The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) in Columbus, Ohio represents a national initiative of profound importance for our nation’s 20+ million living veterans. There was previously no single monument or museum dedicated to the veteran’s experience in the US today. With 30,000 square feet available for exhibit space, this new institution celebrates the service and honors the sacrifice of veterans throughout history. Envisioned by the late Senator John Glenn (1921-2016), Colonel, USMC (Retired), as a gathering place for veterans across the country. The museum opened to the public on October 27, 2018. NVMM presents the Veteran experience through the lens of personal stories and life-changing experiences from which visitors will be inspired to learn more about our country’s history and actively engage in their communities as informed citizens.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The NVMM seeks an energetic and engaging individual to support the Advancement Team in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of new museum donors. The Development Officer must have excellent communication skills, strong fundraising, problem-solving aptitude, a donor-centric approach, ability to work in an evolving and fast-paced environment.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership for design/messaging/implementation/evaluation of all aspects of Point-of-Sale Campaign, Combined Federal Campaign, social and crowdfunding campaigns.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Communications on social media and advertising efforts of fundraising campaigns (ie Point of Sale Campaigns, virtual races and programmatic fundraising efforts).
• Works with the Vice President and Director of Advancement in cultivating prospects for increased annual gifts and major gift prospects.
• Identifying and researching prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, organizations.
• Coordinates the planning and implementation of key cultivation, solicitation and stewardship events.
• Create and maintain donor profiles.
• Research and give recommendations on the adoption of best practices and innovative approaches to individual giving, annual appeals and events.
• Provide data analysis and reporting support to Advancement Services coordination specifically with Board communications.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

In the performance of their major duties and responsibilities, all employees of the organization are expected to fulfill the following:

• Gain a general understanding of United States Veterans
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, constituents, and vendors.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years prior fundraising is required.
• Project management, corporate relations and event fundraising experience are preferred.
• Proactive time management skills and the flexibility to pivot between tasks.
• This is a full-time position.
• Some occasional evening hours or travel are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to interact with persons of diverse jobs, backgrounds, and personalities.
• Donor-centric, extremely personable and polite, comfortable and friendly while interacting with the public.
• Dependability, adaptability and ability to work well with a team.
• Candidate must be able to maintain a professional manner by using tact, initiative, good judgment and confidentiality always.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of experience in sales, development, advancement relations, communications and/or marketing. The candidate must also have a collaborative professional philosophy, recognizing that this position is integral to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the Advancement Office and the organization.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills a must.

 

PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION: Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting established deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills.

 

ANALYTICAL AND PRESENTATION SKILLS: Ability to evaluate, interpret, and present complex information effectively in professionally prepared documents or presentations. Must possess a demonstrated attention to detail to achieve a high degree of accuracy.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Proficient in the use of administrative systems software, such as Tessitura, Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge, Colleague, Constant Contact, etc. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

 

LEARNING AGILITY: Independent and innovative self-starter who displays an ability to learn quickly and easily adapts to changing situations. Experience researching topics to gain knowledge and understanding when information gaps exist.

 

TEAMWORK: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues within the division and other units to gain a full understanding of the project and the desired outcome; ability to produce high quality and consistent results with the assistance of team members; provide support to teammates involved in complex and special projects requiring additional resources and specific expertise.

 

NVMM Application Process

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive package of benefits.

 

For consideration, please email a cover letter, and resume, to [email protected]. Please be sure to include the title of the position, Development Officer, in the subject of the email. Resumes will be accepted for this position through January 15, 2021.  Only selected qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.   No phone calls will be accepted.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The NVMM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military veteran status.

Otterbein University

Director, Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs

 

DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY: The Director is the chief administrative officer for faculty research and resources in the Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs (OGSP). S/he provides leadership for the development and administration of externally funded grants and contracts and related research functions for faculty and university staff. S/he also serves as the university’s research compliance officer.

The Director plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the sponsored research program. Supervises grants staff; disseminates information on external grants and awards, and advises faculty members in preparation and submission of external proposals. Responsible for all facets of the preparation, production and management of grant proposals to foundations, government agencies and corporations including prospect research, cultivation, proposal development, stewardship, contract administration, budget management, time and effort reporting, event planning, database management and institutional compliance; coordinates with faculty and administrators in the preparation and management of grant projects that are institutional, departmental, multidisciplinary and individual-based research by performing the following duties:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

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

Promotes Faculty Research, Scholarship, Creative Activity, and Other institutional Initiatives: Cultivates relationships with faculty, administrators, and other key campus stakeholders to stay informed of current programmatic activities, research scholarly and / creative interests, and upcoming initiatives. Helps principal investigators (PIs) connect their programs and interests to the university’s mission and strategic priorities. Organizes formal and informal trainings and working sessions for faculty. Will prioritize activities and organize a project development timeline. As necessary, is the primary administrator to work with outside consultants hired by the university to secure or administer grants. Represents the university on community advisory boards and consortia. Maintains collaborative relationships with the community (businesses, public schools, foundations, and non-profit agencies).

