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The ASU Lodestar Center is now accepting proposals for facilitating a 90 minute workshop at the 18th Annual Nonprofit Conference on Sustainability Strategies – October 14-15 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix. This year’s theme is, “From Red to Black:  Innovative Thinking for Generating Income and Resources.” Scheduled workshop topics include: Board Leadership, Strategic Planning, Marketing/PR, Program/Organizational Evaluation, Volunteer Management, Human Resource Management, Social Media/Networking, Financial Management and Cost/Pricing. We are eager to receive proposals that demonstrate innovative thinking and creativity towards organizational sustainability. This is not a paid speaking engagement, however it will provide great exposure for you and your agency through advertising and marketing for the conference. 

Please email a letter of interest, resume and a one-page outline of your workshop proposal to nonprofit@asu.edu. The deadline for submission of proposals is Friday, August 13. Notification of selected conference workshop presenters will be finalized by August 31. For questions or more information, please contact 602.496.0500.

Description: The ASU Lodestar Center is searching for a Senior Program Coordinator for Capacity Building Initiatives. The senior program coordinator performs work of considerable difficulty in the management, planning, development and implementation of activities for the Center in accordance with external grant deliverables and within the mission of the Center. 

The position requires significant experience and nonprofit expertise to develop and guide the Center's programmatic offerings. The incumbent works with key on-campus and off-campus stakeholder groups to plan and implement a range of capacity building efforts that accentuate the Center's role as the "knowledge and tools leader for nonprofit effectiveness."

Qualifications: Applications must possess one of the following: bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment and four years' administrative/coordinate program experience; or, master's degree in field appropriate to area of assignment and two years' administrative/coordinate program experience; or, eight years of progressively responsible administrative/coordinate program experience; or, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Applicants are also encouraged, though not required to have experience working with diverse groups and accepting broad ideas, managing group processes and reaching consensus, and managing a nonprofit organization. A demonstrated knowledge of the Arizona nonprofit sector and the Arizona higher education system is also desired.

How to Apply: For more information, or to apply, please click here. Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Arizona time, August 17. Applications will continue to be accepted and considered until this search has closed.

The application to apply for an NMI scholarship for the 2010-2011 year is now available. Click here to download the application. Deadline to apply is Friday, August 13. Note: in order to save the information you enter into this PDF form, you must use Adobe Reader 8.0 or higher. To download the latest version of Adobe Reader, click here. Questions? Please contact nmi@asu.edu or call 602.496.0500.

Laws and Legal Issues Affecting Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 110)
September 10 - 11: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday
Learn about the legal framework under which tax-exempt organizations operate and are regulated, including a discussion of the oversight responsibilities of the Internal Revenue Service and various state agencies as they relate to the nonprofit sector and tax-exempt organizations. Explore legal rights and fiduciary obligations of directors, trustees, officers and members of nonprofit organizations, including a discussion of conflicts of interest, private inurement, private benefit, excess benefit and self-dealing transactions. Also, learn about legal and tax implications related to fundraising, charitable giving, political activities and commercial activities of tax-exempt organizations.

Basic Fundraising and Resource Development (NMI 106)
September 13 - October 4 (ONLINE)
One major challenge facing all nonprofit leaders today is ensuring that their 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. This class is a prerequisite for NMI 126.

The Press, Power and Politics (NMI 116)
September 24 - 25: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday
This course develops the knowledge and skills for nonprofit advocacy, including how to build a campaign, mobilize constituents for effective action, and organize public messaging. You’ll learn how nonprofits can make their "message" known to external groups and the techniques practitioners use when working with elected officials and media. The course will also cover the basic legal requirements for lobbying.

Financial Management Principals for Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 103)
October 1 - 2: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday
Analyze the principles of financial management for nonprofit organizations. Learn to apply the fundamentals of accounting, budgeting processes, cash flow analysis, expenditure control, long-range financial planning, audits, grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations. This class is a prerequisite for NMI 113.

Human Resource Management (NMI 102)
October 4 - 25 (ONLINE)
This course will provide you a foundation for human resource management, including complying with federal and state employment laws and compensation systems. You will learn practical and lawful strategies to develop human resource policies and job descriptions, retention strategies, and appropriate staffing structures.

Social Entrepreneurship (NMI 121)
October 8 - 9: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday
This course introduces you to how nonprofit organizations are earning income and diversifying funding through social entrepreneurship. You will compare nonprofit to for-profit business and learn the difference between social entrepreneurship and social enterprise. You’ll also learn how to recognize opportunity and alternative revenue models, as well as develop organizational structures and nontraditional funding to launch your own nonprofit organization’s social venture.

Managing Volunteer Effectiveness (NMI 109)
October 22 - 23: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday
Learn techniques in managing volunteers from recruitment through effective utilization within the nonprofit organization. Also examine creative recruitment, supervision, training, liabilities and budgeting for volunteer expenses and staff.

Diversity Strategies for the Nonprofit Organization (NMI 119)
October 29 - 30: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday
In this course, you’ll learn how fostering diversity among staff, volunteers, and board members can strengthen an organization’s ability to serve its clients and fulfill its mission. You’ll also learn to identify layers of diversity and adapt strategies for recruiting, retaining, and mentoring diverse cultures and constituencies within your organization.

All in-person courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://www.regonline.com/2010_fall_nmi to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602.496.0500.

Would you like a quick and easy way to learn more about professional development courses offered through the ASU Lodestar Center’s Nonprofit Management Institute?  Would you like to see whether Internet-based learning is right for you? You can find out by viewing two NMI Information Sessions from the convenience of your own computer!

Information Session 1 (11 minutes) explains who takes an NMI course and for what reasons. Learn about the benefits of participating in the Nonprofit Management Institute, who teaches for NMI, and how to earn a professional certificate in nonprofit leadership and management.

Information Session 2 (7 minutes) provides more details about online versions of NMI courses. Peek inside an actual online NMI course and learn what kind of assignments to expect and how to best participate.

Click here to start now!

We welcome your feedback and would be glad to answer any further questions at 602.496.0500 or nmi@asu.edu.

Recently, the IRS announced that it will provide small tax-exempt organizations which have failed to file for three consecutive years another opportunity to retain their exempt status. Under the Pension Protection Act of 2006, these organizations will lose their exempt status, but the IRS' decision gives these small organizations one-time relief. To maintain the exempt status, organizations must be eligible to file Form 990-N or Form 990-EZ.

Laura Lo Bianco, Director at Fennemore Craig and one of ASU Lodestar Center's Nonprofit Management Institute instructors, recently published an article detailing the IRS' decision and how it affects applicable organizations. For her full article, please click here. More information on this one-time relief program can be found at http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=225954,00.html.

The New Global Citizens Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has appointed Chantal Sheehan as Executive Director. Sheehan was formerly the organization's Chief Operating Officer and will lead the organization with 10 years of organizational management, finance, and strategic operations experience. New Global Citizens, a Phoenix-based nonprofit, educates, equips, and mobilizes young people to help solve the greatest challenges faced by communities around the world.

Sheehan joined New Global Citizens in February 2009 and has focused on developing innovative strategies to enhance the New Global Citizens program and expand it into new markets.

The American Diabetes Association of Southern Arizona is seeking nominations for the Cure, Care & Commitment Awards. Nominees for the Cure, Care & Commitment Awards should exhibit the core values of the American Diabetes Association (trust, integrity, leadership, passion for making a difference, inclusion, and ownership) and will have made significant contributions to diabetes care, treatment, education or research in Southern Arizona.

The US Airways Community Foundation has begun accepting grant applications for its fall 2010 funding cycle. The US Airways Community Foundation supports multi-year capital campaigns (bricks and mortar building projects only) for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in, and providing services in, the major metropolitan areas of Charlotte, Phoenix, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. Please note that only construction of a new building or major renovation/expansion of an existing facility is eligible for support.

The Arizona Summit on Volunteerism and Service-Learning will be held November 12 - 13 at Central Arizona College in Coolidge, AZ.

Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) is pleased to announce that they officially kicked-off the 2010 CHW Community Grants Program for St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center on July 26. CHW's Community Grants Program is funded by contributions from its member hospitals. Typically, grant awards range from $5,000 to $50,000 and projects funded must involve collaboration with others and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.

This initiative will focus on those programs that provide assistance to individuals with multiple concurrent chronic conditions (MCC), their caregivers, communities and healthcare providers in understanding, navigating, and sustaining their healthcare options. Proposals should enhance coordination of access to health insurance, health services, prevention programs, and/or sustainable support for individuals with MCC. Expansion of access to community-based care for the poor, disenfranchised and underserved is an important component of any successful proposal.

Programs need to demonstrate how individuals will enhance their awareness and connect to integrated programs to make informed choices and empower individuals to have more control over their health care and wellness.

Criteria:

• Funding from $5,000 up to $50,000. If $50,000 is awarded, recipient will not be able to apply the following year. Due to availability of funds hospitals may reduce this limit.
• Strict adherence to grant guidelines outlined on http://www.chwhealth.org/Who We_Are/Community_Health/STGSS044510.
• Proposals must identify the type of change expected and how and over what time period progress will be measured.
• Proposals should be submitted to only ONE Catholic Healthcare West Hospital.

The deadline for Letters of Intent is 4 p.m. on Friday, August 20. Please visit their website for more information.

The Grant Writing Training Foundation presents Grant Writing Tips and Skills for Colorado River Region Projects. This workshop, led by Dr. Bev Browning, will cover:

• Finding funding sources on the Internet (free and subscription-based).
• Building community partnerships.
• Creating grant writing teams within your organization or community.
• Writing what funders want to read in a grant proposal.
• Creating grant proposal narrative sections for the Statement of Need, Program Design, and Evaluation Plan.
• Discussing in-kind and cash match requirements.

Dr. Bev Browning is customizing this special session for Colorado River Region individuals and organizations seeking to find grant funding opportunities and write winning grant proposals. Even if you've never written a grant proposal, come and let Dr. Bev lead you through this without stress!

Location: Bullhead Regional Economic Development Authority. 1848 Hwy 95, Suite 104, Bullhead City, AZ.
Date / Time: August 12, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Registration: For more information, or to register, click here - then click on Aug12:BullheadC/Laughlin.
Cost: $99 per person, includes beverages and pastries and Dr. Browning's textbook Perfect Phrases for Writing Grant Proposals. Giveaways and handouts! Register early; seats will fill fast!
Information: 480.768.7400.

"Maximizing your time with volunteers and interns: How to build a PR team from scratch." Join the Phoenix Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nonprofit Special Interest Group for a roundtable discussion surrounding working, as the nonprofit PR/communications officer, with board members, PR/communications committees and interns. Attendees should come prepared to share best practices, things to avoid, and be ready to brainstorm tactics for the future.

Cost: This event is free for Phoenix PRSA members; $5 per non-members.
Date/Time: August 18, 3 p.m.
Location: Sojourner Center. Directions to the location will be provided upon RSVP, so walk-in admission will not be available.
RSVP: For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Amy O'Hara at amyo@allisonpr.com by Friday, August 13.

Whether you're a federal-grants veteran or a first-timer, this workshop will demystify the new world of federal grantsmanship and give you the skills and resources you need to navigate its challenges with clarity and confidence.

An orientation to the library's resources for volunteers, staff and board members of nonprofit and community organizations. Orientations do not address the needs of individual grantseekers or businesses. Learn how to research grants opportunities for nonprofits. Registration is required.

Alliance Grantseeker's Summer Camp is back! Be cool and stay cool this summer by attending the Alliance Summer Camp. They have a set of classes you won't want to miss. Save $20 when you purchase a Summer Camp Package, plus receive two Alliance Grants Forum Vouchers ($50 value). Click on the package link below for more details and to register.

Phoenician Package, Phoenix - two grantseeker's workshops on one day; Register by August 23.
"The 90-Minute Grant Proposal"
"Online Grant Proposals, Strategies for Success"

Join the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits as they show you how to develop and test a project concept in a matter of minutes. No more going back to the office to get it done - have a first draft proposal concept in 90 minutes!

More and more funders are going to online grant proposal acceptance. This three-hour workshop explores the nuances of grant seeking in this virtual environment, offering practical tips and techniques for funding success.

Cost: $45 Alliance members; $55 non-members.
Date / Time: August 24, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. 400 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Registration: Click here to register.

The Arizona Community Foundation invites you to join its programs department for "ACF Basics," a free seminar providing an overall view of the general funding priorities and grantmaking of ACF. This ongoing seminar is intended to familiarize nonprofit organizations with ACF's grantmaking procedures, and will provide information about ACF's current initiatives and funding opportunities.

What: An informal and interactive seminar with topics including:

• Funding priorities
• Grant cycles
• Eligibility requirements
• Components of ACF's online grant application
• The grant application review process

Who: All nonprofit organizations wishing to gain a better understanding of ACF's grantmaking and funding processes.
Date / Time: August 24. Held on the third Tuesday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Upcoming sessions include: September 28; October 26.
Location: Arizona Community Foundation. 2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 202, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
Seating is limited; please RSVP to mholguin@azfoundation.org or 602.381.1400, ext. 2062. Remember to indicate which session you plan to attend.

The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits is hosting an in-depth strategic planning session for nonprofit, government, faith and private partners interested in moving community collaborations from ideas to action. As a neutral convener, the Alliance will provide free facilitators to conduct discussions, as communities and teams within those communities find new collaborative ways to addressing urgent community issues.

Date / Time: August 27, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Prescott Public Library. 215 E Goodwin Street, Prescott, Arizona 86303.
Registration: Click here to register.

Join AFP on September 1 for a luncheon/book launch.

AFP member and President/CEO of the Cagney Company, Penelope Cagney, CFRE, will report on the more than two years of research she conducted for her new book, Nonprofit Consulting Essentials.

Penelope will share key highlights from her book, including the unique characteristics of nonprofit consulting, the primary areas of consultation (fundraising, marketing, governance and management), how to select and contract with consultants, and how to implement consultant recommendations.

Laws and Legal Issues Affecting Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 110)
September 10 - 11: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday

Learn about the legal framework under which tax-exempt organizations operate and are regulated, including a discussion of the oversight responsibilities of the Internal Revenue Service and various state agencies as they relate to the nonprofit sector and tax-exempt organizations. Explore legal rights and fiduciary obligations of directors, trustees, officers and members of nonprofit organizations, including a discussion of conflicts of interest, private inurement, private benefit, excess benefit and self-dealing transactions. Also, learn about legal and tax implications related to fundraising, charitable giving, political activities and commercial activities of tax-exempt organizations.

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

Visit http://www.regonline.com/2010_fall_nmi to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602.496.0500.

Basic Fundraising and Resource Development (NMI 106)
September 13 - October 4 (ONLINE)

One major challenge facing all nonprofit leaders today is ensuring that their 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. This class is a prerequisite for NMI 126.

Visit http://www.regonline.com/2010_fall_nmi to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602.496.0500.

The Press, Power and Politics (NMI 116)
September 24 - 25: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday

This course develops the knowledge and skills for nonprofit advocacy, including how to build a campaign, mobilize constituents for effective action, and organize public messaging. You’ll learn how nonprofits can make their "message" known to external groups and the techniques practitioners use when working with elected officials and media. The course will also cover the basic legal requirements for lobbying.

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

Visit http://www.regonline.com/2010_fall_nmi to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602.496.0500.

The Grant Writing Training Foundation presents Federal Grants 101 - Understanding the Peer Review Process - Payson, AZ. This workshop will teach you what it's 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.

