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Jewish Community Board of Akron, Inc. DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The Jewish Community Board of Akron (JCBA) provides programs and services to the Akron-area Jewish community and elsewhere, and provides program funding for its three beneficiary agencies: the Shaw Jewish Community Center of Akron (JCC), The Lippman School (TLS) and Jewish Family Service (JFS). JCBA seeks a Development Director to advance the missions and strategic priorities of its beneficiary agencies by designing and initiating an integrated fund development plan, and identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations and other funding sources. Fund development priorities will be expansion of alumni giving, grantwriting and major donor cultivation. It is anticipated that approximately 50 percent of the director’s time will be spent supporting the fundraising needs of The Lippman School. Remaining time will be directed to serving the needs of the JCC, JFS and JCBA. This position will report to the CEO of the JCBA and serve as a member of the administrative teams of The Lippman School, Jewish Family Service and Shaw Jewish Community Center. The Development Director will supervise shared administrative and part-time contractual staff. A Bachelor’s Degree in business or nonprofit management, marketing and communication or related field is required, as well as a minimum of three years of fund development experience, preferably in a school, school system or the nonprofit sector. Salary and benefits are competitive and will be based on experience and qualifications. Please email a cover letter and resume to: banngreene@aol.com. Deadline for submission is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2010. For more information and a position summary, please visit www.jewishakron.org or www.thelippmanschool.org. JCBA is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, visit: http://www.jewishakron.org or www.thelippmanschool.org
For more information, contact: mailto:banngreene@aol.com

Project Consultant - Endowment Campaign Feasibility Study

Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation

Deadline: 3/15/2010

Women’s Endowment Fund Request for Proposal Endowment Campaign Feasibility Study The Women’s Endowment Fund is a permanent endowment committed to improving the lives of women and girls in Summit County and assisting women in their growth as philanthropists. An affiliate fund of Akron Community Foundation established in 1993, the Women’s Endowment Fund has a vision of growing its existing endowment from $1 million to $5 million by 2015. WEF is seeking consultant support to assist with its endowment campaign planning process. The consultant will help WEF board members and Akron Community Foundation staff understand the breadth and depth of individual, corporate, foundation and government support in achieving the fund’s $5 million endowment goal. WEF has a limited budget to support the campaign feasibility study. The Women’s Endowment Fund welcomes applicants with a proven ability to execute fundraising campaign feasibility studies to submit a proposal to Tracy Carter, President, Women’s Endowment Fund, by noon on March 15, 2010. Proposals should include: •Cover letter. •Summary of credentials relevant to campaign feasibility studies. Include sample(s) of previous deliverables used to support a fundraising campaign planning process. •Proposed work plan and budget to support the Women’s Endowment Fund feasibility study process. •List of three organizations that have benefited from the consultant’s expertise within the last three years. Proposals should be e-mailed to: tcarter1614@sbcglobal.net or mailed to Tracy Carter, 979 Amelia Ave., Akron, OH 44302. Questions regarding the search process or the Women’s Endowment Fund should be directed to Ms. Carter at 330-696-5115.

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Fund Development Coordinator

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio

Deadline: 3/18/2010

The Fund Development Coordinator helps to research, identify and cultivate sources of funding and other support resources for Girl Scouts of North East Ohio including individuals, corporations, foundations and United Ways. Directed by the Director of Marketing and Development, this coordinator establishes a presence in the community to increase the council's visibility as a funding source for potential, current and past donors. He/she may also serve as support resource to the Regional Advisory Committee. Girl Scouts of North East Ohio serves 40,000 girls and 14,000 adults in an 18-county region. Girl Scouts of North East Ohio is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 3.6 million girl and adult members worldwide.

For more information, visit: http://www.gsneo.org
For more information, contact: mailto:hr@gsneo.org

Director of Fund Development and Special Events

Akron Urban League

Deadline: 3/19/2010

The Akron Urban League has an immediate opening for a Director of Fund Development and Special Events. The director is responsible for managing special events, as well as, assisting with securing corporate and individual support. Must be able to develop/implement profitable special events. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Communications, Marketing related. Min. five years proven fundraising exp. Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must. Extensive special events mgmt., PR and fundraising experience. Forward cover letter and resume (along with salary requirements) email to: www.aul250@aol.com or mail to Akron Urban League, Attention President & CEO, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron, OH 44307. Deadline to apply March 19, 2010. No phone calls please.

