Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in by protecting the lands and waters on which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining The Nature Conservancy in Ohio! The Executive Assistant and Trustee Liaison will provide direct administrative support to the State Director of the Ohio Chapter and may support other directors within the business unit. They will be responsible for a variety of administrative support tasks, which include domestic and international travel arrangements, calendar management, answering phones, drafting correspondence, processing expenses, and scheduling and coordinating logistics of meetings and special events. They will communicate on behalf of the State Director with staff in various programs across the Conservancy; as well as with donors, vendors, and business relations. They will effectively communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. A significant component of duties will be to act as the trustee manager, regularly scheduling, planning, and seeing to the logistics of successful board meetings and committee meetings of the board. They will manage board governance documents to ensure consistency and play a major role in onboarding new board members.

The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience generating reports and interpreting data.
• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
• Experience working across teams and communicating with a wide range of people.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.
• Experience working with a board of directors, donors, volunteers, the public, and/or all levels of staff.
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

If you are interested in doing work you can believe in, please visit nature.org/careers and search for job ID 50711 in the keyword search. Submit your application by 11:59 PM EST on January 14, 2022.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.

SUMMARY: The Major Gift Officer is responsible for the development and execution of plans and strategies for the cultivation and solicitation of alumni, friends, faculty and staff, other individuals, and sometimes organizations to fund immediate and long-term goals of the university. Reporting to the Executive Director for Development, the Major Gift Officer is responsible for building a culture of philanthropy, including the establishment and implementation of all aspects of development strategy, procedures, and goals for relationships key to individual giving for his or her portfolio and to provide input into the overall development strategy.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• As a member of Institutional Advancement, assist in efforts to enhance the University’s image and visibility; communicate a strong and consistent message about the University to its constituencies; strengthen internal and external partnerships to benefit Otterbein and participate in specific campaign and giving initiatives.
• Support the Vice President and Executive Director’s relationship with the Board of Trustees and key individual donors, provide suggestions for board and volunteer service at all levels at the University.
• Actively manage a portfolio of 150-200 assigned individual gift prospects through identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship cycles; and report on progress of donor-related activities and gift solicitations. Proactively seek opportunities personally to generate new proposals based on donor interests and institutional priorities. Solicit major gifts of $25,000 or more with an emphasis on gifts designated for endowment, capital or program needs. Write proposals for solicitation of own prospects and provide assistance in the preparation of other proposals.
• Provide leadership for and management of giving opportunities for projects, which may include key reunion classes (e.g., 50th reunion), peer to peer volunteer management programs, special recognition societies (e.g., President Society), and leadership annual giving, and potentially others.
• Travel to visit prospects, sometimes in tandem with the Executive Director or senior leadership; work proactively to bring prospects to campus for substantive visits and engagements.
• Work closely with senior colleagues across the campus to set donor strategy with a focus on securing major gifts, currently set at $25,000. Lead principal and major gift strategy sessions on a regular basis; conduct prospect identification, qualification and rating process; assess major gift prospect pool, including prospect management tracking procedures.
• Build effective working relationships with staff members in key campus offices such as Admissions/Enrollment, Academic Affairs, MBA Program, The Point – STEAM Innovation Center, Business office and Student Affairs. Engage representatives of those offices in development activities as appropriate. In conjunction with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and the Executive Director, staff the president, the provost, deans, and other key institutional representatives in their contact with principal and major gift donors and potential donors, especially related to individual relationships.
• Develop knowledge of and articulate university mission, academic programs, research, and fundraising objectives to prospects and donors; ensure that development team is knowledgeable about fundraising priorities, ways of giving, donor development process and management of volunteers where appropriate.
• Collaborate in the preparation of funding proposals, talking points and scripts, assessments of potential support, briefings for senior leadership and trustees, and review of donor relations and stewardship reports, with a focus on assigned prospects; document all substantive prospect contacts in the database.
• As an engaged member of the Division of Institutional Advancement, perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Major Gift Officer will have at least three to five years or more of experience in the advancement field, preferable within higher education and with a proven ability to cultivate, solicit and steward gifts at the major and principal gift levels. The Major Gift Officer must have superlative interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of an organization and handle multiple, complex fundraising activities simultaneously with an attention to detail. Additionally, the Major Gift Officer must have the professional credibility, intellectual depth, maturity, and collaborative skills to garner the trust and confidence of senior leadership, key volunteers and donors, and colleagues within Institutional Advancement and across the campus.

