FEATURED SEARCH

The Philanthropic Staffing Group is pleased to notify you of two new searches we are conducting.  If you think this opportunity may interest a qualified colleague, please forward posting.  If you are interested in pursuing this career opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume to rb@philanthropicstaff.com.

TITLE:                       Chief Executive Officer

ORG. TYPE:             Child Advocacy

LOCATION:             New Jersey

SALARY:                  $140- $160

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for managing and directing the organization toward the fulfillment of its mission to strengthen childcare providers and families.  S/he will serve as a liaison between policy and operations through interaction with the Board, and establish relationships, mentoring, and on-going support to staff.  The CEO will establish, in conjunction with the Board, the organization’s long range and annual plan, and broaden program potential and expand opportunities for children through grant seeking and other fundraising strategies.  S/he will collaborate with the CFO and Senior Management Team to develop and implement the agency budget, and will maintain an effective system of communication throughout the organization.  S/he will appoint staff to serve as liaisons to the various Board committees.  Additionally, the CEO will advocate successfully on behalf of child-care providers and children through familiarity with the NJ political environment, and interact with legislators and key decision makers on issues that enhance the early education opportunities for children.  S/he will chair committees in the childcare community, and represent the organization with state and private contractors as well as clients. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of executive management experience.  S/he must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a sound understanding of non-profit economics, and significant supervisory and program administration experience.  A background in early childhood education is preferred, as is a firsthand knowledge of the New Jersey political landscape.

TITLE:                       Director of Development     

ORG. TYPE:             International            

LOCATION:             New York, NY

SALARY:                  $90K - $110K

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Development will be responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating the fundraising and business development for the organization; and establishing strategies and procedures for cultivating, acknowledging, and building relationships with donors and prospective donors.  S/he will develop a diversified institutional giving effort as well as a major giving campaign, conducting prospect research on foundations, corporations, and individuals in order to expand the donor base.  The Director of Development will also write proposals, reports and letters of intent; prepare cultivation mailings; create and oversee a grant tracking system; and supervise a direct mail campaign. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience managing a non-profit development operation.  S/he must have demonstrated success soliciting funds from individuals, foundations, government sources, and corporations; as well as significant supervisory and staff development experience.  Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, as is proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and Raiser’s Edge.