Director Duties: Provides leadership for grants and sponsored research activity in the OGSP. Develops, implements, and evaluates OGSP’s operational and long-range plans; formulates and administers their policies and procedures. Works closely with administrative offices, such as Academic Affairs, Business, Human Resources, Risk Management, Development/Alumni, and the President’s Office as needed to ensure the effective and transparent administration of pre- and post-award activities. Assists with the identification and solicitation of corporate / foundation funding in partnership with the supervisor and broader development team. Provides leadership in developing a culture of grantsmanship and best practices.

Maintains working knowledge of, and ensures compliance with, all federal, state and foundation policies, procedures, and guidelines in the management of grant-funded projects.

Coordinates all pre- and post-award activities.

Prospect Research: Identifies, monitors, and matches relevant funding opportunities to university priorities, faculty/staff interests, and development initiatives. Executes strategies to pursue and secure new funding sources for the university and faculty, utilizing all available data sources, external liaisons, internal stakeholders, and professional contacts.

Pre-Award Functions:

• Proposal Development: Develops grant proposals with and for Otterbein leadership for overall priorities and develops grant proposals for faculty and staff.  Assists PIs with interpretation and application of program solicitations and guidelines. Reviews proposal and application drafts, including project narratives and application materials to meet application deadlines. Edits proposal to comply with sponsor guidelines. Maintains institutional resource template materials.  Assists with the development and review of supplementary application materials, including institutional documents reviewing Facilities and Personnel, Data Management Plan, and faculty information (i.e. Biographical Sketch).
• Budget Development: Assists with budget development, including creation of appropriate subrecipient budgets and documents. Develops and reviews budgets and budget justifications for accuracy, consistency, thoroughness, and compliance with sponsor and university guidelines and regulations.
• Proposal Routing and Approval: Ensures grant submissions are reviewed and approved by the appropriate senior staff to guarantee timely submission of proposals. Works with PIs to ensure accuracy and completeness of information for internal routing/approval.
• Proposal Submission: Assists in grant application assembly. Enters/uploads proposal components into electronic research administration application platforms as needed.

Serves as the university’s primary Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) and ensures SAM.gov is updated annually for the university.

Post-Award Administration: Works with the Business Office to provide post-award support to PIs, including effective and compliant administration of awards, reporting, closeout, and negotiations with sponsor. Reviews all reports prior to submission to the funding agency.

• Award Setup: Reviews, analyzes, and recommends necessary negotiation of award terms and conditions to the Director of Risk Management in keeping with university requirements, applicable sponsor guidelines, and federal/state laws and regulations. Processes award agreements, continuations, supplements, and amendments, and works with Risk Management to prepare, negotiate, and issue subcontracts and/or subawards. Oversees creation of chart of accounts for award’s budget categories.
• Monitoring: Assists PIs to ensure projects comply with all appropriate university payroll, reimbursement, accounting, and personnel policies and practices. Advises faculty and staff regarding sponsor and university prior-approval requirements for changing aspects of the project. If required, assists PIs with extensions and budget revisions, stewards PIs through approval processes, and alerts funding agency regarding changes to budget or project.
• Reporting: Monitors report deadlines. Assists PIs with report generation and submission.
• Cultivation/Stewardship: Liaises with project and university staff on post-award administration activities (e.g., staff hires, budgets, subawards, subcontracts, etc.). Manages relationships with external sponsors and campus clients throughout award cycle. Serves as point of contact to sponsored programs officials at other institutions.

Data Collection and Reporting: Maintains spreadsheets of faculty grant opportunities, submissions, outcomes, and reports. Ensures grant files are complete and current for audit purposes.

Oversees electronic funder searches, proposal and report submissions, and fund accounting system.

Research Compliance: Serves as the university’s Research Compliance Officer; acts as liaison between university leadership and administrative units charged with research compliance. Works collaboratively to develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to effective sponsored project services and to ensure Otterbein’s compliance with new/changing federal regulations, including the Uniform Guidance. Supports faculty to comply with university, funder, and federal compliance policies and procedures.