The Major Gift Officer will have a keen understanding of and ability to implement best practices in fundraising and the ability to motivate staff and colleagues; proven success fostering a team culture; substantial, direct experience with all phases of successful campaigns; a proven track record of personally cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts from donors; and engaging, educating, and supporting the fundraising efforts of faculty, senior leaders, and volunteers.

• Ability to raise donor sights, articulate aspirational goals and ideas, set priorities, and present philanthropic priorities
• Deep understanding and appreciation for the philanthropic process and giving behaviors
• Deep knowledge of planned giving, financial and estate planning concepts; while displaying a creative, professional, and entrepreneurial spirit; strong intellectual curiosity
• Ability to understand and contribute to a comprehensive and campus-wide donor relations plan, especially related to individual giving, including donor acknowledgement and recognition, advising on complex and carefully orchestrated cultivation events and programs for the University’s major donors
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated integrity and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with appropriate discretion, including the ability to foster inclusiveness and diversity of ideas in working with constituencies and colleagues

Otterbein University requires all employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or have a medial or religious exemption approved by the University HR Director. Proof of vaccination or an approved exemption must be submitted to the University Human Resources department prior to the employees start date. Finalist candidates who would like to request information regarding religious and medical exemptions will be directed to the HR Director Scott Fitzgerald for details.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
At least three to five years of progressively responsible experience in development or with not-for-profits with a proven ability to engage individuals and secure commitments; the ability to inspire individuals to provide significant financial support to an institution
Additional experience in volunteer management and comprehensive donor relations desired
Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have a valid driver’s license.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must demonstrate professional level oral and written communications skills including grammar.

The ability to interact comfortably, tactfully, and effectively with varied internal and external constituencies is essential. Must demonstrate excellent verbal and writing skills including an exceptional command of grammatical rules and AP Style Guidelines, to include a demonstrated ability to make compelling presentations. Must be able to project voice and speak publicly in both small and large group settings.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must be competent in general math and financial matters.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Knowledge of general office procedures. Must be able to use general office equipment, work in a complex customer relations management database, and willing to learn and employ new technologies.

REASONING ABILITY: Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities; the ability to embrace challenges and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, while adapting to changing circumstances. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in unusual or new situations. Must be able to work independently. Must retain confidential information, thus confidentiality and discretion are mandatory.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit, reach and use repetitive motions of hands and wrists. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or bend. Must be able to meet regular and predictable attendance standards. The employee is expected to travel, both in-state and out-of-state, using the best means of transportation which may include commercial airlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting. Occasional travel, evening and weekend work is expected.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.

Otterbein University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Otterbein University is committed to providing a welcoming environment free from unlawful discrimination. To this end, the University prohibits any form of discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, partnership status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, military status, or any other legally protected status in its programs and activities. However, the University’s commitment to a nondiscriminatory environment is not intended to abridge unduly its commitment to academic freedom, free speech, or its educational mission. Inquiries or complaints regarding any form of discrimination or harassment may be directed to:

Scott Fitzgerald Director of Human Resources and Legal Affairs
Title IX Coordinator
614.823.1130

UNIVERSITY SUMMARY: Historically progressive and building. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio’s largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County.

Otterbein has been selected as one of 23 universities across the US and the first in Ohio to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity.

Position Overview

The Executive Director will lead Heritage Ohio, Inc. (HOI), as one of the foremost historic preservation and community revitalization statewide organizations in the country. The mission of the non-profit organization is fostering economic development and sustainability through preservation of historic buildings, revitalization of downtowns, neighborhood and commercial districts, and the promotion of cultural tourism.  The Executive Director reports to a 21-member Board of Directors, manages the work for four team members, and is responsible for managing a $500,000 annual budget.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

·        Develops strategic direction in partnership with the Board of Directors and is responsible for consistent achievement of the organization’s mission, programs, and financial objectives.

·        Develops and maintains relationships with a variety of stakeholders in the preservation and revitalization space, to include Main Street boards and directors, real estate developers, community leaders, professionals in the preservation space, and other groups.

·        Advocates with governmental officials at all levels and organizations such as the National Trust for Historic Preservation for policy, legislation and funding that benefits historic preservation and commercial district revitalization.

·        Works with the Board to implement fundraising strategies that further the mission of the organization. Coordinates and implements, with the Board of Directors, charitable giving from individuals and businesses, membership fees, major gifts, planned giving, sponsorship and event fundraising opportunities.

