

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, a 501(c) (3) non-profit women’s membership organization, has a full-time professional opportunity in the Development Office for Planned Giving Officer to contribute to the planning and implementation of the DAR planned giving program.

The Planned Giving Officer is responsible for developing personal relationships with planned giving prospects and donors. Responsibilities involve:

  • Identifying, cultivating and soliciting planned-giving donors and prospects.
  • Developing specific strategies, funding opportunities and timelines necessary to facilitate and match the donor’s wishes with the needs of the DAR.
  • Personally visiting proven or potential donors to show appreciation and interest
  • Analyzing information obtained from donors to determine their giving suitability
  • Developing specific planned gift proposals such as gift agreements, CGA illustrations, using PC Cal software
  • Sponsoring and presenting general fundraising and planned giving workshops
  • Working with Planned Giving Associate staff by providing general oversight and guidance of day to day activities.

Requirements

Professional Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

  • Three to five years of relevant work experience in a fundraising/development environment, preferably in a nonprofit organization, and show
  • Demonstrated experience in developing relationships or interacting successfully with donors, clients or customers at all levels of wealth, business or industry.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4 years) work experience in a fundraising/development office.
  • Communication: must possess highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including strong platform or public speaking skills
  • Must be self-motivated and skilled at building strong donor relationships and bringing gift opportunities to fruition.
  • Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, and follow through capabilities
  • Knowledgeable with PG Calc, or have the ability to learn PG Calc to create planned gifts proposal;
  • Adept at using Microsoft Office
  • Have a basic understanding of, or ability to learn, tax law applicable to planned giving and philanthropy.

Planned Giving Officer must be available to travel (long distance) 20% of work schedule. For more information about the mission and activities of the DAR please visit our website at www.dar.org.

Send resume & cover letter including salary requirements to:

NSDAR
Attn: Human Resources
1776 D Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006-5303
E-mail: resumes@dar.org
Fax: (202) 737-5702

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