Featured Nonprofit Job: President/Executive Director

The Consumer Credit Counseling Service of San Francisco (CCCS) announced today that it is seeking a new President/Executive Director to run the organization. Do you think you fit the bill? If so, read on for more details on this nonprofit job.

The chosen candidate for this position will be charged with driving innovative program development, the establishment of new strategic partnerships, and directing organizational growth initiatives.  Position will require innovative leadership to meet the demands of a rapidly changing, regulatory and competitive landscape.

To be considered for the President/Executive Director position at CCCS, candidates must possess a demonstrated track record of building high-performing teams with strategic focus and operational discipline. In addition, successful candidates will have proven leadership experience overseeing complex business models in the non-profit, financial counseling, or retail financial services sectors.  A bachelor’s degree is required, though an advanced degree is preferred.

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

Featured Nonprofit Job: Chief Financial Officer

EMQ FamiliesFirst, located in Los Gatos, Calif., is looking to hire a Chief Financial Officer. Do you think you have what it takes to succeed in this demanding position? Read on for further details.

The chosen candidate for this position will be responsible for all financial aspects of the organization. Specifically, he/she will have the following daily tasks:

• Plans, organizes, directs and controls the financial activities of the agency.
• Recommends financial policies and actions to be considered by key managers.
•  Establishes directly or indirectly through management, short-term and long-term strategic financial planning.
• Directs the organization’s relationship with lending institutions, contracting agencies, and the financial community.
• Directs, administers, and coordinates the fiscal activities of the organization in support of policies, goals, and objectives established by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board of Directors.

Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field and at least 10 years of executive management experience. Preferred qualifications include:

• Master's degree in finance or related field.
• Previous experience managing diverse geographical operations.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Medicare and MediCal experience or like California MediCal (other similar states)  experience preferred.

Head to the NPT Jobs Career Center for more information, including application instructions.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Major Gifts Officer

Looking for a nonprofit job in beautiful Orlando, Florida? Our latest featured nonprofit job offers job seekers the chance to be a Major Gifts Officer for Wycliffe Bible Translators.

The chosen candidate for this position will be responsible for procuring major gifts in the Southwest region, including Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. This candidate would need to reside in a major city within the region (Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh or Knoxville).  This position requires travel 30% - 40% of the time. Other responsibilities include contacting, cultivation, and solicitation of gifts from major donors in these areas.

Qualified applicants should have at least five years of recent and increasingly productive face-to-face fundraising experience, including two years with high net worth donors.

Want to find out more about this position? Head to the NPT Jobs Career Center for application instructions and more.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Executive Director, National Chimney Sweep Guild

Looking for a new high-level nonprofit job? The National Chimney Sweep Guild in Plainfield, Ind., is looking to hire an Executive Director. Read on for more details.

The chosen candidate for this position will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the organization, staff development, budget preparation, financial oversight, public relations oversight, member recruitment, program development oversight, and development and maintenance of standard operating procedures.

Other responsibilities include:

• Staff leadership;
• Board facilitation and strategic planning;
• Financial management;
• Marketing oversight;
• Membership development; and,
• Convention planning and execution.

Want to apply? Head to the NPT Jobs Career Center for application instructions.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Fundraising and Sponsorship Major Donor Gifts Manager

Looking for a new nonprofit job? The NPT Jobs Career Center has a new featured job that is perfect for experienced fundraisers. Interested? Read on for more details.

Odell, Simms, & Lynch in Tysons Corner, Va., is looking to hire a Fundraising and Sponsorship Major Donor Gifts Manager to to work in their Fundraising & Sponsorship (F&S) team. The position entails working with a wide spectrum of national and local Non Profits to fundraise on their behalf for capital campaigns, programs, and general operating expenses.  The Account Manager will work closely with other members of the F&S team to service multiple clients.

Other major responsibilities include:

• Cultivate and solicit high net worth individuals, foundations, leadership at Fortune 500 companies, and c-suite executives.
• Develop and manage creative fundraising strategy collaboratively with nonprofit clients.
• Write and edit customized letters, proposals, fact sheets, presentations, and additional marketing materials.
• Collaborate with nonprofit clients, development and support staff, and board of directors.

