The 16th Annual Nonprofit Conference on Sustainability Strategies, "Philanthropy & Fundraising in a Changing World: Voluntary Action for the Common Good," will take place Dec. 4-5, 2008, at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix. Scheduled workshop content includes:

• Effective Board Governance Models
• Next Generation Philanthropy
• Fundraising Best Practices
• E-Philanthropy
• Volunteerism

Don't miss opening speaker, Janice Gow Pettey, author of the book Cultivating Diversity in Fundraising.

Mark your calendar now to save those dates, and keep checking back to the ASU Lodestar Center Web site, http://nonprofit.asu.edu for more details as they emerge.

The ASU Lodestar Center is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of its Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy. These emerging, nonprofit leaders were selected through a competitive application process to participate in the 9-month leadership development curriculum. Participants in the program will learn best practice approaches to leading and managing nonprofits from renowned professors and practitioner instructors at ASU, as well engage in activities to prepare them for leadership roles in the sector.

• Irene Agustin, Crisis Nursery, Inc.
• Caroline Starrs Allen, Center for Progressive Leadership
• Roya Amirsoleymani, Fresh Start Women's Foundation
• Cory Baker, Scottsdale Cultural Council
• Luke Black, Habitat for Humanity Valley of the Sun
• Leticia de la Vara, ASU Center for Community Development & Civil Rights
• Jany Deng, Arizona Lost Boys Center
• Angela Florez, Friends for the Phoenix Public Library
• Erika Heckman, The New Foundation
• Sara Kyler, Food for the Hungry/U.S.
• Aaron Parrott, Mentor Kids USA
• Donna Powers, Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council
• J. Mathew Sandoval, Valley of the Sun YMCA
• Amy Schwabenlender, Valley of the Sun United Way
• Andrew Schwartzberg, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
• Duane Shearer, Make a Difference
• Chela Sullivan, Helping Hands Housing Services
• Heather Walsh, Greater Phoenix Youth at Risk
• Alia Wilson, Gabriel's Angels
• Alysson Zatarga, Southwest Behavioral Health

Strategic Management in Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 107)
Sept. 12 – 13: Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Explore the strategic management process and the nature of strategic decision making. Learn techniques to evaluate and develop organizational missions and goals, competitive positions, service programs and effective resource deployment. Study how to utilize agenda setting, strategic planning, strategy implementation and management of strategic change.

Effective Board Governance in Modern Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 111)
Sept. 19 – 20: Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

This course provides a comprehensive review of contemporary board governance issues, alternatives, and recommendations. The course will include nonprofit organization success factors, board imperatives, board organization, board development, board-staff relationships, strategic planning, board financial management concerns, manpower and financial resource development, and stakeholder liaison.

Basic Fundraising and Earned Income Strategies (NMI 106)
Sept. 26 – 27: Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

One of the major challenges facing all nonprofit leaders today is ensuring that the organization has the financial resources it needs to meet its mission and serve its constituency. Learn the basics of ethical fundraising, how to manage the philanthropic process and develop plans that will ensure the effectiveness of staff and volunteers.

All courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.

Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!

Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

The nomination deadline is November 10, 2008. All form contents are held in strict confidence. For more information call Lindsay Moore at 602-952-6760 ext. 3, or e-mail lindsay@valleyleadership.org.

New in 2008, the Corporate Leadership award honors a company that supports leadership as a key organizational philosophy. This company will have in place a process for encouraging employees to become involved in community service, honor humanitarian values, and positively impact the community through leadership and financial support.

The Hodges Alumni Achievement award, presented by Prestige Cleaners, commemorates Frank W. Hodges, a graduate of Scottsdale Leadership Class I, by honoring a Scottsdale Leadership alumnus who has and continues to illustrate exemplary community service and humanitarian values. Nominations for this award must be made by fellow Scottsdale Leadership alumni. Previous recipients of this award include Joan Fudala, Virginia Korte, Tom Silverman, and Senator Carolyn Allen, among others.

The Drinkwater Leadership award, presented by Merrill Lynch, commemorates former Mayor Herb Drinkwater's commitment to Scottsdale by honoring a member of the community who has made a significant and notable contribution to the greater Scottsdale community. Nominations for this award may be made by any community member. Scottsdale Leadership alumni are not eligible to receive this award. Previous recipients include Sam Campana, Don Ruff, Paul R. Messinger, William "Bill" Jenkins, and Dr. Art DeCabooter, among others.

The Youth Leadership award, presented by Scottsdale Active 20-30 Club and Foundation, recognizes a teenager who exhibits leadership skills at school and within their community. Nominees must be a high school junior or senior. Nominations for this award may be made by Scottsdale Leadership alumni, as well as members of the community-at-large.

Award recipients will be honored at Scottsdale Leadership's 9th Annual Spirit of Community Leadership Awards Luncheon, sponsored by APS and The Arizona Republic/Scottsdale Republic, on Dec. 5, 2008 at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, 6333 North Scottsdale Rd.

To download an award nomination form or for more information, visit www.scottsdaleleadership.org or call 480-627-6710.

Since 1986, Scottsdale Leadership has graduated more than 700 alumni who are positively impacting hundreds of civic, philanthropic and cultural organizations. Scottsdale Leadership strengthens the local community by developing, training and empowering dedicated leaders through education, skill development, mentoring and community trusteeship.

The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence is now accepting nominations for the 7th annual Afterschool Awards of Excellence.  Awards are given in three categories (Individual, Program, and Champion) to recognize exemplary work on behalf of Arizona school-age children.

Winners will be recognized at the Spotlight on Afterschool Awards of Excellence Banquet.  Each recipient will receive a $500 cash award, a one year membership to the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence, a companion membership to the National AfterSchool Association (NAA), a one-year subscription to School-Age NOTES newsletter, paid registration to the annual Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence conference in Mesa, Arizona, November 8, 2008, along with a special prize for each category.

If your children attend an exceptional afterschool program, nominate the program or an individual staff member (programs can be school-based, parks & recreation, youth development [YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, Girl Scouts/ Boys Scouts, etc.], private, nonprofit or for profit, or faith-based).  Applications and guidelines are available at www.azafterschool.org/Awards.htm or by calling 602-279-7100. 

Ad 2 Phoenix is currently accepting applications for its 2008-2009 Public Service Campaign. Those who are interested in becoming a public service client of Ad 2 Phoenix can complete and return their application on their Web site (http://www.ad2Phoenix.com), or by submitting a request to ad2phoenix@yahoo.com. Applications are due by September 5, 2008.

Over the past years, Ad 2 Phoenix has drafted press releases, produced radio and YouTube spots, television commercials, and print campaigns for area organizations like Make A Difference Foundation, Waste Not, Teen Lifeline, the Volunteer Center of Phoenix, the Red Means Stop Coalition, Arizona Alliance for Arts Education and many more. In 2002, Ad 2 Phoenix received two national ADDY awards for the Red Means Stop Coalition’s Public Service campaign.

Other donations have included media campaigns, broadcast time and printing to ensure that these nonprofits receive professional, effective, and comprehensive campaigns. These campaigns are a result of the time, effort, and materials donated by Ad 2 Phoenix’s members and Phoenix’s area businesses. Campaigns come at little or no cost to the chosen nonprofit organization.

Ad 2 Phoenix is the leading organization in the Valley for advertising professionals below the age of 32. As an affiliate of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), Ad 2 Phoenix has provided its members with professional development and networking opportunities for over 35 years. For more information about Ad 2 Phoenix events and membership, visit their Web site at http://www.ad2phoenix.com.

