AFP Northeastern PA – Effective and Ethical Fundraising in the Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton Area

[Wilkes-Barre, Pa.] – The Northeastern Pennsylvania chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) announced that Carol Maculloch, Director of Development for Annual Resources at The University of Scranton, will moderate a panel, “Mentoring: A Career Enhancing Benefit”

This is the first in the organization’s 2009-10 educational programming series and will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at the Woodlands Inn & Resort, Wilkes-Barre. Reservations are required and can be made at http://afpmentor.eventbrite.com or by calling Mary Lou Miller at 570-586-3432.

Panelists include:

* Kathleen Matthews, President, Junior Achievement of NEPA, Inc.;
* Craig M. Lukatch, Director of Development, Wyoming Valley Children’s Association;
* Christopher Kelly, Development Director, the Osterhout Free Library;
* Lauren Pluskey, Director of Annual Giving, Wilkes University;
* Amy Hetro, Development & Markering Director, Leadership Wilkes-Barre; and
* Susan Dantona Jolley, Director of Donor Relations, Wilkes University

According to Maculloch, “Mentoring is an effective means of bolstering professional confidence and addressing precise questions and issues on fundraising through a personal one-on-one relationship. This new program allows seasoned fundraisers the opportunity to serve our profession by giving back their time, talent and expertise, while coaching and providing invaluable information for new fund raisers entering or shaping their development careers and their breath of knowledge.”

Cost of attendance is $15 for AFP members and $25 for not-yet members and day-of registrants. Registration is accepted via e-mail to events@afpnepa.org and online at http://afpmentor.eventbrite.com. Please address any questions to Mary Lou Miller at 570-586-3432.

Position Title: Senior Director for Regional Development at The University of Scranton

Reports to: Executive Director of Development

Classification: Professional Staff

Job Purpose:

The Director is responsible for managing 7-9 development field officers; will direct field activities ensuring execution of fundraising strategies; will be responsible for the supervision, coordination and strategy development for the cultivation, stewardship and solicitation of individual donors, with a special focus on major donors, assigned to the development field officers. The Director will also carry a portfolio of prospects and meeting fundraising goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage the development field officers. Assists in the recruitment, hiring, and training of development field officers.

Develop and implement fundraising strategies designed to meet goals across all funding sources, including major gifts, annual giving and deferred giving.

Assist the Executive Director with establishing specific metrics and goals for development field officers and for delivering timely feedback on assignments. Will be responsible for holding staff accountable to established goals. Will conduct semi-annual and annual performance evaluations with development field officers.

Supervise and mentor the individual development field officers, providing leadership, inspiration, accountability, and professional growth opportunities.

Meet with development field officers on a daily and weekly basis including accompanying them on visits in order to assess performance.

Review pipeline reports of development field officers to ensure accuracy of data.

Develop and implement strategies to cultivate and solicit prospects for annual, capital campaign, and deferred gifts for own prospects and prospects assigned to the development field officers.

Assist the Executive Director as required.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: Five or more years of progressive development, marketing, client relationships or sales experience, with at least two years of management experience. Must have a demonstrated record of success in major gift fundraising or sales.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Extensive travel required. The successful applicant will be a self-starter with the relevant experience to provide effective leadership of a team as well as the various skills, imagination and boldness necessary for success. Candidates must demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and self-confidence in building relationships; a proven track in fundraising or revenue generation; ability to participate in a collaborative environment. Strong leadership and management skills, with a track record of leading teams and inspiring them to achieve new benchmarks of success.

An * indicates essential function as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Resumes should be sent to hr@scranton.edu and reference Req. # R000000869

Cedar Crest College is seeking a Director of Annual Giving. Reporting to VP Advancement, the successful candidate will cultivate, motivate and recognize giving through direct mail, online, phone, personal contact, and event attendance. The Director will be responsible for preparing and
revising the annual giving plan including strategies, reporting, timetable of gift solicitation. Will also lead efforts for donor recognition and gift acknowledgment.