Working alone and in small peer view teams, Dr. Bev Browning, will show you how to:

• Identify technical errors that can eliminate your grant application prior to it reaching the peer review process.
• Spot weaknesses in the grant application narrative.
• Write objective feedback for failed grant applicants.
• Work alone and in peer review teams to come to a group consensus on approvals and rejections.
• How to turn weaknesses into strengths.
• Skills that can carry over to your own grant writing efforts and improve your chances of winning a highly competitive grant award.

Participants will leave with the following learning outcomes:

Cost: $129 per person. Includes Perfect Phrases for Writing Grant Proposals (McGraw-Hill) - written by Dr. Bev Browning. Registration includes beverages and pastries. Sign up early, space is limited! Giveaways and handouts! Dr. Bev is a big draw!
Date/Time: September 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Best Western Payson Inn. 801 North Beeline Highway, Payson, AZ 85541-3709.
Registration: http://www.grantwritingbootcamp.us - Click on Sept. 24: Payson FG101 for information.
Information: 480.768.7400.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) will host the 7th Annual Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia in Native Americans on Friday, September 24 at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort. This year's theme is "Weaving the Old with the New: Care Across the Memory Spectrum." Stage specific disease information and strategies will be provided by an expert faculty at this full-day program. This conference is intended for family and professional caregivers, community and health care educators and tribal leaders.

For more information or to register, please contact Rose Ann Barton at 602.839.6918 or e-mail roseann.barton@bannerhealth.com.

The Arizona Community Foundation invites you to join its programs department for "ACF Basics," a free seminar providing an overall view of the general funding priorities and grantmaking of ACF. This ongoing seminar is intended to familiarize nonprofit organizations with ACF's grantmaking procedures and will provide information about ACF's current initiatives and funding opportunities.

What: An informal and interactive seminar with topics including:

• Funding priorities
• Grant cycles
• Eligibility requirements
• Components of ACF's online grant application
• The grant application review process

Who: All nonprofit organizations wishing to gain a better understanding of ACF's grantmaking and funding processes.
Date / Time: September 28. Held on the third Tuesday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Upcoming sessions include: October 26.
Location: Arizona Community Foundation. 2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 202, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
Seating is limited; please RSVP to mholguin@azfoundation.org or 602.381.1400, ext. 2062. Remember to indicate which session you plan to attend.

Financial Management Principals for Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 103)
October 1 - 2: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday

Analyze the principles of financial management for nonprofit organizations. Learn to apply the fundamentals of accounting, budgeting processes, cash flow analysis, expenditure control, long-range financial planning, audits, grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations. This class is a prerequisite for NMI 113.

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

Visit http://www.regonline.com/2010_fall_nmi to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602.496.0500.

Get your board members on the right track! It is time for them to roll up their sleeves and take on more responsibility to help your organization reach sustainability. Using a train-the-trainer approach, Dr. Bev Browning will take nonprofit Board of Director members through a rigorous SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis of the organization each member represents. This session will also cover the A to Z basics of organizational, leadership, and resource development for board members.

Human Resource Management (NMI 102)
October 4 - 25 (ONLINE)

This course will provide you a foundation for human resource management, including complying with federal and state employment laws and compensation systems. You will learn practical and lawful strategies to develop human resource policies and job descriptions, retention strategies, and appropriate staffing structures.

Visit http://www.regonline.com/2010_fall_nmi to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602.496.0500.

Social Entrepreneurship (NMI 121)
October 8 - 9: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday

This course introduces you to how nonprofit organizations are earning income and diversifying funding through social entrepreneurship. You will compare nonprofit to for-profit business and learn the difference between social entrepreneurship and social enterprise. You’ll also learn how to recognize opportunity and alternative revenue models, as well as develop organizational structures and nontraditional funding to launch your own nonprofit organization’s social venture.

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

Visit http://www.regonline.com/2010_fall_nmi to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602.496.0500.

Managing Volunteer Effectiveness (NMI 109)
October 22 - 23: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday

Learn techniques in managing volunteers from recruitment through effective utilization within the nonprofit organization. Also examine creative recruitment, supervision, training, liabilities and budgeting for volunteer expenses and staff.

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

Visit http://www.regonline.com/2010_fall_nmi to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602.496.0500.

The Arizona Community Foundation invites you to join its programs department for "ACF Basics," a free seminar providing an overall view of the general funding priorities and grantmaking of ACF. This ongoing seminar is intended to familiarize nonprofit organizations with ACF's grantmaking procedures, and will provide information about ACF's current initiatives and funding opportunities.

What: An informal and interactive seminar with topics including:

• Funding priorities
• Grant cycles
• Eligibility requirements
• Components of ACF's online grant application
• The grant application review process

Who: All nonprofit organizations wishing to gain a better understanding of ACF's grantmaking and funding processes.
Date / Time : October 26. Held on the third Tuesday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Arizona Community Foundation. 2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 202, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
Seating is limited; please RSVP to mholguin@azfoundation.org or 602.381.1400, ext. 2062. Remember to indicate which session you plan to attend.

Diversity Strategies for the Nonprofit Organization (NMI 119)
October 29 - 30: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday

In this course, you’ll learn how fostering diversity among staff, volunteers, and board members can strengthen an organization’s ability to serve its clients and fulfill its mission. You’ll also learn to identify layers of diversity and adapt strategies for recruiting, retaining, and mentoring diverse cultures and constituencies within your organization.

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

Visit http://www.regonline.com/2010_fall_nmi to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602.496.0500.

The Grant Writing Training Foundation, in partnership with the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a workshop on grant proposals and contract bids. The workshop, which is facilitated by Dr. Bev Browning, will cover how to find grant funding and contract bidding opportunities, how to write award-winning grant proposals and contract bidding narratives, and describe other competitive edge skills and tips for grant proposals and contract bids.

Who should attend:

• Government employees
• School district employees
• Nonprofit employees
• Nonprofit volunteers
• Nonprofit Board of Directors
• Faith-based employees
• Faith-based volunteers
• Faith-based Board of Directors
• For-profit business owners (newly forming and existing)

Register today for the 2010 Afterschool Conference: Enriching Out-of-School Time Programming with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The 18th annual Afterschool Conference hosted by the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE), is the only annual statewide professional development conference for afterschool administrators and staff. The conference will feature keynote speaker Fredi Lajvardi, co-founder of Carl Hayden High School's afterschool robotics program, as well as 36 workshops highlighting new ideas and best practices required for youth development professionals to remain current in the afterschool field. Join them for this tremendous networking opportunity on Saturday, November 20th at the Phoenix Convention Center!

Conference registration is $65 for AzCASE members and $80 for non-members. Click here to register online, or contact Caitlin King at 602.496.3308 or caking@azafterschool.org.

Description: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley is accepting resumes for area director. This position provides leadership and direction for overall daily operations of more than one designated branch within the East Valley with the primary concern for programs and service delivery, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, community relations and membership administration. The area director advises and assists branch executives in the areas of volunteers, facility management, personnel issues, budget development, branch boards, resource development, and programs. Responsible for accountability of goals set for branch and organization. The salary range for this position is $55,000-60,000 a year depending on experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of five years' work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, with an additional two years' experience at the branch executive level, or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of recreation and youth development theory.
• Demonstrated ability in working with branch boards.
• Demonstrated ability in personnel supervision, facilities management, and the recruitment and retention of key personnel.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to deal effectively with members' discipline problems.
• Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management.
• Skills in fund-raising events.

Description: Cultural Leadership is seeking a highly motivated professional with strong organization skills and innovative ideas to serve as its next Executive Director. Primary responsibilities include ensuring effective and efficient day-to-day functioning of the organization; working with the Board of Directors to make certain the organization has a long-range strategy based on its mission and goals; and managing staff, including a Program Director, Development Director, and Administrative Assistant. The Executive Director will also provide leadership and oversight in program development, financial planning, and fundraising; maintain official records and documents and ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, statutes and regulations; and maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of nonprofit management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Five+ years of work experience with some experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Fundraising
  • Accounting, budgeting, finance
  • Program development and evaluation
  • Education
• Nonprofit and/or management experience a plus
• Knowledge about social justice issues with particular emphasis on African-American and/or Jewish culture and history
• Keen attention to detail

How to Apply: Please mail a cover letter, resume or CV, and two references with phone numbers to the following address:
Cultural Leadership
225 Linden Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63105
Or e-mail to admin@culturalleadership.org.

