Posting Date:     October 16, 2008

Start Date:        Immediately  

Salary:   Negotiable, based on experience.  Full benefits are available with this position.

 Howard Payne University is a Christian, private, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Employees are expected to conform to the basic ideals of a church-related university and actively participate in an evangelical Christian church and community activities.  Preference may be given to applicants who are Baptists. 

 The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.  Only applicants meeting the minimum requirements stated below will be considered as candidates.  Background investigations will be conducted. Your signature on the Employment Application indicates your understanding of these statements.

Job Summary:    The general purpose of this position is to plan and implement a comprehensive annual giving program to support the philanthropic needs of the university. The annual giving goals include increasing overall giving participation and increasing the amount of total annual giving, especially unrestricted giving.  This position coordinates and administers the annual giving program by managing databases, reporting financial data, developing mailing lists, and soliciting donations in support of ongoing programs. 

Requirements:     Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or three to five years of directly related, full-time fund raising experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  The employee must have the ability and willingness to work effectively with all employees of the university.  The work involves considerable contact with individuals inside and outside the university and therefore requires advanced interpersonal and communication skills. The various duties of the job will require good time management and the ability to prioritize. This job requires travel away from home 80% of the time, including overnight, as well as working some evenings and weekend hours.   This work requires a high degree of experience with Raiser’s Edge (or other comparable fundraising software), Internet Explorer, Excel, and Microsoft Word.      

Application Procedure:  Applicants should submit a completed Staff Application form, a letter of application addressing in detail how you meet the position requirements, a resume, unofficial transcripts, and letters of references to:                                                                 Katrina Galloway .Howard Payne University. 1000 Fisk St. Room 210, Brownwood, TX 76801

email:  kgalloway@jputx.edu

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                                                                 alloway@hputx.edu

Nolan Catholic High School, an outstanding college preparatory school named “Best Private High School” in the Fort Worth Star Telegram’s Readers’ Choice Awards, seeks a full time experienced professional with broad-based experience in data management.  The ideal candidate is highly organized and demonstrates capacity for analytical thinking and characteristics of a strong team player.  The position offers ample opportunities to exercise strategic, analytical and creative abilities as a key member of a talented, professional team.

 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• ·     Maintains accuracy and integrity of database software programs.

• ·        Coordinates the research and conversion of software updates, keeps current with new software modules and trends in database management, provides ongoing recommendations for more efficient ways of managing data.

• ·        Coordinates and executes all necessary clean up and back up of the database.

• ·        Creates and implements guidelines and procedures (including input standards) for the database software programs.

• ·        Executes all necessary exports and imports for transfer of information to and from other internal NCHS software programs to The Raiser’s Edge.

• ·        Creates all distribution segmentations and distribution lists for mail purposes.

• ·        Coordinates and creates all necessary reports and queries for the department.

• ·        Coordinates and executes all correspondences processed through Constant Contact.

• ·        Coordinates and executes all components of gift processing.

• ·        Coordinates and executes all data entry (primarily through use of volunteers).

• ·        Trains staff/volunteers on database software programs and procedures.

• ·        Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• ·        Broad-based experience in data management

• ·        Proficiency with Crystal Reporting, Access, Word, Excel and Outlook

• ·        Proficiency with reporting, queries, export and import processes

• ·        Strong organizational skills

• ·        Team Player attitude

• ·        Professional appearance

• ·        Knowledge of Blackbaud’s The Raiser’s Edge is a plus

A bachelor’s degree and experience in non-profit development is preferred.  Salary and benefits are  competitive; salary is commensurate with experience.  Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter and salary requirements via e-mail to Connie R. Brown, Director of Advancement o(conniebrown@nolancatholichs.org)

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