Stewardship Associate

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School Year: 2022-2023 

Position: Stewardship Associate

Campus: Home/Central Office

Reports to: Development Director 

The United Schools Network (USN) is a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio. After founding its first school in 2008, it has worked together with incredible leaders to open three more schools in the span of ten years. Each USN school is an open enrollment, public charter school that works diligently to close the opportunity gap in Columbus. Moreover, the mission of all USN schools is to transform lives and our communities through the power of education, while maintaining our vision: For every child, an open door. 

USN currently operates two high-performing elementary schools (K-5) and two high-performing middle schools (6-8) that serve more than 1,000 students. We strive to provide students with a rigorous academic experience in a joyful learning environment, and we work hard to ensure that students of all levels grow and succeed by focusing on intentional student support and continual improvement. 

Position Description 

The Stewardship Associate (SA) position is a unique opportunity for talented individuals to pursue their interest in fundraising while honing their administrative skills to support the development team at United Schools Network. This individual will manage donor and volunteer stewardship efforts, will support volunteer and programmatic work at our schools, and will assist the team with key board stewardship and staff relations tasks. This will include coordinating and executing a number of tasks related to school board governance. Additionally, the SA will thrive in the areas of organization and detail-orientation and demonstrate this through their ability to maintain accurate records and reports using the team’s various development platforms and systems. Lastly, this position takes an active role in managing the team’s social media platforms and website as well as in executing the network’s communication strategy. 

Joining Our Team 

USN Core Traits: 

  1. Mission-Driven. USN team members believe deeply in the mission of United Schools Network: to transform lives and our communities through the power of education. 
  2. Growth Mindset. USN team members believe in their ability, and the ability of all students, to grow and improve. 
  3. Relationship-Driven. USN team members get proximate to USN students, families, and colleagues to develop authentic relationships that inform work in the classroom. 
  4. Conscientiousness. USN team members are professional, reliable, diligent, and pay attention to detail. 5. Emotionally Constant. USN team members maintain a sense of calm while addressing a number of priorities.

Qualifications: 

  • Holds a B.A./B.S. degree. 
  • Minimum of 1-2 year(s) of fundraising experience preferred (internships qualify). 

Knowledge and Skills: 

  • Comfortability with Google products, Microsoft Office, and CRMs – especially DonorPerfect, for effective communication and completion of job responsibilities. 
  • Exceptional and warm interpersonal skills: ability to interact effectively with team members, community leaders, board members, prospects, donors, and a variety of volunteers. 
  • Able to genuinely convey information and emotion in writing and photography. 
  • Adept at navigating the trends and best practices surrounding various social media channels. ● Strong leadership, partnership-building and organizational skills. 
  • Personal and professional integrity with willingness to abide by the Donor Bill of Rights, the AFP code of Ethics, and the Development Team Vision, Mission, and Core Values. 
  • Is open and committed to implementing frequent feedback from team members. ● Willingness to take personal responsibility for the affairs of the network. 
  • Ability to learn from one’s mistakes. 

Terms of Employment 

  • Applications will be considered immediately. 
  • This is a full-time position. 
  • Report times are typically Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., although some job-related tasks can be expected outside of these hours. 
  • Salary: $38,000/year 

Benefits: 

○ Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage 

○ Employees are eligible to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS). 

Apply online at unitedschoolsnetwork.org/join. 

All USN schools are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Development Associate

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We are adding a new position to our development team at the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) and invite you to consider applying to be our Development Associate. The focus of your work will be anchored in raising money for student scholarships and program support of campuses in our 33-member network of private, independent colleges and universities in Ohio. We are looking for someone to join us as soon as possible and to have responsibilities for grant writing and grant management, donor stewardship, and coordination between our student scholars and their funders (our donors). We are always looking for new donors, so taking on your own limited portfolio of new corporate, foundation, and individual donors will also be expected. It’s a full-time position with the option of remote work, at the discretion of the supervisor and after several weeks on the job. We’d like you to be from central Ohio but are open to you working from anywhere in Ohio so long as you’d be available to join us when we gather as a staff for occasional events and meetings in central Ohio and around the state. To learn more about the position, check out the job description here. For more info on OFIC visit www.ofic.org.

