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Posted on 07/22/2010 Ohio Northern University – Director of Annual Giving
Description:	The Director of Annual Giving assists the University Advancement Department with securing financial support for the University. Several of the chief tasks include overseeing phonathons, developing marketing strategies, making personal visits, organizing special events, evaluating solicitation outcomes, researching tactics and performing budget responsibilities. Scope: Support the University Advancement Department through serving as the Director of Annual Giving and overseeing the University's fundraising efforts Principal Responsibilities: Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward alumni and friends of the University in support of the Northern Fund (Annual Fund) through direct mail solicitations, e-mail solicitations, telephone contact, special events and personal visits to achieve set annual goals for dollars and donors for the University. Explore new avenues for reaching prospective donors using communication tools such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. Oversee phonathon efforts and call leads, and analyze the statistics of these efforts. Develop marketing strategies for direct mail and electronic solicitations through assisting with updating web information, and adding new publications and direct mail for top donors Oversee the growth of the University's Leadership giving society, The Lehr Society. Making personal visits to alumni for stewardship efforts. Act as development liaison to Alumni Office to develop strategy and action plan for soliciting alumni. Manage Annual Fund donor recognition societies and leadership giving levels. Develop and organize the Campus Campaign through engaging faculty and staff participation. Responsible for oversight of all Northern Fund acknowledgment letters and gift processing. Evaluate the outcome of all solicitations with data from previous years and make necessary adjustments for future projects. Work with other internal departments and external higher education resources to research and gain information to better serve the Annual Fund Office. Make recommendations or decisions affecting the entire department. Interpret and apply a variety of procedures, policies and precedents. Regularly communicate with persons of importance, obtain the cooperation of others, and handle delicate relationships and complex situations. Gather factual information from outside agencies and the general public. Orient, train and lead others performing similar work and report to a higher level on a formal basis. Perform general budget responsibilities. Convert technical data into formal reports. Other duties as assigned. Required Skills: Ability to solve problems through the identification and analysis of diverse issues. Basic knowledge of professional theories and practices. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree. Two to three years of similar work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree. Three or more years of similar work experience. Benefit package includes: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Workers' Compensation insurance, Unemployment insurance, Total Disability insurance. Retirement: TIAA-CREF, The University contributes 10% of the regular salary and the employee has a mandatory 7.5% contribution. Other benefits include tuition remission for employee, spouse, and employee's dependent children under the age of 25 (this does not include the last two year of the PharmD program, nor the JD or MET), the University provides financial reimbursement for graduate level courses for a first year graduate degree (some restrictions apply), twenty vacation days, twenty days of paid medical leave.
Contact Info:	Apply online at http://jobs.onu.edu. Required Applicant Documents: Resume and cover letter. Closing Date: 08-18-2010. Ohio Northern University does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, veteran's status, disability, national origin or any other protected classification in its educational admissions, financial aid, employment, or other University programs or activities.

Posted on 07/21/2010 Baldwin-Wallace College - Director of Advancement Services
Description:	The Division of Advancement Services at Baldwin-Wallace College invites applications for the position of Director of Advancement Services. With over 41,000 undergraduate and graduate alumni throughout the United States and the world, B-W is seeking a Director who will provide leadership and management of our alumni and friends database. The position reports to the Vice President for Advancement and currently manages an Assistant Director and one data entry staff member. The successful candidate will be responsible for the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures regarding the storage and retrieval of all data information in the Blackbaud, Inc. Raiser’s Edge Alumni/Development system and coordinate data integration with Patron Edge and Researcher’s Edge (also Blackbaud products.) The Director will prepare annual plans for Advancement Services projects including goals and time schedules for each activity; prepare annual budgets for ongoing and enhancements to programs and assure that expenditures are within approved budget. The Director will also benchmark with similar colleges and identify best practices. The Advancement Division is in the early stages of implementing a new web presence which will be supported by Blackbaud’s NetCommunity and be fully integrated with Raiser’s Edge. Advancement Services will provide technical and supportive services for this additional program which is being led by B-W’s Alumni Relations Office. Ongoing responsibilities include supervising or completing the compilation of data and producing regular scheduled and ad hoc financial and other reports and queries; importing and exporting data between Raiser’s Edge and the campus ERP software, Datatel; and, liaison to the College’s IT staff. The Director will assure that B-W keeps pace with national policies as established by CASE, FASB and NACUBO. In addition, the Director will conduct or coordinate Raiser’s Edge training for users. Qualifications include holding a bachelors degree and three years of relevant experience with a preference for working in a higher education environment. We are seeking a person with excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and diplomacy, a demonstrated track record of working within diverse communities and promoting a spirit of inclusiveness. Experience and skill in planning, implementing and managing complex projects along with outstanding writing skills are expected. A valid Ohio driver’s license is required and limited travel for professional development conferences may take place within and outside of the state of Ohio. Founded in 1845, Baldwin-Wallace College is a private liberal arts and sciences college located 14 miles southwest of Cleveland’s Public Square. The College has approximately 3,200 full-time undergraduate day students, 800 part-time students in evening and weekend programs, and 700 graduate students. B-W offers an outstanding benefits package including tuition benefits for immediate family members.
Contact Info:	In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College and the Division of Advancement actively encourage applications from individuals who desire an environment that celebrates diversity. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three current references to: Bill Spiker, Vice President for Advancement, Baldwin-Wallace College, at advancement@bw.edu. The Search Committee will review applications starting August 4, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.

