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9/3/08

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY USA)

Little Rock, Arkansas

HIPPY USA seeks an accomplished and creative leader with a passion for early childhood education to

become the national executive director, reporting to the board of directors. The national office provides

leadership and support including marketing, resource development, program assessment, curriculum

development, and training services for local sites across the country. The executive director is responsible

for strategic planning, management, and resource development to advance the HIPPY programs nationwide.

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a home-based, parent involvement program

that brings early learning educational materials into homes. The program provides solutions that strengthen

families and help preschool children realize success by beginning school ready to learn. HIPPY is based on the

principles that all children can learn, that all parents want what is best for their children, and that parents play

a critical role in their children's education. There are 144 sites currently in 25 states and the District of

Columbia that offer HIPPY programs. The national office is housed on the campus of Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or doctorate in early childhood education/ related field;

• Record of progressive leadership accomplishments in enhancing resources and managing non-profit organizations.

To apply:

Nominations, expressions of interest and applications (including a cover letter and resume) should be

emailed to HUSA@wittkieffer.com.

Confidential inquiries and questions may be directed to Alice Miller at 678-302-1555 or Ed Robinson

at 301-654-5070.

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8/25/08

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Oklahoma City

MADD has helped save more than 330,000 lives since its founding in 1980.  With approximately 400 offices nationwide, licensees in Australia, Canada, Japan, Puerto Rico and Sweden and 2 million members and supporters, MADD is the premier grassroots organization working to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.   For more information, visit www.madd.org or call 1-800-GET-MADD.  

The MADD Tulsa, OK office, is currently seeking candidates for the position of Development Officer.

JOB  DESCRIPTION:

The Development Officer is responsible, at the local level, for the development, oversight, execution and monitoring of a diversified comprehensive fund development and public awareness plan, aligned with MADD’s strategic plan.  Ensures effective and aggressive growth in fund development through core strategies which are committed to fullfilling MADD’s mission, including but not limited to: corporate and foundation solicitation, individual giving, 3rd party events, honor/memorial giving and fund raising programs.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and produce core fundraisers aligned with MADD’s strategic plan, including marketing, managing and executing logistics for all fundraising activities.  

• Research, develop and cultivate a dynamic prospect list including revenue projections and secured sponsorships.  

• Proactively and consistently communicate to the National Office on the progress of core fundraisers. 

• Develop, implement and manage fundraising strategies according to the annual development plan and strategy budgets, goals and objectives.

• Implement activities to integrate MADD programs/services with participants of MADD’s core fundraisers.

• Actively network through community organizations as appropriate to support fund development. 

• Manage contract and agreement procedures to ensure successful fundraising implementation. 

• Responsible for fulfillment of all local and national sponsorship benefits, according to the sponsorship agreement.

• Develop and implement a fundraising volunteer recruitment plan to assure adequate volunteer resources for all fundraising activities.  

• Research public and private foundations to identify unrestricted sources of revenue.

• Other duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree required or four years relevant experience

• Two -four years of successful marketing, fundraising or sales experience preferably in a nonprofit organization.

• Ability to demonstrate a successful fundraising or sales track record. 

• Strong communication skills, oral and written; excellent negotiating and presentation skills  

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Independent judgement and the ability to work with little supervision are necessary.

• Ability to work as part of a team with staff and volunteers.

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

• Interested Candidates should forward resumes to the following email address: mandy.hamilton@madd.org  

• MADD offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits + business casual environment. 

• “An Interested Party will be considered an applicant only after the individual has complied with the application process and has indicated the specific position for which they are applying.”

• MADD is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply: Send resume to Carmen Kuykendall at

carmen.kuykendall@madd.org or fax to 469-420-4528

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8/25/08

DATABASE MANAGER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

OKC Beautiful, Inc.