OFIC, is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public foundation headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with a membership of 33 private, independent Ohio colleges and universities. To be successful in this position, you will work closely with the two Regional Vice Presidents of Development and members of the OFIC Scholarship Team. The position is full-time (40 hours/week), Monday through Friday, and reports to the President of OFIC. You need to be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and in coordination with the OFIC staff of seven. You will build positive, effective working relationships with Board members, donors, and OFIC staff in a team environment.

Job requirements include: Bachelor’s degree preferred (may be substituted by relevant experience); two years prior experience preferably with a fundraising/development/ higher education organization. You should have proficiency in Microsoft apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and experience in Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge NXT or another CRM database. Prior grant writing experience will help you to excel in the position. Additional requirements are excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects; ability to work both independently and in a team; excellent interpersonal skills; and a willingness to demonstrate a professional demeanor whether speaking to others in person, over the phone, through email or letters.

OFIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity as we seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we have the strongest team possible. We provide a generous comprehensive group benefits program including health insurance, dental, and vision coverage at no cost to our employees and at 50% cost for added dependents. Learn more about our HR benefits here. The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $60,000, based on your level of applicable experience.

Application review will begin immediately, candidates are encouraged to apply by March 17, 2023. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to OFIC at [email protected]. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled.

Executive Director, OneOhio Recovery Foundation

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The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation created at the direction of Ohio’s state and local leaders to distribute 55 percent of the settlement funds that the state receives from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. The Foundation will work with local interests to support their opioid misuse treatment, recovery and prevention efforts and invest funds to support these efforts for Ohioans into the future.

 

In 2017 and later in 2018, then Attorney General Mike DeWine was one of the first state Attorney Generals in the United States to file lawsuits against the opioid drug manufacturers and distributors and has since maintained the resolve that these companies must pay for the damages caused by opioids in Ohio.

 

The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is seeking a proven leader who is passionate about improving the health and wellness of Ohio residents. The Executive Director must have a high level of empathy for the well-being of others. The right candidate will have experience in the philanthropic or nonprofit sector, a track record of collaboration, a deep understanding of Ohio’s diverse communities, political landscape and persistent health challenges.

 

The Executive Director should be passionate about improving the health of Ohio residents. But more than any specific background, the OneOhio Recovery Foundation seeks a leader committed to service and who can work with a range of people from diverse demographics, backgrounds and philosophies. The Foundation Board believes this is paramount in building relationships and working with those with varying life experiences and viewpoints.

 

Vision and Strategic Planning Skills. Candidates will possess the strategic, leadership and emotional intelligence skills necessary to build a shared consensus around a compelling and inspired vision as well as mobilizing the organization in its achievement.

 

Strong External Relations & Communications Skills. Candidates will be strong public speakers, charismatic and engaging, capable of building effective community outreach programs and representing the “face” of the institution. Candidates must have extensive experience and exceptional skills in oral and written communications. This individual represents a level of sophistication and excellence in public speaking and in public relations that will contribute to the success of the Foundation.

 

The new Executive Director must be able to navigate the Recovery Foundation’s relationships with the legislative and executive branches of state government without wading into partisanship.

 

Advancement of Positive Internal Culture. We seek a leader who values the contribution of each Board and staff member, and who understands how organizational culture contributes to accelerating progress on outcomes. This individual has experience in continuous improvement of companies or organizations to attract and retain quality staff.

 

Business and Financial Acumen. Candidates will possess strong leadership and management skills and utilize sound business principles. Experience managing a similar or greater sized budget and/or endowment with a track record of strong fiscal understanding and responsibility is critical.

 

Board Relations and Engagement. Track record of close working relationships with boards of directors, boards of trustees and other volunteer leadership in a collaborative fashion.

 

Formal Qualifications. The OneOhio Recovery Foundation seeks a candidate with experience in an executive leadership position in the nonprofit or philanthropic sectors. A bachelor’s degree is required. Formal education at the graduate level is preferred but not required.

 

Compensation. The salary range for this position is between $250,000 and $300,000 and will be commensurable with experience. Compensation will include a base salary and benefits competitive with private non-profit institutions of the similar size and scope, taking into consideration the successful candidate’s unique skills, accomplishments, experience and expected immediate and long-term impact to the OneOhio Recovery Foundation.