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Director of Fund Development and Special Events

Akron Urban League

Deadline: 3/19/2010

The Akron Urban League has an immediate opening for a Director of Fund Development and Special Events. The Director is responsible for managing special events, as well as, assisting with securing corporate and individual support. Must be able to develop/implement profitable special events. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Communications, Marketing related. Min. five years proven fundraising exp. Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must. Extensive special events mgmt., PR and fundraising experience. Forward cover letter and resume (along with salary requirements) email to: www.aul250@aol.com or mail to Akron Urban League, Attention President & CEO, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron, OH 44307. Deadline to apply March 19, 2010. No phone calls please.

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Director of Fund Development and Special Events

Akron Urban League

Deadline: 3/19/2010

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Director of Fund Development and Special Events

Akron Urban League

Deadline: 3/19/2010

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Director of Principal Giving

Akron Children's Hospital Foundation

Deadline: 3/25/2010

The region's leading pediatric care provider has a great opportunity for an accomplished, strategic, goal oriented and results driven professional to take the next step in their career. Be a part of the Akron Children's Hospital Foundation leadership team in a newly created position vital to the foundations growth and success. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Foundation, the Dir. of Principal Giving will set the strategic direction and manage a team of three major gift officers, a prospect researcher, a donor relations specialist and involvement with corporate and foundation grants as well as having a personal portfolio of major gift prospects to close. A minimum of 7 - 10 years of accomplished, diversified fundraising and management experience including a track record in securing/overseeing significant major gifts and solid experience in planned giving is a necessity. Exposure and knowledge with other areas of job responsibility important. Experience with navigating Raiser's Edge software to manage major gift business a big plus. The Dir. of PG will have extensive interaction with the Foundation Board of Directors and senior hospital leadership and physicians. The Director must possess the intangible qualities and skill set inherent in successful development professionals; command of subject, ability to inspire, manage and lead a team of staff and leadership level volunteers to take action. Sense of humor a plus. To apply go to http://akronchildrens.jobs

For more information, visit: http://AkronChildrens.org
For more information, contact: mailto:aondo@chmca.org

Grant Writer/Proposal Developer

The Aultman Foundation

Deadline: 3/28/2010

The Aultman Foundation is currently seeking a Grant Writer/Proposal Developer. This person will seek and research grant opportunities; prepare and submit grant applications and competitive proposals for the Foundation and ensure that guidelines and restrictions are followed.This position develops responses to requests for proposals and letters of intent on grants and funding. Serves as backup to program director when needed and assists with fundraising campaigns. Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years successful non profit and collegiate grant writing experience required.

For more information, visit: http://www.aultman.org
For more information, contact: mailto:jcross@aultman.org

Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer [No. 990997]

Kent State University

Deadline: 3/30/2010

The Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer will initiate, develop and coordinate fundraising approaches to secure gifts, grants and donations from corporations and foundations to support university priorities. To maintain a pool of corporate and foundation prospects, both locally and nationally, to generate support for university priorities to meet or exceed established fundraising goals and responsibilities. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or relevant field; minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in development, donor relations or relevant field is required. Experience in higher education administration and corporate and foundation fundraising is preferred. The Institutional Advancement office recently launched The Centennial Campaign, an unprecedented effort to raise substantial new resources for Kent State’s students, faculty and programs. Kent State completed its first major capital campaign in 2003, surpassing a $100-million goal by $22 million. For the third year in a row, Kent State University has been ranked one of the 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio by the Employers Research Council. A recipient of a 2009 NorthCoast 99 Award, Kent State previously received the honor in 2008, 2007 and 2005. Kent State is one of only two local universities honored this year. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application Process: Please apply online at https://jobs.kent.edu or quick link: https://jobs.kent.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=184655. You will also find a complete job description as well as other open positions in Institutional Advancement. For additional information about the division, visit our website: http://www.kent.edu/Administration/IA/index.cfm Northeast Ohio - A Great Place to Live and Work! http://www.ercnet.org/neohio/index.htm All documents submitted to Kent State University for employment opportunities are public records and subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Law. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