Description:  The mission of The Arc of Tempe is to enrich the lives of persons with developmental disabilities by teaching self-advocacy, life-skills and civic involvement through hands-on learning and recreational activities. In this leadership position, the Executive Director is responsible for advancing the organization's mission and strategically achieving its goals and objectives. The Executive Director will maintain financial stewardship of the organization through coordinating all fundraising, donor management and grant seeking activities. In addition, this position develops and implements an annual marketing/communication plan, targeting both internal and external audiences. The Executive Director is further responsible for ensuring that official records and documents are maintained, and that compliance with federal, state and local regulations occurs. The Executive Director is further responsible for the recruitment and release of all personnel, both paid staff and service volunteers.

Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• A minimum of three years in nonprofit or corporate management
• Three years of fundraising experience
• Extensive networking experience
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent additional work experience
• Experience with budget development, monitoring and evaluation
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, and strong marketing and persuasion skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs and accounting software
• Ability to maintain the website and manage the database

Description: The CEO, along with the Board of Directors, is responsible for assisting with the development of the foundation's strategic plan. He/she will be responsible for execution of the plan, including defining and establishing operating plans, initiatives and related goals and providing the necessary infrastructure to support its execution. The CEO is responsible for all financial, operational, administrative and legal aspects of the daily organizational management of the foundation, including annual fund raising development, public relations and marketing, sound management of fiscal resources, supervision of program staff, and management of business operations. The incumbent will liaison effectively with the board of directors, the national office, fellow chapters, state, regional and local organizations, and coordinate the contributions of diverse groups of donors, staff, volunteers and community groups. The individual will also serve as the primary spokesperson.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight years' experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, program development, communications, board management, staff and volunteer supervision
• Strong administrative and communication skills and demonstrated success in strategic planning, board development, donor cultivation and fundraising
• Demonstrated experience in soliciting major gifts
• Demonstrated experience in providing strong leadership
• Demonstrated visionary leadership
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of community leaders, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders
• Experience and strong ability to work with and support the Board of Directors
• BS/BA in business administration, social work or related field required
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred

How to Apply: For more information on this position, or to apply, please contact Patricia Buckley at 928.284.3326, or e-mail pbuckley@duffyresearch.com.

Description: The Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness is a nonprofit agency that works to end homelessness for the 30,000 homeless men, women and children living throughout Arizona. They are seeking a motivated community organizer for the position of Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have a passionate commitment to understanding the issue of homelessness and to bringing solutions to homelessness into communities throughout Arizona. The Executive Director is charged with implementing the Coalition's key strategies of: 1) advocacy and organizing; 2) providing education and training to the community on homeless issues; and 3) developing the Coalition's infrastructure. The Director has responsibility for the overall statewide operation of the agency including membership recruitment and retention; financial planning and monitoring; organizational development; legislative and public policy advocacy; fundraising; and communications.

How to Apply: If interested in championing solutions to homelessness, please apply at www.azceh.org.

Description: Habitat for Humanity is searching for a manager for a building materials and household items retail store. Applicants must love working with all types of people and be highly motivated workers, possess a thorough knowledge of retail practices and merchandising, and be responsible for total retail store efforts including administration/paper work and solicitation of all donated inventory. Other job duties include supervision of employees and volunteers, marketing and PR, and all day-to-day operations. The job requires interfacing with employees, volunteers, individual and corporate donors, and the general public. A ReStore sells donated building materials, furniture and household items to raise money to help build Habitat for Humanity homes. Knowledge of the construction industry, ability to drive a forklift, and Spanish speaking skills are all a plus. Salary range is $2,500 to $3,750 per month depending on experience.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and minimum five years' retail management experience. Position requires excellent people skills and negotiation skills. Experience supervising staff is required. Applicants must also have a passion for the overall mission of Habitat for Humanity.

Description: This position is responsible for the following duties:

• Track loan referrals and customer pipeline
• Pull online Experian credit bureaus on loan applicants, borrowers and guarantors
• Perfect, monitor and maintain UCCs, deeds of trust, vehicle liens and other security documents
• Update, maintain and produce regular loan and portfolio reports in Excel and Access
• Process loans daily online: including payment and advance batching, printing and reviewing daily reports, maintenance and updates to the Loan System
• Maintain loan covenant tickler system and follow up on non-compliance
• Generate micro-cash batches
• Monitor delinquent and non-accrual loan activities
• Generate and maintain borrower legal and credit loan files
• Manage and maintain corporate database and report on financing activities, borrowers and community development impact
• Provide administrative assistance to the president and vice president of finance

Qualifications:

• Three to five years' experience in banking or finance industry preferred
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Knowledge of bank loan systems, general finance including understanding financial spreadsheets and business administration background
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and draft appropriate commercial loan documentation
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and related software including Microsoft Office and financial spreadsheet (e.g. WinFast)

How to Apply: Click here for a complete job description. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter describing your qualifications to:
Arizona MultiBank Community Development Corporation
101 N. 1st Avenue, Suite 1880
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1910
Attention: Allison Haller
Position to be filled by September 1.

Description: The Administrative Assistant, under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, is a vital member of a small staff and provides a variety of support services for administrative and clinic staff. Routine duties include: answering phones and using Spanish language skills to assist callers; creating and managing spreadsheets; sorting and distributing mail; maintaining donor database in timely and accurate manner; processing donor gifts and acknowledgement letters; providing meeting support; assembling materials, packets and correspondence; maintaining grant and administrative files. This position also assists with special events in support of staff and volunteers. Salary range $10 - $12/hour depending on experience. 20-25 hours per week, flexible schedule, may require occasional evening and early morning hours.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required, some college preferred. Three or more years' experience as an administrative assistant or similar position. Desirable candidate will demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for word processing, mail merge, spreadsheets, e-mail and calendars, as well as proficiency in donor database management and accuracy with data input. Conversational Spanish language skills strongly preferred. Desirable candidate will possess good oral and written communication skills, professional appearance and demeanor, and prior nonprofit experience.

How to Apply: For a copy of the full job description, e-mail pcarvalho@aMissionofMercy.org. Submit a cover letter, resume, and two references to the address below. In the cover letter, provide examples of how previous work experience relates to the requirements of this position.

Mission of Mercy
Attn: Paula Carvalho
PMB 134
5555 N. 7th St., Suite 134
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Fax: 602.861.2244
E-mail: pcarvalho@aMissionofMercy.org

Description: Free Arts of Arizona is a nonprofit organization that brings creative arts programs to abused, homeless and at-risk children. They are looking for a part-time receptionist. The receptionist will provide support for the operations department, greet guests and answer phones.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have one to two years of practical work experience in a business setting, knowledge of multi-line telephones, general office procedures, and excellent customer-service skills. Computer proficiency in Windows-based applications including Microsoft Office is mandatory. Must be an organized, proactive problem solver with excellent people skills and a desire to make a difference in the lives of Arizona's children!

How to Apply: Please submit resume and cover letter indicating desired position to search@freeartsaz.org. No phone calls please.

Description: The School Registrar provides administrative support to staff, teachers, parents, and students of the School of Ballet Arizona (SBAZ). The School Registrar must:

• Maintain knowledge of SBAZ mission, policies and program
• Provide administrative support on a daily basis including:
  • Ensure administrative/customer service support in a fast-paced environment
  • Handle all registration tasks to ensure accurate and timely coordination of class scheduling, teachers, pianists, and students
  • Maintain all accounting records with strong attention to detail
• Project a positive image, both artistically and administratively, both within the community and nationally

This is a full-time position, which offers excellent medical, dental and life insurance. The hours for this position are 1 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. These hours may vary slightly during the season; flexibility on the incumbent's part is critical.

