PBI proudly presents its 10th Annual Nonprofit Institute. THE EVENT OF THE YEAR FOR NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS!

The Nonprofit Institute offers the best o

PBI proudly presents its 10th Annual Nonprofit Institute. THE EVENT OF THE YEAR FOR NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS!

The Nonprofit Institute offers the best of speakers with our outstanding faculty featuring nonprofit leaders, regulators, lawyers, and more.

Keynote speaker, Eileen Heisman, President and CEO of the National Philanthropic Trust, will discuss her views on the changes likely to come to the nonprofit world as the next generation assumes leadership positions in nonprofits big and small.

The Nonprofit Institute is not just for lawyers! Anyone who serves on a nonprofit board of directors, accountants with nonprofit clients, directors, officers and staff of nonprofit organizations, or for anyone who is starting a nonprofit. The Nonprofit Institute also features all day "basic sessions" which will walk you through what you need to know.

Design your own program from 19 different topics. Pick a "track" for the day, or simply select the topic that is most interesting to you each hour. This year´s tracks include: Basic, Fundraising, Board Considerations and our "Potpourri" assortment of unrelated, but important, issues for nonprofits and their officers, staff and volunteers. The freedom to build your own program makes this a great event for non-attorneys and attorneys in the nonprofit sector. Visit the Nonprofit Institute webpage for our wide range of speakers and topics.

Come celebrate 10 years with us! Join us for a wine and cheese networking reception to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of this great program.

First time ever offered simulcast! One session each hour will be simulcast to sites throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Please go to www.pbi.org for more information on selected simulcast topics and site locations.

Special Rates for Nonprofit Organizations.
The program fee will be *$399 (or *$379 for members of a local or county bar association), $225 for representatives of nonprofits with gross revenue of $500,000 or less and $150 for representatives of nonprofits grossing $100,000 or less. Please check website for *Early Bird and Standard tuition fees information.

To register for the Nonprofit Institute, please contact PBI customer service by phone at 1-800-932-4637; or on the web at www.pbi.org. You may also register at the door the day of the seminar.

(Workshop choices determine whether credits are in substantive law or ethics. Also provides 7 hours of CE credit to CPAs.)

LLV´S SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMIT FOR SUCCESS

May 24, 2012 at DeSales University Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: $70 per person inclusive 2 for $120
Visit www.llv.org or call 610-861-5431 or 610-861-5377 for more information or to register. On-line

LLV´S SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMIT FOR SUCCESS

May 24, 2012 at DeSales University Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: $70 per person inclusive 2 for $120
Visit www.llv.org or call 610-861-5431 or 610-861-5377 for more information or to register. On-line registration through Eventbrite: http://llvsummit2012-eorg.eventbrite.com/

Leadership Lehigh Valley´s “Summit for Success” is a forum of education and networking for nonprofit leaders and staff members who are seeking to improve their operations and maximize their assets and relationships in support of their specific missions.

At this one-day conference, attendees will explore topics intended to help them build capacity, improve business practices, and become more effective and through relationships. Presentations will focus on areas such as social networking and marketing, fund-raising, staff development, board responsibilities, and more.

Learn about current issues, trends and developments related to the sector.Gain practical information about effective tools and best practices.
Network and exchange ideas with nonprofit leaders and board members.

The Summit for Success 2012 will be held May 24, 2012 at DeSales University Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is attended by nonprofit staff and board members from across our state and beyond.

Pedal to Preserve 100,000 Acres is a leisure cycling event to benefit Lancaster Farmland Trust and proceeds help preserve farmland in Lancaster County. View over 75 preserved farms as you ride through Lancaster County´s treasured agricultural landsca

Pedal to Preserve 100,000 Acres is a leisure cycling event to benefit Lancaster Farmland Trust and proceeds help preserve farmland in Lancaster County. View over 75 preserved farms as you ride through Lancaster County´s treasured agricultural landscape. Pedal to Preserve is a leisure cycling event for participants of all ages. Marked routes, SAG support, breakfast snacks, rest stops, and lunch are all included in your registration.

Registration: $30 Pre-registration, $40 Day of Registration ; Children under age 12 ride FREE with an adult!
OR, for $50 choose to be a Premier Preservation Partner and receive a special t-shirt designating you as a rider committed to helping us reach 100,000 acres preserved in the county.

Choose from 6, 20, or 51 mile marked routes.
REGISTER at http://www.lancasterfarmlandtrust.org/PedaltoPreserve/index.html

RETAIL SALES COORDINATOR, Full time for Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh office; looking for an energetic and motivated individual who enjoys working with people; responsible for selling and ordering merchandise, stocking inventory and cre

RETAIL SALES COORDINATOR, Full time for Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh office; looking for an energetic and motivated individual who enjoys working with people; responsible for selling and ordering merchandise, stocking inventory and creating displays; min. of 2 years sales or retail experience; strong computer skills using Word, Excel, and Outlook; occasional travel and clearances required; email resume and salary requirements to recruiting@gswpa.org; EEO/AA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

This Position is Based in Scranton, PA

Management Recruiters - Mid Hudson Valley is an executive search firm focused solely in serving the nonprofit sector. We have a national practice and the large majority of

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

This Position is Based in Scranton, PA

Management Recruiters - Mid Hudson Valley is an executive search firm focused solely in serving the nonprofit sector. We have a national practice and the large majority of our placements are senior fundraising professionals and executive leadership.