Posted on 07/15/2010 West Virginia Wesleyan College - Advancement Associate
Description:	West Virginia Wesleyan seeks an Advancement Associate. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a personal portfolio of 120-150 prospects and assist and implement a strategy for furthering our planned and major gift programs, including identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts. The successful candidate must be able to work independently while also working as a member of Wesleyan’s Advancement team. He/she will report directly to the Director of Advancement and work closely with the Director of Advancement Operations. A bachelor’s degree is required along with excellent written, oral presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills. In addition, we seek a demonstrated background in advancement, planned giving, or a related field. Previous higher education development experience is preferred. We also seek a candidate who is committed to diversity and equity within a collegial environment and one who understands and affirms our private, baccalaureate, and a church-related mission. The position requires extensive travel as well as weekend and evening work hours.
Contact Info:	Submit a letter of interest and a resume with three professional references to: Robert Skinner, Director of Advancement, West Virginia Wesleyan, 59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201; Skinner_b@wvwc.edu

Posted on 07/15/2010 West Virginia Wesleyan College - Writing Specialist, Marketing and Communication Office
Description:	The Office of Marketing and Communication is part of Wesleyan’s Office of Institutional Advancement. The primary responsibilities for the writing specialist are as follows: (1) write general media releases for the College (six per week), (2) write content for the College’s website, (3) write copy for the Sundial and The Orange Line alumni publications, (4) write hometown stories and features recognizing individual student accomplishments, and (5) serve as one of the College’s photographers, and (6) assist with other College writing assignments when needed. The successful candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of professional writing experience. Expertise with public relations and social media is preferred.
Contact Info:	Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume, a portfolio of writing work (media releases/features, and names of references to: Robert Skinner, West Virginia Wesleyan, Office of Institutional Advancement, 59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

Posted on 07/06/2010 Butler University - Advancement Researcher
Description:	Reporting to the Executive Director of Constituent Services, the Advancement Researcher conducts research in support of Butler Administration and University Advancement. In addition, this position identifies and qualifies prospects for the purpose of major gift solicitation, and sometimes higher level annual fund solicitation, for all fundraising initiatives throughout the University. S/he must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding constituent information and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Position requires a well developed customer-service orientation and attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines at one time. Proficiency in accurately identifying, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating information on university constituents and prospects, coupled with demonstrated ability in written and verbal communication are essential. S/he should have knowledge of the APRA International Research Fundamentals Skills Set and ability to apply previous experiences to the job. S/he should have significant aptitude and experience with computers and relational databases. A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with a variety of research resources and tools including but not limited to, electronic wealth-screening and data acquisition services, news databases, and business directories. S/he will have the ability to assess quality of resources and make recommendations that are most appropriate for specific information needs. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare thoughtful, concise, relevant, research on individual, corporate and foundation prospects in a professional format. Utilize sources of public information to gather, interpret, organize and analyze meaningful background in support of individual, corporate and foundation profiles. Continually screen newspapers and periodicals for financial and background information about donors and prospects. Work with other staff to ensure timely updates to the central database when appropriate. Actively look for opportunities to support the identification of prospects with capacity to give at the major gift level within assigned territory and in support of overall department projects and goals. Support document management and Imaging through forward scanning, and / or adjusted methods for getting documents gathered in the research process into Singularity. Requirements: An undergraduate degree is required. Candidates with one or more years of successful prospect research experience and experience in college/university advancement will receive the highest consideration. Significant aptitude with research methods and experience with computers and relational databases are required. Experience with Advance a plus. Excellent written communication skills and a clear, concise writing style are key skills to this position. A sense of curiosity and enthusiasm about learning and commitment to professional growth will serve the candidate and University well. Butler University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the student body and the faculty and staff; therefore, women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact Info:	Please visit careerbuilder.com and search keywords “Butler University.” Please include your resume and a cover letter.

