Citizens' Academy
Development Assistant (part time)
Citizens' Academy, a nationally recognized public charter school in University Circle, is accepting applications for an entry level, part time Development Assistant to work through the end of June. A Bachelor’s Degree is required and previous development and special events experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will be mission-driven, have outstanding written and communication skills, be detail orientated, and able to work independently. For more information on the organization, visit www.citizensacademy.org.
E-mail: ccash@citizensacademy.org
Added 2/8/2010

Shoes and Clothes for Kids
Development & Communications Associate
Full time Development & Communications Associate position available for local non-profit social service provider. Ideal candidate is highly self motivated and organized with excellent writing, time management, volunteer management and administrative abilities. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects at the same time. Must possess excellent interpersonal and computer skills and be a quick learner, accurate, flexible and persistent. Needs ability to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, problem solve and meet deadlines. Responsibilities include administering the Donor Perfect database, including processing gifts, pulling reports and maintaining data integrity, coordinating mass mailings, processing and acknowledgement letters. Also responsible for special event coordination and promotion. Prepares sponsorship proposals, event collateral pieces, coordinates event logistics and registration, and works with vendors, volunteers, and media. Some evening and weekends required. Additional duties include supporting all other development and communications initiatives and providing administrative support to the director of development & communications. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or Marketing. Minimum 1-2 years of fundraising experience. Working knowledge of Windows Office suite a must. Database management in DonorPerfect and desktop publishing a plus. Send resume and cover letter to: Shoes and Clothes for Kids, 4614 Prospect Ave., Suite 511 Cleveland, Ohio 44103 ATTN: Director of Development & Communications or email to sboyes@sc4k.org. No phone calls.
E-mail: sboyes@sc4k.org
Added 2/5/2010

The Ohio State University
Associate Director of Annual Giving
The Office of University Development at The Ohio State University is currently seeking candidates for an Associate Director of Annual Giving. The successful candidate will oversee all phone operations; coordinate phone operation strategy with other direct marketing tools currently being used in annual giving; use development database to retrieve, analyze and manipulate data to evaluate effectiveness, identify shifts throughout the year, analyze trends and make recommendations to create the greatest result; implement fundraising strategy created by the director around direct mail and email which will include creating data orders, proofing pieces and reviewing results. Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; demonstrated success in direct fundraising or equivalent background in marketing, sales or related field; excellent oral and written communication skills. For a complete position description and application instructions please visit www.jobsatosu.com and search by requisition number 349016. Application deadline: February 21, 2010. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women. EEO/AA employer. Apply online at: www.jobsatosu.com
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Added 2/3/2010

Cleveland Zoological Society
SALES MANAGER, MEMBERSHIP & DONOR SERVICES (F/T)
This newly created position will manage the Cleveland Zoological Society’s (CZS) membership program, including recruitment and retention strategy implementation, sales team supervision and leadership, supervision of data entry group and coordination of customer and donor services. Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday during peak season (April – September); Monday - Friday during off season (October – March). Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university • Three to five years of related sales/retail management experience with proven leadership and results in guest relations, customer service and sales • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work to deadline in a demanding, fun, fast-paced environment • Demonstrated analytical skills and strong written / verbal communications • Word processing, Microsoft Excel and database management (Raiser’s Edge experience preferred)Reports to the Director of External Relations. To apply: send resume and cover letter – including current wage & salary information — to Turner@ClevelandZooSociety.org or fax (216) 661.7764. No phone calls. All applications confidential. Cleveland Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
E-mail: Turner@ClevelandZooSociety.org
Added 1/28/2010

The Cleveland Sight Center
Special Events Manager
The Special Events Manager works under the direction of the Chief Development Officer. Plans, organizes and implements special events and fundraising activities for The Cleveland Sight Center (CSC). Works with Manager of Volunteers to secure volunteers needed for special events, activities and other departmental needs. Maintains computer records in Raiser’s Edge of events/activities, financial information, participants, and other information. Prepares reports for CSC management, committee members and board volunteers.
E-mail: gconvertino@clevelandsightcenter.org
Added 1/27/2010

