Position: Development Assistant (Part-Time; 3 days/wk)
Institution: Cambridge Friends School
Location: Cambridge, MA
Date Posted: 9/5/2008
Overall Description:

Cambridge Friends School (CFS), a Quaker elementary school (grades pre-K – 8), located in North Cambridge, Massachusetts, has an opening for a Development Assistant. One of the leading independent schools in Greater Boston, CFS offers an outstanding education guided by Quaker principles and a deep commitment to social justice.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Development & Communications, the Development Assistant is responsible for a variety of database-centered, day-to-day fundraising operations and alumni relations tasks. The overall goal is for an expanded, up-to-date and accurate prospect and donor database to increase financial support.
o Ensure accurate and complete alumni database record management; capture contact, biographical and career information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory),
o Data entry and processing of all gifts including credit card and web donations
o Maintain and update critical donor and alumni information and records and track giving history
o Provide analytical database reports and donor lists as necessary
o Assist with the production and mailing of CFS Annual Fund and development communications pieces
o Work closely with the CFS parents, alumni groups and CFS Committees in obtaining and tracking alumni information, correspondence, website, postal returns, etc.
Additional Qualifications:
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues and faculty throughout the school, including alumni, other constituencies, and the public
o High level of competence in managing relational database systems (Donor Perfect database experience is preferred)
o High professional and ethical standards and sensitivity for handling confidential data and personal information is essential
o Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently
o Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
o Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
o Fluency in English
o Excellent organizational skills
o Good judgment and a sense of humor are highly valued.

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, salary requirements and references to:

Ray Pasciuto
Director of Development & Communications at:
r.pasciuto@cfsmass.org.
Please add “Development Assistant” in the subject line.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Development Officer (DO) – Friends School

Background

The Friends Schools have been heavily reliant on tuition fees to balance its budget. To date, the fees constitute nearly 82% of our operating budget. As this percentage is quite usual for private schools, the school would like to increase and diversify its revenue base by more effective management of its donor relations. Our school is dear to many, Alumni, Quakers and others. We have an exciting story to tell that we are sure will grab the attention of many. This position is ideally suited for someone looking at a career in fundraising. As this is a new position within the School’s structure, a one year contract will be granted and renewal will be pending thorough evaluation.

Main tasks and responsibilities [specific immediate responsibilities]

The Development Officer will work under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Friends School, however, will be expected to plan, initiate and manage independent fundraising activities. The post holder will perform the following tasks:

- Assist the Director in developing a short and long term fundraising strategy through engaging various stakeholders including alumni and parents.
- Work with (start-up and maintain) new computerized donor management database.
- Solicit grants from individuals and organizations and ensure their proper follow-up.
- Design and manage annual campaigns, appeals and events
- Write compelling articles and communications to keep potential and present donors abreast with developments at the school
- Maintain active communication with supporters
- Create and manage online donation scheme
- Prepare a lively donor newsletter (bi-annually)
- Promotion and management of alumni relations and support
- Oversee the donor-related content of school website, ensuring up-to-date and dynamic information
- Other related tasks as assigned by the Director

Qualifications and competencies

The School is seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic worker with experience of development planning and project and resource management.

Required
- At least 5 years of experience in development work and fundraising
- Related university degree.
- Excellent English writing and communication skills. Ability to write concisely, creatively persuasively and passionately.
- Outstanding presentation skills especially in designing paper and electronic newsletters, appeals, etc…
- Demonstrated inter-personal skills.
- Excellent handling of information technology software, such as web-based and other programs .
- Demonstrated organizational and work planning abilities.
- Self-sufficient in undertaking own administrative tasks.
- Understanding and upholding of Friends School values as endorsed by the school’s Board of Trustees.