 

To apply, please submit a current CV, letter of introduction and references to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at https://bit.ly/3Eb7XMV (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page). While the process will continue until a candidate is hired, for best consideration kindly submit your materials by April 15, 2023.

Senior Development Officer

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Energetic, ambitious, proactive cultivation of social justice warriors. The ACLU of Ohio’s Development Department seeks an experienced front-line fundraiser. A go-getter with the skills to connect with everyone from college students to seasoned activists who all want the same thing we do – to stand as the guardians of liberty, democracy, and the U.S. Constitution.

We are expanding our team with a fearless fundraiser capable of genuinely connecting comfortably with individuals and foundations. The Senior Development Officer works closely with our Development Director in planning and implementing fundraising strategies, identifying, soliciting, and stewarding the financial gifts that power our ongoing fight to secure, protect, and expand Ohioans’ civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice – with a clear understanding that this is the work that ensures the ACLU of Ohio’s long-term sustainability and growth. This development professional will also mentor, guide, and help grow the skills of our newer front-line fundraisers. This development professional will comfortably and efficiently craft a comprehensive, broad-based, diverse, and inclusive giving program to build and grow an already strong donor base. Our Senior Development Officer will accomplish this by consistently and effortlessly hitting key metrics, including dollars raised and number of meaningful contacts made. Equally as important, the successful candidate will achieve each of these standards while enthusiastically and actively engaging with our community to further the ACLU of Ohio’s mission.

Manager, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

The Manager, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement (Take Steps) works in partnership with Foundation leaders, community volunteers and committees to drive growth and success in the Take Steps fundraising campaign. This individual will identify, recruit, train and partner with leadership volunteers to harness their passion and skills and to help maximize their engagement in order to advance the mission of the Foundation.

The Manager travels throughout the designated market area to meet with constituents and serves as a key leader for the Foundation with volunteers and supporters. The Manager will help to identify and cultivate partnerships and alliances that will promote growth and awareness in the IBD community.

This role is 2 days/week in the Columbus, OH office and 3 days/week Remote.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Fundraising:

  • Develop impactful relationships within the patient and corporate community empowering them to tell their stories through direct peer-to-peer fundraising.
  • Go the extra mile to understand the full scope of these diseases and in turn, use that knowledge to connect with patients in a meaningful way. Communicate shared vision by utilizing national campaign and marketing materials, adjusting as appropriate.
  • Create annual operational plan including marketing, budgeting and project management to ensure success of the Take Steps campaign.
  • Ensure revenue goal is achieved by developing, implementing and assessing year-round strategic fundraising plans for all Take Steps walks.  Plan includes campaign revenue drivers: proactive team engagement, acquisition, day of experience, sponsorship and data-revenue tracking and assessment. Make timely adjustments to fundraising strategies as needed.
  • Prioritize relationship development. Deliver excellent customer service to all donors, participants, corporate partners and teams by understanding their interests, responding promptly to requests and providing consistent year-round communication.
  • Manage and execute logistics to provide an inspirational day-of event experience for corporate partners, patients and supporters.
  • Collaborate with local and national staff to work collectively towards strategic team goals.
  • Maintain accurate and complete database, records and files for fundraising events, programs and activities.

Volunteer Engagement:

  • Build a compelling vision for growth and collaboration with volunteer leaders and staff to achieve this vision.
  • Work with leadership volunteer and committees to identify, recruit and engage volunteers who have potential to make a significant impact.
  • Build strong and effective partnerships with volunteers and supporters and help foster a culture of accountability and recognition.
  • Partner with and provide comprehensive support to volunteer committees in order to drive success in campaigns and grow support for our mission.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in not-for-profit fundraising.
  • Skilled in building and sustaining meaningful relationships.
  • Aptitude for planning, budgeting and time management.
  • Exceptional written/oral presentation and communication skills.
  • Computer skills including basic data management and Microsoft Office suite.
  • Creative thinker/problem solver.
  • Skillful in balancing multiple and competing priorities.
  • Proven capability of working with a variety of personality and leadership styles in a matrixed organization, and externally with volunteers and partners.
  • Independent, self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and follow-up.
  • Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to travel locally up to 25%.