·        Works with HOI staff and Board to research and write corporate and government grants, foundations, and other organizational grant opportunities supportive of both revitalization and preservation components.

·        Works with the Board Treasurer to develop an annual budget approved by the Board.  Manages the fiscal administration of the organization with the Board Treasurer and the Office Manager.

·        Provides oversight of Board governance and management.

·        Hires and manages HOI staff.  Works with staff to develop and implement annual work plans and goals that further the mission of the organization. Evaluates staff annually and sets staff compensation.

·        Manages the communication plan for the organization to include publishing an Annual Report, publishing Revitalize Ohio (quarterly magazine), and establishing and implementing social media strategies.

·        Work with staff and Board to produce promotion, learning and information opportunities to include an Annual Conference, preservation and revitalization webinars, and other events.

Education

Education and/or professional experience that encompasses historic preservation, downtown revitalization, not-for-profit management, economic development, marketing, or similar fields of study. Master’s Degree preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

Must have experience effectively working with a volunteer Board of Trustees and managing an organizational budget. Must have experience managing a professional staff. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Must have experience generating reports using Microsoft Office Suite.  Must have organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills; strong process orientation, with the ability to exercise independent judgement. Must have experience developing collaborative partnerships with community and business leaders at all levels within an organization (including C-Suite).  Must be flexible and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, highly demanding and changing environment.  Must be able to work with individuals from different cultures and diverse backgrounds. Frequent travel required.

Salary:  $80,000 (based on experience)

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JOB POSTING CLOSED: DECEMBER 31,2021

POSITION START DATE: MAY 1, 2022

 

Ohio Wesleyan University (www.owu.edu), a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and located just 20 miles north of Columbus, is seeking dynamic, skilled candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Athletic Giving and Events to increase philanthropic support for the Annual Giving Program, with a primary focus on athletics fundraising (Team OWU) and engagement. This is a 12-month, full time, salaried position with benefits!

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director works with athlete alumni, parents of current and former student-athletes, and others with interest in OWU athletics, primarily in support of annual operations and, as appropriate, in support of endowment and facilities and fundraising working with individual donors, corporate sponsors, recognition of outstanding former athletes, athletic reunions, and the annual athletic golf outing. The Assistant Director is also responsible for the personal cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors, specifically focusing on reunion and class leader fundraising initiatives, for five alumni classes.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Athletic Fundraising

• Raise at least $300,000 in unrestricted support for Team OWU each fiscal year, including specific fundraising targets for each of the 24 varsity sports and general athletic dollars, set in collaboration with the Director of Athletics.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and potential donors to Team OWU by engaging prospects in a variety of media (face-to-face/video chat, phone, in writing). A minimum of 50 face-to-face/virtual meetings per year in addition to extensive phone calls.
• Recruit, retain, motivate, and provide guidance to Team OWU Excellence Committee and other athletic volunteers to support their peer-to-peer recruitment, solicitations, and other assignments.
• Develop fundraising goals and strategies for and manage the execution of the annual athletic golf outing, in partnership with the Director of Athletics, coaches, and volunteers.

Athletic Engagement

• Partner with Athletics staff/coaches to engage athlete alumni and facilitate athletic reunions and gatherings.
• Support, plan, and coordinate volunteers and event programs for athletic recognition events including the Hall of Fame and Team of Distinction induction ceremony and Dale Bruce Honorary Coaches program.
• Gather information/write content for and produce a biannual athletics affinity newsletter.

Other Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate results of contacts to appropriate personnel, such as other University Advancement and University staff, and utilize Raiser’s Edge database to document contact reports and other relevant information about donor and prospect moves management.
• Supervise and train, as needed, Annual Giving student interns.

 

STARTING QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of two to four (2-4) years of fundraising experience, preferably in the field of higher education and in which at least one (1) year included personal solicitation of donors or management of volunteers.

 

FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO SUCCESS:

• The successful candidate will communicate the goals and mission of Ohio Wesleyan University to donors, alumni, parents and friends through face-to-face and virtual meetings, substantive phone conversations, and in writing.
• The successful candidate must be comfortable soliciting alumni and parents for annual gifts.
• This position includes some travel to meet with prospects in Ohio and limited travel to key athletic away events. Occasional attendance at sporting events is strongly encouraged.
• Availability to work occasionally on weekends and evenings.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, strong computer skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to take initiative, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience working in higher education, an athletics program, or a non-profit organization preferred.
• Valid drivers’ license.

