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The Director of Individual Giving is an exciting, new opportunity to create and manage a robust individual philanthropy program that supports the expansion of housing and services for homeless and at-risk veterans across the nation. The Director serves as a member of U.S.VETS’ national development team, and works directly with the Vice President, Development & Communications to support and expand the philanthropic engagement of individuals across the country. Successful candidates will be experienced in building new fundraising programs, metrics-driven, and eager to lead and mentor colleagues and volunteer leadership. The position works in close collaboration with national development and communications team, as well as regional Executive Directors, Development Managers and other U.S.VETS staff to expand individual giving for annual operations, new capital campaigns and endowment, at both the national and local level.   Specific responsibilities: Builds, oversees and develops strategies to achieve individual philanthropy goals across U.S.VETS, including at regional sites, through major gifts, annual fund and planned giving programs. Develop and maintain a portfolio of high-level donors and prospects, which currently totals $800K+; directly solicit major gifts from $5K-$100K+; support regional development staff and executive directors in gift solicitation. Manage national direct marketing campaign, develop print and digital solicitation materials, write quarterly appeals; responsible for creation, production, mailing, analytics and acquisition strategy. Actively produce written proposals, requests, appeals, case development, campaign materials and others donor-centric communications, in close partnership with Communications staff. Develop and implement a planned giving program: identify and cultivate prospects, initiate gift discussions, create marketing and stewardship plan, engage allied professionals, facilitate necessary administration for structured gift options including bequests, donor advised funds, charitable trusts. Participate in capital campaign development, coordination and solicitation for extensive new building and renovation projects nationally; support site staff in securing $50K-$1M capital gifts. Partner with senior leadership, Advisory Council, and Board, deploying them as necessary to cultivate and solicit gifts, steward current donors, host major donor events and other such activities. Lead donor cultivation and stewardship to promote a culture of gratitude among internal and external constituents, develop process, templates for stewardship, engagement, acknowledgment. Work with national development team, site leadership and development staff to develop and support regional fundraising plans, revenue goals and strategies for individual philanthropy. Develops and implements systems to track performance metrics and increase pipeline development, including strategic use of research, database and tools. Utilize donor research tools to support meeting preparation and strategic solicitation. Effectively communicate regional needs, build strong relationships with site Executive Directors, Development & Communications Managers, and other staff to understand and meet site needs. Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including national executives and development team, and staff at each site by providing responsive, high-quality customer service. Maintain relevant information on prospects and donors including deadlines, contact information, action steps and other relevant data in U.S.VETS constituent management database.     Other duties as assigned                    Please send cover letter and resume to:  lkapgan@usvetsinc.org  Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.   Qualifications Education/Experience/Skills: Bachelor’s degree required.  The ideal candidate will have: 5-7 years of relevant experience in fundraising, major gifts, membership or alumni management. Demonstrated success in soliciting and acquiring five and six-figure gifts in a nonprofit setting. Proven skills in moves management, and creation of strategies to sustain and increase investment. Excellent communication, project management, customer service, and interpersonal skills; persuasive writing and presentation style. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work in a deadline- driven environment and manage complex projects while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to work effectively with and build consensus among diverse internal stakeholders. Comfort working independently and as a team, ability to lead both direct and indirect reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Raiser’s Edge experience preferred. Flexibility to work some evenings as well as occasional travel. High levels of integrity, flexibility, strategic thinking and humor are necessary, along with the creativity and persistence required to elicit new thinking and change.

