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The Curtis Group, a leading fundraising consulting firm, is seeking an Associate Consultant to join our growing team. The Associate Consultant position offers a rare opportunity for an individual with a demonstrated interest in and passion for nonprofit development to assist our clients in building fundraising capacity and increasing impact. 

The position works directly with the firm’s principals and consultants to manage our clients’ campaigns, assessments and studies. The Associate Consultant ensures the implementation of client strategy and activities - managing day-to-day communication with multiple clients across diverse sectors and geographic regions. Successful candidates will be able to produce strategically thought-out written materials of the highest quality, ranging from abbreviated case statements to robust campaign planning study findings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing trusted partnerships with clients and campaign volunteers
• Contributing to development of planning studies and campaign strategy
• Coordinating materials for planning studies and campaigns including timelines, tracking documents, scheduling logistics, presentations/reports
• Providing clients guidance on prospect research, gift management, and stewardship
• Producing materials for, and participating in, client check-ins and committee meetings
• Participating in formal presentations to clients and their boards
• Maintaining timely follow-up after client meetings 
• Providing guidance on client marketing materials
• Participating in training of campaign staff and volunteers
• Seeking and sharing industry trends and knowledge through presentations, webinars and written articles
• Representing The Curtis Group at industry events

This full-time position requires a professional who has demonstrated success in a fast-paced, dynamic, multi-faceted organization. This position may be remote, but location preference will be given to those in the Central Virginia, Coastal Virginia, and DMV metro regions.

The successful candidate will work well on a team as well as independently within established guidelines, be an energetic, self-directed, flexible, organized, detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks at one time and meet frequent deadlines. This is a writing-intensive position and it is imperative that he/she possess superior written communication skills and experience. The candidate must also have excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and hold a minimum of a BS/BA degree. The position requires 2-4 years of development or nonprofit sector experience.  Occasional after-hours meetings/events and travel are required. Salary range: $65,000-$73,000 and benefits package depending on experience.

E-mail cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by Friday, February 14, 2025 to:

Rachel Kimble, Consultant

Rachel@thecurtisgroup.com

·       SIMPLE IRA plan, with an annual contribution made by VHA on behalf of the employee at 3% of the employee’s salary.

·       VHA employees are encouraged to participate in and have ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development and are actively encouraged to value and maintain work life balance.

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to vhajobs@vahousingalliance.org.

VHA does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices because of race (including hair texture, protective hairstyles or hair type), color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions or accommodations including lactation), national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

POSITION: Events Director

STRUCTURE: Fulltime, salaried, exempt; some evenings & weekends required

LOCATION: Richmond, VA.  Time in the office is expected, as well as meetings and events taking place across the Greater Richmond area.

BACKGROUND:

The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) is a nonprofit organization based in Richmond, VA, dedicated to supporting, empowering, and building connections to improve the lives of individuals and families in our local autism community. We offer a wide range of impactful programs, including social and recreational activities, support groups, educational workshops, advocacy initiatives, and scholarships. With a large and loyal membership base of individuals with autism, family members, and professionals, ASCV has become a trusted resource in the region.

Our organization is experiencing remarkable growth, with annual revenue increasing from $600,000 in 2021 to a projected $1.4 million in 2024. This is an exciting time to join our team, as the Events Director will play a pivotal role in building on this momentum, helping to expand our programming, deepen our reach, and enhance our impact on the local autism community.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The ASCV seeks an enthusiastic, self-motivated fundraising and events professional to join our team as the Events Director. Reporting to the Executive Director, this critical role combines strategic leadership, creative vision, and hands-on coordination to plan and execute the organization’s signature fundraising events, generating over $900,000 in revenue in 2025. This position is responsible for delivering well-organized and engaging events that reflect ASCV’s mission, strengthen community connections, and support the organization’s growth. The Events Director will oversee event logistics, manage volunteer committees, build relationships with participants and donors, and collaborate closely with internal development and marketing teams. The Events Director will also manage the Events Manager, providing supervision and support to ensure successful event execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Event Strategy & Execution