How to Apply: For a detailed job description, please visit www.balletaz.org. To apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume to sprice@balletaz.org. Ballet Arizona is located at 3645 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018.

Description: The Major Gift Officer (MGO) is an external fundraiser with responsibility for engaging a portfolio of individuals, corporations and foundations that have a potential affinity with ASU's health-related programs. This position will work within specific numerical contact objectives. Effectiveness will be evaluated on the basis of achievement of proposal-based financial projections and performance based metrics. The MGO will become a subject-matter expert in fundable priorities related to ASU's College of Nursing and Health Innovation and will serve as a resource for development officers and other professional staff. This position will not have managerial oversight responsibilities. 

The MGO is responsible for managing a portfolio of 150 major gifts prospects, with independent responsibility to develop and execute solicitation strategies ($25,000+) for each prospect, conducting and recording at least 15 out-of-office appointments with prospective investors monthly, using these appointments to move the prospect toward a philanthropic investment in ASU, and collaborate with colleagues to craft successful, donor-centric proposals that cross unit boundaries and respond to the challenges addressed by a New American University. This position may work evenings, weekends, or long hours to meet fundraising commitments.

The ASU Foundation offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan and reduced tuition at ASU.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred and at least three years of major gifts fundraising experience managing a dynamic portfolio of prospects, preferably in higher education
• Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, writing, and by phone
• Able to secure personal appointments and qualify new prospects
• An advocate's belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University
• Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer data base systems
• Documented success in personally implementing sophisticated, multi-year cultivation strategies leading to successful gift closure
• Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans
• Demonstrable experience in stewardship plans leading to additional investments 

Description: The Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development efforts of John C. Lincoln Health Foundation (JCLHF) with a primary focus on Desert Mission's community service programs. Working with various constituencies, including staff, senior management and the Desert Mission Board of Directors, this position will work with the Director of Major Gifts to identify, cultivate and solicit gifts. This position will also serve as the primary point of contact for all community outreach efforts, as well as providing assistance with network special events.

The Development Coordinator oversees the community outreach needs and develops opportunities for Desert Mission (DM) and its community service programs; supports the fund-raising initiative of Desert Mission; partners with Desert Mission Leadership and Program Directors; maintains knowledge of the John C. Lincoln Health Network (JCLHN) and the John C. Lincoln Health Foundation (JCLHF) Funding Priorities and actively participates in special events and fund raising for these areas as needed; coordinates with Director of Major Gifts, Foundation and Marketing on all recognition, public relations and collateral materials for Desert Mission and its community service programs.

Qualifications: Interested applications should have a bachelor's degree in business, fundraising, communication, public relations, marketing or related field; or a high school diploma, or equivalent, and at least four years' related work experience in addition to minimum experience years' requirement. They should also have two to four years' related fundraising, customer service or project management experience.

Description: St. Joseph the Worker is seeking a Special Events and Outreach Coordinator to fundraise, increase awareness and mobilize the community to help homeless individuals regain their self-sufficiency.

Duties include planning and implementing fundraising events, coordinating the agency's volunteer program, overseeing the website and media relations, newsletters and mass e-mails, workplace giving drives, public speaking engagements, and developing other opportunities to reach out to the community for support.

They are seeking a team player willing to fill in any role of this small agency, from assisting with client services to administrative duties as needed. SJW is dedicated to helping clients succeed through employment, and they enjoy a professional yet fun workplace environment, generous time off, paid holidays and excellent benefits including employer paid health insurance and a 403B retirement plan.

Qualifications: Candidates should have two years' experience in event planning, public relations, marketing or development for a nonprofit or community-based organization. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for success in this role, as well as a passion for and commitment to serving homeless and previously incarcerated individuals.

Description: The Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development efforts of John C. Lincoln Health Foundation (JCLHF) with a primary focus on Desert Mission's community service programs. Working with various constituencies, including staff, senior management and the Desert Mission Board of Directors, this position will work with the Director of Major Gifts to identify, cultivate and solicit gifts. This position will also serve as the primary point of contact for all community outreach efforts as well as providing assistance with network special events.

The development coordinator oversees the community outreach needs and develops opportunities for Desert Mission (DM) and its community service programs, supports the fundraising initiative of Desert Mission, and partners with Desert Mission Leadership and Program Directors. The position also maintains knowledge of the John C. Lincoln Health Network (JCLHN) and the John C. Lincoln Health Foundation (JCLHF) Funding Priorities and actively participates in special events and fundraising for these areas as needed, and coordinates with the Director of Major Gifts, Foundation and Marketing on all recognition, public relations and collateral materials for Desert Mission and its community service programs.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in business, fundraising, communication, public relations, marketing or related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years related work experience in addition to the minimum experience years requirement. They should also possess two to four years' related fundraising, customer service or project management experience.

Description: This position builds and expands upon the foundation's mission of improving oral health for Arizonans. Reporting to the Vice-President of Philanthropy and Community Relations, who oversees the foundation's activities, this position will be critical to the success of fundraising, resource development, communications and donor relations. Special projects as assigned by Delta leadership are involved.

The Development Associate is responsible for the following duties:

• Updating and implementing fundraising plan including annual giving, tax credit campaign, major gifts, special events, and planned gifts
• Coordinating and executing annual fundraising events
• Managing budgets and preparing reports on fundraising events
• Soliciting sponsorships and in-kind contributions to reach fundraising goals
• Coordinating logistics and communications for assigned committees and events
• Tracking contributions, updating Gift Works database, preparing and mailing donations receipts
• Writing and submitting grant applications to fund foundation programs

Description: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix is seeking an experienced Resource Development Manager.

This is a high-visibility position requiring excellent time-management and interpersonal skills. As liaison to their volunteer council with approximately 70 active members and 174 participating members, this job presents unique opportunities to raise funds for the valley's premier nonprofit agency.

The primary focus of this position is to provide leadership to the council in their fundraising efforts for the organization. Such activities include hosting The Taste, golf tournaments, individual solicitations and other relationship-building and fundraising activities.

Qualifications: Applicants must have the following skills and accomplishments:

• Senior-level fundraising experience
• Experience with coordinating major special-events
• Demonstrated success in fund-raising in excess of $1M per year
• Leadership experience in budget management
• Significant experience in the nonprofit sector
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage remote teams and motivate volunteers
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Ideal candidate will be mission-driven

How to Apply: Please submit resume with salary range to:
Human Resources, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix
2645 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Fax: 602.312.1331
www.bgcmp.org

Description: The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is an external fundraiser with responsibility for engaging a portfolio of individuals, corporations and foundations that have a potential affinity with ASU's health-related programs. This position will work within specific numerical contact objectives. Effectiveness will be evaluated on the basis of achievement of proposal-based financial projections and performance-based metrics. The MGO will become a subject-matter expert in fundable priorities related to ASU's College of Nursing and Health Innovation and will serve as a resource for development officers and other professional staff. This position will not have managerial oversight responsibilities.

As a member of the ASU Foundation for A New American University's development team, the MGO will participate in development activities on a university level. This position will report to the associate vice president of constituent development at the ASU Foundation for A New American University with a liaison relationship to the dean of nursing and health innovation and the college's chief of strategic partnerships.

Description: The Corporate and Foundation Manager (C&F Manager) is responsible for handling all projects within the gift processing area of the development department. These projects will include working with annual fund and capital campaign gifts, account reconciliations, corporate matching gift programs, donor reports, importing/exporting data, and other development projects. The C&F Manager provides data quality controls and data management on the Access fundraising system. This position also handles all development office mailings.

Major duties include developing and maintaining donor database, special events, and collecting updates for agency communications (newsletters, annual report, web updates).

Qualifications: Applicants should possess the following qualities:

• Ability to proficiently make mathematical calculations.
• Excellent communication skills, must be detail oriented, with a seasoned understanding of development and its processes/procedures, with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with nonprofit databases. Expert level of working knowledge for Microsoft Office and its fundraising application in Access is preferred.
• Must be able to coordinate, and conduct various meetings.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community partners.
• Working understanding of development processes.
• 7+ years' experience in a nonprofit setting with an emphasis on database management.
• Proven experience in managing large mailing projects.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving and time management skills.