Posted on 06/22/2010 Denison University - Senior Development Officer and Development Officer
Description:	Denison University seeks two dynamic and results-oriented individuals to join its team of development and planned giving professionals. This is a terrific opportunity to build on the momentum of Denison's successful giving programs and to work at a thriving liberal arts college in an environment that's fun (honestly) because the people here work hard, laugh a lot, and believe in what they're doing. The successful candidates will build relationships with Denison among prospects, donors, and volunteers. He/she will cultivate, solicit, and steward outright and deferred gifts, managing an appropriate number of leadership gift prospects, through personal visits, college events, and other contacts. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. In particular, the development officers must be careful listeners who can gain the trust and respect of a diverse constituency. Both positions require collaborative work with the advancement team and with colleagues all over campus. Energetic, hard-working, and a ''can-do'' spirit are all must-have qualities, along with a strong belief in the extraordinary value of a liberal arts education. Bachelor's degree and extensive travel are required. A minimum of 2 - 5 years of fundraising experience is required, with a preference for leadership gift fundraising experience at the 100k+ level. Denison University offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits at Denison and affiliated colleges throughout the Midwest. Granville, Ohio, is a place you have to see to believe: lovely, family-friendly, sophisticated, and charming, with an excellent public school system. And Granville is just 27 miles northeast of Columbus, Ohio, the 15th largest metro area in the United States.
Contact Info:	To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit employment.denison.edu. The deadline to apply is August 1, 2010. Denison University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Posted on 06/15/2010 Denison University - Director of the Annual Fund
Description:	Denison University, a highly selective, residential liberal arts college located in Granville, Ohio, seeks a dynamic, creative individual to lead and grow its $5+ million Annual Fund. This is a terrific opportunity to build on a successful and sophisticated annual giving program in a work environment that's energetic, committed, and fun (honestly). We seek a Director who will employ innovative solicitation strategies, fresh tactics, new technologies, and spirited professionalism in taking the Denison Annual Fund to the next level. The Director, in partnership with Advancement colleagues, is the principal architect of the Annual Fund, developing strategies for success across multiple components, including the Trustee Annual Fund, leadership annual giving, a strong parents program, reunion giving, and young alumni giving initiatives. The Director reports to the Director of Individual Giving and leads a team of three annual giving professionals, three support staff, and more than 200 loyal alumni, parent, student and faculty/staff volunteers. The Director also works in consort with Denison's offices of Advancement Services, Major and Planned Giving, University Communications, and Alumni Relations as well as with the President and Trustees. Our ideal candidate must have a substantial track record of success in fundraising and development as well as previous management experience. Moreover, he or she is a dynamic leader, collaborative partner, thoughtful planner, seasoned personal solicitor, and creative problem-solver. Candidates should be committed to participating fully in the college community - which offers its own share of rewards - and to collaborating with a high-performing team of Advancement colleagues. The winning candidate must possess a bachelor's degree and be open to the joys of frequent travel and occasional nighttime and weekend work.
Contact Info:	To be assured full consideration, candidates must apply online at employment.denison.edu by August 1, 2010. Denison University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Posted on 06/15/2010 Hanover College - Director of the Hanover Fund
Description:	Hanover College is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to fill this position. The Director of the Hanover Fund is responsible for meeting specific fund-raising goals by conceiving, planning and implementing the Annual Fund program in support of current operations of the College. The Director meets annually defined goals for unrestricted giving by coordinating, designing and implementing the systematic solicitation of College constituencies. Methods include personal visits, strategic direct mail appeals, alumni and student phonathons, and web-based programs. He/she provide support to comprehensive campaign initiatives and special fund-raising projects as assigned and also provide general support for and participation in activities sponsored by the development office and the College in general, including week-end and evening work. Job responsibilities also include stewardship for current annual giving donors and coordinating the senior giving program and the young alumni giving program. Bachelor’s degree required. One to three years experience in fundraising preferred, including experience personally soliciting donor prospects; understanding of direct mail and web based marketing; ability to work with people; team oriented; superior writing and public speaking skills; ability to motivate others; knowledge of and commitment to the value of a liberal arts education; high energy, personal initiative, and a positive attitude.
Contact Info:	Interested candidates should submit letter of interest, resume and three professional references to: Hanover College, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 108, Hanover, IN 47243, by email hr@hanover.edu, or by fax at (812) 866-7195.