All interested applicants should head to our career center to learn more about this job, including the necessary qualifications and application instructions.

Nonprofit Jobs: Executive Director

Need a new executive-level nonprofit job? The newest featured position from the NPT Jobs Career Center offers that opportunity. Read on for more details.

The International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tenn., is looking to hire an Executive Director to provide leadership and direction to ensure the organization’s sustainability and relevance. The successful candidate will provide effective fundraising, community collaboration, program development and attentive oversight to the operation of the International Storytelling Center.

The Executive Director will also be expected to:

• Advocate for the art of storytelling;
• Provide leadership by which the organization can achieve its vision;
• Increase, strengthen and diversify the organization’s funding sources;
• Broaden and refine all aspects of communications including web and social media presence;
• Provide fiscally sound financial management;
• Hire, develop and retain quality staff;
• Improve and expand programmatic offerings; and,
• Work effectively with the Board of Governors

Since this is an executive level job, applicants will be expected to have at least several years of upper management experience at a nonprofit or business. A Master's Degree in a related field is greatly preferred, though not required. 

Interested? Head to our career center for more information, including instructions on how to apply.

Nonprofit Jobs: Executive Director

Looking to make it big in a nonprofit job in Florida? Our newest featured position will be of interest to you, especially if  you are looking for a job in the c-suite.

The PACE Center for Girls in Jacksonville, Fl., is looking to hire an Executive Director to provide vision, leadership and management of resources to ensure the mission of PACE is accomplished in the local community. Specific responsibilities include:

• Advocating for the needs of girls in the local community;
• Participating in special assignments and projects;
• Providing input and communication pertaining policies, procedures and strategic direction setting;
• Motivates and inspires passion for agency, mission and excellence in roles of responsibility;
• Selects and places highly qualified staff in all positions;
• Develops and implements a succession plan for all major roles in the Center;
• Manages Center finances within approved budget;
• Demonstrates an understanding of the monthly financial reports and is able to identify trends and discrepancies;
• Follows finance policies and procedures to ensure timely compliance;
• Develops a group of supporters that are commensurate in size and capacity to the local community; and,
• Recruits, trains and develops board members on a continuing basis.

Successful candidates will have a Master's Degree in Social Services, Education, or Nonprofit Management from an accredited college or university. Applicants must also be proficient with Mircosoft Office programs and should possess 7-10 years experience managing multiple programs in a child serving agency, preferably in an at-risk environment.

You can find out more information by visiting our career center.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Project Coordinator

Do you have experience working with grants? If so, the latest featured nonprofit job from our online career center might be of interest to you.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) in Chicago, Ill., is looking to hire a Project Coordinator for a grant the organization recently received from the DentaQuest Foundation. The grant examines oral health screening, risk assessment, prevention, and referral by pediatricians and family physicians.

The chosen candidate will be asked to perform the following tasks:

• Coordinating and ensuring timely completion of project activities;
• Maintenance of project-related information and data;
• Maintenance of project related information and data; overseeing the development and dissemination of project materials;
• Organizing focus groups and practice observation sessions; and,
• Serving as liaison to the primary investigator, the grant advisory group, and other collaborative partners.

Applicants will be asked to have a minimum of five years' work experience, preferably in an association or nonprofit. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred, but not required.

You can find out more information by visiting The NonProfit Times' jobs page.

Featured Nonprofit Job: CEO/Head Of School

The Creative Learning Academy of Pensacola (CLA) is looking to hire a CEO/Head of School. Interested? Read on for more details.

Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, this individual will be in charge of all aspects of the Schoool. Candidates must have a history of significant business leadership and a proven track record of growth.  Experience at an accredited independent school preferred, but not required.

