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www.nptjobs.com VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNED GIVING/PHILANTHROPY The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), with over 200 field offices and 1,400 employees, is dedicated to conquering neuromuscular diseases. MDA is ranked among the nation’s top national health agencies. Headquartered in Tucson,AZ, the organization provides comprehensive healthcare services through its network of 225 hospital-affiliated clinics, funds over 80 summer camps nationwide and supports nearly 400 research projects around the world. MDA is a progressive employer offering competitive benefits, including: •Internal career path •Medical - comprehensive PPO plan •Life/Disability/Accident/Travel Insurance •Travel reimbursement •403(b) savings plan with employer match •Paid vacation days (including new employees) •Paid sick days •Paid holidays •Paid personal days Description: The Vice President of Planned Giving/Philanthropy, based in MDA’s national headquarters in Tucson, Arizona, is responsible for developing and managing the organization’s initiatives in the areas of planned giving and major gifts, foundation development and workplace giving. Additionally, the Vice President will be responsible for the management of a core list of major donor prospects and developing strategies to ensure the effectiveness and timely development of major gifts by fostering gift planning opportunities with individuals who are interested in supporting MDA’s mission. Requirements: The candidate will be a reliable self-starter who can work cooperatively and collaboratively both internally and externally with MDA staff to build lasting relationships with donors who can/will financially support MDA’s mission. The candidate should possess at least 5 years of successful donor cultivation experience in the areas of major and/or planned gifts and have the ability to work independently in a complex environment where there are multiple stakeholders interested in the outcome. The candidate will have familiarity with donor database management and be comfortable with setting both personal and team goals and leading efforts to ensure their attainment, possess strong oral/written communication skills and be willing to travel. Send resume, cover letter and salary history to smccale@mdausa.org COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR The NASFT is a $22MM non-profit organization created to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry.Today the NASFT serves 2,950 retail, manufacturing, distributing and importing members through various services including its web site www.SpecialtyFood.com, management of three annual Fancy Food Shows, publication of Specialty Food Magazine, Specialty News and an annual Buyer’s Guide, an email newsletter and various educational programs.The NASFT is located in New York City. We have an immediate need for a Communications Director to manage our PR activities and to develop the relevant business and consumer outreach relationships that will contribute to greater consumer and trade awareness of specialty foods. The Communications Director will: • Identify media and press opportunities that will build the NASFT, Fancy Food Shows and NASFT member products. • Create content, and pitching topics and products for articles and shows to various consumer and trade media to maximize the visibility of members and the Fancy Food Shows in the media. • Work closely with various national newspapers and business publications to provide relevant information on industry trends and the growth of the industry, through validating information and statistics, reporting on trends, providing quotes for articles, etc. • Develop a year-round media campaign to high light specialty food categories that tie-in with holidays, seasons, etc. i.e.Valentine’s Day, summertime grilling. • Act as the NASFT’s internal public relations agency by writing all press releases for the NASFT, the Fancy Food Shows, and all related programs, including Fancy Food Show Press Kits, by editing and writing promotional copy for Media Sales Special Projects, including advertorial inserts, calendars, maps, and online educational courses for clients. • Manage the Press Office at the Fancy Food Shows, from set-up to supervising temporary staff to working with the media; manage the press list; advise members on increasing their presence in the press; validate press credentials. • Represent the NASFT at industry conferences and trade shows. To perform this job effectively, a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing,Advertising, Journalism or English, and a minimum of 10 years’ experience working for a public relations firm or within a marketing or public relations department of a company, are required. Familiarity with food and the food media is a plus. Resumes should be sent to HR@nasft.org. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR New Jersey Corporate Counsel Association is one of the largest Chapters of the Association of Corporate Counsel, servicing Northern and Central New Jersey Members. The Association of Corporate Counsel is the inhouse bar associationSM, serving the professional needs of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations and other private sector organizations worldwide. The association promotes the common interests of its members, contributes to their continuing education, seeks to improve understanding of the role of in-house attorneys, and encourages advancements in standards of corporate legal practice. Executive Director’s Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities: The Executive Director is responsible for the administrative operation of NJCCA, which includes organization, development and implementation of all programs and services of NJCCA. A list of the Executive Director duties will be provided upon request. Time requirements can range from 10 to 40 hours plus per week depending on time of year and events planned. Status: Independent contractor. Education and Skill Requirements: College degree preferred. Five years of responsible organization management or equivalent non-profit experience or combination of experience and education. Knowledge of the legal profession is a plus. Strong oral and written communication skills required. Location: Strong preference for Executive Director to live or have office located in northern New Jersey (many functions, activities, sponsors, and meetings of NJCCA take place in northern New Jersey). Executive Director responsible for establishing own office with mailing address and full telephone, fax, and computer access. For consideration, please respond by email with your resume and salary requirement to: barbara.sellinger@wyndhamworldwide.com; evan_turtz@irco.com; or valerie_camara@merck.com. COMMUNITY DIRECTOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT Staff Accountant (FT) for faith-based, non-profit, human service organization based in Lanham, MD. Manage financial statements, general ledger accounts, cash management, and reporting. Review and analyze AR, AP and related financial activities and reports. Req: Pref - BS in Accounting w/2 yrs cost, govt or nonprofit exp, Min: AA w/4 years exp, working knowledge of GAAP and reconciling bank accts; Excel, computerized acctg software, team work. Background Check and Drug testing. Contact: AScher@voaches.org EOE M/F DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Director of Development needed to facilitate and implement all details for small but growing San Diego charity. Includes event planning, public relations, grant writing, fundraising, website and financial management, data entry. Must be motivated self-starter, able to manage many details, innovative and creative. Polished professionalism required to work with high profile clients. Press writing and strong computer skills a must. Please submit resume and sample press releases to stacy@cancerforcollege.org or fax to 760.591.3998. Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey Chapter Lead new fundraising initiative statewide. Manage one staff person. Must have experience running 100K pledge event and corporate recruitment. Microsoft Office, travel within state and night meetings required. Send resume and salar y requirements to cscheuer@arthritis.org or fax (732) 283-4633. www.nptjobs.com 18 JANUARY 15, 2008 THE NONPROFIT TIMES www.nptimes.com http://www.nptjobs.com http://www.nptjobs.com http://www.tohonochulpark.org/dev.html http://www.tohonochulpark.org/dev.html http://www.nptjobs.com http://www.nptimes.com

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