The Arizona Endowment Building Initiative (AEBI) was created to give Arizona not-for-profit organizations the tools and education they need to develop and implement endowment building programs that seek outright gifts to endowment, and also direct future gifts received via wills or estate plans into those endowment funds. AEBI is a collaborative effort of the Stardust Foundation, the Arizona Community Foundation, the Piper Trust, and the participating charities themselves. AEBI recognizes that while many Arizona charities address the needs of the communities they serve, they often survive “paycheck-to-paycheck,” which prevents them from planning for long-term growth and continuity. Also, fundraising efforts for current operating funds are staff intensive and lead to turnover.

September 3rd you’ll learn about this innovative training and mentoring program, and how your organization can benefit from it in the future. 

Leading the discussion will be Carrie Kinnear, Director of the Arizona Planned Giving Institute and the Arizona Endowment Building Initiative.  Carrie, a former President of the AFP, Greater Arizona Chapter, and a veteran major & planned gifts development professional with 24 years experience, has been involved with AEBI since its inception – as a mentor for a charity in Class 1, and now as the program’s director.  Joining Carrie will be representatives from several of the participating charities in Class 1 and Class 2, who will share their first-hand accounts as to how this innovative program has moved their endowment building efforts forward.

Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Location: Hilton Phoenix Airport Hotel
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet & Greet 12 – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon Meeting
Menu: TBD
Cost: $30 Members, $35 Non-Members

Please RSVP no later than Friday, August 29th, 1:30 p.m.

Due to Web site upgrades, all luncheon reservations must be e-mailed to admin@afpaz.org. Please e-mail your registrants’ names, whether they are a member or nonmember, and if you have any vegetarian meal requests.
** Unless mailing a check, all payments will be taken at the door.

Inputs, Outputs, Outcomes, Goals, Logic Models: Everywhere you turn, grantseekers are talking about them. And more and more funders -- private and public alike -- are requiring them as part of your grant application package.

But what is a "Logic Model," anyway? How does it work? What are the key elements, how do they fit together, and -- most important -- how can knowing how to construct a solid, makes-sense Logic Model support not only more successful grantseeking, but the success of your program itself?

In this workshop, the myths and mysteries surrounding the Logic Model Process will be stripped back, giving you the tools and concepts you need to put the Logic Model to work for you. You'll discover:

• A new, powerful way of looking at the underlying framework of your program or project plan;
• A no-jargon, easy-to-remember, real-life "roadmap" to the key elements of a Logic Model and how they fit together;
• How to use the Logic Model process to create knock-their-socks-off outcome statements and evaluation plans that funders will love;
• The Logic Model as a key tool for more successful, high-quality program management;
• The Logic Model in action: Samples from a variety of community organizations.

Registration Information:
Date: September 9, 2008
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Phoenix - Catholic Community Foundation, 400 E. Monroe, Room 157
Price: "Beat the Heat" Discount Price $46.75 thru August 15; $55 after
Register now: Click Here!

Every board member would love to leave a legacy of sustainable funding at their nonprofit organization. The uncertainty lies in where to begin and how to involve your full board in making it happen. This session is designed for board members and executive nonprofit leadership, and will give you a tested and proven formula for establishing a steady stream of mission-focused major donors—donors who will give for operations, capital, and endowment. With a strategic plan, and a path to financial sustainability within reach, reconnect every board member with their passion for your organization and see how to make the vision a reality.

If you are unable to attend this session, please visit our Introductory Sessions Web page at benevon.com/introductions/default for information about conference call opportunities and other live in-person sessions in your area.

Presenter: Lynda Bowman
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: The C.H.E.E.E.R.S Center, 1950 W Heatherbrae Dr. Ste 5,
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Cost: No Fee to Attend
To register: Go to http://sforce.benevon.com/intros/southwest.htm and fill out the registration form. RSVP Required! Space is Limited.
Questions: Contact Jan Slack at 206-709-9400 ext. 131 or e-mail jan.slack@benevon.com.  

• THE LOGIC BEHIND THE LOGIC MODEL: Essential Tools for a Rock-Solid Evaluation Plan - September 9; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Catholic Community Foundation, 400 E. Monroe. Click here for a complete workshop description.
• THE 90-MINUTE GRANT PROPOSAL: "Speed-Thinking" Your Way to a Clear, Compelling -- And Fundable! -- Project Concept - October 16; 9 a.m. to Noon; Catholic Community Foundation, 400 E. Monroe. Click here for a complete workshop description.
• Building Blocks for an Unbeatable Proposal Budget - Guaranteed! - November 20; 9 a.m. to Noon; Catholic Community Foundation, 400 E. Monroe. Click here for a complete workshop description.

Every board member would love to leave a legacy of sustainable funding at their nonprofit organization. The uncertainty lies in where to begin and how to involve your full board in making it happen. This session is designed for board members and executive nonprofit leadership, and will give you a tested and proven formula for establishing a steady stream of mission-focused major donors—donors who will give for operations, capital, and endowment. With a strategic plan, and a path to financial sustainability within reach, reconnect every board member with their passion for your organization and see how to make the vision a reality.

If you are unable to attend this session, please visit our Introductory Sessions Web page at benevon.com/introductions/default for information about conference call opportunities and other live in-person sessions in your area.

Presenter: Lynda Bowman
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Northwest YMCA-Pima County Community Center,
7770 N Shannon Road, Tucson, AZ 85741
Cost: No Fee to Attend
To register: Go to http://sforce.benevon.com/intros/southwest.htm and fill out the registration form. RSVP Required! Space is Limited.
Questions: Contact Jan Slack at 206-709-9400 ext. 131 or e-mail jan.slack@benevon.com.

Presenter: Lynda Bowman
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2008
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Family Resource Center, 1806 E Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Cost: No Fee to Attend
To register: Go to http://sforce.benevon.com/intros/southwest.htm and fill out the registration form. RSVP Required! Space is Limited.
Questions: Contact Jan Slack at 206-709-9400 ext. 131 or e-mail jan.slack@benevon.com.  

How to Register: Register online at http://www.militarychild.org/Institutes.asp.
Deadline for Registration: August 22, 2008.
Date: September 11-12, 2008 (training is a two-day session)
Time:  8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (both days)
Location:  Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites
(5151 E. Grant Road Tucson, AZ 85712)
Cost: None
Participants are responsible for travel and overnight accommodations.

Strategic Management in Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 107)
Sept. 12 – 13: Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Required for Certificate
Explore the strategic management process and the nature of strategic decision making. Learn techniques to evaluate and develop organizational missions and goals, competitive positions, service programs and effective resource deployment. Study how to utilize agenda setting, strategic planning, strategy implementation and management of strategic change.

Location: The Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.

Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!

Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

Kathryn Hinsch, founding director and board president of Women’s Bioethics Project, will be speaking at the YWCA Maricopa County’s 2008 Women’s Empowerment Lecture & Lunch Series at the Arizona Biltmore on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 starting at 11:30 a.m.  Individual tickets are $65 and a table of 10 can be purchased for $650.  To register, visit www.ywcaaz.org.

The Women’s Bioethics Project is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy think-tank dedicated to ensuring that women’s voices, health concerns, and unique life experiences strongly influence ethical issues in health care and biotechnology.

The YWCA Women’s Empowerment Lecture Series was created in 2006 and serves to heighten community awareness of issues that affect women and engage valley residents to become active advocates for women and children.