Administrative Duties: Evaluates program quality. Develops and implements policies and procedures, creates and modifies systems to enhance departments operations. Supervises staff, including hiring, training, and evaluation. Develops and administers the budget for sponsored programs. Serves as point-of-contact to maintain university registration with federal agencies and represents the university to various funding agencies.

Confidentiality: Safeguards confidentiality of departmental or office administration by exercising discretion in communicating information to faculty, students, and staff, and in handling departmental records, files, applications, proposal evaluations, and similar confidential materials.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
Serves as ex officio to the Faculty Scholar Development Committee and the Intellectual Property Committee. Participates in university’s governance system.

Assists with additional projects as defined by the President and Vice Presidents including active participation in the Advancement program

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred); 3+ years successful experience with corporate, foundation and government grant proposal development and management, and demonstrated success in research administration or equivalent experience; supervisory skills; an appreciation for the place of grants in a private, liberal arts-based, teaching-oriented university; must possess a proven track record of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; experience negotiating contracts and creating and managing databases.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced degree in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, or closely allied field.
2. Experience working in higher education, especially at a predominantly undergraduate institution or small liberal arts college.
3. Evidence of successful grant writing and development to federal agencies (e.g. NSF, NEA, DOE, etc.) in support of faculty research and/or institutional initiatives.
4. Evidence of successful grant writing and development with private or corporate foundations in support of higher education.
5. Advanced training or certification in research development or sponsored-research administration (e.g., RACC Certified Research Administrator Certification or other nationally recognized professional certification.)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills including competency in verbal and written English grammar.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must possess basic business math skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Must possess budget preparation and management skills; computer proficiency in a Windows based environment (Word, Excel and Access preferred), Internet and on-line electronic resources; must be able to write successful grant proposals; must be able to plan and manage a variety of special events and projects successfully. Must demonstrate the technical skills for the submission process (experience uploading and submitting via NSF FastLane and grants.gov). This person typically serves as the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) on all submission sites for federal agencies (FastLane and Grants.gov being the two most common for Otterbein). The AOR will also track the application to ensure its proper submission by the agency deadline, and receipt by the agency.

REASONING ABILITY:  Must possess the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and external constituencies in a wide spectrum of academic disciplines and fields; must possess basic analytical and research skills utilized in determining appropriate grant opportunities; must be able to effectively multi-task.

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.

The incumbent must be able to spend prolonged periods of time working on an office computer and on the telephone.  To successfully perform the duties of the position involves frequently sitting, reaching, fingering, listening, speaking to one person or small groups; occasionally standing, walking, lifting to 20 pounds, bending, pulling, and speaking to large groups; works under constant deadlines and interruptions.  This position may also require working evenings and weekends in addition to “normal” business hours.  Occasional travel in and out of state may also be required.

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.

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 EEO educator and employer.

 

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Denison University

Director of the Annual Fund

 

Denison University, a private, selective undergraduate liberal arts institution seeks an energetic, ambitious, and results oriented individual to lead its Annual Fund team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join an experienced team and begin planning the next phase of annual giving at Denison.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the Director of the Annual Fund will manage all annual giving staff, volunteers, and activities. The ideal candidate will design and implement a comprehensive solicitation strategy utilizing advanced technologies, targeted segmentation, and data analysis to enhance revenue for both restricted and unrestricted giving while also expanding the alumni participation percentage. This position will serve as the main point of contact and advocate throughout a current CRM conversion process, utilizing knowledge of best practices and analysis of data to determine the most effective ways to utilize the new system. The ideal candidate will engage in a continuous and systematic review and analysis of all Annual Fund activities to identify opportunities for increased effectiveness and efficiency.

Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of at least five years in development with a focus on direct marketing/annual giving. The candidate should be conversant in contemporary technologies and how they can be used in support of revenue generation and increased giving participation. Proven record of leadership, management, and supervisory skills and experience in recruiting, managing, training, leading, and stewarding volunteer fundraising committees to reach their full potential and to achieve fundraising goals. Must have excellent planning and budgetary management skills. Experience in asking for gifts in person. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively on a team and collaborate with diverse populations. Knowledge of modern data management practices and techniques including data-based computerized information systems, data modeling, and analysis that lead to effective decision making on behalf of the program. Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and v-lookups. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Regular travel, frequent evening and weekend work.

Denison University offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits for dependents at Denison and affiliated colleges throughout the Midwest. Assistant or Associate title will be given based upon level of experience.

To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit employment.denison.edu. Candidates applying by December 1, 2020 will be given full consideration. The position will be open until filled.

To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our Diversity Guide. Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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