Advancement Consultant, College of Arts and Sciences

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Department:

Advancement | Development Constituency Fundraising

Position Overview

Advancement Consultants for the College of Arts and Sciences (ASC) serve as a conduit of information and strategy between college leadership and fundraisers, stewardship, and engagement staff to advance the collaborative effort of moving gifts forward. Consultants maintain a current, deep knowledge of the strategic goals and funding priorities of the college and departments and partner closely with front-line fundraisers, donor relations officers and engagement officers, to align opportunities for support with donor goals.

Reporting to the Senior Director for Stewardship, these newly created positions are ultimate bridge-builders, ensuring that information flows seamlessly between academic and administrative partners and the development team. Each consultant is assigned to a division of the college in order to deepen relationships and best understand the work of their assigned area. This deep knowledge will be shared with major gift fundraisers to help create and present individualized, compelling proposals to prospective donors. Consultants also help steward donors following a gift, track and provide data and stories for impact/stewardship reports and play an integral role in engagements and experiences on campus.

Advancement Consultants assist fundraisers throughout the donor cycle with duties such as understanding and reporting on the donor pipeline; coordinating communication amongst the various partners; assisting with messaging, packaging and creating engagement content; preparing proposals and stewarding donors following a gift. While they will not travel or carry their own portfolio, Consultants will have metrics based on overall team performance.

Natural collaborators grounded in strong verbal and written communication skills will do well in these roles. Strong listening skills with the ability to distill information and communicate it effectively to a diverse audience are a must. Advancement Consultants operate with a high degree of independence to make decisions, solve problems, and adapt to shifting priorities. These roles also require diplomacy and discretion along with a creative, strategic, and entrepreneurial mindset, persistence, and an outcomes-oriented work style.  The Advancement Consultant roles offer flexible schedules including hybrid work as agreed upon with the Senior Director. The Arts and Sciences Advancement team currently works remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires an exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies:  leadership, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and communication/interpersonal effectiveness.

This position is a term role for up to 36 months.

About the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is Ohio State’s laboratory for discovery and creativity. By bringing together ideas and disciplines to create bold, new connections, we empower people and their potential, envision the unimagined, advance innovations and solve unrelenting problems at a scale few others can match. We have 38 academic departments and schools, 80+ majors, 17,453 undergraduate and 2,285 graduate students and 210,000 living alumni.

Duties and Responsibilities

30% Fundraising

In collaboration with the divisional deans, department chairs, faculty, and staff of the College of Arts and Sciences, identifies growth priorities for the college, develops and confirms funding priorities; and assists in development of growth plans that will facilitate fundraising and donor engagement. Shares information with the development team and assists in determining alignment with potential donors. Advances a culture of philanthropy and awareness of the development team’s function through formal and informal engagement of college leadership, faculty and staff. Working closely with major gift officers, assists with identification, cultivation, solicitation, of fundraising prospects with capacity and inclination to make gifts. Assists with and manages the process of creation of donor materials, proposals, content to engage and inspire donors.

30% Stewardship

As part of consistent communications with assigned departments, provides strategic stewardship support in the areas of funds management, gift acknowledgments, fund reporting and development officer travel needs. Monitors and reports on data, sharing monthly fund balance updates with a particular focus on student support funds, monthly gifts to department and any subsequent appreciation messaging. Provides fund spending content for stewardship reporting. Assists with stewardship events on an as needed basis and partners closely with donor experience and alumni relations colleagues. Provides prompt and effective solutions to donor relations issues when they arise.

30% Engagement

Coordinates engagement of department and center-based volunteer committees in partnership with the college engagement team. Assists with development, planning and execution of targeted events geared toward cultivation of new and existing donors and prospects, as well as donor acquisition strategies. Works in partnership with development officers, engagement and marketing/communications staff to create briefings, talking points, remarks and background materials for advancement-focused events. Curates stories and needs for annual giving appeals in collaboration with ASC Advancement Annual Giving.

10% Special Projects

Adjusts to changing priorities and completes special tasks and projects. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 4 years of fundraising or sales or program coordination or related administrative function
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and quickly assimilate to new technology

Desired Qualifications (We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)

  • 2 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations or related field
  • Professional experience in higher education

The Office of Advancement is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.

Why Join Advancement Now?