Contractual Conditions

Since this is a new post at the school, the contract will initially be for the duration of one year. The contract will be renewed if the annual review deems the achievements positive. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

www.palfriends.org

Friends General Conference (FGC) is a Quaker organization which provides resources and support for Quaker meetings and Friends across North America. Our programs include an active conference program, a bookstore, publications, traveling ministries, youth ministries, religious education, outreach, and ministry on racism. Our organization focuses on nurturing Quaker meetings, so that they can nurture a vital religious life and witness among Friends. We foster a very collegial and cooperative atmosphere in our office.

FGC is seeking candidates for a full time position as our Web and Online Giving Manager. We have recently re-designed our web sites utilizing Drupal as the CMS platform and are working to continue to change our websites from brochure-ware into dynamic Web 2.0 community-building tools. We are in the process of implementing a new centralized CRM solution and a more dynamic online donor cultivation and giving program. We hope to employ a skillful, innovative and creative person to assist us in moving this work forward.
Responsibilities include creating and maintaining a consistent web site architectural structure, ensuring a consistent look and feel across all FGC web sites - www.fgcquaker.org (our main site) www.quakerbooks.org, www.quakerfinder.org, www.quakerquestfgc.org, www.quakeryouth.org, www.faithandplay.org (micro-sites), recommending and implementing enhancements and modifications to the FGC web sites, and assisting and training staff to post content. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can translate IT language for other staff. Strong HTML and CSS skills, familiarity with Drupal 5.1x , and basic PHP skills are all required. Candidates with project management skills and a familiarity with Quakerism preferred. Familiarity with Convio or other online communication tools a plus. Full job description is available at http://www.fgcquaker.org/jobs/Web-Manager-JobDescription.

This position is program level with a full benefits package including 2 days/month vacation leave, sick leave and health insurance.

AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE
Southeast Regional Office
Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer
The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.

JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Peace Building Generalist
LOCATION: Greensboro, North Carolina
SUPERVISOR: Area Coordinator of the Carolinas

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Peace Building Generalist will develop and implement the peace building work of the AFSC in North and South Carolina. The position will focus on: peace building; counter recruitment/alternatives for young people; advocacy and peace education campaigns. The position will be flexible to respond and contribute to national AFSC peace initiatives and regional issues. There is a high expectation of field work across the Carolinas as well as networking in the Region and nationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Collaborate with AFSC Peace Building Goal staff to achieve broader organizational peace goals.
2. Plan, initiate and implement activities that advance the peace goals of the organization based on a clear work plan.
3. Strengthen the state-wide peace network in the Carolinas to build grassroots participation in the movement against war and militarism. Work in coalition with other peace groups in the Carolinas and nationally to advance peace, economic and social justice work in North and South Carolina.
4. Participate in community organizing, research, public education and develop resource materials around peace issues.
5. Serve as a spokesperson and represent the AFSC in the media, before public officials and at relevant Friends gatherings in consultation with the Area Coordinator and program committee.
6. Facilitate the work of volunteers and recruit, train and involve volunteers.
7. Develop and maintain contacts within communities of color, the GLBT community, the peace community (including Quakers), university students and others to: 1) build bridges between these constituencies and 2) to participate in ongoing activities.
8. Collaborate with Southeastern Region (SERO) program staff to develop and implement plans and outreach strategies for building a grassroots constituency.
9. Develop, implement and evaluate Three-Year Proposals in consultation with the Regional Director and the SERO Program Committee.

10. Seek funding for specific projects in conjunction with the Area Coordinator and the Development Committee.

11. Prepare articles and promotional materials relevant to peace work.

12. Prepare program reports for the Area Coordinator, Program Committee and Executive Committee as required.

13. Attend regional staff meetings, Executive Committee meetings when appropriate and relevant national AFSC meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to work according to program plans.
2. Demonstrated ability to plan and facilitate formal and informal educational workshops.
3. Ability to meet deadlines.
4. Experience building and maintaining partnerships and alliances with like-minded organizations.
5. Experience developing and monitoring budgets; fundraising skills helpful.
6. Ability to work with the media.
7. Ability to travel and attend frequent evening and weekend meetings and activities.
8. Good written and verbal communication skills.
9. Experience recruiting, training and supervising volunteers.
10. Ability to work with the media.
11. Comprehensive computer literacy; knowledge of Internet organizing tools (MySpace, Face Book, etc.).
12. Must have a valid driver’s license and have access to a car.