Provide high-level administrative support to Vice President, Development & Communications and development division. Serve as initial point of contact for internal and external constituents, ranging from U.S.VETS staff, partners, supporters and media, to veterans and clients across the country; respond to inquiries, calls and emails. Expedite flow of work through VP’s office by proactively scheduling and managing calendar, prioritizing correspondence, maintaining deadlines, and facilitating communications with staff, Board and donors. Effectively liaise with U.S.VETS Senior Staff, Executive Directors, Board of Directors, Advisory Boards and donors, maintain positive working relationships with internal and external constituents. Actively coordinate and manage VP’s highly scheduled, and frequently changing calendar of calls, meetings, tours, and visits nationally. Coordinate development division activities including team calls, meetings, roundtables, conferences with regular participants in various offices and time zones. Manage meeting planning, communicate with participants, ensure timely response, confirmation and coordination; reserve facilities, develop agendas, track attendance, coordinate supplies, set up, A/V and associated needs. Prepare and/or disseminate meeting materials, reports, presentations, press kits. Attend and record meetings, generate minutes, support dissemination of follow up and action items to staff. Generate correspondence and acknowledgments, support execution of stewardship activities. Enter Raiser’s Edge record updates for tours, meetings, calls, stewardship and other related actions. Division administration including travel and expense reports, credit card reconciliation and coding; order supplies, maintain development inventory. Provide front desk support; answer phone, direct calls and take messages; greet visitors, route to staff; direct and connect potential clients to nearest sites for intake, record contacts. Distribute daily mail; arrange for shipments for development department as needed. Perform duties as assigned Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required. 2-5 years experience, particularly supporting executive leadership. Demonstrated Microsoft Office, database, administration skills; meeting and project coordination experience, including frequent tele- and video-conferences across regions. Must be a self-starter, organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and manage competing priorities. Strong verbal and written communication. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment. Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible and collaborative, ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, supporters and community members.   United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.   Please send your cover letter and resume to:  lkapgan@usvetsinc.org  Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.  

Coordinates a comprehensive annual fund program designed to broaden U.S.VETS’ donor base and increase financial support for U.S.VETS’ site and national operations, including producing national and site-specific direct mail appeals. Analyzes data regarding annual giving programs and past giving trends to provide analyses of program results and plan for future solicitation. Writes proposals and develops presentations and collateral for individual and corporate prospect and donor outreach, annual giving appeals, and other solicitations. Coordinates annual giving, including tracking donor acquisition and renewals, assisting with stewardship activities; supports regional staff in expanding local annual giving programs. Conducts proactive outreach to current, lapsed and prospective donors as assigned. Identifies and engages new individual and corporate prospects through research and direct outreach. Supports development of corporate engagement program targeting local businesses, including collateral and recognition program development and execution. Implements plans to increase the percentage of donors who take advantage of corporate matching gift programs. Maintains relevant information on prospects and donors including deadlines, contact information, next and last steps and relevant details in U.S.VETS’ constituent management system. Manages all relevant stewardship touchpoints, including implementing recognition benefits for campaign supporters. Works with communications team to develop print and digital appeals, solicitations, brochures, campaign promotional materials. Support the VP of Development & Communications in prioritizing capital campaign action items, including tracking key deliverables and ushering deliverables through various departments in the organization.  Oversees project timelines for capital campaigns including donor communications and collateral development. Conducts research and prepares materials for donor meetings, including drafting solicitation copy. Other duties as assigned.   Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required.  Three to five years of relevant experience in nonprofit fundraising, annual fund, business development, membership or alumni management. Demonstrated success in soliciting and acquiring gifts and managing philanthropic partnerships in a non-profit setting. Excellent project management, customer service, interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work in a deadline driven environment and manage complex projects while maintaining attention to detail. Comfort working independently and as a team. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and fundraising management software. Demonstrated proficiency with numbers and financial information and the ability to create reports and spreadsheets using information from the database. High levels of integrity, trustworthiness, flexibility, compassion, and humor are necessary to address the practicalities of a growing development program, along with the creativity and persistence required to elicit new thinking and change.   United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.   To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to resume@usvetsinc.org. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.  