Oklahoma City

Job Description:

This position is very important to the success of OKC Beautiful and its programs. Many times the person in this position is the first impression many people get of the organization. The areas of work for this position require a person who can multi task and stay abreast of several projects and programs at one time. The administrative assistant reports directly to the Executive Director and has frequent contact with donors and board members. Accounting procedures are a must for this position; donor records are reconciled and monitored monthly by the OKC Beautiful accountant.  As time allows, the Office Manager will assist the Program Managers, at the discretion of the Executive Director.  

Duties:

Telephone

• Answer phone in a pleasant manner and direct calls to the appropriate person.

Database

• Manage the donor data base files by maintaining current contact information of pledged, donated and/or outstanding balances.

•  Maintain current contact information of the master mailing list.

• Work monthly with the accountant to reconcile the data base file totals to internal reports and bank statements.

• Throughout the year add prospective new donors to the data base.

• Prepare daily deposits, copying all checks and filing donor sheets

• Take deposits to bank (requires driving)

Assist with Fundraising Campaign

(Executive Director & Advocacy/Awareness Program Manager)  

• Assist in the preparation of donor information/note books for Campaign

• Coordinate all aspects of the Annual Campaign mailing

• If needed, schedule Volunteers

• Print prospect and donor letters

• Print and mail thank you letters for contributions and pledges within 24 hours.

•  Prepare and mail monthly invoices for new or current pledges and reminder statements for overdue pledges.

• Send weekly update reports to each board member

• Compile and maintain new donor prospect list

Newsletter

• Create updated donor insert for the quarterly edition of “Vision in Action.”

• Review master mailing list for accuracy and print mailing labels.

• Assist with design and layout of newsletter

 Board/Executive Committee Meetings

Miscellaneous

• Coordinate OKC Beautiful and staff calendars

• Keep calendar of staff and board members birthdays, purchase and mail cards as needed (requires driving)

• Prepare and distribute monthly calendar to board members.

• Available at times to assist Program Managers, when approved by Executive Director

• Order office and kitchen supplies (requires trips to Sam’s)

OKC Beautiful Events – Annual Celebration and Mayors’ Golf Tournament

• Assist event coordinator as needed i.e. prepare signage, collect funds at golf tournament and other related activities (requires driving).

Full time M-F 8:30-4:30

Benefits

Vacation and Sick Leave

To apply:

Send resumes to melissa@okcbeautiful.com or fax to 405-525-8826

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8/25/08

PATIENT NAVIGATOR

Oklahoma Brain Tumor Foundation

Oklahoma City

Job Description:

The Oklahoma  Brain Tumor Foundation is looking to hire an organized        multi-tasker with a knowledge of community resources & the healthcare industry.

This position is responsible for effective communication with diverse brain tumor patients & medical partners.

Requirements:

Experience in BSW, RN, or LPN desired

To Apply:

Submit resume to:  t.cain@okbtf.org

or Fax 405-843-4392.

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8/12/08

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma

Tulsa

Our Mission:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma’s mission is helping children reach their potential through professionally

supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships.

Our Vision:

A Big Brother or Big Sister volunteer for every Oklahoma child who needs and wants one.

Our Guiding Principles:

We provide a high level of customer service, responsiveness and accountability to our clients, our

volunteers, our Board members, staff members, donors, and organization partners. 

In short, “we do what we say we are going to do” to the best of our ability.

Job Description:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma (BBBSOK) is poised for sustained growth.  The Board and CEO are

looking for a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process-minded leader with experience scaling

an organization, leading a management team, and developing a performance culture among a group of

diverse, talented individuals.  The COO must be a leader who is able to help others at BBBSOK deliver

measurable, cost-effective results that make the vision a reality.  Importantly, the successful COO will have

the skills, sensitivity, and personal confidence to tap into the power that each member of the team

brings to this mission.  While it is essential that the COO bring efficient and effective systems to increase

the productivity of the organization, it is also critical that the team retain the creative spark that drives the

BBBSOK concept.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the CEO of BBBSOK, the COO will lead all internal operations with the exception of Resource