Overview

Our client is the Northeast Pennsylvania Center for Independent Living (NEPACIL), headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania. NEPACIL is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization that was formed in 1987 in response to a nationwide movement toward independent living for persons with physical disabilities.

NEPACIL´s mission is to improve and enhance the independent living options for people with disabilities. They advocate for the elimination of architectural, attitudinal and communication barriers so that people with disabilities can fully participate in society. Please visit their website - www.nepacil.org - to get more information on the services they provide.

NEPACIL has retained us to find a skilled Executive Director to lead the expanding delivery of their mission. The Executive Director is responsible for all operations including strategic planning, accounting, finance, program compliance, public relations, marketing, and staffing. The Executive Director consults with, and is accountable to, the NEPACIL Board of Directors. Jointly, the Executive Director and the Board of Directors implements agency policies/initiatives as instructed. The Executive Director continues NEPACIL´s mission of consumer-control philosophy, setting priorities and goals to achieve this.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership and direction of the broad range of services provided by NEPACIL. These include advocacy and assistance to consumers with disabilities in acquiring services for: independent living, members of the community who are deaf, adults in the community with Autism, nursing home transition, Attendant care, transitional housing, home modifications, skills training and more.

• Oversee the operations and expansion of a Fiscal Employer Agency (FEA) providing payroll services for attendants to individuals with disabilities.

• Annually develops, manages, monitors and adjusts operating plans and budgets for departments and services.

• Provide effective leadership to ensure that systems, policies and procedures are in place leading to the attainment of all goals.

• Create linkages on a local and state level in the promotion of the Independent Living philosophy.

• Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to the philosophy of independent living and the disability rights movement.

• Ensure the development/maintenance of positive relationships with county and state agency representatives.

• Ensure the overall staff of nearly 70 employees is provided with consistent and effective leadership and supervision. Build/maintain a cohesive team that is respectful and responsible to each other and to all consumers. Monitor staff performance and ensure timely, accurate performance appraisals and appropriate development is provided to all staff. Prioritize projects and allocate staff resources as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor´s degree required (Master´s a plus).

• Minimum of 6 years of proven, progressively responsible experience in the successful development and administration of human and/or social services programs and budgets. Background in independent living and consumer control is highly preferred.

• Experience working effectively with board members, staff, government representatives and key volunteers in the delivery of services.

• Demonstrated ability to network effectively with other agencies and state bureaus.

• Experience with strategic and operational planning. Strong organization and administrative skills. Technical skills including business planning, financial analysis, technical project design, proposal writing, budgeting.

• Desire and ability to work within a dynamic environment. Strength in maintaining positive personal relationships with a wide variety of individuals.

• Exceptional verbal and written communications as well as skilled in making individual and group presentations.

• Strong diplomatic skills, sensitivity to political issues.

• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Pennsylvania, Illinois and some national coverage (~20% of total time).

Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an exceptional career opportunity that presents the individual with a fulfilling mission and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of the individuals the organization serves.

NEPACIL offers a very generous salary and benefit package.

Please note - NEPACIL has asked that all candidates interested in this opportunity submit a resume and cover letter no later than May 14, 2012. Submissions must be sent directly to:

Tom Damewood
Owner - Management Recruiters - Mid Hudson Valley
tdamewood@mrmhv.com
845-227-3161

United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation

Title Development Associate
Area Development
Reports to Director of Development

Classification Full time, Exempt

Position Summary
The Development Associate supports and manages all UMDF developme

United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation

Title Development Associate
Area Development
Reports to Director of Development

Classification Full time, Exempt

Position Summary
The Development Associate supports and manages all UMDF development activities relating to grant research, tracking, letters of intent, proposals, stewardship, and scheduling cultivation visits with donors as appropriate. The Development Associate will follow-up on grant leads from various sources, assist in prioritizing projects, maintain a calendar of all grant activity and write proposals for National grants as well as assisting Chapters, Mito Groups , and Ambassadors with local grant writing projects. The Development Associate will assist these local groups with tools, information, and build their autonomy and skill in grant writing and donor cultivation while carefully controlling and overseeing content and quality. The Development Associate will closely coordinate projects and budgets with the CFO, financial team, The Development and other Executive Committees, and the Development Director. The Development Associate will track successes and communicate closely with the Marketing and Communications department to ensure proper stewardship and follow-up. The Development Associate will assist in constructing sponsorship requests for events, corporate campaign appeals, and other various types of funding solicitations as needed. The Development Associate will be called upon to attend national and local events. The Development Associate will assist in soliciting and working with donors, corporations, foundations and symposium exhibitors and sponsors.

