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Posted February 2010
Mountain Housing Opportunities
Resource Development Officer

The Resource Development Officer works directly with the Resource Development Manager to achieve the fundraising and marketing goals of Mountain Housing Opportunities. This position assists in acquiring, retaining and upgrading charitable gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations and religious groups. The Resource Development Officer also supports efforts to increase and improve the organization’s visibility and reputation and works closely with Executive Director, board of directors, staff, and volunteers.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Log gifts and maintain constituent records in Raiser's Edge
  • Draft and edit letters, proposals, reports and news releases
  • Coordinate mailings
  • Provide support and input for website content and monthly e-newsletters
  • Assist with special events and donor hosting
  • Help to create other positive, personalized experiences with donors
  • Identify and research donors and prospects
  • Perform administrative and other duties related to fundraising and marketing as assigned

Qualifications: College or advanced degree with 2 to 5 years experience in a relevant field. Strong interpersonal skills, self-starter who works well independently, excellent written and oral communication, escellent computer skills with knowledge of Raiser's Edge software a plus, valid NC Drivers License and dependable vehicle, and excellent references.

To Apply: MHO is an EOE. Mail cover letter and resume with salary requirements and references by March 5 to: Susan Hammond, Resource Development Manager, Mountain Housing Opportunities, 64 Clingman Avenue, Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28801 www.mtnhousing.org

Posted February 2010
Mars Hill College
Director of Major and Planned Gifts

The Director of Major and Planned Gifts is responsible for overseeing the administration and marketing of the planned giving program along with engaging in the cultivation and solicitation of special gift prospects.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

  • Promote the concept of planned giving among all constituents of the college.
  • Develop and maintain a planned giving prospect management system.
  • Maintain and/or initiate personal contact with planned gift and major gift prospects – an average of 3 to 5 visits a week.
  • Serve as a resource person for development staff on matters relating to planned giving.
  • Coordinate printed and electronic planned giving communication.
  • Create gift illustrations and gift agreements.
  • Write planned giving articles for MHC publications.
  • Work with planned gift fiduciaries and legal advisors to ensure timely reporting and processing of planned gifts.
  • Identify strategies to develop and enhance major gift relationships.
  • Solicit on consistent basis major gift prospects.
  • Help coordinate special and capital fundraising projects as needed.
  • Craft scholarship and other endowment agreements.
  • Solicit upper tier annual fund prospects.

Qualifications: Three years of fundraising within higher education with at least one year of experience preferred in major gifts and/or planned giving or a commensurate “for profit” background in estate plan management. A bachelor’s degree is required.  A master’s degree is preferred but not essential.

Mars Hill College is an EOE.

To apply, submit a letter naming the position, a completed college application available on the Mars Hill College website www.mhc.edu and your resume to:

Mars Hill College
Human Resources Office
PO Box 6664
Mars Hill, NC 28754-5000

 

Posted February 2010
Polk County Community Foundation
Director of Grants and Public Relations

The Polk County Community Foundation manages more than 180 different funds and distributes over $1,000,000 in grants and scholarships annually.

Position Description: The Director of Grants and Public Relations represents the foundation and is expected to work independently within established parameters with guidance as needed. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

A. Grants: Evaluate grant applications, develop and apply policies for grantmaking, train volunteers as grantmakers, manage volunteers, record grant decisions, evaluate use of grants as specified in the grant agreement, manage the scholarship awards process, and document grant data in database software for foundations.

B. Public Relations: develop and maintain a consistent look for foundation materials; direct the creation of a website to serve all constituents, manage and improve the website, submit press releases to local media as needed, produce and continually update professional brochures and foundation publications, innovate and direct public relations in keeping with the history of the foundation.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required with three or more years of office experience, familiarity with the western North Carolina region, and computer savvy. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills a must. Past fundraising experience is a plus but this position does not involve fundraising.

Hours and Salary Package:  Monday - Thursday, 9:00 to 4:00. Additional hours may be required or negotiated. Excellent salary, retirement plan and other benefits.

Submit a cover letter and resume to:
Search Committee, Polk County Community Foundation, 255 South Trade Street, Tryon, NC 28782. Viable candidates will receive a short application and confidential salary information.

Posted January 2010
Montreat College
Director of Development

Organization:
Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees. The main campus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains fifteen miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, a region recognized as one of the most attractive living environments in the United States. Satellite campuses in Asheville, Charlotte, and other sites supplement the main campus. The College is committed to Christ-centered teaching and learning, and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.
 
Position Description:
This position exists for the purpose of developing a strategic and comprehensive stewardship program in a Biblical manner, managing the Alumni, Events and activity surrounding the Keystone Scholarship and developing the financial resources necessary for all College funds.

Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution required; Masters Degree preferred in an associated field. Minimum of 5 years of successful experience in stewardship, development or advancement field or 10 years in the business environment.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Bill Peterson bpeterson@theawpgroup.com
Posted January 2010
The Arthur Morgan School
Fundraiser — Part-time Position

The Arthur Morgan School, a  boarding and day experiential middle school based on Quaker values and located in the mountains of western North Carolina, seeks a fundraiser with prior experience to lead the school’s fundraising efforts.  The part-time (28 hrs/wk) position involves event coordination, all aspects of fundraising, and some travel and requires interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a group environment where decisions are reached by consensus and where flexibility and a sense of humor are prized.  

Read job description at  www.arthurmorganschool.org and, if interested, send resume and cover letter to AMS Development Committee, 60 AMS Circle, Burnsville, NC 28714.  Electronic submission and/or questions to Susan Larson at sjanelarson@gmail.com.
 

Posted December 2009
Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC
Advancement Communication Director
Responsibilities: The Advancement Communication Director, reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, is responsible for strategic communications that target development and alumni communications activities. In addition, the director is responsible for some print design, web design and the associated content.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required for this position. The successful candidate’s background should include the following: five years experience in communications, advertising, journalism, or marketing, including writing duties; demonstrated ability to write compelling, strategically aligned copy and to write quickly and effectively under pressure; ability to constructively evaluate and direct design and/or writing projects of others; proficient with electronic media and computer systems and a variety of software programs; extensive working knowledge of the Internet and related e-communications; experience writing for a variety of media, as well as a demonstrated ability to effectively repurpose content from one medium to another; excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated project management skills.
To apply candidates must submit a cover letter explaining how their experience reflects the above requirements, a resume, and a list of three references with complete contact information (including email addresses). Electronic applications are required. Do not send portfolio at this time – samples will be requested later.
Applications will be treated in confidence and should be submitted to:
hr@warren-wilson.edu
Application deadline is January 15, 2010.
Posted December 2009
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP)
Development Director

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) is seeking an experienced, skilled Development Director to work with the Executive Director to build a strong and sustainable fundraising program.
The Development Director is responsible for providing leadership and establishing strategies for ASAP’s development activities in support of ASAP's strategic plan. The Development Director is responsible for managing and implementing all aspects of the development program and ASAP’s fund development activities.
Application Process:
Read the full job description and learn how to apply at http://www.asapconnections.org/jobopenings.html
Application Deadline:  January 4, 2010.
ASAP is an equal opportunity employer.


 
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