Posted on 05/25/2010 Ashland University - Director of Research & Proposals
Description:	Ashland University seeks Director of Research and Proposals responsible for all aspects of research and proposal writing for Development in support of University programs/projects. Includes prospect identification, donor research, wealth and giving capacity assessment, prospect relationship management, market research, data mining. Conceptualize, plan and track development activities designed to leverage resources, promote growth in fundraising revenues, and achieve success in campaigns. Master’s degree required in research and measurement, research design, or related discipline, minimum of three years administrative experience in higher education setting. Understanding of grant writing and grant management required. Position Description: This position reports to the Vice President for Development, and performs the following duties: Responsible for all aspects of research and proposal writing for Development in support of University programs, projects, campaigns, etc. Includes prospect identification, donor research, wealth and giving capacity assessment, prospect relationship management, market research, data mining, and related vendor screening products. Conceptualize, plan, and track development activities designed to leverage resources, promote growth in fundraising revenues, and achieve success in campaigns. Facilitate and participate in major and planned gifts strategy development as well as the prioritization and evaluation of prospects. Work closely with the Director of Research Support and Sponsored Programs, and with the Development Departments from the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs and the Ashland Theological Seminary. May perform related duties as assigned. Special qualifications required: Master’s degree required in research and measurement, research design, or a related discipline, minimum of three years administrative experience in higher education setting. A deep understanding of philanthropy, higher education, and fundraising programs and strategies. An understanding of grant writing and grant management. Experience in identifying and obtaining funding sources. Maintain confidentiality. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills. High level of computer proficiency is required with working knowledge of major research databases and technology tools.
Contact Info:	Send letter of application, 3 references and resume to jbrandon@ashland.edu or John Brandon, Director of Human Resources, 401 College Ave., Ashland University, Ashland, OH 44805.

Posted on 05/25/2010 Ashland University - Director of Development
Description:	Ashland University seeks Director of Development to develop long-term philanthropic relationship with alumni, parents, friends, foundations, corporations and organizations and develop and implement strategies to move targeted portfolio of prospects through the development cycle. Bachelor’s degree required, minimum of three years experience in annual giving or major gift giving management. Position Description: This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Development, and performs the following duties: Develop long-term philanthropic relationship with alumni, parents, friends, foundations, corporations, organizations, etc. Develop and implement strategies to move a targeted portfolio of prospects through the development cycle in support of Ashland University. Manage up to 200 prospects with face-to-face visits with up to 100 prospects and donors each year. The ability to travel is a requirement. Work closely with other Development officers and associates in a team atmosphere. Develop and manage support of endowments and endowed scholarships for the University. Develop and manage lifetime and annual giving Honor Clubs. Organize and support special events such as Founders Dinner, Endowed Scholarship Luncheon, Accent on Women Program, etc. Work closely with the Development Departments from the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs and the Ashland Theological Seminary. May perform related duties as assigned. Special qualifications required: Bachelor’s degree required, minimum of three years experience in annual giving or major gift giving management. Working knowledge of planned giving fundamentals and prior campaign experience are preferred. Proven track record of soliciting and securing gifts and working effectively with volunteers. Maintain confidentiality. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills.
Contact Info:	Send letter of application, 3 references and resume to jbrandon@ashland.edu or John Brandon, Director of Human Resources, 401 College Ave., Ashland University, Ashland, OH 44805.