Other requirements include:

• Exceptional communication skills, clear vision and strong management/leadership skills;
• the ability to further the organization’s mission while developing the human resources necessary to achieve maximum potential;
• Technologically proficient, with a broad knowledge of best business practices; and,
• Must be an active, visible part of the community as well as the school, inspiring students and teachers alike in a hands-on way.

You can find out more information by visiting our career center.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Director Of Major Gifts And Planned Giving

Two of the more important sources of fundraising for organizations are major gifts and planned giving. These jobs are usually headed by separate individuals but this is not the case with our latest featured nonprofit job.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is looking to hire a Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving. This individual is responsible for developing and implementing a major and planned gifts development plan, building a high-performing team, to achieve fundraising goals, managing a portfolio of donors, and serving as the primary liaison with financial advisors, attorneys, and other partners in the promotion and acquisition of gifts.

This job requires exceptional relationship-building skills, excellent organizational and communication skills, knowledge of nonprofit fundraising, excellent understanding of estate and gift planning, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products. Applicants should also have at least a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of five years experience in planned giving, major giving, or related financial planning work.

It is not required, but a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) is greatly preferred.

You can find out more information by visiting our career center.

Wanted: Director Of Foundation Relations

Are you a nonprofit professional that has significant experience with foundations? If you answered "yes" to this question, the newest featured position from the Nonprofit Job Seeker might be of interest to you.

The North Shore Animal League of America (NSALA) is looking to hire a Director of Foundation Relations to lead the effort to build and sustain relationships with national foundations and to leverage resources of the foundation community to help NSALA’s reach its organizational goals and grow its new national initiative. This will be done with a number of methods, including  identifying new prospects and cultivating and stewarding relationships with program officers at regional and national foundations and corporations.

Other responsibilities include:

• Research and contact foundation and corporate contribution prospects;
• Prepare proposals as well as written research reports;
• Identify new donor prospects;
• Oversee prospect screening;
• Be the lead grant writer and liaison with institutional funders; and,
• Work closely to align grant sources to key strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant leadership experience in successful corporate and foundation relations and be recognized for significantly expanding support for key initiatives. A demonstrated ability to plan, execute and successfully develop partnerships that lead to transformational support is essential. Confirmed knowledge of, and top-level contact with, major sources of corporate and foundation funding is required. Candidate must have a proven track of authoring successful proposals to foundations and corporations for grants of at least $100,000.  

You can find more information by heading to our career center.

So, You Want To Be A Chief Executive Officer?

One of the most important roles of any nonprofit or business is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This individual is responsible for all aspects of the organization, and will have to make many important decisions during his/her tenure. Many of The NonProfit Times' readers hold this important position, but not all of them.

If you ever wanted to hold the position of CEO, our new featured nonprofit job from Homes for Children (HFC) will be of interest to you.

The chosen candidate for this position will be charged with oversight of fiscal and financial affairs, services provided, staff management, and the cultivation of community partnerships. As a strategic business partner reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will reflect a value system that fosters leadership, integrity, and teamwork among staff and volunteers.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing vision and leadership to the organization;
• Providing direct supervision to the leadership and management team;
• Recruiting, training, developing, and mentoring staff;
• Developing fundraising strategies for the organization; and
• Overseeing and managing operational budgets and facilities.

It's no shock that being a CEO necessitates having a significant amount of executive experience. As such, HFC requires all applicants to meet the following requirements:

• An understanding and demonstrated knowledge of budget management;
• Ability to maintain and strengthen relationships with a wide range of constituencies, including internal staff, and external business, government, non-profit and community-based organizations;
• Entrepreneurial capacity to build community connections that will generate new programs and initiatives as well as expand extramural grants, contracts, and private giving to support the organization;
• The ability to advocate, articulate, and promote diversity and inclusiveness;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; 
• Integrity and ethical qualities of the highest standards; and
• Evidence of strong managerial, administrative and supervisory capacity with staff and volunteer leadership;
• An entrepreneurial management style characterized by transparency and collaboration;

Interested in this job? Head to our career center for information on how to apply.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Communications Director

We have yet another featured nonprofit job to share with our readers today. This one comes from the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL), which is looking to hire a Communications Director.