SALARY AND BENEFITS:

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The salary range is $30,792 - $41,569 depending on experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical, hospitalization and dental coverage; term life and accident and salary continuation insurances; defined pension plan; participation in unemployment, workers compensation and FICA.

IDENTIFICATION WITH AFSC VALUES:

1. Identification with the goals and values of the AFSC, a religiously based, pacifist organization which is committed to social justice and to seeking nonviolent solutions to conflict.

2. Commitment to work in an organization which is highly consultative in style, in which committees and volunteer task groups play key roles and make decisions by consensus and in which there are multiple lines of staff accountability.

3. Commitment to AFSC Affirmative Action goals of inclusion of Third World, feminist, GLBT and differently-abled people. Ability to work in the context of an organization whose programs address a broad range of community and global issues.


The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

The Director of Women’s Programs is a full time position in Logan, West Virginia. He or she directs and implements the women’s mentoring project of the New Empowerment for Women Plus Program in the Logan, WV Office. He or she will also help in developing and implementing other NEW+ projects that benefit women and families

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop, in consultation with the Area Director, measurable objectives, work plans and evaluation processes for the NEW+ mentoring project and any other projects developed to serve women and families through NEW+
2. Schedule and coordinate meetings and enrichment activities with the mentoring group
3. Develop and maintain a working relationship with the school system and other professionals
4. Make contacts with colleges and universities and make arrangements for mentoring group visits and tours
5. Provide individual and/or group advising as needed
6. Work in close collaboration with the Area Director
7. Train and supervise volunteers as needed
8. Coordinate activities in collaboration with other youth and community groups as needed
9. Assist in the development and implementation of other projects and potential programs that benefit women and families
10. Participate as a team member through regular attendance in local and regional staff meetings
11. Assist in fundraising activities including identifying and writing grant proposals in collaboration with the MAR Development Associate and the Area Director
12. Perform other duties assigned by the Area Director as requested


QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with youths
3. Demonstrated ability to work with the school system and other professionals
4. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work , to plan and implement tasks with minimum supervision, and to respond quickly and effectively to unplanned activities
5. Demonstrated ability to give careful attention to details and to follow through on tasks to completion
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to facilitate group discussions
7. Demonstrated ability to organize work, turn quickly from one task to another, use time effectively, work productively under pressure, take initiative, complete work independently and meet deadlines.
8. Ability to work well with others as a team
9. Commitment to Quaker values, testimonies and process. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual
10. Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns and considerations of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff

JOB TITLE: Western Massachusetts Program Coordinator (Community Organizer)
JOB LOCATION: Western Massachusetts, based near Northampton, MA
SUPERVISOR: Director of Programs, New England Region
HOURS: Full-time (35 hours/week)
DEADLINE FOR RESUMES: October 6, 2008
STARTING DATE: Late Fall 2008


INTRODUCTION
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), established in 1917, is a Quaker-based organization conducting social change, service and education programs through its offices across the United States and internationally. AFSC work is rooted in the testimonies and principles of the Society of Friends (Quakers). It seeks to eliminate the causes of war, oppression and injustice and to promote understanding and justice. AFSC’s commitment to nonviolence is integral to all of its work. The New England Regional Office (NERO) of AFSC operates programs for justice, peace, and youth development in the six-state New England region.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Western Massachusetts Program, begun in 1968, has a long history of popular education and grassroots organizing for justice, peace, youth and community development. Based in Florence, Massachusetts, the program serves people in Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden and Berkshire counties. The primary areas of focus are:

Peace and Economic Justice: Help educate, organize, and mobilize the WMA community toward creating a non-militarized, economically and socially just region, nation, and world.