From stem cell research to the Schiavo case, bioethics has created a whole new world of issues and questions. Hinsch will speak on the ethicalities that affect everyone, particularly women, regarding subjects such as the ethical implications of the potential to genetically modify children, or “designer babies.”

Hinsch began her career in technology in the late 1980’s with the software giant Microsoft.  Nearly 20 years later, she founded the Women’s Bioethics Project to help women become educated, engaged, and empowered about technological advancements that would change their lives.

Also participating at this event will be Dr. Heather Cunliffe, Head of TGen’s Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research Lab and an Investigator in the Cancer and Cell Biology Division.  Cunliffe, who is a member of the YWCA Board of Directors, has insights from the researcher’s perspective regarding designer babies and women’s health considerations. 

For more information on Maricopa County’s YWCA visit www.ywcaaz.org or call 602-258-0990.

How your organization manages its unemployment will have a major effect on your operating budget. Are you maximizing your efforts to control your state unemployment insurance costs? Join the Alliance and First Nonprofit Insurance Companies to: learn preventative measures within your organization which can eliminate or reduce your potential liability; discuss the eligibility requirements that determine when claimants meet the qualifications for unemployment benefits and the progression of unemployment claims; learn what unemployment insurance plans are available for your organization due to your 501(c)(3) status; discuss the pros and cons of covering your unemployment through the state unemployment tax pool, a third party, or self-insuring; identify how these coverage alternatives will improve your bottom line.

Date/Time: Thursday or Friday, Sept. 18 or 19, 10 – 11 a.m.
(11 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the Navajo Nation)
Location: Online
Cost: Free
For more information: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/get-involved/UI2008.aspx.

The Grant Writing Training Foundation is sponsoring a Grant Writing Boot Camp featuring Dr. Bev Browning, author of Grant Writing for Dummies and other grant writing guides. This session is designed to give volunteers, board members, program staff, and others a detailed overview of how to research and write winning corporate and foundation grant proposals. Supportive instruction includes: how to find grant funding opportunities; how to write multiple types of grant request formats; how to craft a winning proposal narrative; what funders want to fund; in-kind and direct costs in your budget—what do they mean?; why grant proposals are rejected; follow-up expectations from funders; and 40 tips to winning a phenomenal grant award.

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Understand how to locate information on Arizona corporate and foundation grant makers.
• Understand how to match funders’ priorities to your specific community project needs.
• Understand how to write a corporate letter request.
• Understand how to write a Common Grant Application award winning narrative.
• Understand the type of follow-up accountability practices expected of all grantees.

Date: September 19, 2008.
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: University of Phoenix – Mesa Learning Center 1620 S. Stapley, Mesa, AZ
Cost: $99 per person.

To download flyer and registration form, visit http://www.grantwritingbootcamp.us/mesaazsept08.html, or call 480-768-7400 for more information.

Effective Board Governance in Modern Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 111)
Sept. 19 – 20: Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Required for Certificate
This course provides a comprehensive review of contemporary board governance issues, alternatives, and recommendations. The course will include nonprofit organization success factors, board imperatives, board organization, board development, board-staff relationships, strategic planning, board financial management concerns, manpower and financial resource development, and stakeholder liaison.

Location: The Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.

Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!

Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

The Grantsmanship Training Program covers all aspects of researching grants, writing grant proposals, and negotiating with funding sources. During the workshop, participants learn The Grantsmanship Center proposal writing format. Upon completion of the training, participants receive free follow-up, including professional proposal review, access to The Grantsmanship Center online funding databases, and an array of other benefits.

Date: Sept. 22 - 26
Location: City of Mesa Library, 64 East 1st Street
Cost: Tuition for the Grantsmanship Training Program is $895 ($845 for each additional registrant from the same organization).
Registration: To ensure personalized attention, class size is limited to 30 participants. To register online, to learn about scholarship opportunities for qualifying organizations, or for more information, visit http://www.tgci.com. Or, call The Grantsmanship Center Registrar at 800-421-9512.

Scheduled presenters: *To be Announced
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 9 – 11 a.m.
Location: American Legion Post #3 - 204 W. Birch, Flagstaff
Cost: $25; $15 for members of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and the American Association of Grant Professionals.
For more information: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events
To register: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events

The Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence is holding it's 6th Annual Statewide Domestic Violence Conference, Skills for the 21st Century. The conference is going to be held on September 23rd and 24th at the Black Canyon Conference Center in Phoenix. For more information visit their Web site, http://www.azcadv.org, and click on the Events section. Or, contact them via e-mail at acadv@azcadv.org.

Featuring sessions on: Boards/Governance, Financial Statements as Management Tools, Diversity Management Programs, Emerging Trends in the Meeting Industry. Plus, keynote speaker Eli Davidson is a nationally recognized professional coach and “reinvention specialist.” Learn how to go from funky to fabulous, and reinvent yourself and your organization to be innovative and strategic.

Date/Time: September 25, 2008 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Four Points by Sheraton, Tempe, Arizona
For more information: please visit http://www.azsae.org

Basic Fundraising and Earned Income Strategies (NMI 106)
Sep. 26 – 27 : Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Required for Certificate
One of the major challenges facing all nonprofit leaders today is ensuring that the organization has the financial resources it needs to meet its mission and serve its constituency. Learn the basics of ethical fundraising, how to manage the philanthropic process and develop plans that will ensure the effectiveness of staff and volunteers.

Location: The Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.

Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!

Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

This intensive three-day grant proposal workshop is geared for: 1) those who wish to strengthen their grant writing skills and 2) beginners who wish to acquire and master the techniques of preparing, writing and winning proposals from various funding agencies.  The center of attention will be on how to effectively tell the story that leads to funding, be it for the researcher in the sciences and social sciences, educator, or nonprofit professional.

Participants will learn how to: 

• Comprehend the diversity of the grant funding community
• Research and identify potential funding sources
• Create the right fit with the funding agency
• Address the guidelines of proposals
• Identify and effectively write the key elements of a proposal
• Integrate each component of the grant into the final product
• Develop focused and realistic budgets
• Package professional grants submissions

Space is limited, and since this class fills up quickly on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Workshop fee: $595.00, including tuition, materials, certificate of completion, and continental breakfast. Rebate of $50.00 per person is given for two or more registrants from the same organization. Click here to register http://www.granttrainingcenter.com/. To register by phone or for more information call (866)-704-7268.

To be held at: Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona
Sponsored by: The Grant Training Center

Do you have questions about the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits? Do you wonder what they do? Are you a member already, but need more information about their programs and benefits? "Walk through" the Alliance during this 30-minute Webinar. Alliance staff will answer your questions and connect you to the knowledge you need. Don't fear the technology - if you have a telephone and an Internet connection that you can use at the same time, you have all the technology you need for this session. No software downloads, no training required.

Date/Time: Thursday, October 2, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for individuals connecting from the Navajo Nation).
Location: Online
Cost: Free
For more information: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=131

This forum connects grant seekers from nonprofits with funders to learn about opportunities for partnership. The Alliance is proud to partner with the Arizona Grantmakers Forum, JUST GRANTS! Arizona, and the Association of Grant Professionals, AZ Chapter, to connect you to funding partners in our community.

Scheduled presenters: Stephanie Sklar, Social Venture Partners of Tucson; Arizona Community Foundation, Southern Arizona; Others to be announced.
Date/Time: 10/7/2008 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: YWCA of Tucson - 525 N. Bonita Avenue, Tucson.
Cost: $25; $15 for Members of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and the American Association of Grant Professionals.
For more information: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events.
To register: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events.

