Posting Date: 08/21/2019
Organization: Wayne State University
City Position is located: Detroit, MI
Position Description (include how to apply):
Support and participate in fundraising efforts, strategies and initiatives for the College of Nursing under the direction of the College of Nursing development team. Cultivate, solicit and steward leadership annual gift donors to meet established fundraising goals within the allocated expense budget.
EDUCATION
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in marketing, public relations, business administration or related field.
- Reasonable knowledge and understanding of university policies and procedures.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 3-4 years’ experience working as a fundraising professional in direct individual solicitations.
- Direct experience preparing proposals and conducting gift solicitations preferred. Higher education development and prior volunteer management experience preferred.
For more information please contact Jennifer Bidlingmaier at jennifer.bidlingmaier@wayne.edu. To view the full description and apply please visit job.wayne.edu, posting number 044523.
Posting Date: 08/20/2019
Organization: The Treeline Conservancy
City Position is located: Ann Arbor
Position Description (include how to apply):
The Treeline Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation dedicated to creating and maintaining an urban trail along the historic alignment of Allen Creek. Current goal: design, engineer, fund, and build the planned Trail. Long-term goal: maintain the Trail.
The ED will assess priorities and strategies; hire staff and build partnerships; promote the Conservancy to build a financially sustainable organization; secure resources and set budgets; and hold himself/herself accountable for the financial health of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the organization, along with the Board, in working with partners to create/maintain the Trail;
- Provide day-to-day management/oversight;
- Report to partners;
- Manage the budget to ensure a financially sustainable organization with the resources to meet current and long-term needs;
- Participate in identifying and cultivating corporate, individual and foundation sponsors and grant opportunities;
- Reach out through community presentations/events, and by attending business conferences/events;
Credentials and Personal Qualities
- Education and experience in senior leadership and management, working with municipal government and obtaining foundation and/or grant support for a community initiative
- Ability to build and sustain partnerships, and to resolve conflicts
- Preferred Master’s Degree in Project Management/Planning/Engineering/Nonprofit Management/Business Administration, or a field related to our mission
- Strong motivational and staff leadership abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated fundraising experience
- Management of and accountability for public and private funds
The annual compensation and benefits package will be commensurate with position responsibilities and candidate expertise and experience. Please send letter of interest and resume to Joe O’Neal, 525 W. William Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, or email: Frequency110LLC@gmail.com.
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Posting Date: 08/20/2019
Organization: American Red Cross
City Position is located: Detroit
Position Description (include how to apply):
As the Grant Lead Specialist, you will be responsible for researching, writing, developing and implementing the strategy to increase revenue through workplace giving campaigns and grant proposals. You will also enhance relationships with foundations and government agencies in support of funding needs. You will write approximately 200 grants a year.
Qualifications:
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Education: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Business, Organizational Development or a relevant field.
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Experience: A minimum of five years experience working for a nonprofit organization or in public relations, marketing, sales, communication or project management. Corporate fundraising or workplace giving experience preferred. Experience working with community foundations and the United Way preferred.
View the full posting and apply at: www.redcross.org/jobs, search by location or requisition RC30120.