• Design and implement a comprehensive event strategy that reflects ASCV’s mission and aligns with organizational goals.
• Oversee the planning and execution of annual fundraising events, including the 5K & Family Fun Day, Gala, Golf Outing, and Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion.
• Develop and manage event budgets, including tracking expenses, reconciling with bookkeepers, and ensuring financial accountability and resource allocation.
• Manage all event logistics, including timelines, venue coordination, vendor management, entertainment, auction operations, and participant registration and communications, with support from the Events Manager and Development Operations Coordinator.
• Analyze event performance and participant feedback to refine strategies and enhance ASCV’s overall event approach.

Donor & Participant Engagement

•      Lead participant recruitment, engagement, and retention efforts for all events, while introducing creative approaches to engagement and fundraising.
•      Build and strengthen relationships with donors, sponsors, and participants in coordination with fellow development team members through stewardship and connecting them to deeper involvement opportunities with ASCV.
•      Cultivate and support family and corporate peer-to-peer fundraising, providing tools, strategies, and guidance to help them succeed, while introducing creative approaches to engagement and fundraising.
•      Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party fundraising events and community campaigns, offering guidance and year-round stewardship.

Event Marketing & Communications

●   Partner with the Creative Marketing Manager to develop and execute event promotion strategies that align with ASCV’s mission and goals.

●   Oversee the creation of promotional materials, including invitations, event websites, social media campaigns, press releases, and event-day assets.

●   Ensure events amplify ASCV’s brand, attract the intended audience, and drive engagement.

Volunteer & Committee Management

• Recruit, engage, and manage volunteer planning committees for events, including the 5K, Gala, and Golf Outing.
• Partner with the Program Director to recruit and manage the Junior Board, guiding their efforts in fundraising support and event volunteering.
• Facilitate event committee and Junior Board meetings, track action items, and ensure accountability for successful event execution.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in event management, nonprofit management, marketing, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in event planning, nonprofit fundraising, or a similar role requiring strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to plan and execute large-scale events with multiple moving parts and competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for building relationships with donors, sponsors, participants, and volunteers.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a team-oriented mindset.
• Experience with donor databases, event registration platforms, and marketing tools is not required, but an aptitude for learning and comfort with technology are essential.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for event preparation and execution.
• Ability to travel locally to event sites, meetings, and community activities.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Compensation: $65,000-$70,000

ASCV offers a competitive salary, health insurance benefits, simple IRA with match; holidays, vacation, and sick leave; monthly phone stipend; a pleasant, energetic work environment; and an engaging, purposeful workplace culture. All offers of employment at the ASCV are contingent upon a reference check and a clear background check.

ASCV is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Director@ascv.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with a priority deadline of Friday, January 17, 2025.

OVERVIEW

General Responsibilities: In support of the museum's mission to engage, educate and challenge a diverse audience by interpreting Richmond’s history, the Director of Development is responsible for the strategy, planning and management of the museum’s major fundraising efforts and donor relationships, foundation and corporate giving, and grants.  The Director of Development leads the Development team and reports to theDeputy Director of Communications.

Itemization of Key Duties

Leadership Strategies and Operations: 

1.          Manage all high-value relationships including corporations, foundations and major individual donors. In some cases, this may include assigning relationship management to other development team members to better leverage existing personal relationships or ease workload.

2.          Identify and cultivate new prospects as outlined above, and work with the Annual Giving and Donor Relations Manager to develop a strategy for identifying new prospects for annual giving and memberships.

3.          Oversee fundraising strategy and efforts tied to major capital initiatives such as the Valentine Studio and Garden Pavilion, First Freedom Center and Wickham House projects.

4.          Work with the marketing team and the Annual Giving and Donor Relations Manager to identify the date, theme and mission for events intended to attract major donors and corporate sponsors including the spring fundraising party and Richmond History Makers.