Accommodations: The seminar is being hosted by the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, located at 6902 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Web site: www.kierlandresort.com. To receive the conference room rate, call 480-624-1343 before Sept. 12, 2008, and identify yourself as an ASU College of Nursing Conference attendee. For more information about the hotel and transportation, please visit http://nursing.asu.edu/ace.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Training Center and Grant Writing USA will present a Grant Writing workshop on October 16-17, 2008. Beginning and experienced grant writers from all nonprofits are encouraged to attend. Tuition is $425 and includes all materials. Seating is limited, online reservations are necessary, walk-ins are not allowed.

Hosted by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Training Center
2627 South 35th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85338

For more information call 800-814-8191 or visit: http://grantwritingusa.com/events/write/phaz1008.html.

An engaged and informed board is pivotal to the success of any nonprofit organization. Business on Board is a dynamic and comprehensive program that trains business leaders in the essential elements of effective governance, and, in turn, supports nonprofit organizations by building strong and effective boards.

Key topics covered: Board Roles & Responsibilities, Marketing and PR, Legal & Ethical Responsibilities, Diversity, Fundraising, Succession Planning, Financial Responsibilities and Strategic Planning

Date: October 17, 24 and November 7, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Register now by calling 602-234-4711 or e-mailing dcortez@artsbusinessphoenix.org.

The Grant Writing Training Foundation Presents “Federal Grants 101 - Writing to Win Uncle $am's Money,”

This workshop will teach you what its like to read and score grant applications once they’re submitted for funding review. Did you ever wonder what happens once you mail your grant application? What exactly is the peer review process? How can one grant application be awarded funding and another is rejected when both grant applicants filled out all of the forms and followed the instructions for writing the narrative? This dynamic session will take you through the grant application peer review process. Dr. Bev Browning, author of Grant Writing For Dummies, will be the trainer. Call 480-768-7400 with questions.

Location: Foothills Branch Library - 19055 N. 57th Ave. Glendale, Arizona.
Date/Time: October 17, 2008 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Go to: http://www.grantwritingbootcamp.us. Click on Glendale, Oct 08 to download information.

Breaking UP Walls is hosting a day for autism in Arizona,
October 18, 2008, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The free, day-long event will be hands-on, and is open to everyone in the state who wishes to dialogue and network with others. Learning centers, vendors, speakers, and presenters will be available. Breaking UP Walls, along with other artists, will be creating an abstract mural on the Sierra Vista School grounds with autistic participants. Monthly meeting schedules are planned and everyone is invited to attend. Call for schedule times. Vendors, educators, and interested companies wishing to showcase ideas are encouraged.

For years, Breaking UP Walls Founder/CEO Colette Eckard has been on the cutting edge of using art to educate Special Needs youth. Breaking UP Walls' success at using art as a mentoring tool, healing/therapy model, and creative outlet, has lead her to offer the community an opportunity to collaborate through paper and paint. Attendees will travel to learning centers, gaining skills and hands-on experiences from parents, teachers, mentors, and professionals involved with autism. Everyone will have the chance to visit, and share their experiences and stories, heartaches and disappointments, as well as reinforce each other, facilitate, gain wisdom and knowledge, and leave inspired and challenged.

For more information, call Breaking UP Walls at 602-368-8885.

This forum connects grant seekers from nonprofits with funders to learn about opportunities for partnership. The Alliance is proud to partner with the Arizona Grantmakers Forum, JUST GRANTS! Arizona, the American Association of Grant Professionals, AZ Chapter, and The Catholic Community Foundation to connect you to funding partners in our community.

The Valley Grants Forum is held four times each year -- twice in the fall and twice in the spring. For 12 years, this session has been one of the premier opportunities for nonprofits and funders to learn from one another.

Scheduled presenters: *To be Announced
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Catholic Community Foundation - 400 E. Monroe, Phoenix
Cost: $25; $15 for Members of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and the American Association of Grant Professionals.
For more information: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events
To register: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events

Every nonprofit in Arizona must now file annual data to the IRS. Did you know that significant changes have been made to Form 990? Do not wait until filing season to prepare for the changes - your nonprofit needs to review its policies and procedures and take action now to be ready to file.

Walk through the new Form 990 with Brenda Blunt, Tax Director for CBIZ in Phoenix. Brenda provides general business, tax planning, and tax compliance services to nonprofits. Her areas of specialty include exempt organizations, partnerships/limited liability companies, real estate transactions, construction, and gift estate planning. She also represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA). She was the inaugural chair and continuing member of the ASCPA Not for Profit Section, and a member and past chair for the annual ASCPA Not for Profit Conference Task Force.

Date/Time: October 23, 2008 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Lovitt & Touch - 1050 W. Washington Ste. 233, Tempe.
Cost: $25; $10 for members of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits.
For more information: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events.
To register: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events.

Date/Time: October 28, 2008 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Las Familias - 3618 E Pima St, Tucson.
Cost: $25; $10 for members of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits.
For more information: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events.
To register: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events.

Date/Time: Thursday, October 30, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for individuals connecting from the Navajo Nation).
Location: Online
Cost: $25; $10 for members of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits For more information: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=148
To register: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=148

The Military Child Education Coalition’s Living In the New Normal (LINN) Institute is a professional development program that prepares school guidance professionals, administrators, other educators, and community members to recognize and address issues and concerns of children experiencing trauma, grief, and loss. The LINN curriculum, content, process, and delivery are correlated with the National Staff Development Council’s standards, and the National Standards for School Counseling Programs. In addition, LINN is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education Training (IACET), the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), and several state education agencies. This event is funded by U.S. FMWRC-CYS.

How to Register: Register online at http://www.militarychild.org/Institutes.asp.
Deadline for Registration: October 24, 2008.
Date: November 6 - 7, 2008 (training is a two-day session)
Time:  8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (both days)
Location: Embassy Suites Phoenix Airport at 24th St. (2333 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016)
Cost: None
Participants are responsible for travel and overnight accommodations.

The Grant Writing Training Foundation presents: “How to Find Grants 101, or Where's the Money?” This session is designed to give all levels of grant seekers a detailed overview of how to use the Internet to locate grant funding opportunities. The presenter, Dr. Bev Browning, also provides session attendees with a realistic look at funding trends for conference-specific projects and programs. Subscription and free resource Web sites will be reviewed; URLs are given and an overview of what each Web site offers is included in the presentation. Potential grant seekers will be taught, through this session, how to aggressively locate critically needed grant funding opportunities, AND, most importantly, how to stay on top of the grant seeking game!

Date/Time: November 21, 2008 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: University of Phoenix West Valley Learning Center, 9520 W. Palm Lane, Phoenix, Arizona.
Go to: www.grantwritingbootcamp.us. Click on Phoenix Metro Area, Nov 08 to download site directions and registration form.
Questions, call Dr. Bev at 480-768-7400.

The Grant Writing Training Foundation and the Homeland Defense Journal announce a two-day Grant Writing Boot Camp program in Scottsdale on December 2 & 3, 2008. Dr. Bev Browning, author of Grant Writing For Dummies, will lead the comprehensive hands-on boot camp, which will cover everything from learning grants-related terminology, to learning how to conduct funding searches, to actually writing the critical, high point review sections of a sure to win grant application/proposal. Bring real project ideas and supporting documentation and complete 95% of your proposal narrative onsite! Laptops are welcome!

Go to: http://www.homelanddefensejournal.com/hdl/grant-writing-boot-camp.html to register. Please indicate that you heard about this from Dr. Bev Browning. Local information, Call Dr. Bev at 480-768-7400.

