Our Chapter currently has the following employment opportunities. 

Listed 2/01/2012

LOUISVILLE:  INTERMEDIATE GIFTS OFFICER

Hours:
Exempt, Full-Time position

Reports To:
Executive Vice President, Community Relations & Fund Development

Summary:
Leads and manages individual giving relationships that meet within the Chapter’s fundraising goals for intermediate and major gifts.  Designs and implements donor development strategies, organizes planning and solicitation meetings, conducts donor research and tracking, assists with prospect visits and coordinates donor cultivation events. Works closely with the President/CEO and Board of Directors. 

Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years experience in donor cultivation, non-profit gift solicitation or general development
• Proficiency in use of data base systems for research and records management
• High level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job duties

Principle Responsibilities:
• Work with the CEO and Executive VP, Community Relations and Fund Development, to create and support an intermediate and major gifts plan in support of adopted strategic initiatives.
• Work within development team to effectively promote and support collaborative and strategic Chapter activities
• Work with the Executive VP to develop and implement the annual Intermediate and major gifts solicitation  in alignment with the strategic plan
• Provide leadership to appropriate chapter board committees to enable timely and responsible decision-making

Donor Relations
• Collaborate with CEO, Vice President and Relationship Managers in identifying, managing, and cultivating individual prospects and donors; maintain an active list of contacts for cultivation and solicitation.
• Develop, manage, and execute detailed development plans for the CEO, Executive Vice President and Board Members; develop donor caseload responsibilities and coordinate with Executive Vice President and CEO to prioritize key donors.
• Work with the Executive Vice-President to establish financial goals for high dollar donors.
• Coordinate regular communicate with donors and prospects through meetings, phone calls, letters and emails for cultivation and solicitation.
• Oversee outreach to foundation donors and prospects.
• Coordinate donor recognition programs.
• Expand and develop Chapter’s planned giving program, including creating a plan to work with attorneys and financial planner on planned gift instruments. 

INTERCommunications
• Collaborate with other team members for the production of donor marketing materials including newsletters, e-mails, quarterly reports, website content, etc.

Development Systems
• Help establish annual and five-year numerical goals, including number of donors by category, dollars raised, number of donor meetings, etc.
• Track donor moves in Chapter databases
• Oversee or participate in key donor functions, such as gift processing and thank-you letters, database management, donor research, and production of internal and external reports and analyses supporting these functions.
• Prepare regular status reports on budget projections, proposals pending, and cultivation process.

Standard (Other)
• Assures compliance with all Association policies, procedures, operating standards and applicable regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate and current knowledge on Alzheimer’s disease and its effects on the individual and family
• Maintain accurate and current knowledge on community resources in the region
• Maintains accurate and current knowledge and skills related to dementia care
• Other duties as assigned

Apply to:  Suzi Gerichs
                     suzi.gerichs@alz.org

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Listed 2/1/2012

EVANSVILLE:  NON PROFIT FUNDRAISING DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Hours: Exempt, Full-Time position

Reports To:  Executive Vice President, Community Relations & Fund Development

Summary:

This position is responsible for managing special events, fundraising and building donor and
corporate relationships.

Responsibilities:

Manage, coordinate and implement all aspects of all assigned fundraising events (including securing venues, sponsorships, media partnerships, etc.)
Manage and implement aspects of Third Party Events.
Plan and coordinate meetings, agendas, and activities.  Prepare presentations, materials, and reports.
Ensure confidentiality and security of all information under his/her supervision is maintained.
Manage, evaluate, and expand fundraising programs under the direction of the VP of Development and Chapter leadership.
Responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for each event, establish budgets, work plans and timelines.
Represent the Association at public events, conferences, workshops and media events.
Assist and maintain Raiser’s Edge database for all event participants and donors.

Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, marketing or related field preferred.
3+ years of office experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Understanding of fundraising, organizing, and planning of special events.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and donor databases
Ability to work evenings and weekends and to travel as needed to perform job duties.
Detail oriented with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure while working independently.

Apply to:  Suzi Gerichs
                     suzi.gerichs@alz.org
                 

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