Nonprofit Jobs Available in Memphis, TN ? Urban Affairs & Public ...

Company:?Methodist Healthcare Foundation?
Date Posted:?February 3, 2012

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The?Major Gift Coordinator?identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards existing donors as well as new major gift prospects.? This position reports directly to the Director of Major Gifts.? This individual must feel comfortable working with diverse prospects and donors including individuals, corporate businesses at the local and national level, community leaders, board members, hospital associates, local, state, and federal governments that might support the Foundation?s philanthropic focus areas.? Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are needed.? A Bachelor?s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations or similar field is required and two years of experience in non-profit fundraising.? Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.? This job posting is not to be construed as a complete listing of duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee.

Apply online at?www.methodisthealth.org?(under ?Careers?).

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Company:?Le Bonheur Children?s Hospital Foundation?
Date Posted:?February 6, 2012

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Le Bonheur Children?s Hospital Foundation

The coordinator supports the organization?s overall strategic plan as an investment in broadening its donor base and commitment to long-term donor stewardship. Coordinator provides correct, timely, personalized, strategic acknowledgement and communications to donors and prospects while ensuring the quality and integrity of Le Bonheur?s donor database. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements and enhances the processing of financial contributions from entry through acknowledgement to include receipt and record management
• Maintains database to ensure its effectiveness as a resource for development activities
• Contributes to a successful stewardship program that fosters long-term engagement

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Bachelor?s degree?with at least 1 year experience working in gifts in a non-profit?environment preferred.

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• Five to seven years? equivalent work experience in gifts or foundation of a non-profit environment.? Gift processing experience highly preferred.?

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Interpersonal skills in order to work in tandem with directors and support staff that assists the Foundation department.
• Experience using Raiser?s Edge highly preferred.
• Experience using Constituent Relationship Management software required.
• Experience with?gift accounting principles and IRS regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team with common fund raising goals and to work with confidential information.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

APPLY ONLINE:

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Company:?Overton Park Conservancy (OPC)?
Date Posted:?February 15, 2012

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The Executive Director (?ED?) of the Overton Park Conservancy (OPC or Conservancy) will provide vision, leadership and oversight for the revitalization and ongoing administration of the Management Area (referred to in this Position Profile as ?the Park?; approximately 184 acres, excluding the golf course, General Services, the Fire Station, Memphis Zoo, Memphis College of Art, Levitt Shell, and Brooks Museum) of the Park under the Management Agreement with the City of Memphis. The ED is responsible for working with the Board of Directors to create and execute a development and fundraising plan and revenue model to support the long term financial needs of the Park. The ED is responsible for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the park, managing a high performance Conservancy staff, serving as liaison and advocate for the Conservancy with the City of Memphis and other key stakeholders groups.?? The ED reports to the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with the Executive Committee of the Board and others to develop and implement the OPC strategic plan (now being developed)?
• Provide oversight of all the park?s construction projects, including design management, contract procurement and quality control.?
• Provide oversight of the budget, schedule and successful implementation of all capital projects.?
• Assist the Chairman and Board of Directors in setting goals for all fundraising and oversee any capital and annual fundraising campaigns.?

Park Administration & Operations?

• Ensure the Conservancy?s work supports its mission and goals.?
• Provide overall leadership of staff in the development and implementation of short and long range plans.?
• Build and maintain positive relations with the City of Memphis and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations with the City and other agencies as applicable.?
• Develop and oversee the general operating budget and annual planning process to ensure the fiscal integrity of the Conservancy and compliance with all applicable laws and appropriate internal controls working closely with the chair of the Finance Committee of the Board.?
• Work closely with the Chairman of the Board, Board Committees, and the Board of Directors in the creation of policies, programs, and strategic direction of the Conservancy.? Provide support of all activities associated with the Board including staffing for all Board and Committee meetings, assist chairmen in creating meeting schedules, locations, development of agenda, and preparation of meeting materials, as needed.?
• Responsible for administration of overall operation of the organization.? This includes the review and evaluation of program activities and events, OPC website, assurance that continuing contractual obligations are being fulfilled, allocation of resources for greater program effectiveness and efficiency, development of organizational and administrative policies and program objectives for Board consideration.?
• Select, retain, engage and lead a high performance Conservancy staff.? This includes setting clear job and performance expectations, directing, delegating and holding team accountable while providing appropriate training, resources, and coaching.? Ensure that all appropriate human resources systems and processes are in place.?
• Manage the cleanliness, planting and ground maintenance for the Park.? Ensure there is a focused plan to maintain the Park to meet park users? expectations.??