Don't miss it! The 16th Annual Nonprofit Conference on Sustainability Strategies, "Philanthropy & Fundraising in a Changing World: Voluntary Action for the Common Good," will take place Dec. 4-5, 2008, at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix.

Scheduled workshop content includes:

• Effective Board Goverance Models
• Next Generation Philanthropy
• Fundraising Best Practices
• E-Philanthropy
• Volunteerism

Don't miss opening speaker, Janice Gow Pettey, author of the book Cultivating Diversity in Fundraising!

Mark your calendar now to save those dates, and keep checking back to the ASU Lodestar Center Web site, http://nonprofit.asu.edu for more details as they emerge!

This forum connects grant seekers from nonprofits with funders to learn about opportunities for partnership. The Alliance is proud to partner with the Arizona Grantmakers Forum, JUST GRANTS! Arizona, the American Association of Grant Professionals, AZ Chapter, and The National Bank of Arizona Conference Center to connect you to funding partners in our community. The Valley Grants Forum is held four times each year – twice in the fall and twice in the spring. For 12 years, this session has been one of the premier opportunities for nonprofits and funders to learn from one another.

Your "Starter Kit" Workshop for Grantseeking Success:

• You'll explore the essential rules of the grantsmanship "gameboard," including mission-driven grantsmanship, the power of partnership, effective program planning, funder research and relationships, and creating winning proposals.
• You'll discover how the overall grants process works and how you can contribute to your organization's grantseeking success.
• You'll learn the six key planning questions that must be answered in any successful grant request.
• You'll learn the key strategies and resources for zeroing in quickly on those funders most likely to be interested in your project or service.
• And you'll leave with three of the most powerful tools you need to get you started on your way to grants success.

Your Workshop Fee Includes:

• Class Workbook
• A free CD with all the Planning Worksheets presented during class -- plus JGA's Proposal Planning Guide which includes three additional worksheets to help you map out the myriad details in developing a winning proposal.
• A free, two-week guest pass to the Arizona Guide to Grants Online database of more than 2,000 foundation and corporate grantmakers. NOTE: To learn more about the Guide Online, click here.
• A copy of the 2008-2009 Guide to Arizona Grantmakers --the only annual print directory of philanthropic resources exclusively for Arizona grantseekers, and includes detailed profiles of nearly 800 corporate and foundation grantmakers that are both located in Arizona and give to Arizona organizations (a $75 value!). NOTE: To learn more about the book, click here.

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone new to the field of grantsmanship looking for a "starter-kit" workshop.
• Board members, volunteers, administrative staff, and others who, while not directly responsible for the grants function, do serve a supporting role or could benefit from a basic understanding of the grantsmanship process.

  Registration Information:
  Date: December 30, 2008
  Time: 1 to 4:30 p.m.
  Location: Phoenix - Catholic Community Foundation, 400 E. Monroe, Room 159C
  Price: $100
  Register now: Click Here to register

Description: The executive director coordinates operations of the nonprofit corporation and related entities to achieve the board’s objectives and corporate mission. Recommends and assists the board of directors in the formulation of the affiliate’s mission, goals, objectives, and related policies. Within that framework, s/he plans, organizes, coordinates, controls, and directs the affiliate’s staff, programs, and activities. This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all agency programs, services, and fiscal operations. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include hiring and terminating employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications: Graduate degree in business administration or in education, rehabilitation, or the social sciences - with an emphasis on services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Preferably, the successful candidate will have at least five years’ experience in management. Extensive knowledge of the entire fiscal and budgetary process, personnel management, fund raising, and working with a board of directors and community agencies. This position demands a person who demonstrates strong leadership, communications, planning, and organizational skills.

How to Apply: Please submit resumes to the attention of Linda Searfoss at lrsearfoss@msn.com

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree in Human Resources or management is desirable. A minimum of 5 years of experience as an HR generalist is required. Candidate must have the ability to problem solve, work independently, and excel in a high performance culture. Experience with internship programs would be desirable. Love for world music and musical instruments is a plus!

How to Apply: Please forward a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:Musical Instrument Museum Attn: HR Search 8550 S. Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85284 Or via e-mail: HR@themim.org

Under the supervision of the program coordinator, the administrative assistant performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of administrative and clinic staff. Routine duties include answering phones, assembling packets, filing, ordering office and event supplies, scheduling and set-up for meetings and clinic tours, assembly of fundraising proposals, maintenance of grant files and coordinating occasional large mailings. Specialized duties include donor management tasks, such as on-line donor tracking, maintenance of records, recording of gifts, preparation of annual pledge notifications and acknowledgment letters, etc.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Two years’ experience as an administrative assistant or similar position. Proficiency with computer based applications and software such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, e-mail and calendars. Other qualifications include good oral and written communication skills, professional appearance, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

How to Apply: For a copy of the detailed job description, please e-mail pcarvalho@aMissionofMercy.org. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and two references to: Mission of Mercy, PMB 134, 5555 N. 7th St., Ste. 134, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602-861-2244 (fax), or pcarvalho@aMissionofMercy.org (e-mail).

Description: BHHS Legacy Foundation, a local nonprofit charitable Healthcare Foundation, is seeking an exceptional candidate to join the staff in the role of administrative assistant. Primary job duties will be to provide staff support in the areas of administration, fundraising, grant funding, and human resources. Duties include assisting the program/grants manager with benefits processing and record keeping, maintenance of policies, procedures, and orientation manuals. The position also includes a variety of administrative staff support services, performance of ad hoc projects as assigned, database management, entry and reporting in foundation grants and fundraising database, coordination of offsite storage and retrieval of foundation historic files, document/report generation, general correspondence and project typing, general file maintenance, and telephone/receptionist relief.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, typing, and computer skills. Prior experience with filing systems and database management, with the ability to interpret, extract, and report information with a high level of accuracy. A strong work ethic, with the ability to maintain a professional, flexible, teamwork approach, and the ability to handle multiple office functions and tasks is tantamount.

This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please submit cover letter, resume, and salary history to BHHS Legacy Foundation, 2999 North 44th St., Ste 530, Phoenix, Arizona 85018 or via e-mail to info@bhhslegacy.org. Due to the high volume of anticipated responses we will not accept telephone inquiries.

Description: St. Francis Xavier School, a K-8 Jesuit Parish School, is seeking a School Business Manager. This position reports directly to the principal, and is a 12 month position. More information regarding the position can be found on the school Web site at http://www.sfxphx.org/st_Francis/contact/careers.html. Please follow the instructions on the webpage to submit your application, or call the school office at 602-266-5364 ext. 0 for more information.

Description: Phoenix area museum seeks an Admissions Representative. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, receiving admission funds, assisting with projects as needed.

Qualifications: Must be outgoing, able to multi-task at a fast pace, and have basic knowledge of computers. Customer service experience is a must.

How to Apply: Please submit resumes to: admissions29@gmail.com.

The Campaign Director will lead the campaign’s senior staff team to provide leadership in the following areas:

• Management of the program for the Desert Mountain States Chapter, which encompasses Arizona and Utah.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive plan of operation for assigned events.
• Hire, train, develop, and supervise multiple staff levels.
• Campaign financial analysis.
• Strategic planning and statistical research to promote growth of the program.
• Prospect identification, cultivation, retention, and recognition.
• Responsible for volunteer management.
• Development and management of all materials, promotional activities, events, and timelines.
• Public speaking at events.
• Leads the development and implementation of other chapter activities.