 

COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKETS WILL INCLUDE:

1. Your letter of interest
2. Your resume

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The University Advancement division offers a flexible work environment and this position can be a hybrid in office/work-from-home role, if desired.

The candidate must adapt to working with alumni, parents, coaches, and friends of OWU.

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work! To discover why this should be your next work home, visit our website. Learn more about our benefits at Discover our Benefits.

As an equal opportunity institution, OWU has a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We do not discriminate on any basis including: race, religion, color, culture, national origin, sex and/or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, economic barriers, or any other legally protected factor.

NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. OWU requires COVID-19 vaccination of all employees. Candidates who accept offers of employment must be able to provide proof of their vaccination status before their employment can be processed.

DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE GIVING

 

DIVISION: Philanthropy

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Development

STATUS: Full-time, exempt, salaried

HOURS: Regular business hours plus some weekends and evenings

AGE REQUIREMENT: Age 18+

PAY: Competitive salary and benefits

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in a fundraising environment
• Donor-centric fundraiser with experience soliciting and closing gifts from a managed portfolio
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills
• Highly motivated self-starter, determined, and target-driven
• Ability to form creative collaborations, build sustainable partnerships, and cultivate diverse relationships
• Exceptional problem solving, strategic thinking, diplomacy skills, and professionalism
• Ability to track, analyze, and share financial data in an accurate and comprehensive way
• Organized yet flexible and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience leading teams and working in the corporate philanthropic community a plus
• Exposure to corporate/private foundation programs and managing grant deliverables a plus

 

OBJECTIVE:

The Director of Corporate Giving is responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising strategy for corporate, foundation, and other organizational giving to COSI. This position will work to expand COSI’s existing donor base, develop and enhance relationships with organizational funders, deliver exceptional customer service, and generate new ideas and strategies to maintain and enhance a dynamic, compelling fundraising program. The Director of Corporate Giving will maintain an active portfolio of donors and prospects, and will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to generate and sustain philanthropic support for COSI.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:

• Provide overall leadership for COSI’s corporate giving program. Responsible for developing the fundraising strategy and giving opportunities for continued growth of revenue and participation from corporate and foundation prospects and donors. Develop creative and appealing engagement, recognition, and activation opportunities for donor companies that appeal to corporate giving contacts, leadership, PR and marketing teams, and volunteers.
• Solicit support from a portfolio of 80-100 businesses and corporations in order to achieve an assigned annual contributed revenue goal. Identify and qualify prospects, thoughtfully cultivate managed relationships, undertake strategic solicitations and/or prepare customized proposals, and provide excellent stewardship to assigned donors. Provide relationship coordination and support as needed for Philanthropy leadership, the COSI Executive Leadership Team, and Board development activity.
• Supervise Philanthropy Team Members engaged in advancing the corporate giving program at COSI, currently the Senior Manager of Corporate Giving and the Grants Manager. Oversee the cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, prospecting, and project work of direct reports, including monitoring financial accountabilities and evaluating performance. Oversee grant and report deadlines, review and provide feedback on proposals and associated budgets, and ensure appropriate internal stakeholder review prior to submission. Provide coaching and support to direct reports in the area of relationship building, leveraging COSI experiences, and engaging internal stakeholders with the goal of successful fund development.
• Develop a rich understanding of COSI’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and portfolio of giving opportunities including giving programs, priority programs and initiatives, recognition levels, and benefits to ensure consistency among COSI’s donor programs.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Diversity and Equity to identify opportunities to increase the diversity of COSI’s donor base and to further the organization’s commitment to expand COSI’s brand to engage more diverse audiences.
• Maintain a high standard for recording moves management in Raiser’s Edge and coordinating with other solicitors/supporting relationships.
• Track and report progress on accountabilities and established financial goals.
• Support general COSI operations through participation in meetings as appropriate.
• Serve as an example to other COSI Team Members and Volunteers in matters of appearance, attitude, and performance in a manner best serving COSI paid and volunteer Team Members and Guests.
• In accordance with COSI’s Guest Services Strategy and as opportunities present themselves, provide excellence in Guest Services by assuring Guest safety, using courtesy to drive each Guest interaction, by delivering the COSI show, and by keeping operations efficient.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Development.