Development and will have the following responsibilities:

• Working in partnership with the CEO, implementing the recently adopted strategic three-year plan and develop new processes and approaches to achieve it

• Serve as the internal leader of the organization

• Coordinate the annual operations plan and budget

• Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization

• Provide for all staff a strong day-to-day leadership presence; bridge local and state operations and support an open-door policy among all staff

Program:

• Supervise and support the VP of Programs, monitoring metrics in all key performance areas

• Increase key impact measurements

• Assist with key partnerships: faith-based, educational, corporate

• Support ongoing training efforts to maintain high quality program standards

• Finance, Technology and Human Resources

• Cultivate the values of BBBSOK within the organization

• Supervise and support the  Human Resources staff, instilling a human capital development and “coaching” culture within BBBSOK; upgrade human resources functions including: training, development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance evaluation and recruiting

• Supervise the accounting staff, develop an accounting system that provides the organization with quick access to financial information and enables strategic budgeting

• Analyze the current technology infrastructure and scope out the next level of information technology and financial systems that support the growth of specific programs and the organization overall. Supervise IT staff.

• Ensure that adequate physical facilities are acquired and maintained throughout the state

• Work with the State Board of Directors; present to the board at quarterly meetings and serve on  board committees as needed

Key Qualifications:

As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values of BBBSOK and be driven by the

mission.  The candidate should demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground to lead social change. 

Beyond that, we are seeking a candidate that has proven experience in scaling a multi-site organization and

a demonstrated ability to both lead and build the capabilities of a driven, bright, diverse team.

The successful candidate will most likely have had management experience with a non-profit or for-profit

organization.  As noted, this is an organization driven by the values of its people, so experience in managing

a “values-driven” organization will be highly prized.  Additional requirements are:

• Results – proven track record of exceeding goals and a bottom-line orientation; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; high level of business acumen, including successful P&L management and the ability to balance the delivery of programs against the realities of a budget; problem solving, project management, and creative resourcefulness

• Strategic Vision and Agility – ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan

• Capacity Building – ability to effectively build organization and staff capacity, developing a top-notch workforce and the processes that ensure the organization runs smoothly

• Leadership and Organization – exceptional capacity for managing and leading people; a team builder who has experience in scaling up organizations; ability to connect staff both on an individual level and in large groups

• Capacity to enforce accountability, develop and empower top-notch leaders form the bottom up, lead from the top down, cultivate entrepreneurship, and learn the strengths and weaknesses of the team so as to put people in a position to succeed

• Action Oriented – enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; not afraid to take charge of a situation; can overcome resistance to leadership and take unpopular stands when necessary

• General management – thorough understanding of finance, systems, and HR; broad experience with the full range of business functions and systems, including strategic development and planning, budgeting, business analysis, finance, information systems, human resources, and marketing

• Solid educational background – undergraduate degree required; MBA or similar advanced degree highly desired

Compensation:

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in the

evolution of a fast-growing, highly respected organization.  We are seeking an individual of outstanding

quality with a respected track record.  BBBSOK is prepared to offer a very attractive compensation package,

including a competitive base salary as well as health, 403(b), and vacation benefits.

To apply:

If interested submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirement to jobs@bbbsok.org

or fax to 918-576-6419.

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art

Shawnee, OK

Responsibilities include:

• Donor/Membership Management. Developing, coordinating and implementing comprehensive development strategies; research prospects, developing and maintaining relationships with foundations, corporations and individuals for annual giving, capital projects, endowments, planned giving, exhibitions and special projects; maintenance of donor/membership database, reports and files.

• Grants Management. Developing and maintaining grants deadline calendar; assisting curatorial staff with developing programs consistent with grant guidelines; projecting revenue and developing budgets; writing grant applications; establishing reporting and evaluation systems for grants and projects.

• Project/Event Coordination. Developing and coordinating all museum events related to fund-raising and donor cultivation and stewardship.

