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Development and Events Coordinator Department: Development Position Title: Development and Events Coordinator Reports to: Individual Giving Officer Classification: Full – Time, Exempt Location: Washington, DC Position Summary The Development and Events Coordinator is an organized and highly motivated individual with an eagerness to support the The Washington Ballet in raising the funds required to further the organization’s mission and growth strategy. The Development and Events Coordinator supports the members of the development team through stewardship of individual and institutional donors, administrative support of major fundraising events, and responsibility for member and other ancillary events for the organization. Additionally, the Development and Events Coordinator provides administrative support for the Board of Directors, Women’s Committee, Jeté Society, and En Pointe volunteer group.   Key Duties & Responsibilities Plan and execute donor and donor prospect events and engagement opportunities, including Beer, Ballet & Bubbly, Studio Sessions, and theater donor lounges.   Schedule and organize logistics for Board of Directors and other volunteer group meetings, prepare meeting materials, and take minutes, as necessary. Assist with drafting and compiling information for the Board of Directors handbook and other collateral. Recruit and manage volunteers for the organization. Provide administrative support for major fundraising events, including processing invoices for vendors and sponsors and ensuring adherence to event timelines. Lead coordination of large donor mailings, ensuring timely and accurate delivery. Conduct research to support development team members, including donor prospect and grant research. Ensure the development team is equipped with essential tools by monitoring key application subscriptions and professional services, and maintaining inventory of letterhead, envelopes and other stationary. Support the development team members on grant and funder reporting and benefits tracking. Draft gift agreements and proposals to support the development team, as necessary. Manage all development team facilities and meeting requests, sending invitations and monitoring responses, and managing overall meeting logistics. Enter gift and constituent information into the donor database system, as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required Salesforce Admin experience preferred Excellent writing and oral communication skills Detail oriented; strong ability to prioritize tasks Strong analytical and problem solving skills Some events experience preferred Physical Demands: Cyclical working hours – seasonal hours and schedule. Occasional evening and weekend hours as required or assigned. Occasional periods of prolonged standing/sitting Ability to travel as needed for work or assignments. Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Individual Giving and Special Events Manager New York, New York, United States H0400225 Art/Graphics/Design Alliance for Young Artists and Writers   The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, identifies young artists and writers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards have an impressive legacy dating back to 1923 and a noteworthy roster of past award recipients including Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Robert Redford and Joyce Carol Oates.   Students in grades 7 through 12 can apply in 29 categories of art and writing for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarship opportunities. Each year, the Alliance partners with more than 100 regional affiliates across the country to celebrate regional Award recipients and showcase their work. In areas where local partners are not available, students participate through Region-at-Large, which is managed by the Alliance’s national office in New York City. The Alliance’s national office also manages the New York City Scholastic Awards program. Top-level regional award recipients have their work considered for national-level recognition. National Medalists, their educators, and numerous program partners are celebrated in New York through a series of events, including an exhibition, public readings and presentations, and a ceremony at Carnegie Hall.   THE OPPORTUNITY To join a mission-driven team that finds and celebrates the best teen artists and writers in the nation and participate in the planning and implementation of our 2023 centennial.   SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Development, the Individual Giving and Special Events Manager helps achieve all fundraising objectives of the Alliance of Young Artists & Writers, with a special focus on individual giving, Gala fundraising, and special events.   YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES   INDIVIDUAL GIVING Help the Director of Development to build short- and long-term strategies   for individual giving and their implementation  (including research, identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans). Strategy includes tailored plans for major donors, various individual constituents (such as Awards alumni, parents, educators, and Scholastic employees), and related Communications efforts that support the strategy. Manage an assigned portfolio of current and prospective individual donors. Prepare all individual giving research   and briefing materials  for major donor meetings. Develop concept for and manage individual giving campaigns , including the Annual Fund solicitation. Duties include drafting appeal text and look; building solicitation lists; working with a mail house to send out mass appeals; sending out tailored individual appeals; conducting follow-ups; and producing acknowledgement letters. Steward individual donors . Duties include: creating timely acknowledgement letters, reporting impact of contributions; and ensuring fulfillment of deliverables and proper recognition at major events, on printed materials, and on the website. Assist the Development Director with Board management and development, Alumni relations and programs, and the Alliance’s 2023 Centennial Plan.     GALA AND SPECIAL EVENTS Serve as the primary point person for all fundraising and cultivation events. Responsible for all aspects of the annual Benefit Gala  with an aim to achieve financial goals and other organizational objectives. Duties include: planning, designing, and implementing event strategies and concepts; building and engaging Gala leadership, including Gala Chair(s), the Board, Scholastic volunteer leaders, and major donors; liaising with the event consultant and Scholastic event team; building and meeting detailed event schedules/timelines and budgets; creating, maintaining, and updating all invitation lists; conducting mailings of invitations, personal solicitations, and appeals; managing design, proofing, and production of all event deliverables including invitations, programs, digital presentations, and alumni awards; creating, managing, and documenting all donor correspondences; managing RSVPs and creating guest lists, event seating charts, and check-in lists; and implementing text-to-give and a reverse auction. Responsible for the management and execution of all event logistics and operations of development-related events and development aspects of other Alliance events , including: the Art.Write.Now National Exhibition opening; the National Ceremony (VIP section); Special Achievement Award receptions; and cultivation events, among others. Help develop other strategic fundraising and cultivation events and execute their implementation , including New York City and national events.   