Qualifications:

• Seven to 10 years’ professional experience (fundraising or nonprofit experience a plus). Staff management experience.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Solid public speaking and presentation skills.
• Must be organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Team player with strong leadership skills.
• Experience with event and volunteer management.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs.
• Involves some travel, as well as some evenings & weekends.

How to Apply: Submit a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements by e-mail to Julie.Reid@lls.org

The Campaign Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the specific campaign, including, but not limited to:

• Management of sport Programs in the Phoenix Metro area.
Strategic planning for the growth of assigned programs.
• Supervise and mentor campaign staff.
• Development and management of all materials, promotional activities, and events.
• Recruitment and Management of Participants.
• Volunteer Development.
• Relationship Building within the Community.
• Acquire in-kind donations for the program and provide fundraising clinics along with any fundraising support needed for the program.
• Providing administrative support for participants and attend team practices and events.

Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree
• Five to seven years’ professional experience (fundraising or nonprofit experience a plus)
• Passionate and committed to the mission of the society
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Solid public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities effectively
• High degree of organization and attention to detail
• Team player and strong leadership skills
• Involves some travel, evenings & weekends
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

How to Apply: Submit a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements by e-mail to Julie.Reid@lls.org

The position of campaign coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of the specific campaign, including, but not limited to:

Recruitment and management of participants.

• Volunteer development
• Relationship building within the community.
• Fundraising acquire in-kind donations for the program and provide fundraising clinics along with any fundraising support needed for the program.
• Providing administrative support for participants and attend team practices and events.

Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree
• Two to five years’ professional experience (fundraising or nonprofit experience a plus)
• Passionate and committed to the mission of the society
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Solid public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities effectively
• High degree of organization and attention to detail
• Team player and strong leadership skills
• Involves some travel, evenings & weekends
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

How to Apply: Submit a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements by e-mail to Julie.Reid@lls.org

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in human services, community development, business, or related field. Master's degree is preferred, but not required. At least three to five years’ nonprofit human service experience in grant writing, program development, and grant prospect research.

How to Apply: For a full job description, and application process, see http://www.vsuw.org and click on "careers." Information should be received by no later than Monday, August 31, 2008.

Description: The staff accountant will provide daily financial support (payroll, A/P, A/R). The staff accountant will be working closely with, and be directly supervised by, the AWEE chief operating officer.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Apply the fundamental principles and practices of accounting.
• Communicate with end users of financial information; program partners, funding sources and other stakeholders.
• Reconcile Bank and General Ledger Accounts
• Process cash disbursements and deposits
• Assist in the preparation of end of month financial statements.
• Provide financial management necessary for special events.
• Process payroll twice monthly with outside payroll service
• Perform audit-related duties as assigned.
• Assist in the implementation and integration of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Qualifications: Major requirements include the following:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting
• Two Years Nonprofit or governmental accounting experience.
• Two years experience with the Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Demonstrated strong organization skills.
• Demonstrated data entry skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels; both with the spoken and written word.
• Ability to deal with and prioritize multiple tasks and respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong Microsoft Office application skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, and as a member of a team, demonstrating flexibility and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

How to Apply: For more information on this position, or to apply, please contact Susan Lagasse at 602-223-4333, or e-mail susanlagasse@awee.org.

Description: This is an excellent career opportunity to join the senior staff at Arizona Hemophilia Association, a respected nonprofit that has been serving the community for more than 40 years. This position is responsible for the annual fundraising program and results, being one of the organization’s key spokespeople in the community, and being the primary liaison with the board of directors regarding development process and fundraising. With reasonable and helpful levels of guidance and boundaries, this person will have the opportunity to create an annual development plan.  Working closely with the Executive Director, you will determine the top priorities and resources needed to achieve a more fully rounded development program that extends beyond grants and special event fundraising to include a focus on relationship building, annual fund solicitations, major gifts and planned giving. Salary range is $40,000 to $50,000 DOE. 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Philanthropy, Business, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent. Minimum three to five years’ experience in fundraising (cultivation, solicitation and stewardship)—with additional exposure and experiences with corporate sponsorship and event planning within the Phoenix market. Demonstrate successful record and experience with donor identity, cultivation and stewardship. Creative ideas and approaches to deepen donors’ commitment to our work; innovative ways to attract new donors for ongoing annual support and involvement. Working knowledge of current-day technology.  Prior experience with donor databases and prospecting programs would be considered a plus. A graduate degree, fundraising training and education from Association of Fundraising Professionals, ASU Lodestar Center or similar would be considered a plus.

How to Apply: If you are a qualified candidate intending to apply for this position, e-mail your resume and cover letter to Alexis Christensen at alexis@hemophilia.org, or fax the documents to 602-955-1962 by September 30.  EOE.

Description: The Micheal Boulden Memorial Internship is a position that will serve in partnership with central development gift officers, learning development fundamentals, gathering product and industry knowledge, and helping to cultivate and solicit alumni and friends. This position will also serve as a critical component in the prospect identification and cultivation pipeline, making initial contact with prospects over the phone to gauge their affinity for ASU, discover more about their interests, and qualify them for additional follow up by the central development Team. This position will also spend time with research and prospect management, stewardship, etc. to gain an overview of how all the areas of the foundation work together. Essential Functions: Coordinate with the sustaining, major, and principal gifts team to ensure that prospects with major gift capacity are identified, and rapidly followed up for cultivation and solicitation in support of University fundraising priorities - including conducting large volume telephone surveys of potential prospects and donors. Help prepare informational materials, proposals, and other materials needed to build prospect relationships and secure gifts. Actively participate in the prospect management and tracking system, and maintain prospect data accuracy integrity. Occasionally accompany gift officers on prospect visits, and attend donor-related activities.

Qualifications: Current students at Arizona State University that possess at least one year in the realm of higher education philanthropy are encouraged to apply.

This position will require approximately 20 30 hours per week. Additionally, a desire to build a career in major gifts fundraising is desired. Other desired characteristics for this position include:

• Strong ability to communicate effectively and build rapport by phone
• Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to be production oriented and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team’s strong ability to problem solve, take initiative and set priorities and the ability to be flexible and self-assured
• Ability to effectively respond to a variety of situations involving university constituencies
• Superior interpersonal relationship skills
• Understanding of the vision of ASU as the New American University
• Ability to prepare collateral materials
• Clarity of focus while juggling complex projects or deadlines
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties
• Well organized and able to handle multiple projects
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ACCESS, or similar computer applications

How to Apply: If interested in the Micheal Boulden Memorial Internship position, please send your resume, salary requirements, and cover letter to asufhr@asu.edu, indicating the job title in the subject line. For more information on the ASU Foundation, visit http://www.asufoundation.org.

Description: This position is responsible for the following duties:

• Development of a comprehensive capital fundraising plan with emphasis on the cultivation of major donors and corporate/foundation fundraising;
• Budget management and foundation fundraising;
• Foundation research and prospecting - including proposal development, preparation of foundation reports and supporting materials and foundation visits;
• Development and coordination of the individual giving program, including donor acquisition and renewal strategies and programs, oversight of the donor database and acknowledgements;
• Provide support to the board of directors and the capital campaign committee in fundraising activities, including engaging board involvement, providing the board with adequate materials and training, working with the board to set achievable board fundraising goals.
• Organize special events for fundraising purposes, including fundraising campaign kick-offs, house parties, and other events.
• Oversight of promotional publications, including brochures, quarterly newsletters, annual case statements, and other materials used for fundraising purposes.
• Media relations and public outreach to enhance fundraising activities.
• Manage the overall relationship with relevant boards and committees involving staff and volunteer leaders as appropriate.
• Serve as primary staff for Capital Campaign committees and support committee chairs in setting committee direction, agenda, meeting materials, and follow up.
• Supervise the maintenance of the campaign database including production of financial campaign reports and volunteer assignment reports and tracking of pledges and acknowledgements through database management.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in appropriate field, plus two years’ demonstrated foundation and major donor fundraising experience within the nonprofit sector - preferably Capital Campaign experience, or a comparable number of years plus experience.