Shawnee is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area and is 30 minutes from Bricktown and the Downtown districts.  The Mabee-Gerrer Museum is considered a leader among Oklahoma museums and with a board, volunteers and staff actively engaged in planning for the museum’s future

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits include health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation and employer 403(b) matching contribution.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of:

• A bachelor’s degree, three years experience in Development with success in cultivation, direct solicitation, grant writing and other aspects of fundraising. 

• Experience with e-tapestry or similar database is also required. 

• A willingness to work as part of a team of dedicated staff, enthusiastic volunteers and with broad based community organizations, artists, scholars, and diverse public is also required. 

• A sense of humor is a must.  

To apply:

Send cover letter, resume and references to dfpollei@mgmoa.org; fax 405-878-5133 or 1900 W. MacArthur Ave, Shawnee, OK, 74804.  www.mgmoa.org

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR/DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

Central Oklahoma Humane Society

Oklahoma City

Department: Administration
Type of Position: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Salary: $26,000-$29,000 per year plus benefits

Purpose of Position:
The Volunteer Coordinator / Development Assistant  recruits, assists in training, and manages volunteers for various OK Humane programs including the Adoption Program, The Spay/Neuter Program, the TNR Program and the Humane Education Program.  This position also will work 20 hours per week to support the organization’s fundraising efforts by coordinating membership drives and special appeals, processing gifts, and assisting the Executive Director with a variety of events and fundraising-related tasks.

• Duties and Responsibilities:
  In accordance with organizational policies, duties include but are not limited to:

• Volunteer Recruitment and Training

• Recruit required number of volunteers (varies by program)

• Present OK Humane volunteer opportunities to campus and local community organizations and corporations to collaborate on service events

• Conduct volunteer orientation and training

• Directing volunteers and finding them suitable jobs

• Assist in identifying volunteer projects through needs assessment

• Development Assistance

• Assist Executive Director in planning and execution of special events

• Plan annual volunteer appreciation events

• Working with the Executive Director to thoroughly understand the organization’s fundraising priorities and goals.

• Maintaining membership files in the database.

• Coordination and preparation of membership drives, special appeal and acquisition mailings.

• Responding to individual member and donor inquiries and communications.

• Individual gift processing, pledge tracking and list management.

• Generating reports for tracking and forecasting.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Controls over Work:
  The Volunteer Coordinator / Development Assistant works under the general guidance of the Executive Director and is expected to pursue the established duties without detailed supervision.

• This position works collaboratively with other department staff as appropriate.
  
  Written performance evaluations will be given after the first three months and first 12 months of work and annually thereafter.

• Physical Demands:
  Work is performed in a kennel/shelter setting and outdoors

• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing stairs, walking and, standing on feet 8-10 hours per day while performing job functions

• Exposure to disinfectant solutions when cleaning

• Exposure to various weather conditions when working outdoors

• Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals of questionable temperament

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations

Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent

• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, a professional, tactful, mature and sincere attitude, and be able to represent the mission, goals and the policies of OK Humane in a creative, credible and energetic manner

• Advanced word-processing, database and spreadsheet skills

• High level of thoroughness and strong attention to detail

• Commitment to basic fundraising ethics and strong privacy principles

• Must be able to work maturely and respectfully with diverse groups of people

• Must be organized, flexible and adjust to rapid, changing needs

• Must be knowledgeable and comfortable with computer systems used in operations and have basic computer skills, including database skills

• Knowledge of and commitment to animal welfare issues strongly preferred

• Commitment to mission, values, goals and success of OK Humane

• Must be proficient on MS Office

• Position will require weekend days and evenings

How to apply:
Apply by on-line employment application at www.okhumane.org. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews.

Central Oklahoma Humane Society Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of the Society to base all employment-related decisions on principles of equal employment opportunity. In particular, it is the policy of the Society:

• to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable laws;

• to administer all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, company-sponsored training, education, social and recreational programs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including pregnancy-related conditions