  Donor Cultivation, Engagement, Community Relations, Events:

1.          Oversee and execute a corporate sponsorship program to support and develop special projects.

2.          Develop the strategy for and participate in community activities and organizations to advance the museum's mission, prospect and network to broaden our support. This may include presentations to prospective donor groups.

3.          Conduct in-person meetings, including one on one or with the Director or Deputy Director of Communications, with individuals or groups of prospects or donors as part of ongoing cultivation efforts.

4.          Work periodic evenings and weekends based on event schedules and other donor cultivation efforts supported by Development.

5.          With the Deputy Director of Communications and the marketing team, develop messaging, collateral materials and other donor cultivation materials for all major fundraising efforts.

6.          Along with the Annual Giving and Donor Relations Manager, keep the PREVO Production Calendar and the Programs and Events Schedule up to date with development related initiatives and needs.

7.          Attend the above events to manage donor and sponsor relationships and provide remarks if needed.

  Grant Writing and Proposal Development:

1.          Manage the grant writing process and grant reports, engage contract grant writers as needed, and maintain the master grants calendar with the Administrative Assistant.  

2.          Maintain a comprehensive grant track system.

3.          Research, cultivate, prepare and submit effective private and state/federal grant proposals to maximize the Valentine’s opportunities to receive grant funding. Prepare and submit follow-up reports to grant-makers.

  Board Engagement:

1.          [If the program is reinstated] Provide staff support and guidance to the Immersion Trustees of the Board of Trustees.

2.          Manage the Board of Trustees Governance Committee and serve on the Development Committee.

  Budget & Data Analysis Oversight:

1.          Track and report giving statistics tied to revenue goals for all fundraising initiatives.

2.          Provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leaders through active monitoring and collection of donor information.

3.          Oversee gift entries and gift acknowledgments through database management and maintenance.

4.          Develop reporting to inform the Valentine leadership of pertinent donor information.

5.          Work with the Director of Finance to invoice and collect pledges in a timely manner.

6.          Assist in preparing income and expense budget and cash flow projections for Development activities.

7.          Set clear goals for the Annual Giving and Donor Relations Manager and ensure that goals are met and relevant reporting is provided as outlined above.

8.          Develop and oversee a quality assurance system to minimize errors in communications with donors in general such data and list maintenance and ALTRU improvements or enhancements.

 Summary of Qualifications:

Minimum of 5-7 years of broad development experience: mastery of annual giving appeals, familiarity with sponsorships and grants process, awareness of capital campaign logistics and planning, management across all donor levels and constituent groups.  Ability to develop and adhere to a budget. Ability to manage multiple tasks and desire to perform in a high-energy, team-oriented organization. A high level of attention to detail is required.  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.  Strong desire to develop direct relationships with donors and prospects through written communications, calls, in-person meetings and events.

Management skills:

Strategic planning, marketing, analytical, organizational, and financial.  Effective management and stewardship of Board and chief volunteers.  Proficiency with ALTRU or comparable donor management software and other technical systems. Bachelor’s degree required and a commitment to ongoing professional training.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use a telephone, computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms, speak for extended periods of time and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop or kneel.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to focus.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION

Salary range:  $100,000 - $120,000 and benefits depending on experience 

Please submit resume and cover letter using one of the following options:

·       Email in Word or PDF format to HR@thevalentine.org

·       Fax to the attention of Human Resources at 804-643-3510

·       Mail to Human Resources, 1015 E. Clay Street, Richmond, VA  23219

Please include salary requirements in your cover letter.

OVERVIEW

Lead Virginia is an award-winning statewide nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that builds a network of informed leadership by broadening leaders’ perspectives and deepening their understanding of the complex challenges and resources that exist among Virginia’s diverse regions and economies.  Through its annual program Lead Virginia offers participants a 360-degree perspective of Virginia’s diverse regions and how they collectively contribute to a greater Commonwealth.

