The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) seeks a polished and enthusiastic professional with an affinity for the arts and fundraising and to join our Advancement team. This team member is essential to the execution of day-to-day operations of the department and will possess demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving.

The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) seeks a polished and enthusiastic professional with an affinity for the arts and fundraising and to join our Advancement team. This team member is essential to the execution of day-to-day operations of the department and will possess demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving.

The Manager of Development plays a key role in achieving the Chester County History Center’s fundraising goals by overseeing the Membership program, including overall strategic planning, management, growth, reporting, analysis, and communications.  The Manager of Development participates in development efforts including fund-raising campaigns, corporate giving, grant writing and management, and special event coordination. This position works closely with members, donors, corporate partners, and volunteers.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Reports to: Executive Director

ABOUT THE CROSSING

Reporting to the Executive Director of Gift Planning, the Coordinator oversees the University’s management of trust, estate, and other legacy gift distributions through various administrative processes.  The incumbent will also be responsible for the University’s ongoing regulatory compliance with state registration and reporting requirements for soliciting donations and/or charitable gift annuities.  The incumbent will be responsible for various administrative duties -- including direct service to University donors from time to time -- related to the management of the University’s life-income gift program (charitable gift annuities and trusts), donated life insurance policies, and other Gift Planning program work and special initiatives.  Within the context of these duties, the Coordinator serves as the primary liaison at Temple with the University’s custodial bank for life-income gifts, members of the Temple Finance team, and the Office of University Counsel, among other departments.  

The Development Position at Philadelphia Boys and Girls Choirs (PBGC) is designed to advance PBGC’s mission of inspiring boys and girls of all ages to strive for excellence through music as participants in its choirs and vocal conservatory. The development position is responsible for implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve PBGC’s annual and long-range financial goals.

The role requires a person who is dynamic, engaging, results-oriented and possesses outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills, a self-directed and entrepreneurial spirit, good judgment, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with staff, families, volunteers and alumni.  Excellent communication skills are essential for the position, as well as a passion for an appreciation of youth choral music. 

Overview: The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) seeks a creative, and energetic nonprofit manager to guide this sixty-year-old program through its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate must have a passion for music education and will have a strong track record in fundraising and organizational development. This is a wonderful opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader gifted at building relationships. 

Starting Date: Fall 2022 

Reports to: GPYO Board of Directors 

Responsibilities: The Executive Director is the public representative of our four-ensemble program for young instrumentalists who love music and want to see where it can take them! You ensure the effective and efficient day-to-day operations, and work in collaboration with the artistic staff to provide a supportive, challenging, and rewarding ensemble experience for our students. You motivate and lead the staff and board as the GPYO strengthens its partnership with the Westminster Conservatory and builds bridges with others who share our vision for providing training and performance opportunities to our members. You provide structure and direction for new programming and organizational initiatives and play an active role in ongoing board development and strategic planning.

The Director of Member Engagement is part of the Academy’s fast-moving Institutional Advancement team.  This position is responsible for developing and implementing the strategy for all aspects of the general membership program and all related communications and member campaigns. This position is a member of the department’s leadership team, meeting regularly with other directors and the Executive Director to discuss and set strategy for Academy fundraising.  They also provide strategic guidance across the Academy on engagement opportunities, marketing, and mission-based content that will inspire prospects, ticket buyers, and the broader community to become members, as well as assist with developing upgrade strategies for current members. This position oversees the membership gift processing and fulfillment process and works alongside the Membership Coordinator to ensure accurate and efficient entry and acknowledgment of gifts. This position reports to the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and supervises one full time position. 

The Director of Membership plays a unique role in connecting members to Academy science and staff by working across departments to create member components for public programs and producing members-only events such as the annual Members’ Night.  This is an exciting opportunity for a creative fundraiser interested in science and nature to inspire support for the Academy’s mission through unique offerings, experiences, and stewardship.

At Temple, you will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself.  We value what makes each employee unique and strive to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion.  As an employee, you will enjoy our collaborative team-based culture that values innovation and creativity. 

The Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) will work with Temple’s CFR Executive Director and other CFR team members to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward foundation and corporate prospects to secure financial support for Temple University’s funding priorities. The Assistant Director will provide support in the following areas of CFR: fundraising, grants administration, stewardship, and other department administrative functions.  

The Major Gift Officer for Klein College of Media and Communication, reporting to the Assistant Dean for the College, is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donor prospects ($50,000+) to the College. The Major Gift Officer will secure funds for Klein by managing a portfolio of assigned donors, representing the College and Temple University at large, and establishing connections between donors’ philanthropic interests and the priorities of Klein College of Media and Communications and Temple.  

The Major Gift Officer must be a highly energetic, organized, flexible and enthusiastic professional with a proven track record of closing major gifts of $50K+, and must be comfortable working autonomously, achieving performance-related metric goals, building donor relationships, working collaboratively and strategically with colleagues, and possessing a strong knowledge of the principles, ethics and practices of successful fund raising.