Bachelor’s Degree and two to five years of progressively significant development/fundraising; excellent writing and speaking skills; a substantial record of successful collaboration with both sophisticated and inexperienced volunteers; demonstrated capacity to organize and manage programs; the ability to work independently and creatively in a collaborative, team oriented environment; strong organizational and motivational skills; familiarity with computer systems and the willingness to use those systems. Ability to work some extended nights and weekends.

Exceptional candidates will possess a strong belief in higher education and a personal dedication to women’s education.

Qualified candidates should submit their resume and letter of interest, with salary requirements to: Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Cedar Crest College, 100 College Drive, Allentown, PA 18104. or e-mail pazehner@cedarcrest.edu. Responses will be sent only to those under consideration. EOE.

Deadline has passed.  Thank you for your nominations.  Please save the date of November 20th for the Philanthropy Day Luncheon.

NOTE: Deadline Extended to June 20th

Download the Nomination Forms

Dear Colleague:

Northeastern Pennsylvania will celebrate National Philanthropy Day on Friday, November 20, 2009 at a special luncheon at the Mohegan Sun Seasons Banquet Room. This special day, designated each year by an official Act of Congress, recognizes the importance of philanthropy in society and pays tribute to outstanding volunteers, professionals, corporations and foundations.

We need your help to identifying those in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area who best exemplify the spirit of philanthropy. The Awards Selection Committee invites you to join in the recognition of philanthropy in the following ways:
•    Nominate candidates for one or more of the five distinguished awards to be presented at the Philanthropy Day Luncheon.

The award categories are:

• Outstanding Volunteer Fund Raiser
• Outstanding Corporation
• Outstanding Foundation
• Outstanding Philanthropist
• Outstanding Fund Raising Executive
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Mark Friday, November 20, 2009 on your calendar today and plan to attend the Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Plains , PA.

Please complete your nomination forms immediately.  The deadline is June 6. JUNE 20TH.

Download the Nomination Forms

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of AFP is committed to making the awards process as inclusive as possible, recognizing outstanding achievements on the part of organizations of all sizes and stature. In this spirit, we encourage nominations on behalf of individuals and institutions whose accomplishments demonstrate excellence in philanthropy not solely in monetary terms, but in level of commitment, their talent and creativity, and their impact on our region.

Please complete and return the enclosed nomination form by June 6th.  Feel free to contact me at 570-348-1347 if you have any questions or comments.  Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.  See you on November 20th.

Best wishes,

Jim Brogna
2009 Philanthropy Day – Northeastern Pennsylvania
Award Selection Committee

Everyone -

The NEPA Philanthropy Forum is LESS THAN ONE WEEK from today.  We have added presenters David Shanton from Baruch College in New York – an expert on major gifts and prospect research.

We have had a great response so far with more than75 people registered.  (Register: http://forum.afpnepa.org)

Someone asked me if this is just for big organizations and the answer is Absolutely Not!   While there are a few workshops geared towards established fundraising programs, we have made sure that anyone who has ANYTHING to do with a nonprofit organization will be able to take away a great experience from this conference.

Whether you’re a board member, volunteer, or professional staff you’ll have a great time.

Finally, remember that we have “partial day” registration available for just the breakfast, just the lunch, just the workshop for board and staff, and any combination of these.

Register now at http://forum.afpnepa.org.

Thanks!

The AFP Northeastern PA chapter is presenting a panel on Corporate and Foundation Relations in a Slow Economy. Now more than ever, nonprofits and charitable organizations need the support of corporate and foundation funding to survive. During times of cutbacks and charitable giving slow-downs, AFP is providing a venue for you to ask questions to key leaders in the grantmaking field in our region.

Date: Tuesday, March 10
Location: Radisson Lackawanna Station, 700 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA
Time: 11:30 registration, Program begins at Noon

REGISTER AND GET MORE INFO at http://afp-march09.eventbrite.com/