At its core, Lead Virginia is centered on building social capital among business and community leaders who step outside their daily responsibilities to gain a wider aperture of leadership challenges facing our regions.  Lead Virginia’s annual program is experiential through regional sessions held in six different areas across the Commonwealth.  After graduation alumni also have the opportunity to remain engaged with inspiring and thought provoking programs throughout each year.

As Lead Virginia approaches its 20^th anniversary and anticipates reaching a milestone of 1,000 alumni, there is an opportunity to continue to build and grow the reach of this impactful program aimed at proven leaders and influencers across Virginia.  This is an important and rewarding career opportunity for the right individual to join a high performing team of professionals.

Lead Virginia’s director of development will identify, build and steward significant partnerships each year with new and existing corporate and philanthropic partners, foundations and other major gift sources.  Importantly, this role will seek significant partnerships to celebrate Lead Virginia’s 20^th anniversary and secure critical long term financial sustainability for the organization.  Additionally, the director of development will provide messaging, coordination and execution of an annual fund campaign, a significant source of support for Lead Virginia’s mission.  Working collaboratively with the president & CEO, board and staff, this individual will be an instrumental team member in support of continued successful outcomes of Lead Virginia’s programs.

 JOB SUMMARY

·       Responsible for the preparation of an overall development plan and the planning and execution of Lead Virginia’s annual fundraising strategy to include class program support, annual fund campaigns and special events.

·       Working collaboratively with Lead Virginia’s board, leadership and staff team, responsible for planning, oversight and execution of Lead Virginia’s fundraising campaigns.

·       Coordination of support systems for the annual and special anniversary campaign’s leadership teams, to include identifying a campaign cabinet, preparation of materials and correspondence, scheduling meetings for board and campaign cabinet member and president & CEO attendance at donor meetings; tracking and attending meetings and ensuring appropriate follow up of action items.

·       Providing regular reports on activity and outcomes.

·       Researching and identifying opportunities for collaboration.

·       Writing corporate and grant proposals and tracking outcomes.

·       Creating and executing a donor stewardship plan with the CEO and board leadership.

·       Ability to nurture and steward donor relationships, including cultivation and solicitation and providing reports for tracking and recognition.

·       Ensuring invoicing and fulfillment of pledges and invoices.

The Director of Development will work collaboratively with the Lead Virginia team, alumni, board and fundraising campaign cabinet members to build Lead Virginia’s base of corporate and alumni support; will identify potential corporate and philanthropic partners with whom Lead Virginia can collaborate regionally and statewide; will coordinate and assist with fundraising to support all Lead Virginia programming and events. The position is also responsible for preparing reports, developing, and monitoring budgets, organizing, and preparing agendas for development committee and campaign cabinet meetings and conference calls, supporting the board in its fundraising outreach and leadership. The Director of Development will assist with other duties as necessary as an important member of the Lead Virginia team. This position reports to the President & CEO of Lead Virginia.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years’ experience in fundraising or similar experience preferred.

Dedication to the mission of Lead Virginia and a strong desire to meet and exceed the organization’s annual fundraising goals.

Fundamental knowledge of fundraising practices, soliciting and closing major gifts.

Experience with a major gift fundraising campaign is preferred.

Able to work independently, with initiative and attention to detail.

Strong communication skills to articulate Lead Virginia’s mission, including writing, speaking and presentations.

Ability to multi-task and collaborate as a team member with staff and alumni volunteers.

Lead Virginia team members work with hybrid schedules, both in office and remotely.

Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm. 

Overnight travel is required to attend regional class sessions and occasional alumni events. 

COMPENSATION

Salary range:  $75,000 - $95,000 and benefits depending on experience 

Send resume and detail of prior experience to:

Susan Horne, President and CEO

Email:  shorne@leadva.org and copy Kerrie Musah: kmusah@leadva.org