OPERATIONS Help create an individual prospect tracking pipeline and manage updates. Ensure accurate gift processing and timely acknowledgement of individual contributions. Manage individual records in Donor Perfect database , including managing data hygiene,   segmenting lists for communications and solicitation campaigns, maximizing tools (i.e. moves management) within the database to improve data collection, analysis, and fundraising process. Create and manage budgets  for individual giving projects, and strive to reach budgetary goals. Assist the Director of Development, Executive Director, and the Alliance team  as needed. HOW YOU CAN FIT A Bachelor’s Degree. Three-to-five-year experience in a development, individual giving, or a special events office. The proven ability to lead and successfully produce complex events for 300+ guests. Meticulous attention to details, thoroughness, and information management. Excellent research, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and bring tasks to successful completion while managing multiple projects and assignments. Excellent sense of protocol and etiquette in all communications with Board members and donors. The ability to work independently and as a member of a team. The ability to solve problems creatively. Proficient in Microsoft Office skills. Possess a basic understanding of budgets. Application Instructions: Please include a cover letter with your application explaining why you're interested in the position and how you're qualified for it.   Some benefits that we offer: 100% vested of 401(k) Retirement Plan after 5 years employment  Up to 1M worth of supplemental Life Insurance  Tuition Reimbursement  Purchase Scholastic stock at a 15% discount    Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.   WHO WE ARE  Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.   Equal Employment Opportunity Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran.   Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination. To view the full EOE policy, click here .

  COMMUNITY EVENTS OFFICER   Job Location CA-ON-Vaughan   Competition Number 2019-2011 Job Status Permanent Full Time Department FOUNDATION Shift (with occasional evenings & weekends), Days Reports To DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY GIVING Job Description POSITION SUMMARY With the mission ‘We inspire inspirational gifts’, Mackenzie Health Foundation has raised more than $142 million for capital projects, medical equipment, technology and educational opportunities for Mackenzie Health. The Foundation is spearheading a $250-million fundraising campaign – the largest to date for a community hospital in Canada – to advance patient care at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and raise the community portion of funding to build and equip the future state-of-the-art Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital. The Foundation supports Mackenzie Health’s vision and mission to create a world-class health experience and to relentlessly improve care to create healthier communities. As we work toward achieving our exciting mandate, we are seeking to grow our inspired team with a Community Events Officer.   Reporting to the Director, Community Giving, the Officer helps drive revenue generation for the community engagement strategy for the $250 million Exceptional Care Belongs Here campaign and beyond. The Officer is responsible for recruiting new revenue generating community events and partnerships and building the Mackenzie Health brand image by developing relationships throughout York Region. Guided by data analytics, the Officer plays a critical role in executing special events and engagement strategies with diverse groups of citizens, community groups, schools, small/medium size businesses and employees of York Region and beyond in supporting Mackenzie Health. Together with the Community Giving team, the Officer partners with a team of volunteers dedicated to community giving and focuses on prospects and organizations at the range of $1,000 to $100,000. The Officer with the support of the Community Giving team develops and promotes engagement and stewardship events that deliver an exceptional donor-centric experience in alignment with operations across the Foundation.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Assists with the development and execution of a community events/outreach recruitment and engagement strategy, budget and key performance indicators in consultation with the Director and Manager. • Takes an active role in revenue generation by maintaining a portfolio of new and existing community events, cause marketing programs and other partnerships. • Provides counsel on best practice peer-to-peer fundraising to drive third party event participation and revenue generation. • Balances prospecting and new event recruitment with existing key event stewardship and development activities   QUALIFICATIONS • University degree or college diploma in fundraising or relevant field required. • Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in front-line fundraising. • Strong and authentic relationship management skills with an ability to work with a high degree of initiative, self-motivation and integrity. • Experience working effectively with fundraising volunteers and diverse cultures. • Demonstrated track record in community event fundraising. • Excellent communication, public speaking and networking skills. • Strong writing skills with an ability to tailor messages to a variety of audiences. • Demonstrated professionalism and tact combined with excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization. • Excellent time management skills with an ability to manage priorities and meet deliverables. • Familiarity working with data analytics and reports. • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Raiser’s Edge (or equivalent) • A second language is an asset. • Able to maintain and work with confidential information. • Foundation staff are required to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends. • Proven attendance record. • Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all. • Ability to perform the essential duties of the job. • Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others. • Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health Foundation’s Code of Conduct. • Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health Foundation– Excellence, Leadership and