Foundation Director jobs in Vermont

Foundation Director directs the execution of the vision, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and grantmaking operations that support the overall objectives of a foundation. Defines the goals and tactics for fundraising campaigns and program initiatives. Being a Foundation Director represents the foundation to the public and media to communicate its mission, values, and accomplishments. Maintains positive relationships with foundation stakeholders, including the board of directors, grantees, community leaders, donors, and prospective donors. Additionally, Foundation Director oversees grantmaking operations, including developing grant guidelines, reviewing grant applications, and managing the grant evaluation process. Manages foundation programs and initiatives that align with the foundation's mission and values. Implements systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the foundation's grantmaking and programs. Ensures all foundation activities comply with applicable laws, reporting requirements, and regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Foundation Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Foundation Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Director of Leadership Giving
  • The University of Vermont Foundation
  • Burlington, VT FULL_TIME
  • ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP GIVING

    JOB TITLE: Associate Director of Leadership Giving
    REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President for Development
    EXPECTED SALARY RANGE: $65,000-80,000; plus the UVM Foundation’s progressive benefits package which includes: a comprehensive health plan; dental, vision, and life insurance, a robust paid time off package; a 403(b) plan with immediate vesting and contributions; and tuition remission.
    EFFECTIVE DATE: On or before June 1, 2024
    FTE: Full-Time
    LOCATION: Burlington, Vermont

    JOB-TYPE/HOURS: On-site. A limited hybrid arrangement may be possible.
    JOB SUMMARY:
    The Associate Director for Leadership Giving has responsibility for identifying, cultivating and soliciting leadership donors who will increase their commitment to the vision and mission of the University. The person in this role will craft both broad audience solicitations and personal solicitations to help move annual giving donors along the donor continuum, with emphasis on Parents of current and former UVM students. Housed with the development team, this role works closely with the Annual Giving team and helps contribute to building an effective pipeline that maximizes philanthropic support.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    40% Identify, cultivate, and solicit leadership giving donors ($2,500 ). This includes personal solicitations and executing fundraising strategies for broad and targeted solicitations, with a focus on retention and growth of leadership annual giving donors.
    40% Support and expand a program to move UVM parent, alumni, and friend donors into the major and principal gift pipeline through discovery visits, unique and personalized mail and digital strategies, and solicitation of gifts and pledges.
    15% Collaborate with Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, and key Foundation units on strategy and implementation of fundraising and engagement projects to maximize support from key donors. This includes texting, direct mail, digital fundraising, crowdfunding, and stewardship activities.
    5% Other duties as assigned

    Specific standards of performance will be captured as metrics in an annual business plan.

    DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
    • Fundraising experience, preferably within higher education, with strong skills in both one-to-one cultivation and solicitation and fundraising marketing.
    • Exceptional people skills with the ability to be insightful, responsive, creative, and engaging with colleagues and donors.
    • Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, combined with the ability to meaningfully apply those principles to strategy development and implementation.
    • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated in initiating contacts with donors and potential donors; strong ability to maintain relationships in person and long distance.
    • Team-oriented style and a deep desire to collaborate with others.
    • Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including a high level of attention to detail and active listening skills.
    • Ability to travel on a frequent basis and willing to work evenings and weekends when needed.
    MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
    Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of previous experience with professional fundraising, or similar personal solicitation and marketing, preferably within an academic or non-profit environment.
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Assistant Director of Information Systems – Technical Support Specialist
  • The University of Vermont Foundation
  • Burlington, VT FULL_TIME
  • JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Information Systems – Technical Support Specialist REPORTS TO: Vice President and CIO (Kathleen DesJardins) EXPECTED SALARY RANGE: $65-75,000; plus the UVM Foundation’...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Returning Summer Staff
  • Farm & Wilderness Foundation
  • Plymouth, VT FULL_TIME
  • -Summer Job of A Lifetime - If you have worked at Farm & Wilderness in the last 3 years (2021, 2022, 2023) please use this job posting application to apply for 2024. You will have a chance to tell us ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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New Summer Staff
  • Farm & Wilderness Foundation
  • Plymouth, VT FULL_TIME
  • All Camp: Logistics, Per-Diem Driving, Rocks & Ropes Coordinator Behavioral Health Cook, Head Cook, and All- Camp Kitcen Coordinator Counselor Medical Staff: Nurse and Nurse Assistant Support Staff: A...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Bennington Women's Residential House Coordinator
  • Vermont Foundation of Recovery
  • Bennington, VT PART_TIME
  • Vermont Foundation of Recovery (VFOR) is looking for passionate and energetic individuals to join our mission to create a network of Recovery Homes to help people suffering from substance use disorder...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Human Resources Manager
  • Vermont Foundation of Recovery
  • Junction, VT FULL_TIME
  • Title: Human Resources Manager (Full-time) Reports to: Director of Finance Job Purpose: To lead VFOR in attracting and selecting candidates, hiring and promotions, learning and development, compensati...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Executive Director
  • Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation
  • Portland, OR
  • Jordan Schnitzer and his family foundation, The Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation, have assembled one of the largest pr...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Operations
  • UHC Solutions
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • The Director of Clinic Operations is responsible for the overall planning, development, coordination, implementation and...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Foundation Director of Proposals and Awards - Office of Research Programs
  • SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
  • Syracuse, NY
  • Job Description: Title: Director of Proposals and Awards Unit: Office of Research Programs (ORP) Position location: ESF'...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Director - Philanthropic Services
  • Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
  • Beaumont, TX
  • We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team. Join us in performing Sacred Work! Co...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, FP&A
  • ADP
  • Norfolk, VA
  • ADP is hiring a Director of Finance. Do you enjoy deciphering the hidden insights within complex data to make recommenda...
  • 4/5/2024 12:00:00 AM

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P3M Director
  • Leidos
  • Bristol, GB
  • Description P3M Director Programme Name: LCST Location: There is flexibility around remote working, with potentially 3 d...
  • 4/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Stewarding
  • The Newbury Boston
  • Boston, MA
  • Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management compa...
  • 4/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Rehab
  • Tender Touch Rehab Services, LLC
  • Brick, NJ
  • Overview: Must be a licensed and or a registered therapist to be considered. ** EXCLUSIVE NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY!!** ***Hig...
  • 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Vermont is located in the New England region of the Northeastern United States and comprises 9,614 square miles (24,900 km2), making it the 45th-largest state. It is the only state that does not have any buildings taller than 124 feet (38 m). Land comprises 9,250 square miles (24,000 km2) and water comprises 365 square miles (950 km2), making it the 43rd-largest in land area and the 47th in water area. In total area, it is larger than El Salvador and smaller than Haiti. It is the only landlocked state in New England, and it is also the easternmost and the smallest in area of all landlocked sta...
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Income Estimation for Foundation Director jobs
$153,917 to $224,080

Foundation Director in Huntington, NY
The foundation director reports to the board of directors.
December 24, 2019
Foundation Director in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The director works closely with members of the board of directors, keeping them informed of developments at the organization and seeking their input and approval for programs and policies.
February 14, 2020
Foundation Director in Gainesville, FL
The foundation director reports to the organization's board of directors and coordinates things such as overall strategy, program development and the hiring of employees and volunteers.
January 04, 2020