Posted on 05/14/2010 University of Dayton - Director of Development, School of Education
Description:	Reports to the Associate Vice President for Development. Responsible for the management of all phases of the development process within an assigned academic and/or student life area, in support of University priorities. Specifically: 1) designs and implements a strategic development plan based upon the vision of the Dean or Director of the assigned unit, 2) provides leadership and oversight to ensure the building of the donor pipeline and development of the major gift prospect base, 3) identifies cultivates, solicits and stewards prospects who are capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more, and 4) personally manages a portfolio of 150 to 200 major gift prospects. - Travel is required. - Some evening and weekend hours are required, with attendance at special events expected. - A valid driver's license with less than six points is required. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree. - Three plus years of development or relevant experience. - Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent organizational, time-management skills. - Demonstrated initiative and creative energy. - Capacity to deal with a wide range of relationships and situations. - Demonstrated and successful experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. - Excellent computer skills. Preferred qualifications: - Experience in fundraising at an academic institution. - Proven track record in successfully soliciting major gifts. - Familiarity with Word, Excel, Raiser's Edge, Lotus Notes. - Knowledge of and sensitivity to Catholic Marianist work environment. The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic University founded by the Society of Mary (the Marianists) in 1850, is Ohio's largest independent university and one of the nation's ten largest Catholic universities. The University of Dayton is firmly committed to the principle of diversity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Info:	To apply for this position please go to http://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51067 by May 24, 2010 and apply online.

Posted on 05/14/2010 University of Dayton - Assistant Vice President for Alumni Outreach
Description:	Reports to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement, with a dotted line to the Vice President for University Advancement. This position's job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: - Leading a staff of 11 professionals and 3 support staff. - Creating metrics and strategies to foster best practices for Alumni Outreach and Annual Giving programs. - Designing and implementing a robust and integrated Alumni Relations and Annual Giving programs on behalf of the University of Dayton. - Playing a key role in identifying and engaging alumni who can serve as volunteers within the Alumni Assoc network and leadership annual giving; and evaluating prospective donors for the University. - Working collaboratively with Advancement programs and University programs to strengthen the public face of the University (such as athletics, various academic programs, advisory councils, etc.) - Serving as a member of the Vice President for Advancement's management team. Minimum qualifications: - Bachelor's degree. - Experience in fundraising, marketing, public relations, or alumni relations at other educational institutions. - Experience in managing a successful department, preferably in higher education. History of staff recruitment, training, mentoring. - Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent organizational, time-management skills. - Ability to travel locally, nationally, internationally. - Demonstrated initiative and creative energy. - Capacity to deal with a wide range of relationships and situations. - Must be able to recruit and develop solid professional relationships with a diverse pool of alumni volunteers and prospects. - Strong leadership qualities. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. - Valid driver's license with less than six points. Preferred qualifications: - Advanced degree. - Familiarity with Word, Excel, Raiser's Edge, Lotus Notes. - Excellent computer skills. - Understanding of and commitment to a Catholic Marianist philosophy of diversity and inclusion. The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic University founded by the Society of Mary (the Marianists) in 1850, is Ohio's largest independent university and one of the nation's ten largest Catholic universities. The University of Dayton is firmly committed to the principle of diversity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Info:	To apply for this position please go to http://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51066

Posted on 05/14/2010 University of Dayton - Assistant Vice President for Alumni Outreach
Description:	Reports to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement, with a dotted line to the Vice President for University Advancement. This position's job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: - Leading a staff of 11 professionals and 3 support staff. - Creating metrics and strategies to foster best practices for Alumni Outreach and Annual Giving programs. - Designing and implementing a robust and integrated Alumni Relations and Annual Giving programs on behalf of the University of Dayton. - Playing a key role in identifying and engaging alumni who can serve as volunteers within the Alumni Assoc network and leadership annual giving; and evaluating prospective donors for the University. - Working collaboratively with Advancement programs and University programs to strengthen the public face of the University (such as athletics, various academic programs, advisory councils, etc.) - Serving as a member of the Vice President for Advancement's management team. Minimum qualifications: - Bachelor's degree. - Experience in fundraising, marketing, public relations, or alumni relations at other educational institutions. - Experience in managing a successful department, preferably in higher education. History of staff recruitment, training, mentoring. - Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent organizational, time-management skills. - Ability to travel locally, nationally, internationally. - Demonstrated initiative and creative energy. - Capacity to deal with a wide range of relationships and situations. - Must be able to recruit and develop solid professional relationships with a diverse pool of alumni volunteers and prospects. - Strong leadership qualities. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. - Valid driver's license with less than six points. Preferred qualifications: - Advanced degree. - Familiarity with Word, Excel, Raiser's Edge, Lotus Notes. - Excellent computer skills. - Understanding of and commitment to a Catholic Marianist philosophy of diversity and inclusion. The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic University founded by the Society of Mary (the Marianists) in 1850, is Ohio's largest independent university and one of the nation's ten largest Catholic universities. The University of Dayton is firmly committed to the principle of diversity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Info:	To apply for this position please go to http://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51066