The U.S.VETS – Grants Associate reports directly to the Director of Foundation Relations and is primarily responsible for managing and conducting resource development activities associated with private foundations; assisting with the management of private and government funding submissions; providing support in planning and managing the monthly grants submission calendar; and overseeing prospect research.   Responsibilities: The Grants Associate is responsible for securing funding for U.S.VETS’ national and regional operations, and capital needs through prospect research, writing and timely submission of high-quality, compelling letters of inquiry, proposals and grant reports to new and existing private foundations and government funders. The Grants Associate will maintain a portfolio of funders and work as a lead role as part of grants team that raises more than $3 million annually. The position takes a lead role working closely with U.S.VETS fundraising, communications, operations, and program staff in regards to grants management, as well as private funders and government contacts.   Requirements:   Manage, research, write, proofread and submit high-quality letters of inquiry, proposals and reports for current and new programs and capital campaign grants. Perform appropriate follow-up related to funded proposals, e.g. thank you letters, contracts or letters of agreement, report deadlines, grant information sheets, and press releases.  Manage and conduct prospect and program research to identify and analyze potential funding sources, deadlines and application requirements (sources include publications, Internet, and internal reports). Maintain complete, accurate and timely records of grants, letters, reports and other work products; including updating grant tracking systems in donor database.  Work with operations and program staff to manage and conduct the collection and analysis of financial information and in-depth programmatic goals, deliverables and analysis of outcomes. Manage and conduct donor cultivation including development of relationships with existing and potential funders, partner organizations or community agencies. Attend meetings, workshops clinic tours to engage donors, prospects and U.S.VETS partners. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, including grants administration, communications, development department meetings and activities.     Qualifications:   Bachelor’s degree required. 2-5 years grant writing experience. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in managing donor, community, and government relationships. Initiative to request and secure investments from private foundations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities; strong time management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen to and effectively communicate with colleagues and donors. Flexibility, creativity and initiative required to create new opportunities. Strong Microsoft Office, database and administration skills.   United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development, and comprehensive support.          resume@usvetsinc.org Please send resume and cover letter to resume@usvetsinc.org Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

THE ORGANIZATION For over 65 years, Wayfinder Family Services’ mission has been to ensure that children, youth and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn. The organization was founded as the Foundation for the Junior Blind and later was known as Junior Blind of America. The original programming was centered on recreation for children with vision loss. This is an exciting time in the organization’s history; they are tackling some of the toughest issues in the sector and changing more lives than ever before. Wayfinder is still the largest service provider to children with vision loss throughout California, but also one of the strongest organizations providing services to foster children. Currently they serve more than 18,500 students and family members each year across Southern, Central and Northern California through two service divisions: one which helps individuals with visual impairment and additional disabilities, and one which assists children in the child welfare system, with a focus on services to foster youth with special health needs. Wayfinder is driven by a belief that every child deserves a chance to thrive, a safe haven and a loving family. They offer quality programming that includes early intervention, education, rehabilitation, employment, and recreation services. All the programs are offered at no charge to families. This is critical since more than 90 percent of those they serve are low-income. Programs include: Adoption Services Blind Babies Foundation Camp Bloomfield Early Intervention Program Foster Family Services Group Homes for Children Mental Health Services Special Education School Visions: Adventures in Learning Youth Residential Treatment Program Transition Services   For adults and families, the organization provides the following key programs: Assistive Technology Training Program for Independence Employment Services Group Homes for Adults Orientation and Mobility Training Veterans Training Program Awards & Distinctions: Wayfinder was recently awarded its eighth consecutive four-star rating from Charity Navigator, a distinction earned by only three percent of charities nationwide. In November 2017, Wayfinder Family Services was re-accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) following an extensive, year-long review process of performance standards. Achieving COA accreditation means Wayfinder is among the best in the field with exemplary fiscal, operations and program management. It is one of only ten nonprofits in Los Angeles and one of 155 in California to achieve this status. Accredited by BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Wayfinder proudly meets all 20 of the Better Business Bureau’s Charity Standards based on governance and effectiveness. In 2017, Wayfinder was one of ten organizations selected to participate in the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities National Transformational Leadership program, an initiative funded in part by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Using the principles of change leadership over a three-year period, a professional coach is working with Wayfinder management to respond to trends impacting the child welfare sector. The goal: to function as a high-impact