Youth Organizing: Support young people in their quest to be agents of their own positive social change in keeping with AFSC principles.

These goals are met by initiating projects and campaigns and working in coalition with other groups including student and community organizations, low-income advocacy groups, and faith-based communities. Western Massachusetts AFSC is committed to movement building for social change. Its program is supported by the AFSC New England Regional Office (NERO) staff and committees, and by the AFSC Western Massachusetts Program Committee.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Western Massachusetts Program Coordinator is responsible for:

1.Community Organizing
•Supports and provides leadership for coalitions and campaigns, in both current and new initiatives, that further the primary goals.
•Develops priorities and implements program plans in coordination with the WMA Program Committee and the Regional Director of Programs.
•Maintains and expands connections with community-based peace and justice activists, and with community, religious, and school-based organizations inclusive of people of all backgrounds on a regional and wider basis.
•Serves as the spokesperson for AFSC, including working with print and electronic media, editing and producing the program’s newsletter, and conducting other forms of public communication as required. Works to empower others to speak.

2.Program Administration
•Coordinates programming and manages the budget.
•Raises a significant portion of the budget through grant writing and donor solicitation in collaboration with the Western Massachusetts Program Committee, the regional fundraisers and the Director of Programs.
•Attracts, supervises, and supports interns and volunteers.
•Administers and manages the office with the assistance of volunteers and interns.
•Monitors and ensures effective functioning of computers and other office technology systems.
•Provides support to the WMA Program Committee.
•Prepares and monitors the program budget and submits remittances, legislative/lobbying reports, timesheets, and other administrative paperwork to the Regional Office on a timely basis.

3. Coordination with Regional and National AFSC
•Works closely with the supervisor of the program and other appropriate members of the New England Regional management team, providing monthly reports and maintaining regular communication.
•Attends NERO staff meetings. Participates in regional and national AFSC committees and initiatives as appropriate and as time and resources allow.
•Maintains communication with National.

QUALIFICATIONS
1.A demonstrated commitment to nonviolent social change.
2.Demonstrated history of providing leadership and support for community and/or issue-related organizing initiatives.
3.Demonstrated ability and commitment to work with a diverse population and to build bridges among groups. History of anti-oppression organizing with adolescents, college-age youth, and adults desirable.
4.Excellent administrative skills.
5.Familiarity with current peace and justice issues and with related organizations and campaigns.
6.Ability to manage office information technology, including word-processing, data base systems, and web-based communication.
7.Proven ability to set priorities and limits, meet deadlines, and define and implement goals. Ability to work effectively under pressure with patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
8.Willingness to work in an organization that strives to make decisions by consensus. Ability to work independently and cooperatively, including with other AFSC staff and with Friends Meetings.
9.Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.
10.Previous experience with recruiting, supervising, and working cooperatively with interns and volunteers.
11.Ability to prepare and manage a program budget.
12.Experience and ability to engage in fund raising.
13.Willingness to perform clerical tasks as needed, including typing and filing.
14.Available to work nights and weekends and willingness to travel within the region and, occasionally, nationally. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a car.
15.Bilingual English and Spanish desirable.

SALARY
The salary range for this position is $30,852-38,564 depending on experience. Excellent fringe benefits include four weeks paid vacation, health and dental insurance, dependent allowance, etc. Weekend workshops and evening meetings will be necessary, for which compensatory time off will be given. This position is exempt from laws affecting overtime.

UNION
The New England Regional Office of the American Friends Service Committee is a unionized workplace. This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The AFSC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Youth; People of Color; women; gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people; people with disabilities; and people who have been incarcerated are encouraged to apply. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their qualifications.