The Advancement Consultants will assist the college through the conclusion of Time and Change: The Ohio State Campaign, the most ambitious, inclusive community-building and fundraising endeavor in the university’s 150 years. Time and Change has a financial goal of $4.5 billion – also the largest in Ohio State’s history – with three core areas of focus: student success; discovery; and healthy, vibrant communities. The campaign recently crossed the $3 billion dollars raised mark.

Commitment to Inclusion

The Office of Advancement is committed to active allyship in addressing and dismantling the inequities created by systemic racism and implicit, long-held bias. We pledge to act with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times, trust ourselves and our colleagues and empower their whole identities, and hear and see our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

You Need to Know

Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the diverse, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity will provide exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing research and outreach. Learn more here:  https://hr.osu.edu/careers/.

Salary range: $53,800 – $71,700

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://osujoblinks.com/m9tw

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

Advisor Philanthropy

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JOB SUMMARY

The Philanthropy Advisor is responsible for philanthropic giving is responsible for creating and implementing a fundraising plan that achieves care site goals and priorities while remaining consistent with and supporting the system-wide foundation strategy. The Philanthropy Advisor is responsible for the engagement, cultivation, and solicitation of current and potential donors in securing major gifts ($25,000+) level, to support the mission of OhioHealth.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated track record of major gift fundraising success and will work in collaboration with hospital leadership and in partnership with dedicated fundraising volunteers. The Philanthropy Advisor will develop and implement a fundraising plan that achieves care site goals and while supporting system-wide strategic priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience

At least 5 years of professional fundraising experience or professional transferable experience (i.e., managing relationships with required measurable output, making calls, conducting face-to-face appointments, creating, and presenting proposals, and other fundamental elements of client relationship or sales-related activities).

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Working knowledge of Raisers Edge donor database (preferred). Experience with a large complex healthcare organization or higher education. Previous experience with capital campaigns, major gift, planned to give and healthcare philanthropy.

INFORMATION SECURITY

Maintains confidentiality of log-on password(s) and security of other authentication devices (e.g., key fobs, proximity devices, etc.).
Ensures privacy and security of information entrusted to their care.
Uses company business assets and information resources for management-approved purposes only.
Adheres to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
Promptly reports information security incidents to the OhioHealth Information Security Officer.

RESPONSIBILTIES AND DUTIES

Develop and execute major gift fundraising strategies in alignment with the priorities of the OhioHealth Foundation
Identify and engage grateful patient and community prospects
cultivate and solicit prospective donors
Effectively lead and ensure alignment of key stakeholders, both internal and external, in support of initiatives, events, campaigns, and special projects
Appropriately steward assigned donors in alignment with OhioHealth Foundation stewardship policies & protocols
Meet or exceed annual fundraising productivity and activity goals as defined in collaboration with OhioHealth Foundation leadership
Engage Hospital Leadership, Physician Staff and Volunteer Leaders (Board) in support of the mission and vision of OhioHealth
Actively participate in OhioHealth Foundation fundraising activities
80%: Fundraising

Identify, qualifies, and cultivate a portfolio of prospective major gift donors. Pursues connections and discover donor values, capacity, interest, and passion. Ensure quality and positive momentum within assigned portfolio to convert prospects to donors. Build context for gift proposals, develops, and implements strategic gift solicitations. Maximize opportunities to steward donors to further enhance relationships.
15%: Development Board Relations, Care site Strategy and/or External Relationship Management

Serves as a Foundation liaison with the assigned development board; provides a link between care site or service line plans and initiatives with overall system fundraising strategy. Identifies potential board members and engages current board. Serves on executive team related to area of service. Develop a fundraising strategy and plan for assigned area that supports the Foundation’s overall fundraising strategy and objectives. Provide input and support to system-wide fundraising strategy and planning.  Develops relationships with the philanthropic and business communities associated with the area of service. Manages and cultivates relationships to achieve the full fundraising potential of the community. Supports the Foundation and system leadership in relationship building. Participates in community events to represent the organization and to build relationships.
5%: Leadership

Coordinate and collaborate with Foundation and other system-wide teams e.g., marketing, finance to develop and implement fundraising programs and practices. Leads others to solve complex problems. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional team or projects.

