Please respond to my co-worker, Jane Campbell, at the address below VERMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY CAPITAL GIFTS AND PLANNED GIVING ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION General Description: This is a part-time professional position based in Vermont with principal responsibility for coordination and implementation of the Historical Society’s capital gifts and planned giving initiatives. The position reports to the Director of Development. Responsibilities: 1. Work with the Executive Director, the Director of Development and others to develop and lead the capital campaign for the Society’s ongoing renovation of the Vermont History Center in Barre. 2. Work with the Executive Director, the Director of Development and others on identification, cultivation and solicitation of capital gifts. 3. Oversee the enhancement and growth of the Society’s planned giving program, making it an integral part of VHS development efforts, with a particular emphasis on building endowment. 4. As assigned, work with other VHS staff on attracting support and providing staffing for programmatic initiatives such as Vermont History Expo, Vermont History Day and the Community History Partnership. 5. As assigned, work with the Director of Development and the Director of Community Relations on occasional membership/donor cultivation events. 6. As assigned, work with the Executive Director and the Director of Development on occasional grant applications for support of VHS programs. Environmental Factors: Duties are performed in a standard office setting. Because of job requirements, there is a need for occasional weekend and/or evening work. Certain projects will require heavy workload and tight deadlines. Modest travel requirements may occur, for which private means of transportation must be available. Qualifications: This position requires a flexible, highly-motivated, personable individual with prior experience in non-profit fundraising and development work. Leadership experience preferred. Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of fundraising principles and practices, particularly for planned giving and capital campaigns. Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and other relevant computer programs and software. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with VHS staff, trustees, donors, and members/constituents. Education and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably with major work in history or another branch of the humanities. Experience: Six years or more as a development professional for a non-profit cultural, heritage or educational institution, including demonstrated success with direct cultivation and solicitation of major donors and supporters. Please submit cover letter and resume via email to: Jane Campbell Director of Development Vermont Historical Society 60 Washington Street Barre, VT 05641-4209 [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ Dave vs. Carl: The Insignificant Championship Series. Who will win? http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp0070000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://davevscarl.spaces.live.com/?icid=T001MSN38C07001 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).