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation
Director of Database Management and Information Technology
The position is responsible for the management of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation's information systems - including its database management, fundraising software and pertinent data processing systems. Experience with Raiser's Edge (Blackbaud) is required. The position also manages the CDCF network administration, including external vendor relationships for IT and lockbox support. The position will also ensure appropriate hardware/software compliance occurs, as well as the necessary systems for data storage and that data integrity is secure for all of the CDCF's operating systems. The position is responsible for supervising a team of three database management and IT support. Requirements: - Extensive Raiser's Edge Experience - 5+ years as a proven Project Manager in an Information Systems environment - Must possess a core understanding of software technologies and systems integration solutions - Experience with risk analysis - High level of skill in Microsoft Office suite of products is a must - BA/BS in Information Systems, Business or equivalent is required. To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, list of three professional references and salary requirements to: Diocese of Cleveland, Attn: Director of Human Resources, 1404 E. 9 St., 8th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114 or humanresources@dioceseofcleveland.org. Deadline: Until filled. No phone calls or walk-in applications, please. E.O.E.
E-mail: humanresources@dioceseofcleveland.org
Added 1/23/2010

Kent State University
Associate Director of Advancement, College of the Arts [No. 990969]
The Associate Director will assist in the planning and implementation of a fundraising campaign for the College of the Arts. This position is also directly responsible for managing a portfolio of at least 150 prospects. Skill in written and interpersonal communications; ability to use contact management databases. Higher Education fundraising preferred. A competitive salary package includes opportunity to earn incentive pay as additional income based on exceeding performance metrics. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required and three years of fundraising experience. The Institutional Advancement office is currently raising funds for the university’s Centennial Campaign, an unprecedented effort to raise substantial new resources for Kent State’s students, faculty and programs. Kent State completed its first major capital campaign in 2003,surpassing a $100-million goal by $22 million. Kent State University is ranked by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 77 public research universities. Kent State is a recipient of the NorthCoast 99 Award, which recognizes the top 99 workplaces in Northeast Ohio and is recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of its “Great Colleges to Work For.” Application Deadline: All positions are open until filled. Application Process: Please apply online at https://jobs.kent.edu or quick link https://jobs.kent.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=184715. You will also find a complete job description as well as other open positions in Institutional Advancement. For additional information about the division, visit our website: http://www.kent.edu/Administration/IA/index.cfm Northeast Ohio - A Great Place to Live and Work! http://www.ercnet.org/neohio/index.htm All documents submitted to Kent State University for employment opportunities are public records and subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Law. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
E-mail: sdjohns2@kent.edu
Added 1/22/2010

Bowling Green State University
Vice President for University Advancement and President of the BGSU Foundation
Located in northwestern Ohio, BGSU is a major institution of higher learning, serving over 20,000 students on two campuses. Over 900 faculty and 1,400 staff members support a rich academic and extracurricular life, where students can draw from over 200 undergraduate majors, 17 doctoral programs, 61 masters degrees, and over 360 campus organizations. BGSU is a residential, primarily traditional-age institution at its main campus in Bowling Green and serves a more non-traditional population at its Firelands Campus. BGSU prides itself on providing major university opportunities in an educational environment that is small and connected like that of a small college. BGSU is seeking an experienced development professional with the enthusiasm, leadership qualities, administrative experience and relationship building skills necessary to support the institution’s aspirations by mobilizing and leading the advancement division to new levels of achievement. The VPUA oversees all development and alumni relations programs of the university as well as the endowment and financial operations of the foundation. This leader will play a key role in assisting President Cartwright in articulating BGSU’s unique identity, developing an advancement plan to support the university’s strategic plan, and planning for and executing BGSU’s next campaign. A bachelor’s degree is required. A full position profile is available upon request. Nominations and inquiries may be directed, in confidence, to Lucy A. Leske and Elizabeth K. Bohan, the Witt/Kieffer consultants assisting Bowling Green State University with this search. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and may be sent to BGSUVPUAdv@wittkieffer.com. To make an inquiry by phone please contact Elizabeth K. Bohan at (630) 575-6161. Credential review will begin in February 2010. Bowling Green State University is committed to affirmative action by way of providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability and veteran status.
E-mail: BGSUVPUAdv@wittkieffer.com
Added 1/21/2010

