Development Manager - Bike MS

Details: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is the oldest and largest nonprofit MS organization in the U.S. With offices and staff in all 50 states, the Society supports more MS research than any other organization in the world. The Society offers you the chance to achieve your professional goals at the same time you are making a major difference in the lives of people with MS.The San Antonio office of the National MS Society has an immeidate opening for an experienced fundraising professional to lead the recruiting and culitivation efforts of teams for the Bike MS : Valero Alamo Ride to the River event.The position reports directly to the Development Director.  Responsibilities:• Responsible for strategic planning and execution of team recruitment and cultivation for the Bike MS ride personally and through the management of team captain committees.• Responsible for strategic planning and execution of $1,000-plus fundraising club recruitment and cultivation for the Bike MS ride personally and through the management of a top fundraising committee.• Maintain the team captain and $1,000+ database and tracking system.• Schedule and attend team captain rallies and team goal-setting meetings • Assist with all pre- and post-bike ride events including: kick-off, expo and awards party, gatherings.• Responsible for planning and executing all team and $1,000-plus fundraising club logistics, including team weeks and blitz days.• Responsible for year-round cultivation of current and potential bike teams and $1,000-plus fundraisers.• Responsible for working with Development Director to develop marketing tools to meet teams' needs.• Responsible for all team captain and $1,000-plus fundraising correspondence.• Responsible for incorporating mission awareness in all activities, including rallies and kick-off events.• Oversee team captain and $1,000-plus fundraiser prizes selection, ordering and distribution.• Respond to general Bike MS: Valero phone calls, eNewsletter inquiries and any other related customer service inquiries• Other duties as assigned.

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Assistant Director of Development

Details: The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a non-profit biomedical research institute based in Phoenix, Arizona, focused on research that can help patients with cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and other debilitating conditions. Working with a worldwide network of collaborators in the scientific and medical communities, TGen researchers study the genetic components of both common and complex diseases. Through genomic analysis, we learn how DNA, genes and proteins – the microscopic building block of life – can affect human health. Our 41 lead investigators and nearly 300 support personnel at sites in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Flagstaff, Arizona, are dedicated to improving patient care and quality of life through precision medicine, best defined as the right therapy, for the right patient, at the right time. Job Title: Assistant Director of DevelopmentBrief Posting DescriptionThe Assistant Director of Development is instrumental in supporting TGen Foundation's efforts to engage individual donors and mobilize financial resources in support of its mission.  This person will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors for TGen research initiatives.  The ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal skills, a professional and resourceful style, and the ability to work independently, to take initiative, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  Previous fundraising experience is required.  This is an exempt position reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Initiatives.  Detailed DescriptionUnder the direction of the Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, the Assistant Director is responsible for identifying and cultivating key relationships with donors and volunteers and developing successful fundraising events and programs. Works closely with the Vice President, Strategic Initiatives to develop and execute fundraising strategies Identifies, cultivates, and solicits philanthropic support Develops and maintains relationships with assigned prospects Facilitates tours, and makes presentations and represents TGen at a variety of events Builds working relationships with TGen scientists and staff to achieve successful fundraising; nurtures culture of philanthropic support Supports activities to ensure proper acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship of donors Participates in developing solicitation and marketing materials, case statements, brochures, web content, etc. Works in collaboration with Database Specialist to prepare reports and prospect research materials Maintains accurate donor records and tracks contacts in Raisers Edge system Travels locally, and out-of-town as necessary Manages special projects; carries out fundraising priorities Participates in special projects and other duties as assigned Some night and weekend responsibilities, particularly related to events

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Development Manager

Details: Responsible for implementation of the strategic plan to make Devereux the ?charity of choice? for individuals, corporations and foundations.  Assist the Executive Director with the annual fund; donor relations; foundation relations; public relations; and special events.   Responsible for donor acknowledgment process, including data entry, tracking and acknowledgment.  Provides technical assistance, research and guidance to internal and external customers.  Developing, planning and executing development activities to include but not limited to community outreach and networking. Promoting positive goal-directed responses and/or interactions between external and internal entities including civic and community agencies, corporations, foundations and individuals to increase fund development opportunities. Identifying and researching prospective donors. Responsible for full implementation of donor acknowledgment process, including working to continually improve and refine system.  Analyze donor data to help create strategies to upgrade response rate and average gift amounts.

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Business Development Associate

Details: We invite you to bring your not-for-profit, strategic business development experience to The Glenholme School, where the selected candidate will implement development initiatives and strategies, coordinate alumni events and research grant opportunities which will include building relationships with individuals, local community and government agencies, civic organizations, corporations, foundations and volunteers.  The business development associate ensures that The Glenholme School achieves its organizational objectives in the fund/friend raising strategic plan to position The Glenholme School as a "Charity of Choice", working closely with staff and board members to encourage solid community partnerships, resulting in familiarity with Glenholme's mission and an increase in major gifts. Conduct solicitations with prospects and donors, identify prospective donors and perform donor research. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the excitement of building relationships, working to continually improve and refine systems and achieve goals.    Essential Functions:Research and initiate /develop relationships between and amongst The Glenholme School's operating entities and external customers.  Assist and fulfill Glenholme's short and long-term marketing objectives.Maintains computerized records of prospects, and contact persons and produces timely reports using the information in the data base. The business development associate monitors the information included in the fund raising database and maintains gift reporting systems, i.e. gift processing, donor tracking and data analysis and data entry.

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