Development Officer

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & Northern Florida – Maitland, FL

Posting Date: May 13, 2009 –  Closing Date: Until filled

Make-A-Wish Foundation seeks a candidate for the Central Florida office that is responsible the greater Orlando region with 5+ years of proven non profit experience in:

• Researching, cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gift prospects in the $10,000+ range
• Planned Giving - which includes establishing a committee of wealth management professionals who can assist in creating an endowment for the organization
• Corporate relations - which includes establishing workplace giving and securing corporate giving
• Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree. Understanding of moves management and experience in Raiser's Edge is a plus.

Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000 DOE

No phone calls please.

Submit resume and cover letter stating the position you’re applying for to:

Human Resources Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & Northern Florida
1053 North Orlando Avenue, Suite 1 , Maitland, FL 32751
   Fax: 407-622-5803       employmentSPAMFILTER@wishcentral.org   

Regional Director - Rhode Island

Make-A-Wish Foundation - Rhode Island Regional Office – Providence, RI

Posting Date: June 10, 2009 –  Closing Date: July 8, 2009

This individual has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of fundraising programs, business results, and office operations for the Foundation in the State of Rhode Island. The Regional Director is a leader in communicating the Make-A-Wish Foundation mission and program objectives to internal and external constituencies to advance the Foundation’s mission in the region. Also actively engages in the recruitment and stewardship of leadership volunteers and works collaboratively with headquarters staff, board, committees, and volunteers in raising funds, developing strategy and achieving performance standards. Experienced nonprofit professional with a proven track record of success in individual, corporate and major gifts fundraising is required. Seven years management and leadership experience with a minimum of five years of non-profit management. Candidate must possess effective problem solving and decision making skills, exceptional communication, management and leadership skills, and demonstrated fundraising expertise. Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s preferred, or a combination of relevant experience and education.

Submit resume and cover letter stating the position you’re applying for to:

Human Resources Make-A-Wish Foundation - Rhode Island Regional Office
3550 N. Central Avenue, Suite 300 , Phoenix, AZ 85012
   Fax: xxx-xxx-xxxx       hrSPAMFILTER@wish.org