How to Apply: For more information about this position, or to apply, please contact Patricia Carol Ortiz at 602-264-6768 ext. 2103, or e-mail carolo@phxindcenter.org.

Description: The operations director is one of two full-time employees. The operations director is responsible for working with the executive director, board of directors, and staff to ensure COAR’s financial sustainability, manage its exposure to risk, and document its activities. These responsibilities must be executed in the context of pursuing COAR’s mission, and executing the strategic plan under the supervision of the executive director. Specifically, the operations director’s responsibilities include:

• Financial accounting and management.
• In collaboration with the executive director and the board treasurer, the operations director ensures that comprehensive and detailed records are kept of all transactions.
• In addition, the operations director is responsible for ensuring that the comprehensive organizational budget is kept current at all times, that cash flow is accurately projected and closely monitored, and that issues relating to the budget are clearly communicated to the executive director and the board treasurer in a timely manner.
• The operations director works with the board treasurer to prepare quarterly financial reports for the board of directors as well as the financial section of the organization’s comprehensive annual report.
• The operations director also works with the programs director and leadership teams to come up with program-specific budgets at the beginning of each program cycle.
• Compliance and reporting, human resources, risk management, fundraising, and office management are also included in this position.

How to Apply: For more information on this position, or to apply, please contact Kelli M. Donley at 480-773-1331, or e-mail kdonley@coarweb.org.

Description: This position conducts research necessary to the foundation’s fundraising efforts. The individual will maintain assigned prospect portfolios, analyze financial data, and identify major gift prospects utilizing electronic searching methodologies and creative research techniques. In addition, the candidate will work closely with the manager of prospect management and research to create a proactive prospect pipeline for major gift fundraising.

Qualifications: The position requires a bachelor’s degree, or a relevant combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate will possess experience using Raisers Edge, Crystal Reports, fundraising databases, research tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong analytical and project management skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

How to Apply: Submit resume and cover letter stating the position you’re applying for to: Human Resources, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, E-mail: hr@wish.org; http://www.wish.org

Description: The part-time coordinator is responsible for the following:

• Create a strategic fund development plan including a portfolio of potential individual, corporate and foundation donors and members as well as grant opportunities and fundraising events
• Write proposals and solicit gifts, grants, sponsorships and memberships
• Coordinate fundraising events
• Develop collateral materials and assist with fundraising aspects of the Web site
• Work closely with the ASU Foundation to manage donor records, gift and membership processing and acknowledgement, prospect research and clearance for major solicitations
• Work closely with the Office for Research and Sponsored Projects for grants and contract administration
• Establish a strong regional resource network, in conjunction with the Center’s community board, and develop other means of continually identifying potential funders
• Build good working relationships with relevant ASU constituencies and offices such as the ASU Alumni Association, the CLAS Advancement Office and the ASU Foundation

College/Division: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences/School of Human Evolution and Social Change. REGULAR DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Part-time, days/hours flexible). NOTE: Some job functions may require availability on weekends. Salary: $15,250-24,000/year, DOE (Part-time)

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment, and at least three years of related experience personally soliciting gifts through annual fund-giving activities, sponsorships, or memberships. Desired qualifications include:

• Ability to prepare written gift proposals, fund agreements and collateral materials
• Familiarity and proven experience with retaining and upgrading existing members
• Experience preparing and conducting solicitations via phone, correspondence and in person, including making cold calls
• Demonstrable experience in creating/managing cultivation and solicitation activities designed to generate increased revenue
• Relevant experience in the Phoenix area, in higher education or in a large, multi-faceted nonprofit organization a plus

How to Apply: To apply, go to http://asu.edu/asujobs/. Close date: September 5, 2008

Description: Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona is seeking a full time Manager of Special Events and Sponsor Relations. The salary for the position is $44K, including an exceptional benefits package. The hours are Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  An enthusiastic person is needed to work effectively with our special event committees, as well as existing and new sponsors. Under the director of University relations, this position will also provide some support to the manager of alumni relations. The position responsibilities include:

• Managing two major fundraising events as well as various smaller events and receptions for the Glendale Campus. 
• Soliciting potential individual/corporate sponsors, and donors for scholarship fundraising events
• Preparing and maintaining a schedule of special events to be held annually at the Glendale Campus
• Detailed planning of the logistics and arrangements for campus events, including working with outside vendors, assisting in the preparation of invitations, solicitations, acknowledgements and correspondence
• The Manager will work closely with Department staff to request graphic design, advertising/media coverage of the event, and to align the events with the University’s public relations goals.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, or related field, is preferred - and a minimum of 1-2 year(s) experience in event planning, fundraising, alumni relations, or public relations.  Must have excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, the ability to manage input from multiple audiences in a multi-layered environment, and must work well under pressure while handling multiple priorities and deadlines. 

How to Apply: Send your resume to: Christina Taylor, Human Resources, Midwestern University e-mail: ctaylo@midwestern.edu phone:  623-572-3772

Description: Ballet Arizona is seeking a full-time entry-level marketing professional with an interest in joining an exciting marketing team. The marketing coordinator works with marketing staff members to ensure that all Ballet Arizona material, and event information, is available to customers in the appropriate fashion, and at the right time. The marketing coordinator uses in-depth knowledge to respond to customer inquiries and market Ballet Arizona.

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Work with box office to ensure all customer contact information is recorded and kept by show and season.
• Maintain patron records in database
• Update Ballet Arizona Web site and My Space Web site when necessary
• Locate and update free listings on prominent Web sites for upcoming productions
• Create and manage e-blasts and online offers
• Manage collateral archives and ensure placement of collateral city/statewide
• Work with other arts groups regarding trades, stuffers, etc.
• Create library of other companies’ and art groups’ collateral
• Arrange parking for dancers and company staff for upcoming productions
• Establish and maintain a photo management system
• Respond to general inquires from the public regarding Ballet Arizona

Qualifications: Essential skills and experience required for this position include a high school diploma or equivalent. Marketing experience is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. The candidate must have a high level of integrity, customer-service orientation, results-orientation, and willingness to learn. S/he must also demonstrate an organized work style.

How to Apply: For more information on this position, please visit http://www.balletaz.org. Resume submissions can be sent to sprice@balletaz.org.

Description: Arizona Opera seeks a full time director of ticketing and patron services. This position reports to the senior director of marketing and public relations, and supervises box office personnel in both Phoenix and Tucson. The responsibilities of the position include (but are not limited to):

• Manage all ticket promotions and events;
• Oversee phone and Internet sales, mail transactions, and walk-in customers;
• Establish and maintain customer service policies and box office procedures;
• Provide effective communications between the Phoenix and Tucson box office staff, and inform ticket sales information to company at large;
• Recommend both revenue and expense goals and provide monthly budget forecasts;
• Serve as the company’s primary contact with TicketMaster;
• And, work with performing venues to secure front of house requirements.

