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Jan 25 - Database and Research Manager
Job Title: Database and Research Manager
Type: Full Time
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Salary Range: Salary negotiable within established range
Organization: Methodist Health Foundation
Description: Methodist Health Foundation serves as the charitable support for Methodist Hospital and IU Health. Methodist Health Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable support organization, is seeking a seasoned database and prospect research manager to support the development efforts of the institution.
Duties:
Database Management
• create and oversee implementation of policies governing information storage, usage and security
• strive to ensure that coding will enable the foundation to make the best use of database capabilities in support of its fundraising efforts
• perform database updates on server and workstations
• oversee documentation in support of database decisions
• oversee staff training in the use of the database
Gift Entry, Reporting and Acknowledgement Process
• strive for best practices in recording gifts accurately and providing timely acknowledgment
• create donors lists for website and annual report
• work with IU Health payroll managing the employee payroll deduction process – verify that all deductions are taken at the appropriate time and from the correct employees
• reconcile RE to the general ledger
• create and provide accurate charitable gift reports
• generate/update pledges past due report, campaign pyramid report, development officer activity report
• work with annual fund manager to ensure response pieces are coded to support accurate recoding and reporting
Mailing Lists and Invitations
• create queries and exports to generate lists for special events, stewardship mailings and solicitations
• Manage monthly renewal process – work with development staff to complete renewal phone calls and renewal letters
• prepare quarterly pledge reminders
• assisting with planning and management of annual fund solicitation lists
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Jan 25 - Advancement Director
Oldenburg Academy is a dynamic college preparatory high school located in Oldenburg in Southeastern Indiana. This position is responsible for planning and implementing a robust fundraising and relationship-building program for Oldenburg Academy. Primary responsibility for managing all functions in the Office of Advancement that are essential to the effective and efficient execution of the institution's fundraising and school's relations efforts with special focus on prospect research/moves management.
The Advancement Director reports to the President, leads the Advancement Team, and works collaboratively with the Marketing Communications Coordinator and Admissions Director. Proven fundraising experience essential with a minimum of 3-5 years experience. Contact Sr. Therese Gillman, OSF at tgillman@oldenburgacademy.org for more information.
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Jan 23 - Vice President of Fund Development
Raise our highly successful fundraising department to the next levels of success! A growing and dynamic statewide nonprofit seeks an experienced fundraising executive to serve on our senior leadership team, direct our robust fund development efforts and devise new fundraising strategies that increase and diversify our revenues.
A high capacity professional who is both strongly detailed and exceptionally relational is needed for this senior staff position to advise the President & CEO, serve the fund development committee of our board of directors, and employ a consensus-style of leadership with the fund development staff.
Increase financial gifts from individuals; build upon our successful efforts to develop financial sponsors of our statewide conference, regional trainings and annual golf event; and utilize exemplary writing skills to craft persuasive grant proposals and compelling grant reports.
Precise budgeting skills are a must along with excellent time management, communication, decision making, presentation and organizational abilities. Working knowledge of Raiser's Edge is a plus. Bachelor's degree required. CFRE or graduate degree preferred. Ideal candidate also will have experience and knowledge within fields such as youth development, education, child welfare, juvenile justice and child health.
Application should include a cover letter and resume, two writing samples and a detailed listing of previous fundraising success. Applications that do not include all of these elements will not be considered. E-mail to:
VP of Fund Development Search
resume@iyi.org
EOE. No phone calls.
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Jan 10 - Regional Director
Primary responsibility is to manage all aspects of corporate fundraising within a limited territory, which includes, but is not limited to, sponsor visits, soliciting prospective sponsors, writing proposals and organizing travel arrangements. ... more >
Jan 6 - Development and Marketing Director
Coburn Place Safe Haven, a transitional housing program serving survivors of domestic violence in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Development and Marketing Director. Serious and qualified applicants only. Bachelor degree minimum (Masters preferred) in related field and at least 3 years experience working in nonprofit fundraising, development and marketing position. Experience working with private and government funders, media, donor cultivation, event planning, grant writing/management, outcome measures and performance reporting required. Major gift solicitation, knowledge of domestic violence, housing, and/or youth serving nonprofit community preferred. CFRE preferred. The right candidate will have excellent writing and public speaking skills. Some evening/weekend hours and some travel required. For more information, visit: www.coburnplace.org. Resumes may be submitted electronically to julia@coburnplace.org or mailed to Julia Kathary, Executive Director, Coburn Place Safe Haven, 604 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205. No phone calls will be accepted regarding the position. Resumes accepted through January 17th. Coburn Place does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. ... more >
Jan 26 - How to give to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada offers a range of convenient giving options. Select the option that's best for you! ... more >
Jan 24 - Making Online Giving Easier and More Fun
(Jan. 24, 2012) When someone clicks on your homepage “donate” button, is making a gift an inspiring journey or a chore? Here are some suggested best practices for engaging supporters online. ... more >
Jan 17 - Overall Giving Returns to Pre-Recession Levels, Study Finds
(Jan. 17, 2012) Total giving for the first 11 months of 2011 is 1.4 percent ahead of the same period in 2007, according to Blackbaud. ... more >
Jan 10 - Key Trends for the Nonprofit Sector in 2012
(Jan. 10, 2012) What trends will have the biggest impact on the nonprofit sector in 2012? According to Convio, it’s the maturation of social media and mobile giving, a greater role for peer-to-peer engagement, and a move toward donors dictating the terms of interactions. ... more >
Jan 4 - Important Announcement - Database Conversion
To convert to a new member database, AFP will soon have to turn off all operations related to our old database, except for foundation contributions, for a period in January, official dates to be determined shortly. ... more >
February 1, 2012 -
Lafayette Group
February 1, 2012 -
Brown Bag Series
February 15, 2012 -
Education Luncheon Program
March 7, 2012 -
Brown Bag Series
March 7, 2012 -
Lafayette Group