nonprofit, ensuring family engagement, stability, permanency and wellness for those we serve. THE OPPORTUNITY Wayfinder has an operating budget approaching $35,000,000. In the 2018-2019 financial year, about $5 million dollars of that will be raised from private sources (individuals, direct mail, foundations, special events, wills and bequests). The organization currently raises just under $1 million from all individuals and special event contributions. They would like to double that in the next five years. The Director of Annual Giving and Donors Relations will be a driving force in moving the needle on the $1 million. Wayfinder has a presence throughout the Los Angeles area, including South LA, a camp in Malibu, offices/programs in LaVerne, Whittier and Ontario. In addition, they have programs in Central California and multiple programs and offices in Northern California. The ideal candidate will be excited about making Wayfinder the charity of choice in each of these regions. This will require growing ties with the existing donor base and introducing Wayfinder to new prospects in those communities. The Director of Annual Giving and Donors Relations reports to the Chief Development Officer and will lead all fundraising activities that sustain the annual giving campaign. This position supervises an Associate Director in Northern California and an Associate Director for Special Events and Volunteers. A Database Manager manages data entry for the department. The development team is very dynamic: Team members are well organized, driven, high-producing, and fun loving. Your peers will include an Associate VP in charge of Planned Giving and Direct Mail; a Foundation Relations Director and a Communications Director, each reporting to the Chief Development Officer. Each person is a master of their craft and a consummate professional. The Chief Development Officer is a seasoned leader with a fresh, professional outlook and leadership style. She prides herself in providing employees with autonomy and a good work-life balance; families are a priority. Responsibilities Annual Giving Program Develop and execute a dynamic and detailed strategic plan for the Annual Giving program, setting goals based on historical analysis of donor and prospect base and school needs Create targeted, segmented solicitations for specific donors Establish and manage peer-to-peer solicitations segmented by targeted constituency and fundraising strategy Solicit prospects (you must be experienced and comfortable making the ask) Monitor program results and provide ongoing analysis and evaluation to meet goals Recommend and implement changes in strategy to meet program goals and objectives Coordinate gift preparation, acknowledgment, pledge invoicing, and fulfillment, as well as Annual Report lists in conjunction with the Database Manager Collaborate with Communications to prepare all Annual Giving collateral, letters, and solicitation materials Collaborate with Communications to create print, electronic, and social media outreach strategies and branding for Annual Giving Design and execute personalized stewardship plans for annual donors across constituencies, including donor and volunteer appreciation events, thank-you phone calls, and more Donor Relations and Stewardship Implement a donor relations plan that ensures the highest possible level of stewardship for volunteers and donors Develop, build, and retain positive relationships with diverse internal and external constituents Oversee donor and volunteer appreciation events and materials Robustly use the Raiser’s Edge database to capture the relevant constituent information necessary for a top-notch stewardship program Departmental Support Organize and execute segmented mailings for various constituents year-round Support other team members as needed Skills and Qualifications This position is ideal for someone who wants to be an integral part of a highly effective and dynamic development team. The individual will be highly organized, an effective and strategic planner, project manager and collaborator who can showcase Wayfinder as a thought leader in the philanthropic sector and a philanthropic cause of choice. The individual must be passionate about engaging people and raising funds to support Wayfinder. The individual must possess contagious enthusiasm and be an effective and persuasive communicator – both verbally and in writing. The ideal candidate will be: Someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, who can analyze the landscape at Wayfinder and build and execute a strategy for individual donors Someone who is excited about building a program. Someone who is “hungry” and driven. This is not the right position for someone who needs a plan/map with proscribed directions. This will require identifying new donors and new gifts Someone who wants to work as a part of a team. If you like working in silos, this is not the right position for you A highly skilled networker with the ability to build and nurture relationships with donors Someone with a very high energy level and an eagle eye for detail Someone who knows how to close gifts and can make “the ask.” You will also know how to engage the right staff to support you in these efforts Someone capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Someone with robust experience with Raiser’s Edge software A superlative writer, speaker, and presenter Experience and credentials required: Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred Minimum seven to ten years’ development and some management experience Preferably worked for a social service organization (child welfare preferred) Has built and led an annual giving program Has an excellent eye for detail and an analytical mindset Compensation Highly competitive compensation depending on experience. Includes full health, dental and vision benefits. Please include a cover letter highlighting how yourexperience is a match, specifically with regards to your experience running an annual giving campaign focused on individuals. The "start-up"/entrepreneurial nature of this role critical: this is not a role that is maintaining a pre-established campaign; you will be building something from scratch. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO ANYONE AT WAYFINDER. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST GO THROUGH SHIRLEY ASSOCIATES : please send your resume and cover letter to martin@shirleyassociates.com . Mention Deepsweep in the message heading.