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	Job postings are in alphabetical order by organization. ********************************************************* Position: Assistant Director Organization: American Autoimmune Related Disease Association Location: East Detroit, Michigan Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) is a nationwide organization which promotes medical research, patient education, public awareness, and collaborative projects for autoimmune diseases. More then 24 million Americans have an autoimmune disease, which include Insulin-Dependent Diabetes, Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis to name a few. AARDA's current annual budget is over $700,000 in cash and $ 1,200,000 in in-kind support. AARDA supports a full-time staff of two and five part-time staff. Their mission is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering associated with the disease, and increased awareness of the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity. They accomplish this through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, public awareness, research, and patient services. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the Assistant Director provides administrative and programming assistance to a staff of seven. Excellent organizational and communication skills and a professional level of knowledge of the principles of fund development are preferred. The Assistant Director must be a team player, with strong writing skills, an attention to detail, be able to work independently and have a sense of "what needs to be done" to complete tasks. A working background in small non-profit operations is essential. The qualified candidate will be able to work on multiple assignments at the same time, have experience supervising or overseeing administrative staff, be technically proficient in MS Office (web-site management a plus). Candidate must be experience in financial operations, human resources and program implementation. Experience in development and grant writing a must. Candidate should possess an effective interpersonal communication style when dealing AARDA staff members, leadership volunteers, donors and corporate contacts. A sense of humor and enthusiasm in dealing with people a plus. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree preferred. Three to five (3 - 5) years in program management, fund development, grant writing and/or personal solicitation and administrative experience required. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS** Vision and Commitment: A demonstrated passion for addressing chronic disease and an understanding of that landscape. Experience with successfully articulating and implementing vision and strategy in organizations dedicated to purposes similar to those of AARDA. Fundraising: Experience with fund development projects; and a record of successful fundraising from public agencies, foundations, corporations, individuals and other sources. Communication and Collaboration: Excellent speaking and writing skills, able to articulately represent the organization's vision and views. Ability to deal well with diverse viewpoints, experience working in alliances and creating partnerships, knowledge of public relations strategies and techniques, and ability to handle contacts with the media. Executive Management and Leadership background: Experience with administration, staff supervision, program development and evaluation, project management, operations and fiscal oversight, preferably in a previous leadership administrative position. Strong interpersonal skills. Serve as liaison for CEO as needed. Perform research assignments and grant applications. Supervise support/administrative employees, and providing training and guidance as needed. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare written materials and reports for the CEO on an as-needed basis. Coordinate implementation of programs (education, advocacy, and public awareness) and projects and provide oversight. Work closely with accountant to assist with financial matters as directed by CEO. Generally oversee the administrative functions of the office including office event planning. Must be able to travel occasionally, to prepare for and implement AARDA events, seminars, etc. REFERENCES* The candidate selected for this position must be able to provide at least four professional references from previous employers. Ideally, these references will be from previous immediate supervisors. Position: Director of Philanthropy, Medical School Organization: The Beaumont Foundation Location: Royal Oak, Michigan ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION The Beaumont Foundation exists exclusively for the purpose of securing philanthropic gifts and grants to further the medical, educational, scientific, and charitable purposes of Beaumont Hospitals. Beaumont is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare network located in Southeastern Michigan. It includes a 1,061-bed teaching, research, and tertiary care hospital in Royal Oak; a 254-bed community hospital in Troy; a research institute; a rehabilitation center; long-tern care facilities; a hospice program; and a network of outpatient facilities. Beaumont is Oakland County's second largest employer with more than 11,400 full-time employees. Beaumont Royal Oak ranks third nationally and first in Michigan for inpatient admissions. Both Beaumont Hospitals are volume leaders for emergency visits and outpatient surgeries. In fact, Beaumont Royal Oak and Beaumont Troy, rank first nationally for outpatient surgeries for hospitals of their size. The medical staff includes more than 2,400 physicians representing 91 medical and surgical specialties. In quality rankings, the American Hospital Association, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), and U.S. News and World Report rank the system among the best health care systems in the country. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for working with the President of The Beaumont Foundation and the leadership of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (Medical School) to shape the capital campaign and major gift efforts to fund identified needs for the Medical School. Helps to identify major gift prospects, and cultivating and soliciting assigned donor prospects for gifts for the Medical School. Works collaboratively with the major gift officer from Oakland University in campaign planning, cultivating and soliciting prospects and other campaign tasks. Participates as a member of the Foundation's Major Gift Team. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree required; master's degree and/or fund-raising certification preferred. At least ten years experience in working with non-profit organizations and five years experience in major gift work. A strong record of closing gifts for six- and seven-figures. Evidence of working successfully with volunteers and committees. Capital campaign experience preferred. ESSENTIAL DUTIES* AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Under the direction of the President of the Foundation, and in collaboration with the Major Gift officer of Oakland University, works with appropriate Medical School administrators and physicians to define specific funding needs and effectively implement the Medical School's Campaign Plan. 2. Takes a leadership role in identifying, screening, and rating major gift prospects and works with assigned prospects to develop strategies to cultivate and solicit major gifts. Develops a solicitation plan for each assigned prospect and reports contacts and progress on the plan. 3. In coordination with the President, develops and implements a plan to recruit, train and activate volunteer fundraising leadership for the Medical School, as needed, and manages and coordinates the work of volunteer committees and provides staff support to members of the committees. Develops meeting agendas, materials and minutes for related meetings, and provides support for members who are involved in solicitations. 4. Works closely with the Director of Research to identify and research major gift prospects for the Medical School, assists the prospect research effort by providing information on prospects and cooperates in setting priorities for research. 5. Participates in the Foundation's prospect management process by providing timely information on prospects, solicitation plans and contacts, and by participating in regularly scheduled Major Gifts Meetings. 6. Works closely with the Director of Planned Giving to identify planned giving prospects and to close appropriate planned gifts. 7. Works collaboratively with the major gift officer from Oakland University who is assigned to the Medical School campaign in all aspects of the campaign. 8. Serves as a member of the comprehensive campaign team and participates in developing campaign strategies and plans, and helps to coordinate the Medical School campaign with other campaign activities within the Foundation. 9. Ensures that all gifts from donors assigned to this position are accurately and promptly acknowledged and that appropriate stewardship reports are generated with timely information on the programs the donors' gifts have support ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, physicians, and employees of Beaumont Hospitals. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriate settings. Participates in department management as determined by the President, and performs all other duties and projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Very solid ability to build strong relationships and motivate people to make gifts in support of a specific department or program. Ability to synthesize information and communicate it in an accurate and compelling form, both written and spoken. Very strong ability to work with physicians and other hospital leadership to develop fundraising programs and accomplish institutional goals. Ability to work as a member of a team and, at the same time, maintain a strong sense of responsibility for achieving personal fundraising goals. Ability to work effectively with volunteers. Proficient in computer application skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, planning, scheduling, and database programs. Position: Vice President of Development Organization: The Beaumont Foundation Location: Royal Oak, Michigan ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION The Beaumont Foundation exists exclusively for the purpose of securing philanthropic gifts and grants to further the medical, educational, scientific, and charitable purposes of Beaumont Hospitals. Beaumont is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare network located in Southeastern Michigan. It includes a 1,061-bed teaching, research, and tertiary care hospital in Royal Oak; a 254-bed community hospital in Troy; a research institute; a rehabilitation center; long-tern care facilities; a hospice program; and a network of outpatient facilities. Beaumont is Oakland County's second largest employer with more than 11,400 full-time employees. Beaumont Royal Oak ranks third nationally and first in Michigan for inpatient admissions. Both Beaumont Hospitals are volume leaders for emergency visits and outpatient surgeries. In fact, Beaumont Royal Oak and Beaumont Troy, rank first nationally for outpatient surgeries for hospitals of their size. The medical staff includes more than 2,400 physicians representing 91 medical and surgical specialties. In quality rankings, the American Hospital Association, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), and U.S. News and World Report rank the system among the best health care systems in the country. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the President of The Beaumont Foundation, the Vice President of Development is responsible for the planning, implementation and management of Beaumont's fundraising programs- Special Events and Children's Miracle Network (CMN) - in Royal Oak, Troy and Grosse Pointe. This position provides coordination for Beaumont's three capital campaigns - the Comprehensive Campaign, Detroit Science Center Campaign and Medical School Campaign - and works closely with the Vice Presidents of Major Gifts and Capital Campaigns to ensure coordination with the Major Gift and Campaign teams. The position will ensure coordination for donor relations as well as communications and publications. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree required; master's degree and CFRE desired. At least ten years of experience in fundraising with significant experience in Major Gifts, Capital Campaigns, Special Events, Annual Giving, and Publications and Communications. Strong management skills required along with experience in healthcare. Evidence required of working successfully with volunteers and committees and with prospects for six- and seven-figure gifts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with the President to develop the approach, priorities, strategies and appropriate financial targets for Special Events and Children's Miracle Network (CMN). Work closely with the President and Vice President, Capital Campaigns to oversee and ensure coordination among Beaumont's three campaigns - the comprehensive campaign, Detroit Science Center campaign and the medical school campaign. Take direct responsibility for the Medical School campaign. Work closely with the President to define goals and objectives for the Publications and Communications programs. Supervise the Director of Publications and Communications and the work of the retained communications counsel to create an effective Communications Plan to support all Foundation activities. Oversee, through the Director of Publications and Communications and in cooperation with retained counsel and other senior staff officers, the development and production of solicitation materials and communication devices. Work closely with the President and others to ensure that appropriate materials of professional quality are produced for the Foundation's fundraising programs, including those at Royal Oak, Troy and Grosse Pointe and those for the Medical School. Supervise the Directors of Special Events and the Children's Miracle Network to develop operating plans that will meet the established financial goals and will continue to strengthen these programs. Help to design and implement methods to maximize revenue, reduce cost to raise a dollar and create greater community awareness of Beaumont programs. Provide oversight for the Beaumont Fund and work closely with the President to ensure that policies and procedures regarding the Fund are current and aligned with the Foundation's overall objectives. Ensure, in collaboration with other program directors, that periodic, detailed reports are prepared that analyze fundraising results, program effectiveness and other aspects of the programs being supervised.Personally manage a portfolio of the hospital's top prospects, developing and implementing plans for cultivation and solicitation of these prospects in collaboration with hospital leaders and major gift officers. Maintain the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, physicians, and employees of Beaumont Hospitals. Discuss patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriate places. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Those skills necessary to perform essential job functions: Knowledge of all aspects of fundraising and how they interrelate to the whole program plus the ability to develop effective strategies and detailed plans for each fundraising program. Ability to manage staff effectively, to build strong teams and to obtain the best efforts of staff members focused on achieving set goals. Ability to build strong relationships with donors and volunteers and motivate people to make gifts in support of a specific institution and/or program. Ability to work as part of a senior team in a collegial manner showing both strong initiative to reach individual goals plus the cooperative spirit needed to help reach group goals. Ability to synthesize information and communicate it in an accurate and compelling form both in writing and speech. Ability to monitor progress in fundraising programs and make appropriate and timely adjustments in plans to ensure reaching goal. Ability to manage and motivate volunteers to work together to accomplish institutional goals. Strong computer application skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, planning, scheduling and data base programs. Position: Senior Major Gift Officer Organization: The Beaumont Foundation Location: Royal Oak, Michigan ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION The Beaumont Foundation exists exclusively for the purpose of securing philanthropic gifts and grants to further the medical, educational, scientific, and charitable purposes of Beaumont Hospitals. Beaumont is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare network located in Southeastern Michigan. It includes a 1,061-bed teaching, research, and tertiary care hospital in Royal Oak; a 254-bed community hospital in Troy; a research institute; a rehabilitation center; long-tern care facilities; a hospice program; and a network of outpatient facilities. Beaumont is Oakland County's second largest employer with more than 11,400 full-time employees. Beaumont Royal Oak ranks third nationally and first in Michigan for inpatient admissions. Both Beaumont Hospitals are volume leaders for emergency visits and outpatient surgeries. In fact, Beaumont Royal Oak and Beaumont Troy, rank first nationally for outpatient surgeries for hospitals of their size. The medical staff includes more than 2,400 physicians representing 91 medical and surgical specialties. In quality rankings, the American Hospital Association, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), and U.S. News and World Report rank the system among the best health care systems in the country. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Vice President of Major Gifts and the President of The Beaumont Foundation, this position is responsible for helping to identify major gift prospects and working with assigned prospects to cultivate and solicit them. The Senior Major Gift Officer assists the Vice President of Major Gifts and takes a leadership role, as assigned, on the major gift team. Other responsibilities include staffing volunteers who are helping to cultivate and solicit prospects, taking on assigned responsibility in campaigns, and working with the leadership of assigned service(s) - e.g., oncology, cardiology, etc. - to identify needs and shape major gift efforts to fund those needs. The Senior Major Gift Officer participates as a member of the Major Gift Team to meet The Beaumont Foundation's fundraising goals. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Fundraising certification preferred. At least ten years experience in working with non-profit organizations and five years experience in major gift work. A strong record of closing gifts for six- and seven-figures. Evidence of working successfully with volunteers and committees. Capital campaign experience preferred. ESSENTIAL DUTIES* AND RESPONSIBILITIES Takes a leadership role in identifying, screening and rating major gift prospects and works with assigned prospects to develop strategies, cultivate and solicit major gifts. Develops a solicitation plan for each assigned prospect and reports contacts and progress on the plan. Works with assigned service(s) under the direction of the Vice President of Major Gifts and with the appropriate physicians and administrators to identify funding needs and develop an approach to raise funds to meet those needs. Works with the Vice President of Major Gifts to develop an orientation and mentoring program for new major gift officers. Assists other major gift officers, as requested, in developing successful strategies for prospects with large giving capacity who require special cultivation efforts. Ensures that all gifts from donors assigned to this position are accurately and promptly acknowledged and that appropriate stewardship reports are generated with timely information on the programs the donors' gifts have supported. With the President and Vice President of Major Gifts, develops and implements a plan to recruit, train and activate volunteer fundraising leadership for the assigned service(s) as needed. Manages and coordinates the work of appropriate volunteer committees and provides staff support to members of the committees. Develops meeting agendas, materials and minutes for related meetings, and provides support for members who are involved in solicitations. Works closely with the Director of Planned Giving to identify planned giving prospects and to close appropriate planned gifts. Serves as a member of the capital campaign team and participates in developing campaign strategies and plans, as assigned. Takes on tasks related to the campaign. Participates in the Foundation's prospect management process by providing timely information on prospects, solicitation plans and contacts and by participating in regularly scheduled major gifts meetings. Assists the prospect research effort by providing information on prospects to the Director of Research. Cooperates in setting priorities for research. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, physicians and employees of Beaumont Hospitals. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriate settings. Participates in department management as determined by the President, and performs all other duties and projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Those skills necessary to perform essential job functions are: Very strong ability to build strong relationships and motivate people to make gifts in support of a specific department or program. Ability to synthesize information and communicate it in an accurate and compelling form, both written and spoken. Very strong ability to work with physicians and other hospital leadership to develop fundraising programs and accomplish institutional goals. Ability to work as a member of a team and, at the same time, maintain a strong sense of responsibility for achieving personal fundraising goals. Ability to work effectively with volunteers. Proficient in computer application skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, planning, scheduling and database programs. Position: Major Gift Officer Organization: The Beaumont Foundation Location: Troy, Michigan ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION The Beaumont Foundation exists exclusively for the purpose of securing philanthropic gifts and grants to further the medical, educational, scientific, and charitable purposes of Beaumont Hospitals. Beaumont is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare network located in Southeastern Michigan. It includes a 1,061-bed teaching, research, and tertiary care hospital in Royal Oak; a 254-bed community hospital in Troy; a research institute; a rehabilitation center; long-tern care facilities; a hospice program; and a network of outpatient facilities. Beaumont is Oakland County's second largest employer with more than 11,400 full-time employees. Beaumont Royal Oak ranks third nationally and first in Michigan for inpatient admissions. Both Beaumont Hospitals are volume leaders for emergency visits and outpatient surgeries. In fact, Beaumont Royal Oak and Beaumont Troy, rank first nationally for outpatient surgeries for hospitals of their size. The medical staff includes more than 2,400 physicians representing 91 medical and surgical specialties. In quality rankings, the American Hospital Association, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), and U.S. News and World Report rank the system among the best health care systems in the country. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major Gift Officer is responsible for the identification of major gift prospects and for the solicitation and cultivation of assigned prospects. This position staffs volunteers who are helping to cultivate and solicit prospects, works with the appropriate members of medical and administrative leadership to identify needs and shape major gift efforts to fund those needs and takes an assigned responsibility in campaigns. The Major Gift Officer also participates as a member of the Major Gift Team to meet The Beaumont Foundation's fundraising goals. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Fundraising certification preferred. At least six years experience in fundraising and three years experience in major gift work. Evidence of working successfully with volunteers and committees and with prospects for six- and seven-figure gifts. Capital campaign experience preferred. ESSENTIAL DUTIES* AND RESPONSIBILITIES Helps to identify, screen and rate major gift prospects and works with assigned prospects to develop strategies, cultivate and solicit major gifts. Develops a solicitation plan for each prospect and reports contacts and progress on the plan. Works under the direction of the Director of Development and the Vice President of Major and Planned Gifts and with the appropriate physicians and administrators to identify funding needs and develop an approach to raise funds to meet those needs. Ensures that all gifts from donors assigned to this position are accurately and promptly acknowledged and that appropriate stewardship reports are generated with timely information on the programs the donors' gifts have supported. With the Director of Development develops and implements a plan to recruit, train and activate volunteer fundraising leadership as needed. Manages and coordinates the work of appropriate volunteer committees and provides staff support to members of the committees. Develops meeting agendas, materials and minutes for related meetings, and provides support for members who are involved in solicitations. Works with Planned Giving to identify planned giving prospects and to close appropriate planned gifts. Serves as a member of the capital campaign team and participates in developing campaign strategies and plans, as assigned. Takes on tasks related to the campaign. Participates in the Foundation's prospect management process by providing timely information on prospects, solicitation plans and contacts and by participating in regularly scheduled Major Gift Meetings. Assists the prospect research effort by providing information on prospects to the Director of Research. Cooperates in setting priorities for research. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, physicians and employees of Beaumont Hospitals. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriate settings. Participates in other projects and meetings as determined by the Director of Development and performs all other duties and projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Those skills necessary to perform essential job functions are: Ability to build strong relationships and motivate people to make gifts in support of a specific department or program. Ability to synthesize information and communicate it in an accurate and compelling form, both written and spoken. Ability to work with physicians and other hospital leadership to develop fundraising programs and accomplish institutional goals. Ability to work as a member of a team and, at the same time, maintain a strong sense of responsibility for achieving personal fundraising goals. Ability to work effectively with volunteers. Proficient in computer application skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, planning, scheduling and database programs. ******************************************************************************************************************** To apply for this position, send your resume with a cover letter (addressed to the hiring organization and specific to the position) and your salary requirements to: resumes@nppn.biz ****************************************************************************************************************** Position: Director, Executive Recruitment Organization: Non-Profit Personnel Network (NPPN) Executive Search Consultants for the National Non-Profit Sector Location: Southfield, Michigan ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION The Non-Profit Personnel Network (NPPN) is the only retained executive search firm in Michigan, and one of few nationally targeting the non-profit industry exclusively. Our mission is to strengthen the non-profit sector through the recruitment and placement of top-quality personnel. We connect people and organizations so that each may reach the highest levels of philanthropy and self-sufficiency. We are guided by our core values of integrity, honesty, reliability, service and quality. JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the President, the Director, Executive Recruitment will be responsible for all aspects of recruitment of candidates including: interviewing candidates (in person and over the phone), screening, prospecting, evaluating, researching, ranking, vetting, and writing/editing summaries of individuals for client presentation. The Director, Executive Recruitment will assist the NPPN team in developing and executing a recruitment strategy for each executive search, as well as help with overall recruitment strategies designed to cast a wider net in the corporate, foundation and non-profit arenas. This growth opportunity will help NPPN to expand its network geographically, by industry and by types of senior level searches it conducts. This person should possess a proven track record (5-7 years) as a successful executive recruiter, HR or sales manager, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. This person will be part of a growing team of professionals at NPPN dedicated to serving the fastest growing job sector in the United States. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors Degree mandatory, Masters Degree is a plus. Experience in, or familiarity with, the non-profit sector is preferred, especially with large and medium sized non-profit organizations/institutions such as health care, higher education or social service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Conduct telephone and in-person prescreen interviews. Write/edit candidate summaries for presentation to clients. Develop a specific strategy for each search including advertising options, networking, research, etc. Help develop an overall, ongoing recruitment strategy for NPPN. Act as a client liaison as warranted, including the presentation of candidate resumes and profiles during client meetings. Meet with candidates to recruit and determine viability of their overall candidacy or for specific positions. Work with NPPN team to review, rank and classify candidate information. Act as agency representative at trade shows and other professional networking opportunities as well as overall marketing of the firm. Create and maintain a positive atmosphere of teamwork including continuous quality improvement, mutual respect, professionalism and accountability. Perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the supervisor. Ability to utilize computer technology (i.e. MS Office, internet proficient). Ability to influence others and communicate professionally, tactfully and persuasively with diverse populations. Ability to assess and address quickly changing priorities calmly and professionally INTANGIBLES* This candidate must be a team player, have a solid intuition about people, be passionate about working with non-profit agencies and institutions, be outgoing, entrepreneurial and have good business instincts, be dependable, systematic and pay great attention to detail. REFERENCES The candidate selected for this position must be able to provide at least four references from previous employers. Ideally, these references will be from previous immediate supervisors. Send cover letter (mandatory) with salary requirements and resume to: Resumes@NPPN.biz No phone calls please. Position: Director of Development Organization: Visiting Nurses Association Location: Southfield, Michigan ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan (VNA) is the state's largest, independent nonprofit home health care and hospice agency. VNA is the Gold Standard in home health care. Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Oak Park, Mich., VNA serves residents in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Livingston and Washtenaw counties. VNA is Medicare and Medicaid certified accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. VNA programs are supported in part by United Way for Southeastern Michigan and the City of Detroit Neighborhood Opportunity Fund. Consistent with our century-old tradition of high-quality care, the mission of the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is to provide comprehensive, personalized services that foster health, independence, dignity and comfort through home-based healing, hospice care, education and health-oriented community outreach initiatives. The vision of Visiting Nurse Association will be recognized as the quality and value leader in community home care in southeast Michigan. JOB SUMMARY Directs activities of the Development Department to include both fund-raising and grant solicitation. Works in concert with the President, Board of Trustees, executive officers, staff and others to identify needs and generate philanthropic support. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline; Masters Degree preferred Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in fund development and/or public relations. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Leads initiatives to identify, solicit, and develop prospective donors and to strengthen relationships with existing donors. Coordinates fund development programs, including major and planned gifts, annual appeals, and other programs. In conjunction with CEO, assimilates strategic initiatives and public relations plan into development programs. Manages budget performance to include: development, control, and variance reporting. Oversees grant program to include: identifying projects, soliciting, and procuring grants. Creates action plan, implements, and directs special event activities. Ensures effective management of computerized donor system. Prepares and/or oversees written materials used in cultivating and/or soliciting prospective donors. Recruits, develops, and retains assigned staff through selection, orientation, evaluation, coaching, mentoring, and discipline. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES* Champions the Visiting Nurse Association's mission and vision both within the organization and to external audiences. Demonstrates personal leadership in planning, implementing and successfully completing actions to attain functional and organizational goals. Possesses the motivation and courage to set high personal standards, focus on critical issues, move beyond challenges and obstacles and make principled decisions. Demonstrates planning and execution ability to make resource choices and ability to influence others toward those choices. Possesses leadership qualities and the ability to follow through with the process of implementing a vision, building and leading teams and influencing others at all levels of the organization. Possesses interpersonal skills to build and maintain understanding, create mutual trust and initiate meaningful cooperation. Possesses communication skills to process the transmitting of information to accomplish business goals, establish productive relationships and exceed customer expectations. Exhibits self-management in the practice of focusing on priorities, maintaining composure in trying situations, actively considering ethics during decision making and demonstrating consistency between words and actions. Able to strategize in deploying plans or tactics towards a goal. Demonstrates judgment to identify complex issues, collect data, sift information and make sound decisions based on the data gathered. Possesses business knowledge to increase technical, industry and financial knowledge to expand professional competence. Supplemental Job Functions and Abilities:* Demonstrates a proficiency in the use of Microsoft word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Performs other duties as assigned. Must write, speak and comprehend English to effectively communicate with donors, staff and others. Must be able to hear normal conversation with or without electronic device assistance. Must have visual acuity correctable to 20/30. Position: Grant Writer* Organization: Vista Maria Location: Dearborn Heights, Michigan ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION Vista Maria is Michigan's largest non-profit residential and community-based treatment agency for abused and neglected girls. Founded in 1883 by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Vista Maria serves girls ages 11-17 from across Michigan who are in need of treatment for mental health, substance abuse, trauma recovery, and other psychosocial issues. The agency offers gender-responsive treatment programs that introduce, model, and reinforce strong, positive messages about being female. Vista Maria's mission is to transition high-risk girls into productive, healthy adulthood, within their home communities when possible, through a comprehensive continuum of care that: Fosters emotional healing; Creates a safe and stable environment; Improves family relationships; Builds spiritual and moral development consistent with the individual's spiritual beliefs; Increases personal competency and responsibility in relationships; Improves educational and vocational performance. JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for the research, identification, product development, writing, tracking and stewardship of proposals to public and private entities that will provide funding critical to the mission and vision of the agency. Coordination with the finance department is required to ensure funding for economically feasible and sustainable programs are proposed and to make certain that all activities complement the goals and strategies of the fund development office to maximize benefits for the agency. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, English or equivalent on the job experience. Five (5) years of progressive experience in funded grant writing. Strong writing skills with the ability to create accurate and persuasive documents, including case statements, stewardship reports and funding proposals. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS* Demonstrated ability to produce strategically positioned grants that match agency offerings. Computer literate with demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Has a proven track record of obtaining grant awards. Experience in writing strategic fund development plans. Ability to clearly articulate (written and verbal) the need for support and link this need to prospective donors' giving interest. Ability to manage time and tasks effectively. Ability to plan tasks to ensure successfully completion of documents to meet deadlines for submissions. Self-directed with the ability to work in a team environment. Capacity for detail work. Strong verbal communications with the ability to speak effectively with a variety of people and audiences. Strong interpersonal skills, work well with donors, volunteers, peers, executive leadership, internal and external supporters. Effective presence, and presentation skills necessary to interact with a variety of internal and external constituencies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Work individually and in collaboration with colleagues to coordinate proposal submission. Write and assemble proposals and letters of inquiry for submission, including photocopies, cover letter, budgets, and agenda. Develop and recommend strategies to guide proposal processes and correspondence. Keep records of all activities and relevant information, regarding submissions; maintain filing system for projects and programs; create reports to track proposals and progress. Provide gift officers and donors with ongoing information, usually in the form of informational progress reports or proposals on relevant programs and strategies. Complete all other assignments or duties designated as appropriate to the position. Participate in personal and professional training and development as required for maximum effectiveness. Two (2) years or more experience in a human service organization in a non-profit setting. Knowledge of foundation and corporate grant making sources a plus. Knowledge of behavioral and mental health programs that serve children. Knowledge of public and private funding sources for helping and healing children and families. REFERENCES The candidate selected for this position must be able to provide at least four (4) references from previous employers. Ideally, these references will be from previous immediate supervisors. NPPN Non-Profit Personnel Network 29350 Southfield Road, Suite 119, Southfield, MI 48076-2026 248-569-NPPN (6776) Resumes@NPPN.biz ************************************************************