Job Title: Associate General Secretary for Inclusion

Region/Unit: Office of the General Secretary

Supervisor: General Secretary

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Summary of Responsibilities: The AGS for Inclusion will provide leadership for achieving and sustaining diversity as an indispensable element of AFSC'S program and administrative excellence. The AGS/Inclusion will hold responsibility for ensuring steady, broad engagement in the organization’s effort. Reporting to the General Secretary and working closely with the Human Resources Dept., s/he will take initiative in developing programs and procedures and securing resources to enable the recruitment and retention of a diverse staff. To do so, the incumbent will consult and collaborate regularly with AFSC'S leadership, the Diversity Council, the HR Department and, as needed, with departments, regions, programs, staff groups and individual staff members as well. The AGS/Inclusion will act as a resource for administrators and committees addressing related issues of equity; and for those promoting a fair and open workplace environment.

The AGS/Inclusion will serve as AFSC'S affirmative action officer and will hold primary responsibility and accountability for ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination in all areas and for developing and implementing the organization’s affirmative action plan. Working with the HR Department, s/he will ensure that AFSC'S employment policies and practices comply with all relevant Federal, State, and local requirements as an employer. The incumbent must regularly assess and report whether AFSC is fully complying with equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, and affirmative action requirements as they apply to AFSC'S employees.

Because AFSC is committed to realizing diversity's benefits to moving AFSC'S mission forward, the AGS will not only act to promote staff diversity but will contribute to program planning and staff development. The AGS will advise the General Secretary on Inclusion issues. The AGS will support and serve as a member of the Diversity Council. The AGS will also provide support and staff leadership to the Board Race Relations Committee and the National Affirmative Action Committee.

Responsibilities:

Inclusion

Work closely with the HR Department, General Secretary’s office, national and regional leadership to ensure that AFSC reaches its goals for a diverse staff and that the diversity of the staff is central to moving AFSC'S mission forward.

1. Initiate programs, trainings and discussions to foster institutional awareness of, and commitment to, diversity goals, including gender equity and equal opportunity.

2. Contribute to planning and action that will enable search committees to develop diverse pools of candidates for open positions

3. Work with the HR Department to strengthen recruitment and retention programs for staff.

4. Support and contribute to studies of institutional needs and trends in areas related to diversity; disseminate findings; implement strategies to address findings.

5. Along with HR colleagues, lead the design and planning of staff development programs that ensure a healthy working atmosphere and foster career development for members of under-represented groups.

6. Participate in panels, roundtables and workshops at the local state and national level on issues of diversity and inclusion.

7. With colleagues across the organization, design strategies to improve effective communication and collaboration.

8. Work closely with AFSC leadership to integrate change management methodologies into all planning.

9. Provide staff support and leadership to the National Affirmative Action Committee and the Board Race Relations Committee. Consult with the AFSC Board Nominating Committee, as needed.

Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action

Ensure that AFSC'S employment policies and practices comply with all relevant Federal, State and local requirements for equal opportunity, non-discrimination and affirmative action. Ensure that the spirit and letter of AFSC'S own Affirmative Action Plan is exceeded.

1. Represent AFSC on matters of diversity and on issues involving compliance agencies.

2. Review AFSC'S Affirmative Action Plan and update it annually, modifying the plan to conform to new regulations and changing law.

3. Develop and institutionalize and effective process for continual review and updating of the Affirmative Action Plan.

4. Direct the work of the Office of Inclusion, confidentially receiving, investigating and resolving complaints of discrimination in accordance with AFSC'S policies. Participate in other investigations of diversity related issues in coordination with the HR department and appropriate organizational leadership.

5. After an assessment, and working with the Finance director, develop an initial plan (with resources and timeline needed) to insure that all AFSC locations are ADA compliant.
6. In cooperation with the International Division, develop and maintain culturally appropriate diversity practices in the international programs.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

The AFSC National Office is a unionized workplace, represented by District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO. This is a management position and is not represented.

AFSC is a smoke-free workplace.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer


The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Associate Regional Director, Southeastern Region (Full-time)
JOB LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia
SUPERVISOR: Southeastern Regional Director
SALARY: Based on experience, $50,000 – $58,000, generous benefits.

