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Stewardship Manager, World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Stewardship Manager to serve as the stewardship lead on the Donor Communications team. The position leads stewardship efforts for WWF’s principal and major donors (individuals giving $25,000+), including collaborating with gift officers to develop individual stewardship plans to deepen and strengthen donor engagement. S/he develops streamlined processes to track and ensure timely fulfillment of stewardship activities and is responsible for the entire process of developing high level philanthropy materials that will educate and inspire. These donor-centric pieces must convey donor impact and the organization’s appreciation of major gifts. S/he leads process for acknowledging gifts, writes/edits acknowledgement letters for WWF’s major donors and major donor prospects and assists with donor communication projects as needed.

A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of professional work experience is required with at least 3 years of specific experience with donor stewardship, including accurately and efficiently drafting of acknowledgements and reports. Exceptional writing, editing and verbal skills, excellent organizational skills, the ability to lead process development activities, strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, the ability to prioritize and fluency in Microsoft Office is required. Knowledge of conservation issues and donor database experience preferred.

WWF offers a generous benefits package. The closing date for accepting applications to this position is December 5, 2011.

AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  To apply for the job please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers, job # 12074 and submit cover letter and resume. Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone. 

(posted November 30, 2011)

Senior Development Writer, World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC

World Wildlife Fund, the global conservation organization, is seeking a Senior Development Writer to write highly personalized narratives. These narratives will create strategic solicitation and stewardship pieces that cultivate and engage WWF's top individual donors and prospects to support WWF’s priorities. This person will also be responsible for developing the highest level philanthropy materials that will educate and inspire donors.

A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, or a related discipline with at least 6 years of professional work experience is required. Exceptional writing, editing and verbal communication skills, solid interviewing, and researching skills are also required. At least 3 years specific experience with donor stewardship, including writing and packaging fundraising marketing material such as proposals and reports for high net worth individuals and/or foundations is needed.

AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  To apply for the job please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers, job # 12057 and submit cover letter and resume. Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone. 

(posted November 30, 2011)

Director/Manager of Research & Prospect Management, Florida State University Foundation, Tallahassee, FL

Are you an experienced research/prospect management professional seeking an opportunity to provide leadership, vision and strategic direction for this highly regarded foundation? Are measured outcomes and the formation of meaningful relationships the cornerstone of your management style and success? This position allows you to join the efforts of a high-functioning senior management team operating with solid internal infrastructure to strategically grow the Foundation’s research and prospect management capabilities through an up-coming campaign and beyond. Does the opportunity to greatly impact the future of an organization through your research/prospect management expertise in an entrepreneurial and academically diverse environment sound like an attractive career advancement possibility? If so, this may be your next career move.

Position Description:
Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement Services you will use your proactive and collaborative work style to provide strategic planning, operational guidance, interdepartmental training and relationship-based research to support the Foundation’s fundraising goals. Specific duties include the management/development of existing personnel, refinement and growth of the donor pool, oversight of prospect screening and donor information management.

Qualifications:
This position requires a mission focused professional, a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred.) and 5-7 years of research data analysis and prospect management experience. Ability to foster collaborative management based on open, transparent, continual communication, sharing, and inclusive decision-making is strongly desired. Attention to detail, strong data management/analytical skills, exemplary writing and verbal communication, and advanced computer literacy are a must.

How To Apply:
By applying, you are ONLY sharing your resume with People & Systems, not the hiring organization. Your information is NEVER shared with our client without your permission. If selected, you will be given full disclosure about the position/organization, allowing you to decide whether or not you wish to proceed. All applications are 100% CONFIDENTIAL.

Send a resume and cover letter to: FSU@peopleANDsystems.com or visit our posting at http://www.nonprofitJOBMARKET.org/jobDetail.aspx?jobId=5853

(posted November 2, 2011)

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