The Communications Director will develop  content and prepare the layout and design of all association print and electronic publications, i.e., national print magazine, electronic newsletters, conference guides and programs, PowerPoint presentations, etc. The chosen candidate will also be responsible for the web site and communications with our members via social media, as well as multiple press releases and speeches.

The successful applicant for this position will meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft office products;
• Excellent editing, time management, and computer skills;
• Working knowledge of production and printing processes; and,
• Proficient in Web site content management systems and social media tools, along with a working knowledge of HTML.

You can learn more on this job, including information on how to apply, by visiting our career center.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Director Of Major/Planned Giving

Do you have a passion for both healthcare and fundraising? If the answer to that question is "yes," the newest featured nonprofit job on the Nonprofit Job Seeker should perk your interest.

The Abington Memorial Hospital (AMH) in Pennsylvania is looking to hire a Director of Major and Planned Giving. Under the direction of the Vice President and Director of Fund Development, this individual will be responsible for the direction, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all aspects of the planned and major giving programs.

While experience is needed to qualify for this job, it doesn't need to be significant. Below are the requirements that AMH listed in its job description:

• A minimum of three years planned giving/trust experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Extensive knowledge of planned giving instruments.
• Knowledge of computers and planned giving software programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree with course work/experience in fundraising.
• Advanced training in adjunct field very desirable, such as law, accounting, stocks and bonds, real estate, insurance, etc.

You can read more about what it takes to become a Director of Major and Planned Giving by visiting our career center.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Development Manager

We hope that everybody has great plans to celebrate Thanksgiving this year. Before you sit down for a hearty meal of turkey, why not take a look at the latest featured nonprofit job posted on our career center?

The American Lung Association (ALA) is looking to hire a Development Manager to lead fundraising efforts in the South Florida area. This position is also responsible for obtaining local development goals through collaboration with local volunteers and community and corporate leaders. Finally, the development manager will assist in recruiting and supporting volunteers for area specific fundraising/subcommittee assignments, assisting in promoting the ALA to local community and training volunteers in fundraising techniques.

Before you click that "apply" button, make sure that you meet the following requirements laid out by the ALA:

• Bachelor's degree in related field;
• Minimum of three years experience in special event fundraising, community outreach, and committee development;
• Experience in corporate development and third party fundraising;
• Excellent verbal, writing, and computer skills; and,
• Extensive local and occasional overnight travel required and must have reliable transportation.

If you think you have what it takes to be a Development Manager, head to our career center for instructions on how to apply.

Wanted: Executive Director For California Nonprofit

Executive Directors are some of the more important employees at a nonprofit. Now, thanks to a new featured job from the Nonprofit Job Seeker, there's a great opportunity to fill this major role.

The Mary Magdalene Project (MMP), a nonprofit that provides women who have been victimized by domestic trafficking a chance to turn their lives around, is looking to hire an Executive Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this position will have the following responsibilities in the organization:

• Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals.
• Actively engage and energize MMP volunteers, board members, committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and funders.
• Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors: serve as ex-officio of each committee, seek and build board involvement with strategic direction for both ongoing operations as well as for expansion throughout Los Angeles and adjacent counties.
• Lead, coach, develop, and retain MMP professional team.
•  Ensure effective systems to track progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents.
• Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and regional expansion.
• Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of expanding awareness of MMP’s programs and services.
• Use external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities.
• Design and complete a strategic business planning process for funding MMP’s existing programs and the implementation of new programs as well as the expansion into a wider geographical area.

You can read more about this job, including information on how you can apply, by heading to our career center.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Senior Director, Foundation Relations

Looking for a nonprofit job? The NonProfit Times' career center, the Nonprofit Job Seeker, has a couple of featured positions online today, including an opening for a Senior Director of Foundation Relations. Interested? Read on for more details.

The American Heart Association (AHA) in San Francisco, Calif., is hiring for this position, which involves building high-level relationships between top foundations that will increase giving to support the organization's mission. The successful candidate will work with volunteers and staff throughout AHA's Western States Affiliates to reach this goal.