SUMMARY: The Associate Regional Director reports to and is supported by the regional director with flexible, delegated duties. The associate regional director shares responsibility for the general leadership in the region, general administrative oversight, program direction and evaluation, program supervision and support, public interpretation, and relationships with the Religious Society of Friends and other organizations nationally and in the region. This position is part of a career ladder for the position of regional director and program directors and coordinators are encouraged to apply. Funding for this position is available for four years with the potential for future funding.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program:

1. In consultation with the Regional Director, the ARD has authority and responsibility for program work in the region and consults regularly with the regional director regarding program.
2. Assists with development and evaluation of programs.
3. Provides support, guidance and supervision to program directors and area coordinators.
4. Attends Area Program Committee meetings at least once a year.
5. Assists in grant proposal writing and other aspects of fundraising and development.
6. Assists with program publicity including newsletters, brochures, web page, etc.
7. Public speaking about AFSC programs and mission.

Administration:

1. Consults regularly with the regional director regarding administration and management goals and provides leadership for the region in the absence of the regional director.
2. Supports and consults with the regional director in program budget development, management and review.
3. Shares administrative committee staffing with the regional director.
4. Maintains a relationship with the Society of Friends and other religious and faith-based organizations and with other regional and national peace and justice organizations.

Other:

1. Available for and willing to work on weekends and/or evenings.
2. Travels by car and or airplane as required.
3. Assists the regional director in regional fundraising.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior experience with:

1. Four years in direct program work in social change, advocacy, grass roots, or peace organization as staff or volunteer. Program administration in a non-profit organization
2. Demonstrated experience in the supervision of staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
3. Oversight of program budgets.
4. Program development, oversight and evaluation.
5. Fundraising and budget development for programs.
6. Familiarity with consensus decision making.
7. Demonstrated experience in planning media campaigns.

Skills and abilities in:

1. Facilitating and participating in a consultative decision-making processes on complex issues.
2. Working as part of a management team.
3. Communicating effectively in person and in writing.
4. Demonstrated conflict resolution/transformation skills.
5. Working with people of different cultural backgrounds and political viewpoints.
6. Using computers to support program and administrative functions, e.g., word processing, budget
analysis, web page management, database management.
7. Juggling a variety of tasks simultaneously.
8. Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle or alternative transportation.

Commitments:

1. To Quaker values and AFSC decision-making processes.
2. To non-violent approaches to social justice, to social change and conflict resolution.
3. To ending discrimination against people and communities targeted by AFSC’s Affirmative Action Policy.
4. To reach out to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and other religious and community organizations.


Benefits:
This is an exempt position. AFSC provides a comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurance’s, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in social security, unemployment and worker's compensation.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

AFSC is a smoke-free work place.

The Mary McDowell Center for Learning, a Quaker elementary and middle school for children with learning disabilities in downtown Brooklyn, seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant to work in the school’s Development Office.