Associate Director of Annual Giving

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Kenyon College invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Annual Giving. A key member within a dynamic team, the Associate Director of Annual Giving holds primary responsibility for the reunion giving program and assists with the planning and implementation of the Annual Giving team’s strategies around the Kenyon Parents Fund and Young Alumni. We are particularly interested in meeting candidates with experience managing volunteers and strong program management skills.

Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Associate Director of Annual Giving has primary responsibility for the reunion giving program within the Office of Annual Giving and assists with the planning and implementation of the Kenyon Parents Fund and the Young Alumni team.

Essential Functions:

One-to-One Fundraising: Visit parent prospects and alumni in assigned class ranges to help increase the value of their giving and identify candidates for early cultivation.  Goal of 20 annual visits, which may be satisfied by on-campus and virtual meetings.

Oversee the Reunion Giving Program: Work with Annual Giving staff members and development officers to recruit reunion committee members.  Facilitate invitations to serve on the committee and to attend Reunion Planning Weekend, held annually in mid – to late September.  Facilitate the necessary reports to keep committees informed, engaged and focused.  Track progress toward goals.

Oversee Reunion Planning Weekend: Create an agenda for the weekend in consultation with Director of Annual Giving.  Work with Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement (APE) to coordinate logistics, including meals, lodging and transportation.  Prepare materials to support the planning sessions.  Train committee members as needed to work with classes at the planning weekend.  Present an overview of the reunion gift process to attendees at the weekend.

Oversee Reunion Gift Committees for classes celebrating their 15th and 20th reunions: Provide oversight to the recruitment of the committee members with development officers.  With committee members, determine gift chair for each reunion class.  With Director of Annual Giving, provide recommendation on solicitation levels for prospects in their class range and set goals for class giving and participation.  Communicate with and motivate gift chairs and committees. Send reunion tracking reports as needed or requested.  Maintain up-to-date volunteer resource materials focused on reunion within volunteer website.

Kenyon Parents Fund (KPF) and Senior Parent Stretch (SPS): Secondary responsibility for Parents Fund goals, working with the Director of Parent & Family Giving and Advancement Communications team on strategy for direct marketing.  Rate and track parent leadership prospects, in collaboration with Director of Parent and Family Giving and Director of Annual Giving.  (SPS) Work with senior parent reps on challenges for parents of graduating seniors. Work with the Director of Parent and Family Giving and Director of Leadership Giving and Operations to oversee leadership breakfast at Family Weekend.  Coordinate participation outreach to non-leadership parents. Monitor parent communications and share updates with team members.

Alumni & Parent Engagement: Serve as an ambassador of the College at key donor and alumni events, including on-campus weekends (such as Homecoming, Reunion Planning Weekend, Family Weekend, Reunion Weekend, Commencement Weekend, and Parents Advisory Council meetings) as needed.
Maintain close partnerships with APE counterparts who work with affinity, young alumni, and reunion planning.

Nonessential Functions: Perform other duties and special projects as required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Success Factors: Knowledge of GiveCampus platform and/or experience with crowdfunding initiatives preferred.  Technologically savvy; ability to learn new software programs and interfaces quickly.  Attention to detail, quality-control minded.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and volunteers.  Be both outgoing and open-minded and possess a professional attitude as well as a good sense of humor.  Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.  Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to manage large, time-sensitive projects.  Results-oriented self-starter with high energy level and initiative.  Ability to develop new methods, adapt to the changing needs of the office, and establish appropriate procedures.  Ability to operate under pressure; not easily frustrated.

Supervisor Responsibilities: Oversee Assistant Director of Student & Young Alumni Giving.

Working Conditions: Typical office environment; must be able to use office equipment such as computer, printer, fax machine, copier, etc. Must be able to lift up to 15 lb.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferably from a liberal arts college with three to five years of experience in fund-raising or a related field.  Experience working with high net wealth individuals is desirable, as is experience working with volunteers.  Must be able to initiate and maintain donor relationships and communications on behalf of the College.  Demonstrated record of creative problem-solving with examples of successful efforts in building donor confidence and relationships.  Extraordinary communication skills, both oral and written, necessary to articulate the vision and case of the College.  Knowledge of database management systems, page layout programs and Microsoft Office.  Willingness to travel occasionally and work occasional weekends.  Strong commitment to liberal arts education.