Major Responsibilities

35% - Proposal Writing and Grant Stewardship- Write grant and sponsorship proposals, requests for support, and letters of inquiry. Complete application forms. Assemble collateral material required and prepare final product for mailing. The Development Associate will be called upon to assist Chapter leaders in developing proposals for local funders, track and maintain a calendar or spreadsheet of all grant activity. Responsible for meeting all deadlines, grant application requirements, grant stewardship and follow-up requests by funders. Maintain a stewardship timeline, draft materials, and oversee correspondence with funders (and sponsors when necessary). Schedule as appropriate to contact and meet with targeted funders.

20% - Research-Research funding from numerous sources for individual, foundation, government, and corporation opportunities and prioritize projects based on feasibility and likelihood of funding. Develop summary reports on potential supporters and help identify the best proposal approaches. Track progress in pursuing funders. Contact funders for details on funding priorities.

40% - Donor management Support - Communicate with donors through letters, email, and telephone calls. Maintain a stewardship timeline, draft materials, and oversee mailing. Schedule the Development Director, Executive Director and other staff to meet with targeted donors and funders. Develop reports and assist in analyzing campaign activity and key donors. Personally meet with donors when appropriate.
2.5% - Symposium Management- Solicit, recruit, and manage exhibitors as directed. Support sponsor development and track services/recognition of sponsors. Generally assist in symposium planning and carry out assigned tasks.

2.5% The Development Associate will support other development activities in the UMDF office.

Supervision
Daily by task - suggested by employee but decisions made by supervisor
Weekly by project - Guidelines developed collaboratively by employee and supervisor.

Impact
This employee has regular interaction with:
Members
Leadership
External organizations
Vendors
Donors

Essential Functions
Travel
Complex verbal/written communication

Skills Needed
Excellent research and writing skills
Interpersonal skills that demonstrate friendliness to members and funders and encourage comfortable collaboration with co-workers
Highly organized and methodical
Ability to juggle multiple projects and secure agreement on priorities
Ability to work independently with self-direction
High level of computer competency

Experience/Training Needed
This is an entry-level position
A candidate must have experience in researching, writing, and organizing complex tasks.
Helpful experience includes working with volunteers, fund raising in any form or public relations.
Knowledge of web research required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and database management preferred.
BA or BS required.
2-3 years of fundraising experience preferred.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Resume review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled
No phone calls please. UMDF is an EOE.

Please send resume, salary history and the names of three references via email to cindy.shafer@umdf.org or mail to Cindy Shafer, UMDF, 8085 Saltsburg Road, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15239.

The Executive Director of this non-profit organization will report to the president of the board with accountability to the board of directors. The individual is responsible for managing daily operations, finances and activities of the organization

The Executive Director of this non-profit organization will report to the president of the board with accountability to the board of directors. The individual is responsible for managing daily operations, finances and activities of the organization and its satellite facilities, as well as supervise and direct daily activities of staff and volunteers. The job requires flexibility, working on weekends and ability to work in a barn environment. This position will start off as part-time and will develop into full time.

The Executive Director is responsible to: serve as the public face of the organization and its chief ambassador; nurture relationships and collaborations with funders and other providers as well as members/families; articulate a vision for the organization and set its strategic direction and implement strategic plan; write and submit grants; ensure financial sustainability; provide monthly reports to the board of directors; programs and oversee events; stay current with research and best practices in equine-assisted therapy and make recommendations to the board of directors.

The Executive Director will have: commitment to the mission of Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with a variety of audiences; capability to think both “big” and “small” - i.e., both to set vision and strategic direction and understand implications for implementation; excellent organizational and problem-solving skills; commitment to collaborative, collegial style of management and leadership; computer literacy. Also, familiarity with Central-Upper Bucks County and North Penn region of Montgomery County is preferred.

Experience/Education: Nonprofit executive management/supervisory experience preferred; proven fund raising ability and grant writing preferred; experience in program evaluation; experience with special needs populations and/or therapeutic equestrian preferred; specialized education in nonprofit management, with certification or graduate degree preferred.

SUBMIT RESUME TO: admin@ivyhillequestrian.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
--Serve as Chief Executive Officer, interpreting and implementing the policies, goals and objectives of the Board of Directors and overseeing the daily act

RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
--Serve as Chief Executive Officer, interpreting and implementing the policies, goals and objectives of the Board of Directors and overseeing the daily activities of the organization.
--Maintain oversight of programs and advocacy operations, assuring the delivery of quality services and compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory standards and Arc policies and procedures.
--Assess the short and long-term needs of the organization, identifying system gaps and proposing a coordinated approach to meeting identified needs.
--Oversee fiscal and business operations, including the establishment of budgets, the monthly fiscal status of the organization and monitoring of expenditures.
--Ensure staff support for the Board of Directors and all standing committees.

QUALIFICATIONS:
--Master´s degree in Social Work, other Human Services area, or Nonprofit Management preferred.
--Minimum 10 years´ administrative experience required, preferably with a nonprofit organization and including personnel management, budgeting, fundraising, public relations and work with volunteers.
--Strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, analytical and communication skills essential.

If you meet these qualifications and would like to be considered, please send your resume and letter of intent along with your compensation requirements to executivedirectorsearch@arcofchestercounty.org prior to May 31, 2012.

EOE & ADA Compliance Org.