Responsibilities: Manage development databases, conduct institutional research, draft donor correspondence, manage large mailings, and provide event-related assistance. Interface with trustees, business office and senior administration. Provide general administrative support and project support as needed.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Senior Systems a plus; excellent organizational skills; strong writing and oral communication skills; ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and work with sensitive information. Relevant experience is highly desirable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Build a working relationship between teachers and parents of the African and Hispanic immigrant youth in the Dayton Public Schools with English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.
2.Organize youth, parents, and teachers in the Dayton Public School with ESL programs to attend educational workshops on cross-cultural communication skills.
3.Organize youth to attend educational workshops on conflict resolution and alternatives to violence behaviors among youth in the Dayton Public Schools with ESL programs.
4.Organize African and Latino youth, and African-American youth to attend cross-cultural events and exchanges in the Greater Dayton Area.
5.Assist the Program Director in preparing program quarterly and/or annual reports for the program advisory committee, Human Migration & Mobility Network and the Regional Executive Committee; and in the implementation of any special program tasks as requested.
6.Attend regional staff meetings Executive Committee meetings when necessary, and other relevant AFSC-wide meetings or retreats.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Requires a minimum of 3 years experience of social change organizing youth to be community leaders with an organization similar to AFSC. Ability to recruit, train and supervise youth and volunteers.
2.Ability and experience doing education advocacy for youth of color at local or state levels in the United States. Demonstrated knowledge/experience of the Dayton Board of Education structure is desirable.
3.Demonstrated knowledge/experience to work collaboratively in a multicultural context, and to bring people together across lines of race, culture, ethnicity, religion, and other differences.
4.Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, to work according to program work plans in consultation with the program director. Ability to take the initiative, manage priorities and work independently on specific issues.
5.Ability to build mutually respectful relationships with co-workers, constituents, partners, public officials, and the community
6.Demonstrated analytical and communications skills; required fluency in spoken and written English, and fluent in another language (Swahili, Spanish, and or Arabic languages preferred).
7.Experience or willingness to learn how to utilize the media to create public awareness about issues.
8.Ability to plan and facilitate educational workshops for youth, and adults.
9.Demonstrated computer skills (PC/Windows), particularly word processing spreadsheet and database applications (MS office), and e-mail. Good analytical skills and experience doing internet research, and e-campaigns using a constituency focused data base.
10.Ability to travel, attend frequent evening and weekend meetings, and activities. Must have a valid drivers’ license and have access to a car or other reliable transportation.
11.Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee, including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
12.Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Cambridge Friends School (CFS), a Quaker elementary school (grades pre-K – 8), located in North Cambridge, Massachusetts, has an opening for a Director of Development. As one of the leading independent schools in Greater Boston, CFS offers an outstanding education guided by Quaker principles and a deep commitment to social justice.

Reporting to the head of school, the director of development will lead and manage all fundraising programs including coordinating the annual fund, major gifts, and deferred giving. The school will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary and is poised to initiate a capital campaign and to move into more long-term giving opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with and committed to the goals of Friends education and have experience managing and building a strong alumni program, communications, annual giving, major gifts, parent giving, campaign management and planned giving.

Job Title: Development Associate

Region/Unit: Pacific Mountain Region, National Development Unit

Supervisor: Leadership Gift Officer

Location: San Francisco, CA

Background: The work of the American Friends Service Committee to promote peace, social justice and humanitarian service, is rooted in the experience and faith of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). While AFSC staff is not required to belong to any particular denomination or faith, they are expected to understand and support the Quaker foundations of the work of AFSC. These guiding principals are based on the belief in that of God in every person, and the right of each person to reach his or her full potential.

Summary of Responsibilities: The Development Associate is responsible for administrative support for the Leadership Gift and Grant Officers, for timely entry and acknowledgement of gifts as well as for development activities related to small to mid-level donors. In this capacity the Associate is responsible for entering and maintaining records, database and acknowledgements. Working in a team with the Leadership Gift and Grant Officers as well as with the Regional Director, the Associate coordinates activities such as local appeals and events. The Associate will interface with program staff in relation to development efforts. This position entails occasional weekend or evening meetings as well as occasional travel to the Central Valley and to national meetings.

Responsibilities:

1. Implement efforts to increase the giving of small- and mid-level donors (up to $1,000) through calls, letters, and donor engagement activities. Interpret the work of the AFSC in articulate, compelling and creative ways. Coordinate with the Leadership Gifts Officer on donors that grow to the major gifts level.

2. Plan, in discussion with the supervisor, and coordinate regional fundraising events/dinners, working with regional and national staff. Facilitate joint efforts of regional and national fundraising so as to ensure optimum use of resources and co-coordinated fundraising and service to donors.

3. Provide administrative support for the Leadership Gift and Grant Officers and the good functioning of the development office which raises funds for all AFSC, including the Pacific Mountain Region.