For more information, visit: http://jobs.kent.edu
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Director of Resource Development

The Village Network

Deadline: 3/31/2010

Manage annual capital and planned giving and fundraising activities. Research, evaluate, classify and cultivate prospective major donors. Develop and implement an annual comprehensive communication plan. Oversee and supervise publications and communication channels, volunteer coordination and grant writing. Prepare and administer department budgets and hire department personnel. The position requires a Master’s in Public Administration, Fundraising or Communications; frequent travel amongst The Village Network sites; valid Ohio driver’s license; 3-56 years supervisory experience; and excellent MS Office, communication, interpersonal, research, organizational and teamwork skills. Starting salary range of $90,000 - $102,000. Relocation to the Wooster, Ohio area is required. Interested applicants should send resume and salary requirements to: Director of Human Resources The Village Network PO Box 518, Smithville, OH 44677 fax: 330.202.3883 e-mail: webinfo@thevillagenetwork.com The Village Network has focused on shaping productive, responsible youth for over 60 years with an award-winning history of success. Together with families, support agencies and communities, it treats and prepares youth to embrace new, productive lives. The Village Network operates under a Continuum of Care model which provides consistency and includes residential treatment, day treatment, treatment foster care, respite care and alternative school programs. There are 10 locations across the state including Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Columbus, Delaware, Knox County/Mt. Vernon, Newark, Uhrichsville, Sandusky and Wooster.

For more information, visit: http://www.thevillagenetwork.org
For more information, contact: mailto:webinfo@thevillagenetwork.com

Grant and Proposal Developer

Summa Health System

Deadline: 4/1/2010

Assumes primary responsibility for advancing Summa Health System's public sector grant and proposal development strategy in support of system priorities. Provides expertise to advance Summa's interests by researching and identifying sources of current and emerging public sector funding opportunities. Organizes internal and external constituencies to prepare competitive proposals for public sector review and support. Outlines advocacy strategy to advance public sector fundraising plans. Also assists in the research, cultivation and preparation of private sector funding opportunities. Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. Five to seven years of demonstrated successful public sector grant and proposal development experience Experience based in health and science sector preferred.

For more information, visit: http://www.summahealth.org
For more information, contact: mailto:carpentl@summa-health.org

Development Director

Hospice of Knox County

Deadline: 4/30/2010

Development Director Founded in 1983, Hospice of Knox County (HKC) has earned a solid reputation among not-for-profit hospice and palliative care organizations. HKC is CHAP certified and committed to providing specialized end-of-life care to patients of all ages. HKC has an opportunity for a fundraising professional who has a strong and respected presence in the not-for-profit community with demonstrated ability to build relationships. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and a plan to attract philanthropic dollars to support strategic initiatives and programs. The Development Director will design, implement and manage fundraising programs, coordinate marketing campaigns and special events, and direct the grant solicitation process, including prospect research, initial contacts and packaging proposals. Position requirements include a bachelor’s degree in related field; 7 years’ experience in development; 3 years supervisory and management experience; significant field experience and demonstrated success with solicitation of major gifts; excellent communications skills; experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs and fundraising software programs. Located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, HKC is 40 minutes northeast of Columbus, the state’s capital city. Mount Vernon is a quiet community that offers the convenience of a small town with easy access to large cities. Interested applicants submit resumes in confidence to mfoltz@hospiceofknox.org. or Human Resources Department, 17700 Coshocton Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050. For more information about Hospice of Knox County visit our website at www.hospiceofknox.org, Follow us on facebook and twitter. An Equal Opportunity Employer/A Smoke and Drug-Free Environment

For more information, visit: http://www.hospiceofknox.org
For more information, contact: mailto:mfoltz@hospiceofknox.org

Laura Hnat, President - hnatl@summa-health.org

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