Posted on 05/06/2010 Lourdes College - Prospect Researcher and Campaign Coordinator
Description:	The Prospect Research and Campaign Coordinator is responsible for oversight of prospect research, maintaining accurate record of constituent information, coordinating campaign mailings, schedule/manage campaign meetings and donor events, prepare accurate campaign reports and other administrative duties as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Prospect Research & Campaign Coordinator is responsible for: Conducting in-depth biographical and financial research on individuals, companies and foundations. Identifying, rating for capacity and inclination, and providing highly confidential research and analysis on donors and potential donors. Use online and print information of public records to create and maintain informational profiles of existing and/or identified prospective donors. Screens and mines available donor data; analyzes data to assess wealth and charitable inclination in order to advise development staff on strategy. Creates materials (reports, prospect lists) that support and enable the work of development staff. Oversee all campaign-related mailings. Keep abreast of developments in prospect research and fundraising. Communicate with other researchers by means of training, memberships and electronic mailing lists. Coordinate campaign meetings including preparation of meeting material with staff, board members and volunteers. Record campaign meeting minutes and keep a record of campaign project resources and material. Manage the campaign budgets, tracking all expenses related to specific campaigns and projects/events. Provide monthly, fiscal year-end, and special financial campaign reports needed by the board, campaign volunteers and development staff. Plan, coordinate, and implement all events related to capital campaign including donor receptions, media events, and campus meetings. Work with publications staff to prepare print campaign materials such as newsletters, magazines, event invitations, posters, etc. Perform other duties as assigned or requested, assisting the development department as needed. REQUIRED SKILLS: The Prospect Research & Campaign Coordinator must possess the following knowledge and experience: Experience with prospect research tools such as Researcher’s Edge, Wealth Point and Foundation Center Online. Ability to access and interpret financial documents such at the 990 form. Experience working with large quantities of detailed data. Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel and strong level of experience using Microsoft products including Word and Outlook. Experience using and managing data in a CMS or donor database system such as SunGard’s Banner. High level of organizational skills, experience developing timelines and project plans. Proven ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality of donor information. Proven ability to write with clarity, brevity, and accuracy and to synthesize information from meetings into concise reports. Proven ability to work with board members, high value volunteers and community leaders. Ability to make independent judgments in absence of management, use common sense, and utilize the principles of rational systems in the performance of tasks. QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. A valid driver’s license. Two years experience performing a variety of administrative and analytical work related to budgetary analysis, prospect research and fund development. At least one year experience in prospect research and/or prospect tracking including experience creating biographical profiles. One year experience in event management and coordination. Excellent analytical abilities along with strong written and verbal communications skills required. Ability to manipulate, retrieve and analyze data. Attention to detail and proficient in synthesizing material from multiple sources into an organized, concise, and accurate format. Demonstrated knowledge of advance Internet search processes and techniques as well as experience with public-record resources and online research tools such as Wealth Point, Dun & Bradstreet and other similar databases. Understanding of financial terminology and company and personal financial information such as IRS 990 PF and SEC filings. Ability to accurately and efficiently manage a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Experience with a fundraising database system preferred. Willingness to work some evenings and weekends. Lourdes College (www.lourdes.edu), a private, four-year college sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, of Sylvania, Ohio, invites applicants for the position of Prospect Researcher and Campaign Coordinator. This position oversees donor prospect research and is responsible for day-to-day data management and event management related to a comprehensive campaign. A Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of donor research experience required. Campaign management experience preferred. Experience using donor database and prospect research software as well as Microsoft Office products. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits.
Contact Info:	Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references (all in MS Word format only) to resume@lourdes.edu. Screening of applications will begin immediately. Lourdes College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.