4. Maintain a consistent presence in the office to receive phone calls and process correspondence from donors or others regarding development issues. Research information, pass on inquiries as needed and ensure timeliness in responding to all requests.

5. Assure that donor records in Raiser’s Edge (RE), including notes of cultivation, solicitation actions and donor information of relevance to AFSC are entered promptly, are up-to-date and accurate.

6. Co-ordinate various kinds of acknowledgements and submission of receipts and stewardship reports to donors.

7. Design and coordinate mailing of regional appeals, working with regional and national staff and vendors as well as advise on regional newsletters and brochures.


8. Produce regular development reports: financial & activities summaries to the region and national development office.

9. Consult as necessary with fundraising colleagues, participate in conference calls, and attend national gatherings of all AFSC fundraisers. Meet regularly with Development staff in PMRO and the Regional Director. As requested, attend meetings of the regional staff and committee meetings as appropriate.

Compensation: Range – #13 – Exempt – Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; Term-life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker's compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

AFSC is a smoke-free workplace.

Job Title: Leadership Gift Officer

Supervisor: Director of Campaign and Major Giving

Location: Chicago (preferred)


Summary of Development Department: Development staff, in cooperation with program staff, administrative staff and committee members, raises general and restricted funds for AFSC. Solicitations are carried out by mail appeals to current and prospective donors; by cultivation and personal visits for outright major and planned gifts, and for large annual gifts; by preparation of program proposals and reports to foundations and by other fundraising methods as are appropriate and feasible.

Summary of Job Responsibilities: The Leadership Gift Officer focuses on the cultivation and solicitation of individuals who have the greatest potential for supporting AFSC’s programs. The Leadership Gift Officer relates to donors who require the most deftly carried out cultivation leading to solicitation of major outright and planned gifts, including bequest intentions. He/she must coordinate the involvement of other development staff, program staff, and volunteers in the cultivation process so that priorities are kept in view, deadlines are met, and duplication of effort or action at cross purposes is avoided.

Responsibilities:

1. Raise funds for all work of the AFSC through carefully planned cultivation and solicitation of individuals who have the means to make very large outright, blended or planned gifts, including bequest intentions.

2. Utilizing prospect research and through discussions with donors, staff and committee members, qualify donors’ capacity to make major gifts. If the donor does not have the capacity and inclination to give a major gift to AFSC, assign the donor appropriately.

3. Increase current donors’ or potential donors’ interest in and financial commitment to, AFSC through visits, calls, letters, and donor engagement activities. Interpret the work of the AFSC in articulate, compelling and creative ways. The Leadership Gift Officer is expected to make 125 to 150 visits per year.

4. Participate in regular donor strategy sessions. Taking into account the complex financial situations and organizational relationships of many of AFSC’s most sophisticated donors, develop the most effective cultivation plans and introduce the most compelling gift options.

5. Involve program and senior administrative staff, committee members, and board members in the cultivation and solicitation of major gift prospects. Provide coaching and support as needed.

6. Reviewing donors’ complex financial situations, develop the most appropriate outright, planned, and blended gift options. Work with gift planning staff as necessary.

7. Personally acknowledge gifts from assigned donors and coordinate additional acknowledgments.

8. Maintain donor records on Raiser’s Edge, including notes of cultivation and solicitation actions and donor’s personal information of relevance to AFSC.

9. Keep informed about the total program work of the AFSC through contacts with program staff, attendance of events, and reading materials.

10. Consult as necessary with fundraising colleagues, participate in conference calls, and attend national gatherings of all AFSC fundraisers.

11. Supervise Development Associate or other support staff as required.

Compensation: Salary Range # 17 - Exempt - Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

The AFSC National Office is a unionized workplace, represented by District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.

AFSC is a smoke-free workplace.

This position may be located in the United States, as determined by the Director of Development. When the position is filled by a staff member working in Philadelphia, it shall be a Union position (Bargaining Unit II); otherwise, it is not a bargaining unit position.