Description: The Grants Manager position has primary responsibility for government (federal and state) grant acquisition, reporting, collection of cost reimbursement, and has secondary responsibility for private (corporate and foundation) grant acquisition and reporting.

The Grants Manager crafts, constructs, and submits effective grant applications; is in charge of post-award grant management; and researches, identifies, and matches funding resources to meet specific Network needs. The position also deals with program planning, development and outcome measurement; general production of fundraising materials outside of the public funds arena; and general support of grants development and the foundation's general fundraising efforts.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a bachelor's degree with emphasis in human services, business management, or related field, five years in nonprofit or healthcare field with two of those years involving writing and managing government grants, and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Description: The Prospect Coordinator is responsible for identifying and profiling individual, corporate, and foundation donors, and researches prospects for major gifts, endowed gifts, special project funding, and annual/sustaining support. This position will provide written reports about specific donors and prospects, containing an analysis of information gathered from public sources.

The Project Coordinator proactively and independently plans and executes strategies to identify sources of major donors and grantors using creative research techniques and electronic searching methodologies to ensure that Network-wide fundraising initiatives have sufficient prospects to meet fundraising goals. The position will also provide high-level research and analysis on individuals, corporations, and foundations using a wide variety of biographical, organizational and financial sources, including state-of-the-art online database services, Internet websites, library and government sources and other external repositories of public information. The Project Coordinator will be expected to compose documents (profiles, biographies, project summaries) using style, grammar and content appropriate to specific audiences, develop and execute strategies to ensure that newly identified prospects are presented and assigned to appropriate foundation fundraisers in a timely manner, support the foundation fundraising team, and maintain and develop professional relationships with local prospect researchers, as well as national and local associations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in humanics, nonprofit or business management, social sciences, or other related field
• Three years in a fundraising or related field with two of those years consisting of individual and/or grant development research, particularly with prospecting
• Microsoft Office, experience with research tools and mechanisms, such as LexisNexis

Description: UMOM New Day Centers, the largest homeless shelter for families in the State of Arizona, is recruiting for the position of Chief Fund Development Officer. The Chief Fund Development Officer (CFDO), a key member of UMOM's management team, reports to the CEO and is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the organization's fundraising operations, marketing, and volunteer services. UMOM's annual contributed revenue of approximately $2 million is comprised of contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, government, planned giving, direct mail, and special events. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Six years or more in a senior fundraising position with strong knowledge of fundraising operations, infrastructure, and policies and procedures
• Experience in managing and growing a comprehensive, multi-faceted fundraising operation
• Responsibility for managing own portfolio of major gifts
• Track record of consistently meeting annual fundraising goals
• Experience managing and mentoring staff in all areas of development
• Experience developing strategic plans and implementing programs and systems
• Experience developing and managing budgets
• Experience with Matchmaker or comparable fundraising software

Description: The Major and Institutional Gifts Manager is responsible for directly identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding institutional and major individual gifts, developing an "in kind" gifting solicitation strategy and serving as a key relationship manager. This position will work collaboratively with the Director of Development to create individual and institutional giving strategies to ensure that general operating, endowment, capital and special program, or project funding priorities are met. The successful candidate will be required to attend performances, rehearsals and other special events, including those on evenings and weekends, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of five years' senior development and/or community relations experience in a nonprofit organization
• Demonstrated track record in successfully soliciting and securing major gifts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Database management experience; Raiser's Edge or Tessitura preferred
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong social skills demonstrating a comfort level interfacing with donors and patrons
• Attention to detail and high level or organizational skills
• Background in the arts or as an arts consumer preferable.

How to Apply: Please e-mail your resume to: HR@azopera.org. EOE.

Description: The Giving Campaign and Events Manager is responsible for donor benefit fulfillment, development and production of events designed to cultivate, steward and recognize donors and prospects, and has the principal responsibility for the annual opera gala, various public and private donor events, as well as the principal liaison to Arizona Opera Leagues in Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott and Sedona. This position oversees annual and renewal campaigns, manages the development database and is the primary source for reporting on development revenue. The successful candidate will be required to attend performances, rehearsals and other special events, including those on evenings and weekends, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree from accredited university
• Minimum of four years of fundraising, marketing, public relations experience
• Strong database management experience; Raiser's Edge or Tessitura preferred
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office and design applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong social skills demonstrating a comfort level interfacing with donors and patrons
• Attention to detail and high level organizational skills
• Background in the arts or as an arts consumer preferable
• Nonprofit experience a plus

How to Apply: Please e-mail your resume to: HR@azopera.org. EOE.

Description: Community Legal Services is seeking a financial assistant to help with their records and grants.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will have experience/knowledge of financial management and accounting procedures/spreadsheets, with emphasis on grant reporting, bank reconciliation and general ledger account analysis. Other requirements include: Minimum two years' advanced education and progressively responsible bookkeeping; ability to communicate effectively with staff; a demonstrated concern for the needs of low income people. Experience with Cyma Nonprofit Accounting Software is a plus - but not a requirement.

How to Apply: For more information on this position, or to apply, please contact Otis Perkins at 602.258.3434 ext. 2170, or e-mail otisperkins@clsaz.org.

Description: UMOM New Day Centers, the largest homeless shelter for families in the State of Arizona, is recruiting for the position of Chief Fund Development Officer. The Chief Fund Development Officer (CFDO), a key member of UMOM's management team, reports to the CEO and is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the organization's fundraising operations, marketing, and volunteer services. UMOM's annual contributed revenue of approximately $2 million is comprised of contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, government, planned giving, direct mail, and special events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Six years or more in a senior fundraising position with strong knowledge of fundraising operations, infrastructure, and policies and procedures
• Experience in managing and growing a comprehensive, multi-faceted fundraising operation
• Responsibility for managing own portfolio of major gifts
• Track record of consistently meeting annual fundraising goals
• Experience managing and mentoring a staff in all areas of development
• Experience developing strategic plans and implementing programs and systems
• Experience developing and managing budgets
• Experience with Matchmaker or comparable fundraising software.

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, including salary requirements, and resume to umom@umom.org. Position open until filled.

Description: Phoenix Art Museum is looking for a Circles Relations Officer to manage and expand the Museum's Major Donor Circles of Support program for individuals through research, cultivation, recruitment and retention of individual donors at the $1,500 to $10,000 level. Job duties include:

• Create strategic annual/multiannual fundraising, cultivation and stewardship plans to ensure fundraising goals are met
• Manage programs to maintain current annual donors, recapture lapsed donors, and develop strategies to increase participation by securing new members and upgrade current members
• Prepare annual budget for Circles revenue and expenses; manage to ensure goals and projections are met
• Manage relationships with the Circles Chair, Advisory Committee Members, including Board of Trustees members and donors
• Coordinate quarterly meetings and manage the goals and objectives of the Advisory Committee
• Support the Advisory Committee to cultivate new donors, re-engage lapsed members, and develop strategies for the program
• Work with the Director of Development to identify donors for individual support and solicit unrestricted donations
• Oversee the planning and coordination of all donor recognition and cultivation events for Circle members.

Qualifications: For information about minimum qualifications, please visit their Website at http://phxart.org.

How to Apply: To apply, please submit cover letter, resume and salary history to job code ASU-CROF:
E-mail: HR@phxart.org; Fax: 602.257.2127
Mail: Human Resources Manager
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1685

Description: One of the largest and most dynamic chapters of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in the US is seeking a senior resource development professional to lead and grow statewide development efforts in support of its conservation goals. Reporting to the state director, s/he will build on an established and successful major gifts fundraising model; provide capital campaign leadership; guide and support the efforts of a seasoned and talented philanthropy staff; work with high level and engaged board members and donors; and collaborate as part of the senior leadership team. Compensation will be responsive to the successful candidate's background and includes excellent benefits and relocation assistance to Phoenix.

Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have broad nonprofit development expertise, excellent team leadership skills, and ability to work effectively with the state director and staff. Conservation experience is not required, though an interest in the mission is. Must have seven to 10+ years of senior experience and a successful track record in creating and executing integrated programs based on a moves management system with emphasis on major and principal gifts, cultivating high level board and volunteer relationships, managing and motivating skilled teams, and contributing to the efforts of a senior team. A bachelor's degree is required, CFRE preferred.

How to Apply: Apply online at www.nature.org/careers, reference Job ID #12030. EOE.

Description: Audubon Arizona seeks a qualified individual for the position of Development Associate. The Development Associate's primary responsibilities include a range of fundraising activities including, but not limited to: donor information management, donor acknowledgments, event planning and marketing, mail and web appeals and prospect research. Audubon Arizona is part of the National Audubon Society, one of the nation's oldest and most respected nature conservation organizations. Audubon Arizona's mission is to connect people with nature, using education, science and advocacy to protect birds, other wildlife and their habitats.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience in a development position that involves fundraising research, donor records management and event management. A bachelor's degree is preferred. S/he should have superior written and oral communication skills (writing sample required), branding and marketing experience and a strong commitment to Audubon Arizona's mission.

How to Apply: Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to Sarah Porter, sporter@audubon.org. The cover letter should include a convincing statement explaining why the applicant is interested in working for a nonprofit nature conservation organization. EOE.

Description: The Director of Finance and Administration reports directly to the President/CEO and to the Board of Directors, shares leadership responsibilities with the Chief Clinical Officer during absences of the President/CEO, directly supervises finance, human resource, and IT employees, and is an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, President/CEO and Chief Clinical Officer Leadership Team, All Directors Financial Committee of the Board of Directors, and Consults with Development Team as needed. Chrysalis offers a generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and Life and AD&D coverage and paid vacation, sick, and holiday time off.

Qualifications: The successful candidate has a bachelor's degree with a concentration in a business related field, accounting preferred, with a minimum of five years' experience in an accounting related profession with particular emphasis on nonprofit accounting. Supervisory experience is preferred, as is experience in budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close process. Other requirements include the following:

• The ability to analyze and interpret nonprofit financial data
• Extensive knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, procedures, and standards
• Strong management skills which include: coaching, training, and problem resolution
• Proficiency in MS Office, Access, and accounting software, preferably CYMA
• Working knowledge of Human Resources and IT
• The ability to use sound business reasoning and demonstrate tact, discretion, and resourcefulness
• The ability to perform accounting with maximum accuracy
• The ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders.

How to Apply: Information concerning the programs offered by Chrysalis may be found on their website, www.noabuse.org. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to admin@noabuse.org.

Description: The Foundation and Government Relations Manager leads and manages all grants programs for the Heard Museum. The position is responsible for all grant and proposal-related work, supporting the fundraising and program needs for the institution. The main functions of the position are to develop and implement an overall strategic plan to secure funding from private and corporate foundations and U.S. government sources, and sovereign tribal nations. This individual will develop relationships, conduct research, write and manage all aspects of the grant process, track all grants, and report all grant activity externally as required by funding agencies.

Qualifications: Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Minimum of three years' nonprofit experience in grant writing, program development and grant prospect research
• Experience working with American Indian communities
• Progressively increased responsibility overseeing grant processes
• Experience in the following areas:
  • Grant and proposal writing and development communications
  • Grant research skills and knowledge of tools
  • Knowledge of key funders locally and nationally
  • Coordination of grant submittal both government and private
  • Collaborative coordination and facilitation skills
  • Community outreach and public relations
• Knowledge of private foundations, corporate foundations, federal, state, local and tribe funding opportunities and processes
• Knowledge of community, the arts and nonprofit environment is preferred
• Build and sustain productive relationships and facilitate collaboration with diverse individuals, groups and organizations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in Raiser's Edge desired.

How to Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to admissions@heard.org. No phone calls please.

Description: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (SCPA), a division of the Scottsdale Cultural Council (SCC), seeks to hire a Director of Marketing and Audience Engagement. This position reports to the Vice President of the Scottsdale Cultural Council/Director of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The Marketing Director is a member of the SCPA senior staff and is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy that maximizes attendance and revenue for the organization's diverse menu of multi-disciplinary performances, festivals, fundraising events and educational/life-long learning programs. This position will provide effective leadership and a collaborative approach to pursuing opportunities for audience engagement and cross-marketing with a variety of community partners and divisions of the SCC.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: Include, but are not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in marketing, arts administration with an emphasis in marketing for performing arts or a related field is required; a master's degree in an applicable field is desirable.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive arts marketing leadership is required, with current experience at a senior management level
• Demonstrated accomplishments and achievements in the area of marketing, promotions and audience development with a broad knowledge and successful use of current marketing practices, including print, broadcast, digital advertising campaigns, web-based promotions, pricing and sales strategies.
• Leadership skills in managing a full-time staff.
• Excellent oral and written professional communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, combined with resourcefulness and demonstrated creativity in marketing.
• Excellent computer and technology skills, including knowledge of, and a strong interest in, electronic media as a current and future marketing tool.
• Familiarity with database and customer relation management (CRM) systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Description: All Saints' Episcopal Day School is seeking a Communications Manager who will be involved in external and internal communications activities including the writing, editing and production of collateral materials, newsletters, brochures, reports, e-newsletters and media releases, website updates, media relations, web-site content support and social media activities.

Qualifications: Excellent written and oral communication, along with interpersonal skills, are crucial to success on the job as you work special events, coordinate volunteer efforts and develop promotional opportunities to build awareness of the organization. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends. Additional requirements include:

• Candidate must have a bachelor's degree (preferably in Marketing, Public Relations or Business)
• Minimum of five years' experience writing, editing and producing communications materials
• A mature and disciplined self-starter, able to set objectives, activate plans and work independently
• Working knowledge of web technology, social media, photography, volunteer coordination and organizing special events
• Nonprofit experience a plus

How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Tina Burgoz-Jennings at tbjennings@allsaints.org.

Description: This position is responsible for dispersing information about ATC and its productions, special events and staff to the media and public in Tucson. The position's primary responsibilities include working with the Marketing Director and External Affairs team to carry out marketing campaigns that incorporate editorial coverage, collaborative promotions, print collateral distribution, e-marketing and social media. It is essential that the holder of this position is immersed in the Tucson community and has the ability to both differentiate and incorporate the unique facets of marketing and PR.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in marketing/communications, public relations, or related is required. Three to five years' professional experience in PR, marketing or media; experience for nonprofit or arts organization desired. Excellent interpersonal skills required - must be a team player. Must have a professional style, ability to meet the general public with a gracious style; commitment to the organization; strong oral and written communications skills; ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people; ability to effectively manage time and work load. Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office products, familiarity with social media tools, websites and video usage are required. Must have reliable transportation.

How to Apply: For a complete job description with application instructions, click here.

Description: Scottsdale Cultural Council seeks an Application Specialist to provide ongoing support, project management and user training for the Tessitura software system. SCC is an arts and culture 501(c)(3) that administers the arts through the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art. The position works with Tessitura software, a fully integrated database software system for arts and cultural organizations to record, track and manage contacts with ticket buyers, donors and prospects, and with users insuring data accuracy, standardization, entry protocol, support and training. The Application Specialist also serves as project manager to customize Tessitura and related applications to match business practices.

Qualifications: Applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years' technical experience, or a combination of education/experience. SQL highly valued. Tessitura software, development, and ticketing experience desired, but not required.