Community Outreach, Programming & Marketing??

• Proactively establish relationships with the public, including interested user groups of OPC as well as neighborhood associations.?
• Serve as principal liaison between the Conservancy to public, private and governmental entities.? Actively advocate for the Park interests in related discussions and decision-making.?
• Identify and create programs for people to interact with the park through recreational, volunteer, and educational activities.?
• Partner effectively with other Park stakeholders:? Brooks Museum, Memphis Zoo, Levitt Shell, Memphis College of Art, as well as cooperating Park groups including Park Friends, Citizens to Preserve Overton Park, the Lick Creek Coalition, and interested neighborhood associations.?
• Manage the public relations and media plan for the Park and serve as the key spokesperson for the Conservancy.?

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS?

Education and/or Experience?

• College degree required.??
• Five to ten years of progressive experience in non profit or business, government, land conservation/preservation or related areas is preferred.?
• Demonstrated skills and capacity to mobilize significant fundraising efforts.? Ability to effectively coordinate the staff efforts and follow up on donor leads with the Chairman and other Board members charged with fundraising.

?Personal Characterisitics?

• Must possess visionary and creative leadership with the ability to communicate with and inspire others to act on the best behalf of the Park.?
• Must have proven ability to build and lead a high performance team.? Must possess the leadership skills necessary to set and accomplish goals and objectives through others and inspire others to optimum productivity.?
• Strong solutions-oriented problem solving skills.? Proven ability to look ahead and anticipate problems, deal with changing conditions and adjust accordingly.? Demonstrates tenacity, creativity and innovative thinking.?
• Demonstrates an executive presence that conveys energy, confidence and the ability to influence groups and individuals with outstanding communication and influencing skills.? Positive reputation for keeping all stakeholders well informed and involved.? Has the ability to handle conflict in a diplomatic manner and will foster positive and constructive relationships.?
• Possesses a bias for action, sense of urgency and demonstrates a passion for an inclusive community park and Conservancy focus with measurable quality outcomes.?
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain and balance various relationships with key stakeholders in the city government, especially the Mayor, City Council and the Parks Division as well as other park entities, patrons and park support groups.? Demonstrates political savvy.?
• Possesses a high standard of integrity, credibility and business ethics.?

How to Apply:?

Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:?

Ray Pohlman, Chairman

Search Committee

Overton Park Conservancy

P. O. Box 41936

Memphis, TN? 38174

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Company:?National Foundation for Transplants?
Date Posted:?February 18, 2012

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The National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) is seeking a part-time Data Entry Clerk who is skilled in Raiser?s Edge fundraising management software. The position will also be trained in Blackbaud Sphere as it relates to gift and batch entry. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, possess excellent computer skills and a commitment to accuracy.?

Part-time hours are flexible and will be determined by NFT and the candidate. When applying, please specify availability as well as experience level with Raiser?s Edge.?

Inquiries, resumes and references should be emailed to?jobs@transplants.org.

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Company:?Memphis Cultural Arts Enrichment Center?
Date Posted:?February 18, 2012

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Summary

Provide administrative support to the Executive Director including general clerical, receptionist, and project work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and transfer to appropriate staff person.
• Meet and greet visitors.
• Create and modify documents.
• Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system for new enrollee paperwork, guest lists, etc.
• Create system for tracking attendance, student demographics, and obtaining other program related data.
• Set up and coordinate meetings for the Executive Director.
• Prepare meeting agendas, e-newsletters, follow up activities, etc.
• Assist with ticket sales and distribution of performance information.
• Assist with promoting and marketing the organization and performances.
• Create and maintain system for collecting names and email addresses of donors, ticket buyers, and other interested parties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.?

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.?
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, EXCEL, and telephone protocol.?
• Professional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to type 50wpm.?
• Passionate about the arts?