Epilepsy Association
Development Associate
Options: Organization: Epilepsy Association Contact: kneedham@epilepsyinfo.org Job Title: Development Associate Job Description: Full time non-profit development position available for local human service provider. Ideal candidate is highly self motivated and organized with excellent writing, time management, volunteer management and administrative abilities. Must possess excellent interpersonal and computer skills and be a quick learner, accurate, flexible and persistent. Needs ability to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, problem solve and meet deadlines. Primary responsibility for special event coordination. Prepares sponsorship proposals, solicits donors, prepares event collateral pieces, manages event logistics, works with vendors and volunteers, prepares budgets and reports. Need to possess ability to function with a high degree of independence. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing or Business or equivalent education and experience. Minimum 1-2 years of fundraising experience a must. Working knowledge of Windows Office suite a must. Database management in DonorPerfect and online fundraising applications a plus. Send resume and cover letter to: Epilepsy Association, 2831 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44115 ATTN: Executive Director or email to kneedham@epilepsyinfo.org
E-mail: kneedham@epilepsyinfo.org
Added 1/20/2010

Rainey Institute
Director of Development
Rainey Institute is “where the arts change lives.” Rainey Institute provides arts education programs to children in Cleveland. Through drama, dance, music, creative arts and a connection to reading, writing, speech and math, students develop practical life-long learning skills and a sense of self-esteem that is vital to healthy development. Programs are available after school, on Saturdays and during the summer. In addition, Rainey offers a variety of age-appropriate opportunities in which students receive academic tutoring, leadership training, community volunteerism, and college selection support. Rainey Institute has been providing services to the community since 1904. Rainey has recently started construction on it new home at East 55th & Payne. Rainey Institute is seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented Director of Development to join our four person administrative team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational, and written and oral communication skills as well as experience in fund development and grant writing.
E-mail: LLazar@RaineyInstitute.org
Added 1/20/2010

SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM
Grant and Proposal Developer
Assumes primary responsibility for advancing Summa Health System¿s public sector grant and proposal development strategy in support of system priorities. Provides expertise to advance Summa¿s interests by researching and identifying sources of current and emerging public sector funding opportunities. Organizes internal and external constituencies to prepare competitive proposals for public sector review and support. Outlines advocacy strategy to advance public sector fundraising plans. Also assists in the research, cultivation and preparation of private sector funding opportunities. Bachelor¿s degree required, Master¿s degree preferred. Five to seven years of demonstrated successful public sector grant and proposal development experience Experience based in health and science sector preferred.
E-mail: hnatl@summa-health.org
Added 1/20/2010

Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center
Development Coordinator
The development coordinator will provide support to the development department and executive director ensuring that administrative functions are completed in a timely and efficient manner and that positive relationships with donors continue. Responsibilities include administering the Raiser’s Edge database, including processing gifts, pulling reports and maintaining data integrity, managing donor and prospect information, coordinating mass mailings, coordinating meetings, processing acknowledgement letters, supporting CHSC special events, providing administrative support for board meetings and activities, administering CHSC’s United Way Campaign, and providing administrative support to the comprehensive campaign. Excellent organizational, verbal, and computer skills required. Must be able to manage multiple projects at the same time. Raiser’s Edge or similar relational database knowledge is also required. Please specifically highlight database experience in resume or cover letter. This is an excellent role for an individual who enjoys supporting others by ensuring that smooth and efficient processes are in place, and who places high value on attention to detail, organization and project management. Position is full time. Please send resume, cover letter and references to Deborah Miller, Director of Development, Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center, 11635 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106 or via email at dmiller@chsc.org. Visit www.clevelandhearingandspeech.org for further information. No phone calls please.
E-mail: dmiller@chsc.org
Added 1/13/2010