Featured Nonprofit Job: Chief Operating Officer

San Diego Rescue Mission is looking to hire a Chief Operating Officer (COO). Do you think you have what it takes to succeed in this position? If so, read on for more details.

The chosen candidate for this position will direct and coordinate both the clinical and operational activities relative to the day-to-day Mission operations, ensuring the internal operations run smoothly and efficiently to maximize Mission resources. Other primary responsibilities include:

• Work with Board of Directors and committees to establish policies and programs and administers such programs.
• Establish appropriate metrics and structure to ensure the effective implementation occurs to support both the long-term and short-term objectives.
• Measure the effectiveness and progression of the strategic plan.
• Identify, develops, implements, maintains and updates consistent policies, procedures and practices to gain operational efficiencies across all programs and services.
• Lead, coach, develop and retain the Mission high-performance management teams with an emphasis on developing capacity in strategic analysis and planning and budgeting.
• Manage staff with multiple competing priorities and preferences.

Qualified applicants for this job should have a Bachelor's degree though an advanced degree is preferred. Candidates are also required to have at least five years of experience in finance, operations or related positions. You can find out more about this job by heading to the NPT Jobs Career Center.

(Also check out San Diego Rescue Mission's other featured job -- VP of Development)

Featured Nonprofit Job: Director, Chemical Products Technology

It's not everyday that we get nonprofit jobs on our Career Center in the field of chemistry, as our newest featured position proves, there's a first time for everything.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) in Washington, D.C., is looking to hire a Director of Chemical Products Technology. The chosen candidate for this position will serve as the staff executive for several of ACC’s product specific groups. The position will have primary responsibility for managing issues, programs, staff, budget and advocacy efforts to achieve their assigned groups’ goals and objectives. This position will also work to coordinate activities of the groups with the broader ACC and other key local, national, regional and international organizations/stakeholders.

Given the field this organization works in, it's important that you have some background in chemistry before applying, though this is not required. Specific requirements include:

• Eight years of issue management experience in a business, trade, or advocacy organization;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Organizational and budget management experience;
• Austomer/member focus with ability to facilitate consensus; capability to work within a large organization and foster coordination across groups; and,
• Strong technical competency with the ability to learn and manage complex issues.

If you are interested in applying for this position, head to the NPT Jobs Career Center for detailed application instructions.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Senior Director Of Membership And Marketing

Are you a marketing expert? Our newest featured nonprofit job, bought to you by the Optical Society (OSA) will be right your ally if that's the case.

The Washington, D.C.-based organization is looking to hire a Senior Director of Membership and Marketing to lead the planning and management of OSA’s membership, marketing and education programming. The chosen candidate will also be a key stakeholder in developing and implementing a strategic plan for membership and marketing services.

Other main responsibilities include:

• Overseeing Membership and Marketing staff and ensures functions are efficiently executed, high quality, and cost-effective, and that growth/development objectives are met or exceeded.
• Tracking membership and marketing programs, assessing program impacts, and making modifications as needed. 
• Managing and coaching of direct reports.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with volunteers, peer societies and external organizations.

Qualified applicants will have six to eight years of  management-level association experience and experience with program planning, budgeting, execution and tracking. A Bachelor's degree is required, though a Master's degree is much preferred.

You can learn more about what it takes to succeed as a Senior Director of Membership and Marketing by heading to the NPT Jobs Career Center.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Development Coordinator

Care 4 Needy Copts, located in Plainview, N.Y., is looking to hire a Development Coordinator. Think you have what it takes to succeed at this position? Read on for more details on this newest featured nonprofit job.

The chosen candidate for this position will be responsible for fulfilling three main goals for the organization: Expand the organizational financial resources by increasing and diversifying the donors’ base in the organization; provide technical support to the organizational fundraising strategy and fundraising plan; and, provide technical and administrative support to the current fund raising activities.

Other essential responsibilities include:

• The Development Coordinator will be expected to contribute to the organization’s financial growth and ensure that all fundraising events and initiatives are in alignment with their mission and goals.
• Develop and execute a fundraising plan to increase contributions from all sources, including foundations, individuals, and corporate gifts.
• Plan special events, along with cultivation, marketing and recognition functions. These include the Annual Gala and other events.
• Oversee production of all print and virtual public relations and marketing materials, including newsletters and updates, and annual reports.
• Direct the maintenance and upgrades to the organizations website and public information communications.
• Increase the donor’s base and direct the activities to diverse type of communities.

Qualified applicants will have three to five years of experience in fundraising and marketing for a nonprofit. A Bachelor's degree is required though an advanced degree is preferred.

You can learn more about what it takes to be a Development Coordinator by viewing the full job listing on the NPT Jobs Career Center.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The NPT Jobs Career Center already offered up one Chief Executive Officer position this week and now, with our newest featured nonprofit job, we have another. Think you have what it takes? Read on for more details.

San Francisco, Calif.-based Tides is looking to hire a CEO to lead the organization into the future. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the chosen candidate for this position will be responsible for the vision, mission, and overall health (financial and otherwise) of the Tides Network. S/he must be an individual with a track record of success in managing large-scale operations, building and inspiring leadership teams, and a strong personal connection, commitment, and passion for the mission and values of the organization.

Other essential duties include:

• Renew a powerful, long-term mission and vision for Tides Network , building on and leveraging the current work and previous successes of the organization.
• Serve as the organization’s leading public representative, funding/business development executive, and spokesperson for the Tides brand to key constituencies.
• Oversee the solicitation, accumulation, investment, and allocation of Tides Network’s long-term capital resources.
• Help to expand and diversify the Board. Recommend new board member criteria when appropriate and facilitate the orientation of new board members.