Qualifications: Minimum of five years’ performing arts experience working with box office, Ticketmaster, and front-of-house is optimal. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is ideal. Knowledge of latest industry and field techniques and trends is mandatory. Outstanding supervisory, interpersonal, and customer service skills are required. Candidate must have knowledge of computerized ticketing information systems (Tessitura preferred). Attention to detail, high level of organizational skills, and dynamic personality are a must; and experience in and knowledge of opera preferred.

How to Apply: For a complete job listing, visit http://www.azopera.com. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Shadi Mogadime, senior director of marketing and public relations via e-mail at smogadime@azopera.com, or via US Mail to: Arizona Opera, 4600 N 12th Street Phoenix, AZ 85014.

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Description: Multi-skilled and knowledgeable in assessing repair needs; must be resourceful; will perform various duties that are of average difficulty in HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry repair and maintenance; will do general preventative maintenance upkeep of several separate buildings.

How to Apply: If you know someone who is qualified and interested, ask him/her to send a letter and resume or complete and application in one of the following manners:

At NAC, 4520 N. Central, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Fax to 602-256-7356
On line at http://www.nativeconnections.org/employment.html

Consultant needed in the role of Community Facilitator for a strategic planning process focusing on drug abuse and underage drinking in Tempe. Time commitment includes monthly meetings with the steering committee (beginning immediately) and facilitation of monthly meetings with the larger community stakeholders (beginning in November). Strategic plan must be complete by late April 2009. Experience with facilitating large groups of diverse community members is required. Please submit a resume and an offer for services. Please direct questions and offers to Lynette Stonefeld (lynette_stonefeld@tempe.gov)

Qualifications: College degree in SOCIAL WORK (BSW). Will need to pass a fingerprint, background clearance, and a drug/alcohol test. Team player, self motivator, and great organization and time management skills are desired.

How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to: Advocates for the Disabled, Inc. 5060 N. 19th Ave, Suite 306 Phoenix, AZ 85015 Fax: 602-212-2606 E-Mail: afdagency@advocatesforthedisabled.org.

Description: GS and OP - Responsible for the management and delivery of direct client counseling services to assigned individuals and groups participating in Native American Connections (Phoenix) programs.

Qualifications: Prefer Master’s degree and Arizona Board of Behavioral Health licensed individual.

How to Apply: If you know someone who is qualified and interested, ask him/her to send a letter and resume or complete and application in one of the following manners:

At NAC, 4520 N. Central, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Fax to 602-256-7356
On line at http://www.nativeconnections.org/employment.html

Description: The primary responsibility of this position is to direct and manage the Case Aide staff. Represents Case Aides at staff meetings and management meetings.

How to Apply: If you know someone who is qualified and interested, ask him/her to send a letter and resume or complete and application in one of the following manners:

At NAC, 4520 N. Central, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Fax to 602-256-7356
On line at http://www.nativeconnections.org/employment.html

Description: GS, OP and IR - Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, provides intake, orientation and case management services for clients participating in Native American Connections (Phoenix) programs.

How to Apply: If you know someone who is qualified and interested, ask him/her to send a letter and resume or complete and application in one of the following manners:

At NAC, 4520 N. Central, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Fax to 602-256-7356
On line at http://www.nativeconnections.org/employment.html

Description: On call positions only - The Case Aide is responsible for the safety of all clients and the facility, monitor daily house keeping and report required maintenance of the facility.

How to Apply: If you know someone who is qualified and interested, ask him/her to send a letter and resume or complete and application in one of the following manners:

At NAC, 4520 N. Central, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Fax to 602-256-7356
On line at http://www.nativeconnections.org/employment.html

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Description: The program coordinator is responsible for the following activities:

• Coordinate employment and training activities;
• Oversee management information system effectively;
• Provide oversight of contracting and supervision of consultants;
• Monitor daily program activity;
• Ensure contract goals and objectives are implemented;
• Advise on program improvement plans based on program data;
• Network with outside agencies in rural communities (specifically Winslow, Prescott and Yuma);
• Serve on various boards as appropriate;
• Keep open and clear communication with supervisor, and staff;
• Write program reports, maintain system of follow-through for program, and assure all customer files are complete;
• Plan for, and participate in, staff development trainings as warranted;
• Serve as a team player in program decision making and efforts;
• Adhere to agency policy and procedures;
• Maintain a professional attitude and relationships, and open communication;
• Keep abreast of best practices in the field;
• Work effectively, independently, and use sound judgment and decision making;
• Coordinate with agency staff and local service providers to minimize customer barriers;
• Assist staff with referrals to subsidized employment activities and direct job placement as necessary;
• Responsible for oversight and entry of data in Bear Tracks software to maintain customer data;
• Complete required monthly reports on status of customers, employer contacts, and subsidized activities.
• May attend regional and national level conferences for training purposes and updates from DOL.
• Establish and maintain working partnerships with local employers and community and faith based organizations.

Qualifications: Master’s degree preferred in field appropriate to area of assignment and five years’ effective administrative/coordinator program experience with staff supervision; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

How to Apply: For more information on this position, or to apply, please contact Carol Ortiz at 602-264-6768 ext. 2103, or e-mail carolo@phxindcenter.org.

Description: The community education project coordinator is responsible for the statewide activity direction of the following:

• Manage the overall relationship with partners in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Tucson.
• Coordinate evaluation activities for project, including updates for local needs assessment for community education, and the needs regarding drug-related issues for the urban Native American population in Maricopa County.
• Provide oversight and coordination of needs assessment data on both statewide and local level.
• Make recommendations for ongoing program improvement and prepare various reports.
• Monthly travel required to both Tucson and Flagstaff Indian Centers.
• Create a coordinated schedule of events related to topic and project.
• Market, coordinate, and advertise events - including contracts with appropriate venue or consultants based on topic on both statewide and local levels.
• Oversee evaluation of all events and data input, analysis.
• Participation in statewide coalition; participation in, and coordination of, partner meetings.
• Maintain detail records.
• Coordinate activity with technical assistance, evaluation, and other consultants - along with all project staff.
• Local (Phoenix) coalition coordination
• Build and maintain relationships with agency personnel and community members for building/sustaining local, community level partnerships;
• Gather and analyze data.
• Provide information to supervisors and other program staff on programs and progress.
• Communicates effectively with supervisors and other program partners to obtain needed information.

Qualifications: Master’s degree preferred, or bachelor’s degree in field appropriate to area of assignment and two years administrative/coordinator program experience; or any equivalent combination.

How to Apply: For more information on this position, or to apply, please contact Carol Ortiz at 602-264-6768 ext. 2103, or e-mail carolo@phxindcenter.org.

Description: The workforce skills trainer conducts classroom training for adults in areas of job readiness and career preparation; develops curriculum and lesson plans. S/he also enters case notes in customer files on class participation and progress; provides feedback to department staff on progress or issues of students. He or she arranges for outside speakers, interviewers for classroom activities, instructs students on internet resources for job search, attends scheduled department/agency meetings, and submits monthly reports on student activity.

Qualifications: The Phoenix Indian Center prefers candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work or education, with 3 years’ experience in training/teaching. Knowledge of social, educational, and economic issues of off-reservation Native Americans is a plus. Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to present information in a classroom setting are necessary to this position. The applicant must also be familiar with computers, Microsoft Office software, and internet usage. Must possess valid DPS fingerprint card or be able to obtain one upon offer of employment. Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage in compliance with center requirements.

How to Apply: For more information on this position, or to apply, please contact Carol Ortiz at 602-264-6768 ext. 2103, or e-mail carolo@phxindcenter.org.

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