Integrity. • Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment. Mackenzie Health Foundation is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Job ID : 32717                                                                                                                                                      Location : Vancouver - Point Grey Campus Employment Group : Management&Professional (AAPS) Job Category : Development Office Classification Title : Development Office, Level B Business Title : Development Coordinator, Stewardship and Events VP/Faculty : VP Developmt & Alumni Engagemt Department : Development - Dentistry Salary Range : $56,271.00 (minimum) - $67,550.00 (midpoint) - $81,060.00 (maximum)  Full/Part Time : Full-Time    Ongoing : Yes Desired Start Date : 2019/02/25       Funding Type : Budget Funded         Closing Date : 2019/02/21                 Available Openings :             1                         Guiding principle: "Midpoint" of the hiring salary range means the individual possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience.                     Job Summary         To coordinate specific development related duties in support of the University's fundraising mandate. The Development Coordinator is responsible for providing program support to develop, implement and coordinate development programs and services. This position is instrumental in the delivery of programs and services designed to facilitate a lifelong relationship with UBC donors, alumni and students. Participates in on-going fundraising planning.             Organizational Status                    Reports to: One of: Associate Director, Manager, Senior Associate Director, Director/Assistant Dean, or Executive Director of Development Works with: UBC faculty and staff involved in fundraising Contacts: Donors, outside community groups and organizations Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities             Work Performed     - Prepares briefing notes, plans and reports for management, including analyzing research, drafting notes for review, developing plans for approach of prospects, and preparing subsequent updates based on outcome of meetings; - Supports the development and implementation of new unit initiatives that advance UBC`s strategic plan - Writes donor/prospect solicitation materials and correspondence; - Researches and drafts fundraising proposals for senior management for presentation to donors; - Ensures accuracy of donor contact activity on donor and alumni database; - Develops and maintains a deep understanding and expert use of the University's donor and alumni database; - Ensures that appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgement and stewardship programs are in place; - Reviews invitation lists for UBC donor events; - Ensures processing of donor gifts, pledges and receipts; - Develops unit analytical reports as requested by manager; - Develops and maintains processes and procedures as needed; - Participates in on-going fundraising planning and practice and process development; - Needs to accommodate flexible hours, attending events; - Performs other related duties as required.             Supervision Received     Works under direction from manager to achieve objectives. Work is reviewed for achievement of objectives, soundness of judgement and quality of work.             Supervision Given           None.             Consequence of Error/Judgement          Programs conducted by the Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio on behalf of the University are very public. The financial and moral responsibility to the University and to donors is significant. The interactions of this position with donors and others external to the University can have serious implications for the Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio. Poor judgement could lead to the alienation of donors, embarrassment to UBC and its senior administration and can result in the loss of significant financial support to the University.             Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.   Minimum of 1 year of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. Effective computer skills. Proven ability to interact effectively and positively with staff, managers and donors.                    . Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Development Events Intern   Date Posted :  Monday, January 21, 2019   Location :  Vancouver, BC Reporting to the Manager of Development Events, the intern will be exposed to a variety of tasks essential to the success of the development department at Canada’s top think tank. These projects will include but are not limited to the following: Providing support executing major development events; Assisting with creating and maintaining marketing lists, ensuring they are up to date for campaigns and correspondence; Updating event marketing materials – (Flyers, emails, banners, event web invites) Researching and identifying major prospects for general funding and project specific work; Phone campaigns following up with event invites and securing ticket and table sales for galas; Reporting on deliverables i.e. tracking support and sales; and Other responsibilities assigned by the manager of development events. Candidate Qualifications: Positive attitude, detail and customer oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability; able to handle multiple tasks under short deadlines Self-motivated, team player with a strong sense of personal initiative and ownership Experience executing or supporting corporate, professional, or VIP events is strongly preferred Proficient in using MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; specifically creating mail merges, name tag merges, reports, etc. Strong written communication skills including writing and editing business correspondence Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills Professional demeanor and be confident addressing donors through phone solicitation Practical knowledge and experience with creative design software including working with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator) is preferred Be enrolled in or have completed a university or college degree in Marketing, Communications, Fundraising, Business, or related fields. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for working in a not-for-profit environment, integrity, confidence, enthusiasm, initiative, some understanding of public policy formulation and the role played by competitive markets in economic growth. Duration :  8-month term (May to mid-December)   Compensation :  $2500.00 per month   Contact :  Coordinator, Human Resources   Mailing Address :  The Fraser Institute 1770 Burrard Street, 4th Floor Vancouver, BC  V6J 3G7 email:  internship@fraserinstitute.org   How to Apply :  Please email your résumé and cover letter to the Coordinator, Human Resources at: internship@fraserinstitute.org with the subject line “Development Internship Vancouver.” PDF Version:  development-events-internship-summer-and-fall-2019.pdf   Deadline :  Thursday, February 28, 2019