Qualified candidates will have a strong track record of proven leadership ability and at least 10-15 years experience in a complex regional or multinational organization. A passion for the organization's mission is also essential.

You can apply for this job today by visiting the NPT Jobs Career Center.

Featured Nonprofit Job: President & CEO

Do you think you have what it takes to be the head of a United Way affiliate in Tacoma, Washington? If you have the ambition and experience necessary to tackle such a role, you will be interested in our latest featured nonprofit job: President & CEO at United Way of Pierce County (UWPC).

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the chosen candidate for this position will provide strong leadership, shares vision, inspires staff and board members to do their best work, builds strong relationships with all stakeholders, and creates, as well as identifies, strategic and collaborative opportunities for the organization.

The current president of UWPC will be retiring at the end of this year, and whoever is chosen to replace him will need the same characteristics. As such, applicants should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or better in fields relevant to the organization;
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressively more responsible leadership success at a senior level;
• Ability to provide vision for the future and open to input;
• High integrity;
• Passion for United Way’s mission;
• Inspired by service, not by power;
• Strong professional presence in groups;
• High emotional intelligence;
• A "people person";
• Politically astute; and,
• Desire to deliver exponential revenue growth

If you think you embody all of these qualities, head to the NPT Jobs Career Center to apply today.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Vice President Of Development

The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge is looking to hire a Vice President of Development. Interested? Read on for more details on this latest featured nonprofit job.

The chosen candidate for this position will be responsible for envisioning and managing the organization’s fundraising efforts. At a management level, the VP of Development serves as chief strategist for the organization’s fund development and provides primary staff support (in fundraising matters) for the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors through its Development Committee.

Other responsibilities include:

• Setting and achieving, in close collaboration with the Board and President and Chief Executive Officer, the organization’s annual revenue goals.
• Developing and implementing a written plan for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting of individuals, foundation and corporate potential donors
• Establish forecasts and prepare evaluations of fundraising potential by identifying and rating prospects.
• Assume a hands-on role in developing strategies and implementation plans for major gift work and planned giving with high wealth / top prospects.
• Develop calendars and implement action plans for all campaigns, membership programs, grant request and special events.
• Developing and maintaining a database of potential donors.
• Serving as a member of the organization’s management team by staying abreast of organizational issues and contributing to the overall management of the organization. 

Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in fund development. Candidates should also have a passion for the Freedoms Foundation's mission: Helping to further educate the country's citizens.

You can apply for this job by visiting the NPT Jobs Career Center.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Executive Assistant to the President and CEO

The Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is looking to hire an Executive Assistant to the President and CEO. This is the perfect position for an experienced office assistant who is ready to transition to the nonprofit sector.

The chosen candidate for this position will provide crucial administrative assistance to the President and CEO of FBLA-PBL. In addition, the Executive Assistant is responsible for all facilities, technology, office administration and handles issues of a confidential nature.

Other important duties include:

• Provide administrative support for all board meetings including logistics, materials, record and transcribe minutes.
• Manage the calendar of the President & CEO, and proactively coordinate the pre-planning of trips, including arranging appropriate travel, hotels, transportation, meetings and necessary contacts, as well as other information.
• Manage the administration and organization of fundraising efforts, currently in an Access database.
• Coordinate the staff hiring and recruitment process, including advertising, screening, and executing relevant correspondence.
• Serve as network administrator for computer, Internet, and telephone networks.

Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus seven or more years of office management experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is also a plus, as are superior written, research, and oral communication skills.

You can apply for this job by visiting the NPT Jobs Career Center.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Consultant For Fundraising, Director Of Development

The American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) Foundation, located in Chevy Chase, Md., is looking to hire a Consultant for Fundraising, Director of Development. Interested? Read on for more details.

The chosen candidate for this position will plan, develop, execute and manage a comprehensive marketing and development program that will meet the philanthropic needs of the organization. The Director of Development is responsible for all of The ABAM Foundation’s fund-raising operations and results.  The successful candidate must have the energy and ability to articulate the vision of the organization and to shape a philanthropy program that supports that vision.

An ability to successfully lead team members is also required, as the position will require you to supervise at least one part-time assistant.

The preferred qualifications applicants should have include:

• Minimum of 3 – 10 years’ experience ( or recent graduate from a university Development Program.
• B.S. or B.A. Degree.
• Demonstrated success in meeting fundraising goals.
• Experience in conducting annual fundraising and capital campaigns, and expediting planned giving. 
• Background of collaborating with physicians, medical education, health care systems, and grateful patients: useful but not necessary.
• Strong history of board and volunteer involvement.

You can find out more about this position by visiting the NPT Jobs Career Center.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Development Director

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) in Indianapolis, Ind., is looking to hire a Development Director. Interested? Read on for more details on this featured nonprofit job.

The chosen candidate for this position will be responsible for assisting the Regional Development Director in the implementation of action plans developed with the national office; reaches target for assigned area in raising funds to support the 37 member institutions and serves as an ambassador for UNCF.

Other duties include:

• Identify and recruit campaign leaders and Advisory Board members and create a formal campaign organization strategy.
• Establish and maintain liaison with volunteers.
• Develop and submit solicitation proposals; design, develop, and implement special fundraising events.
• Assist the Regional Development Director in establishing local campaign goals, including planning and implementing campaign strategies consistent with UNCF national action plans and policies.

Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5-7 years of fundraising experience. You can find more information about this job by visiting the NPT Jobs Career Center.