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• Community Services Northwest - Development Director
• Daybreak - Development Assistant/Specialist
• Mount St. Helen’s Institute - Science and Environmental Education Coordinator
• YWCA Clark County - Development Director
MOUNT ST. HELENS INSTITUTE
Science and Environmental Education Coordinator
The Mount St. Helens Institute is hiring a Science and Environmental Education Coordinator. This position is full time, year round and will be responsible for the Institute’s educational programs including Field Seminars, Volcano Views and Brews, exhibits, outdoor school, curriculum development and several other items. Please visit [url=http://www.mshinstitute.org]http://www.mshinstitute.org[/url] and click on the job description on the front page for more information.
YWCA Clark County
Development Director
YWCA Clark County is seeking qualified applicants for its Development Director position. Information about the YWCA Clark County is available at http://www.ywcaclarkcounty.org or at YWCA Clark County, 3609 Main Street, Vancouver, WA (main line: 360-696-0167). Please mail or drop off cover letter and resume to Mary Baddgor (contact information below). No e-mail or fax submissions, please.
Interviews begin December 18, 2008.
Position is open until filled.
questions:
cover letter Mary Baddgor, HR Manager, YWCA Clark County
+ resume to: 3609 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98663
position summary
Department: Development and Communications Department
Position: Development Director
Hours: Full-time, exempt position; occasional weekend, evening, and extended hours
Salary: $48,000 to $52,000
Serves as organizational leader for planning and implementing fund raising and communications strategies that will continually enhance the organization’s reputation and secure sufficient resources to grow the programs and meet the organization’s mission. Works in partnership with the Executive Director, Development and Communications Department staff, the Management Team, the Vice President of Development, and the Development Committee.
position details
Mission
Work on a daily basis in accordance with the YWCA Clark County’s mission to build a community of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people; and its focus on empowering women, preventing violence, and eliminating oppression.
Fund Raising and Communications Responsibilities
1. Provide vision, share expertise, and facilitate board and staff strategic planning related to all YWCA Clark County development work.
2. Develop and implement strategies to effectively secure funding and in-kind donations from individuals, companies, and foundations via special events, giving campaigns, web-based activities, major donor and planned giving programs, and donor recognition activities.
3. Continually grow and maintain the organization’s pool of major donors and sponsors.
Administrative Responsibilities
1. Lead the Development and Communications Department.
2. Assume primary responsibility for the creation and monitoring of the Development and Communications Department’s annual budget and annual plan.
Agency-Wide Responsibilities
1. Participate in, and assist in creating agendas for, Management Team meetings and retreats.
2. Participate in agency-wide activities such as All-Staff Meetings, Strategic Planning Retreats, workshops, etc.
education / experience
1. B.A. degree.
2. Minimum of three years in nonprofit fund raising or public relations management.
3. Demonstrated track record in effective and empowering supervision.
4. Proven ability to guide the development of well-defined fund raising packages and meet fund raising goals.
5. Participation in event planning and management.
6. Extensive public speaking and meeting facilitation experience.
Complete job description available online at [url=“http://www.ywcaclarkcounty.org” title=“www.ywcaclarkcounty.org”]http://www.ywcaclarkcounty.org[/url]
THE YWCA VALUES DIVERSITY IN ITS WORK FORCE AND
IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT.
COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST
Development Director Position
Community Services Northwest (CSNW) is seeking applications for a Development Director. This position will report to the Executive Director and will have major responsibility for all aspects of fundraising. Qualifications include minimum 3-4 years experience with non-profit fund development, major donor solicitations, planning annual event, bachelor’s degree (Development Certification, a plus).
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience developing and leading a full fundraising program including, direct mail, foundation and corporate grants, sponsorships, major gifts, and online giving. This candidate will bring creative thinking and planning skills to build a strong, diverse fundraising program. Salary $50-$55K per year, depending on experience. CSNW offers a comprehensive benefits package. To apply for this position, please email cover letter and resume to .
DAYBREAK YOUTH SERVICES
TITLE: Development Assistant/Specialist
WHAT DOES DAYBREAK DO?
Daybreak Youth Services provides real hope to struggling young people through drug and alcohol treatment in Vancouver and Spokane, Wa. Daybreak serves more than 1,000 teens a year in both cities. This position is located in Vancouver.
THE POSITION:
Daybreak Youth Services is seeking a Development Assistant/Specialist who is both proactive and able to follow direction in a support capacity. She/he is a seasoned self-starter who performs a wide range of administrative, fundraising and clerical tasks under the supervision of the Development Director.
WHO WE’D LIKE TO JOIN OUR TEAM:
The ideal candidate will be be a personable, experienced and effective project manager, who is professional, discreet, highly organized, detail oriented, consistent and able to completes tasks in a timely manner. The Development Assistant/Specialist has primary responsibility for maintaining the donor database, inputting and retrieving donation information and ensuring the accuracy of data. The successful application must have outstanding executive assistant and computer database skills, as well as a passion for Daybreak’s mission to help teens overcome drug and alcohol addiction and dependency. Familiarity with Clark County is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Process donations and prepare acknowledgment letters in a timely manner.
• Record gifts in donor database and develop reports using queries.
• Prepare lists for mailings. Coordinate with printer and mail house.
• Participate in prospect research and analysis.
• Recruit and collaborate with volunteers for fundraising activities.
• Take a leadership role in Daybreak’s special events, coordinating activities with vendors and volunteers.
• Process bill payments and prepare expense reimbursements.
• Prep, setup and breakdown for meetings, help prepare agendas and take minutes.
• Maintain spreadsheets tracking activities and donations.
• Maintain office inventory.
• Schedule and confirm tours. Prep, setup and breakdown for tours.
• Coordinate production of Daybreak’s newsletter and manage the development of an email newsletter
• Coordinate updates to the web page.
• Become an active and effective member of Daybreak’s team, building working relationships with other employees for the overall success of the whole organization.
• Successfully meet and maintain all of the Standard Performance Expectations for this position.
• Other responsibilities as needed.
1. MINIMUM HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
• H.S. diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred
• Minimum two years progressively responsible experience in an administrative support role, preferably in a fundraising or marketing environment.
• Experience with events.
• Demonstrated skills in word processing, and use of spreadsheets and database management.
• Demonstrated ability to support and contribute to a diverse workplace.
• Professional, personable, mature and discreet when communicating with donors, managers and employees.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent writing, skills and telephone demeanor.
• Valid Driver’s license, good driving record, and current personal auto liability insurance.
• Must be bondable, and submit to Washington State criminal background check.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Permanent Full Time, (40 hours per week). Occasional evening and weekend work.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Retirement
Salary Range: $13.50 - $16.50/ hr.
To apply: Send cover letter and resume via email to