Compensation and Benefits: Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 85% tuition waivers at fifteen other of the nation’s finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health and dental insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.

Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.

Kenyon is a unique place to live and work.

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College’s policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.

Advancement Operations Manager

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Advancement Operations Manager

Do you enjoy building relationships with others? Are you a skilled communicator? Do you
want to work towards a mission rather than just work a job? Then come be a part of our
growing Advancement team at The Dawes Arboretum! We are actively recruiting for a
full-time Advancement Operations Manager.

Your purpose is to lead a dynamic team who is responsible for developing and nurturing
relationships with members, donors, volunteers, and guests. You will champion our
mission by cultivating, building, and strengthening relationships while presenting
opportunities to invest in The Arboretum. Keen attention to detail, resourcefulness, and
exceptional communication abilities are just a few of the key skills essential for success in
this role.

Some of the specific responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Create, implement and execute an annual resource development plan that drives
increased organizational revenue, membership and admission in collaboration with
the Director of Advancement.
Create and execute a diversified annual revenue plan to support the strategic,
philanthropic direction of The Dawes Arboretum with the support of the Director of
Advancement.
Oversee and lead the Membership Coordinator through all member related
strategies to grow the membership program, enhance the member experience and
partner with the visitor population and staff to ensure success.
Oversee and lead the Senior Coordinator of Advancement Services on the
implementation of donor recognition, stewardship/cultivation strategies and
database activities including oversight and responsibility for data integrity,
research and reporting.
Oversee and lead the Assistant Manager of Guest Services to ensure The
Arboretum member, visitor and guest experience is satisfactory.
If the above speaks to you, please submit your cover letter and resume demonstrating the
following:
Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related field; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Three (3) years of experience in a non-profit advancement function.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal) with
demonstrated orientation toward quality customer service.
Demonstrated experience in how to influence and engage a wide range of donors
and build long-term relationships.
Ability to work independently without close oversight, but also function as a
collaborative team player who will take initiative and manage multiple tasks and
projects concurrently.

Organizational Culture
At The Dawes Arboretum our staff members are dedicated team players, determined
problem solvers, and resourceful stewards who are committed to an atmosphere of
respectful, honest and open communication. Our work environment is one of high energy,
high activity and mutual support. We provide opportunities for learning and professional
development, and a gratifying work experience.

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Engagement and Alumni Relations, Senior Associate

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Position Overview

The Knowlton School Engagement and Alumni Relations, Senior Associate is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive stewardship programming that engages the alumni and donors of the Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture. This position may require some work during evenings and weekends, and occasional travel.

Alumni Engagement

The Engagement and Alumni Relations, Senior Associate works with the Knowlton School Director, Director of Development, Alumni Engagement and Operations Manager, other school staff and the College of Engineering Advancement team to develop and enhance engagement and fundraising opportunities for Knowlton alumni and friends. The position:

  • Identifies and cultivates donor prospects from the school’s alumni, friends and professional practitioner network
  • Coordinates the school’s annual giving initiatives and Office Associateship Program (OAP)
  • Acts as the point of contact for participating firms and donors
  • Creates and distributes OAP invoices and tracks pledges
  • Is the liaison to the Knowlton School Alumni Society
  • Represents the school and serves as its Alumni Relations Officer (ARO) to the Ohio State University Alumni Association
  • Generates fundraising reports using The Advancement System (TAS) database
  • Collaborates with other staff to develop alumni surveys

Advancement Events

Schedules, plans and executes all Knowlton School advancement events:

  • Commencement, OAP receptions, alumni reunions, Capital Campaign events, and alumni receptions at professional association meetings
  • Manages the school’s donor relations/events budget
  • Hires, trains and supervises student staff

Career Services

Collaborates with school leadership and other staff to develop programming that supports career development for young alumni:

  • With other staff and the Alumni Society Board, helps coordinate the Knowlton School Mentorship Program
  • Supports alumni involvement in the Knowlton School Career Fair, mock interviews, internship offerings, firm visits and similar programming.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; 2-4 years of professional work experience in higher education, non-profit organizations or similar fields; event management experience

Desired Qualifications

Experience with donor and alumni relations, and experience working in higher education strongly desired; excellent writing and interpersonal skills