Other Information

• Position requires approximately 20 hours per week?
• $15 per hour?

?Work is performed under the direction of the Executive Director of the Memphis Cultural Arts Enrichment Center.? Send resume to?kspacek@artsmemphis.org.

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Company:?Memphis Cultural Arts Enrichment Center?
Date Posted:?February 18, 2012

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Summary

Research, write, and report on grant proposals that would be a good fit for funding for the Memphis Cultural Arts Enrichment Center.

Primary Responsibilities

• Writes grant proposals and completes grant applications in order to secure financial support.? Minimum 2 per month.?
• Researches new funding sources and presents to Executive Director and Board for prior approval.?
• Identifies, defines, and develops funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as write and submit grant proposals.
• Collects, analyzes and reports data on the funded activity.
• Gains a complete understanding of the program.
• Writes grant applications that display meticulous grammar and spelling.
• Analyzes the feasibility of the project?s budget.
• Performs in-depth research for the proposed project.
• Creates and maintains a system for tracking grant status and follow up.
• Adheres to all grant guidelines including grant reporting requirements.
• Reports monthly to Executive Director and Board on grant activity and status.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Must have a college education and is capable of writing an organized, comprehensive and persuasive grant proposal.
• Must have excellent writing and verbal skills.
• Must have good grammar and spelling skills.
• Must possess analytic and creative skills.
• Must have successfully obtained funding for one to two grant proposals personally written.

Other Information

• Anticipated hours per month 25
• Compensation $15-$20 per hour depending on level of experience?

Work is performed under the direction of the Executive Director of the Memphis Cultural Arts Enrichment Center.? Resumes should be sent to?kspacek@artsmemphis.org

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Company:?Berea College?
Date Posted:?February 13, 2014

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Berea College, with a mission recognized nationally as one of the most compelling in higher education?
today, announces an exciting opportunity for a rising development professional committed to mission-based?
fundraising and positioned to assume a visible leadership role. The impending arrival of Berea?s ninth president on July 1 provides a stellar opportunity for the right candidate to bring innovative ideas and practices to move an established fundraising program to the next levels.?

The Director of Development?Annual Giving leads a virtual team of peer colleagues to meet ambitious?
fundraising goals. S/he manages and carries out a complex annual plan; partners with other campus colleagues including the president and academic division chairs, supervises and deploys frontline staff, solicits high-end donors, and recruits and inspires national volunteers.

Berea College, ranked #1 liberal arts college in the nation in 2011 by Washington Monthly for ?doing the right thing for the country,? occupies an increasingly prominent position in the national dialogue on access to education.? Berea charges no tuition and enrolls only students of promise and limited means, preparing them to be service-oriented leaders for the Appalachian region and beyond. To supplement funds available from its enviable endowment, Berea depends upon annual support from alumni, organizations, and an unprecedented number of friends, whose generosity completes full tuition for over 1600 students each year.?

Berea, the ?folk arts and crafts capital of Kentucky,? is a close-knit community of 13,000 with active involvement in the arts and participation in sustainable living and local foods initiatives. Berea is located just 45 minutes south of Lexington, a cosmopolitan city known for its scenic bluegrass and bucolic horse farms.?

The successful candidate for this highly visible position will bring the following:?

. Five or more successful years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably in mature annual giving programs in higher education. However, other non-profit experience will be considered, especially with strong donor acquisition, retention and renewal programs.?
. Proficiency in recruiting, inspiring, supporting and partnering effectively with high-level volunteers.?
. Significant experience in program planning, coordination and evaluation.?
. Successful supervisory experience.?
. Capacity to lead peers and process managing effectively up and down the chain of command to reach shared goals.

TO APPLY: An Application to Join the College Staff is required and is available in the Office of People Services,?
Suite 100, Fairchild Hall on the campus or may be obtained by calling (859) 985-3051 or 985-3050, or on line atwww.berea.edu/hr. Completed applications may be mailed to People Services, CPO 2189, Berea, KY 40404 or faxed to (859) 985-3911.?

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all peoples of the earth to learn and work here. Employment decisions are based on training, education and experience related to the requirements of the job. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability.

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