AHA has a fundraising goal for this year of $785,200, so an emphasis will be placed on obtaining six-figure gifts.

Think you have what it takes for this job? Before you click that "apply now" button, make sure you meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Journalism or related field;
• 5+ years’ development experience in the non-profit sector with a successful track record in developing and maintaining high-level foundation relationships, securing foundation grants, stewardship, reporting impactful outcomes, etc.;
• Ability to deal professionally in a corporate and non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding grants and programs from inception through completion;
• Exceptional communication skills;
• Ability to work in a fast paced, goal- and deadline-oriented environment with high expectations; and,
• Ability to work outside standard business hours as needed.

Apply today via our career center if you are interested.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Chief Operating Officer

Space: The final frontier. People around the globe have been fascinated by the photos sent back from Mars by NASA's Curiosity Rover, so it's no surprise that there are many who want to get into a profession that has to do with space.

Not everybody can be a rocket scientist but, thanks to the Nonprofit Job Seeker's latest featured position, you can get a space-related job.

The Space Foundation is Colorado Springs, Colo., is looking to hire a Chief Operating Officer to help lead the organization and develop a culture of performance. The COO must be a leader who is able to help others at the Space Foundation deliver measurable, cost-effective results that make the vision a reality. Most importantly, the successful candidate will have the skills, sensitivity, and personal confidence to tap into the power that each member of the team brings to this mission.

The major responsibilities of the COO include:

• Working in partnership with the CEO, continuously improve the strategic plan and implement new processes and approaches to achieving it;
• Collaborating with senior leadership, refine the operational aspects of all Foundation events, including scope, features, logistics and pricing, and provide on-side leadership during said events to ensure optimum performance, quality and customer satisfaction;
• Partnering with the Chief Financial Officer to manage the creation of the company’s operating plan, and manage the company’s performance to plan and budget;
• Leading the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization;
• Providing for all team members a strong day-to-day leadership presence; bridge national and regional operations and support an open-door policy; and,
• Communicating the foundation's branded message internally and externally.

Sounds like a lot of work, right? If you think you have the necessary skills to be a successful COO, you should waste no time to apply. Head over to our career center to read more about this job, including the qualifications you must meet to be considered.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Director Of Major Gifts

All fundraising eventually boils down to getting the biggest contributions, known as major gifts, from donors. Being in charge of this aspect of giving is important, so nonprofits are always on the look-out for candidates.

The Jewish Foundation of Greater Washington in Rockville, Md. is the latest organization looking for candidates in this field. The nonprofit is looking to hire a Director of Major Gifts to lead a team of fundraisers to raise critical dollars for multiple projects. These include humanitarian aid, community building, and social service projects. The chosen candidate will help this team of three development officers to create and implement a moves management and corporate sponsorship plan.

In order to qualify for this position, applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Intimate knowledge of and passion for the Jewish community, its customs and practices.
• Ability to set and evaluate metrics.
• Ability to motivate a team to meet and exceed target goals.
• High level of customer service.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral) with proficiency in English grammar and usage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• 7-10 years of related experience with management and supervisory responsibilities.
• MBA or Master’s level degree in a related field preferred.

You can visit The NonProfit Times' career center to find out more about this job, including instructions on how to apply.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Publications And Communications Manager

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) in Reston, Va., is looking to hire a Publications and Communications Manager. Think you have what it takes to be successful at this job? Read on for more details.

The chosen candidate for this position will manage and coordinate all aspects of publications and communications. This includes writing, editing, and distributing student and teacher magazines, eNewsletters, press releases, speeches, brochures, and other materials.

In addition to writing and editing skills, applicants must also be proficient in technology. Specifically, the successful candidate must have knowledge of web site content management systems, cloud technologies, and all aspects of social networking. Other requirements for the job include knowledge of production and printing processes, budget management, and expertise in InDesign/QuarkXPress.

If you are interested in this position, head to our career center for instructions on how to apply.