Posted on October 16, 2012

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Associate Director, Individual Giving

The Carrera Program seeks a high skilled fundraiser to serve as Associate Director, Individual Giving. This position reports to the Director of the Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program and collaborates closely with the Children’s Aid Society’s Director of Major Gifts.

The Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention program is a program of the Children’s Aid Society, providing an evidence-based, holistic approach to empower youth and help them to avoid pregnancy by developing personal goals and the desire for a productive future. Carrera has a highly developed and tested model, and is one of the only adolescent pregnancy prevention programs in the country with statistically proven effectiveness. CAS-Carrera’s philosophy is based on the belief that young people prevent pregnancy – we do not – and an understanding that when teens believe they have value and a real chance for success, they begin to see a future in which teen pregnancy has no part.

The Carrera Program is at an exciting point in its history. The program has grown significantly since its inception in 1984; today, the model reaches over 3,400 youth across 29 sites in the U.S., in both in-school settings and after-school settings through partnerships. The Associate Director, Individual Giving will play a critical role in achieving ambitious growth goals by working closely with the Carrera leadership team and CAS development team to raise funds needed to support New York City program sites and the national headquarters. This position is based in New York City and may require travel within the New York metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

It has never been a better time to join the Carrera team. Based on the Carrera Program’s pipeline and track record, we are poised to launch a strategy to fundraise from major (individual) donors. The Associate Director, Individual Giving must manage the cultivation and stewardship of individual donors, including major donors and family foundations and meet explicit performance objectives including a high volume of personal outreach with donors and prospects.

• Create and implement a strategy to significantly increase donations from individuals; establish and build a major gifts program
• Build relationships and inspire support from a variety of constituent groups ranging from dedicated supporters to new high net worth individuals
• Manage all aspects of individual donor relations, including direct contact, on-line cultivation, appeals and events, donor recognition. Maintain direct relationships with donors and prospects
• Keep current on Carrera Program; regularly interface with Carrera Director and leadership team to understand current and future initiatives
• Collaborate closely with the Carrera Director and CAS Director of Major Gifts on donor communication, cultivation and solicitation strategies
• Provide revenue projections, reports and analysis to Carrera Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 10 years fundraising experience, particularly with individual donors at the $50,000+ level in a high performing institution or organization
• Ability to develop and implement strategic and effective short- and long-term plans for significantly growing income from individuals at the major gift level
• Demonstrated ability to implement best practices in fundraising
• Demonstrated experience in building a six-figure funding base in new markets
• Strong sense of ethics and respect for donor confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and within a team; willingness to be hands-on
• Experience producing high-quality work on deadline and performing well in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the integrity, and experience to gain the trust and confidence of Carrera’s donors, leadership, staff and partners
• Flexibility to work late and travel if required
• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge donor software and Microsoft Office

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and expertise.

Please send cover letter including summary of fundraising experience, resume and salary requirements:

Application Instructions

http://carrera.force.com/apex/JobDetails?id=a0o600000009amvAAA

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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