Description: The Scottsdale Cultural Council's IT Department seeks to hire a part-time IT Assistant for help desk support and technology related problems. This position will report to the Director of Information Technology and Systems. This position will answer, evaluate, and prioritize incoming telephone, voice mail, e-mail, and in-person requests for assistance from users experiencing problems with hardware, software, networking, and other computer-related technologies. This position will identify, research, isolate, and provide suggestions and follow-up for routine user concerns, referring more complex problems to a supervisor. Additionally, the IT Assistant will troubleshoot problems with the phone system, copiers and printer equipment, provide training in MS Office applications and other applicable user applications. This position will setup computers and peripheral equipment and install software. This position will provide the operations department with technical advice for events and meetings. This position will evaluate software for ease of use, provide clerical support and perform other duties as business needs dictate.

Qualifications: Candidates must have an Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in related field and one year related professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be customer service focused and communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external clients. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents and manuals, write routine reports and correspondence. A demonstrated experience working with personal computers, Windows 2000/XP and Microsoft Office 2007 is required.

How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter, resume, references and salary history to Resumes@sccarts.org. EOE.

Description: The ASU Lodestar Center is searching for a Senior Program Coordinator for Capacity Building Initiatives. The senior program coordinator performs work of considerable difficulty in the management, planning, development and implementation of activities for the Center in accordance with external grant deliverables and within the mission of the Center. 

The position requires significant experience and nonprofit expertise to develop and guide the Center's programmatic offerings. The incumbent works with key on-campus and off-campus stakeholder groups to plan and implement a range of capacity building efforts that accentuate the Center's role as the "knowledge and tools leader for nonprofit effectiveness."

Qualifications: Applications must possess one of the following: bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment and four years' administrative/coordinate program experience; or, master's degree in field appropriate to area of assignment and two years' administrative/coordinate program experience; or, eight years of progressively responsible administrative/coordinate program experience; or, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Applicants are also encouraged, though not required to have experience working with diverse groups and accepting broad ideas, managing group processes and reaching consensus, and managing a nonprofit organization. A demonstrated knowledge of the Arizona nonprofit sector and the Arizona higher education system is also desired.

How to Apply: For more information, or to apply, please click here. Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Arizona time, August 17. Applications will continue to be accepted and considered until this search has closed.

Description: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley is currently accepting resumes from qualified individuals for the Branch Executive position at their Grant Woods-Mesa Branch. This position directs, oversees and manages the daily operations of the branch with primary concern for program and service delivery, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, fundraising, community relations, budget development and administration, branch board development, and membership administration. The salary range for this position is $37-40,500 per year plus benefits DOE.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates must have a minimum of five years full-time work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization, experience with branch operations, supervising staff and fiscal management along with a four-year degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.

Description: Sun Sounds of Arizona, one of the nation's premiere reading and information access services for people with print-disabilities, is seeking a coordinator for its Yuma operation. The qualified candidate will help to identify and acquire funding and community partners, assist in the provision of reading and information access locally, and assist in finding appropriate space for permanent offices and studios in Yuma County. This is a part-time position (19 hours a week), with compensation of $15/hr. Immediate duties include fundraising, public relations, identifying and providing service to eligible listeners, general record keeping, and clerical functions.

Qualifications: A qualified candidate is a self-starter with established business and community contacts who likes to plan, organize, and be creative. Previous experience with fundraising is required. Good written and oral communications skills are essential and preference will be given to Spanish-English bilingual candidates. Proficiency with modern office equipment and software is a must. Candidates must be able to travel locally on a regular basis and to Tempe, Arizona from time to time.

How to Apply: For more information and to apply, click here. No phone calls please. EEO/AA.

Description: Each C.U.R.E. community has an Operations Director. The primary function of the Operations Director is to oversee the successful management of the transportation, warehouse and shipping of life-saving medical supplies and equipment. The Operations Director will work closely with the C.U.R.E. community Executive Director, and will interface with the other C.U.R.E. communities and the Project C.U.R.E. International Headquarters. The Operations Director is primarily responsible for the management of the Project C.U.R.E. distribution centers in the four critical areas of Procurement/Transportation, Processing/Sorting, Inventory/Warehousing and Packing/Shipping. In addition, the Operations Director will cooperate with the Executive Director in securing funding, volunteers and medical donations from the community. A significant portion of the Operations Director's time must be spent in the warehouse, leading and managing teams of volunteers and overseeing the collection, processing, warehousing and shipping of Project C.U.R.E.'s medical donations to the developing world. The balance of the Operation Director's time will be spent in procuring medical equipment and supplies and recruiting volunteers.

Qualifications: The C.U.R.E. community Operations Director must be detail oriented, have experience in managing larger projects, and must demonstrate an ability to lead in a variety of positions. The Operations Director must be a "self-starter" and be motivated from internal goals, rather than external management.

How to Apply: For more information on this position, or to apply, please contact:
Mr. George Roberge
Vice President - Operations, Project C.U.R.E.
10377 East Geddes Avenue, Suite 200
Centennial, CO 80112
303.792.0729 (phone)
303.792.0744 (fax)
georgeroberge@projectcure.org
www.projectcure.org.

Description: Local First Arizona Foundation (LFAF) is seeking a talented individual to launch a new program that will work to provide support, structure, and marketing for the creative community throughout Greater Phoenix. Through LFAF, this new program will work directly with small business owners who work in the creative sector, including graphic designers, illustrators, web developers, photographers, architects, and others. This program will offer tools and resources including monthly networking meetings, marketing opportunities, business advice, collaborative opportunities, and cooperation within the creative community in order to strengthen this incredibly important sector of the local economy.

The individual hired for this position will be responsible for managing monthly networking meetings and workshops in the areas of: Generating Media for Your business, QuickBooks for the Creative Class, and "Back-end" Business Management. S/he will also provide a platform for locally owned businesses to connect with local designers, photographers, web developers, etc. The point-person hired to run this program will also be expected to grow LFAF memberships through promotions, fundraising, and sales related to the Small Wonders maps.

How to Apply: For more information on this position, or to apply, please contact Kimber Lanning at 602.956.0909, or e-mail Kimber@localfirstaz.com.

Description: The Licensing Specialist works with resource families to obtain their fostering license or their certification for adoption. The Licensing Specialist provides support and resources through an individualized plan that includes: home studies, visits, crisis intervention resources, ongoing training, counseling resources, respite care, and other services if needed. The Licensing Specialist will also co-lead PS-MAPP trainings. Annual Salary: $30,000-35,000. Competitive benefits package.

Qualifications: The following are required: a bachelor's degree in Social Work, or related social service field; knowledge of child welfare system; excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and manage time and tasks effectively; proficiency with Microsoft Office; knowledge of casework and group work concepts and the skills in utilizing both methods effectively. Some evenings and weekends required.

How to Apply: Submit a letter of interest and resume to:
West Valley Child Crisis Center
Attn: Maricela Reed, Program Manager
8631 W. Union Hills Dr., Ste. 201
Peoria, AZ 85382
E-mail: mreed@wvccc.org

Description: Native American Connections is offering a dynamic opportunity to administer clinical assessments and provide therapeutic and support services through individual counseling and group work with both homeless transitional aged youth (ages 18 to 21) and those in transitional housing.

Description: Delta Dental of Arizona is offering an exciting opportunity with a corporate foundation focused on oral health across Arizona. They are looking for a dynamic, self-directed person to expand and develop resources for the organization. All inquiries and applications will be kept confidential.

Description: Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Case Manager provides intake, orientation and case management services for clients participating in Native American Connections programs.

Qualifications: Master's degree or bachelor's degree in behavioral health field with 2 years' experience, or Associate of Arts degree in a behavioral health field with 4 years' experience (Behavioral Health Technician). The successful applicant will understand the dynamics of chemical dependency and demonstrate the ability to integrate that knowledge for practical application. S/he should know the economic, educational and social problems of Native Americans and referral sources available. Bilingual-Spanish ability is preferred.

How to Apply: Send resume or completed application to: NAC, 4520 N. Central, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85012; fax to 602.256.7356 or e-mail to m.stilwell@nativeconnections.org. Visit www.nativeconnections.org to learn more.

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