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First Place For Youth-Join Our Team Video!Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team.About First Place for Youth, were a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.Why Work at First Place for Youth:Meaningful Impact:Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.Innovative Approach:We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and youll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.POSITION OVERVIEW: The Individual Giving Manager helps grow First Place for Youths fundraising from donations made by individuals and family foundations by planning strategic moves management, managing annual campaign appeals and stewardship, and collaborating on donor communication and events. This role will help key staff and members of the Board to identify and engage current and potential high-capacity donors, as well as maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects with whom they will engage directly in stewardship and cultivation activities. A key goal of this role is to cultivate and grow the donations of a portfolio of high-capacity mid-level donors. Reporting to the Director of Development, this Manager leads strategy to engage and solicit individual donors to make generous gifts to the organization. This includes working closely with the Development Director in planning, execution, and reporting for critical fundraising events and smaller donor engagement activities. The individual in this role will regularly interact with current and prospective donors out in the community, through meetings, events, and presentations. DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES(40%) Manage Individual Donor Stewardship Strategize and support Development Director, Chief Development Officer, and Chief Executive Officer with Individual Donor StewardshipCreate giving goals for individual donors, based on history of giving and knowledge of potentialOversee moves management strategies for the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development Officer and for the Development Director and members of the Board of DirectorsCreate individual communication and marketing plans tailored for donors in each portfolioDevelop meeting briefing materials; gather stories; write proposals, and reports as neededCalendar CDO, CEO, Development Director, and Board members to execute plan on a timely basis to retain and upgrade donorsSupport planning and execution of targeted donor, volunteer, and corporate engagement events (25%) Lead the Annual Giving Campaign Actively manage a portfolio of high-capacity mid-level donors to encourage renewed investmentEvaluate and refine donor engagement and appeal strategy and execution including fall campaign, winter online campaigns, and spring and lapsed donor appealsManage the organizations pipeline of donors, including identifying and cultivating prospectsManage online giving strategy: working with Communications Associate to develop and monitor online donor content and results: giving forms, seasonal web campaigns; impact and annual reportsManage donor details of fundraising events, including house parties and friend-raisers (re: targets, strategy). Collaborate with communications staff to produce donor events and collateralAssess impact of donor engagement activities, adjusting and refining as needed throughout the year (20%) Supervise Development Associate Provide regular supervision of the Development Associate, ensuring accurate maintenance of donor databaseOversee Development Associate to process and acknowledge all donations in a timely and professional manner, as well as regular reconciliation with the Finance departmentManage Associate in compiling donor and prospect researchDelegate logistical and administrative tasks around events, volunteers, and annual campaign (5%) Optimize Development Data Utilization Lead the teams use of research tools including iWave, ResearchPoint and Target AnalyticsWork closely with the Development Associate to optimize data system usage for campaign reporting and Board dashboards, donor research, prospecting, and wealth screenings to identify and qualify new donors, and ensure donor database accuracy, consistency, and timelinesOversee and train development team on best practices for donor research and database utilization to grow utilization, customize touchpoints, and encourage greater giving (10%) Other Professionally and effectively represent the agency to external audiences, including donors and other stakeholdersOther duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors degree preferred,Minimum 5+ years of experience in fundraisingincluding at least 1 year of supervisory experience,A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging.Familiarity with best practices in prospect research, donor cultivation techniques, and database/records management as well as a variety of fund-raising strategies and methods.Facility with gathering and analyzing data and information to prepare reports and other materials.Collaborative, self-motivated individual with a strong customer service mindset and the flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of assignments.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on a collaborative team.Excellent analytical, organizational, and communications skills including strong writing and proofreading skills for donor mass communications, correspondences, and proposals.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Well organized and detail oriented.Raisers Edge, ResearchPoint and iWave familiarity and experience preferred.Have strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn new computer software programs.Availability for occasional evening and weekend work as well as travel as needed.BENEFITS:15 days of vacation time in the first year12 days of sick time2 floating holidays15 paid holidaysEmployees choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place on certain plansPrincipal dental and vision coverageHealthcare and Dependent care FSA plansPrincipal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverageEmployee Assistance Program401(k) retirement savings planPaid sabbaticalPaid maternity and paternity leave We do not offer relocation assistance Local candidates preferred Pay will be determined based on Education and Experience.If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of transition age foster youth and want to join a dynamic and impactful organization, we invite you to apply. Together, let's empower transition age foster youth to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. To learn more about First Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our website at are unable to sponsor work visas now or in the future.First Place will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and applicable law. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage or reviewing this guidance provide by the City of San Francisco. For additional information regarding your rights, please also review theSummary of Your Rights Under the FCRA. Social Worker Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary PI0dad36bfb2-

About University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation Established in 2003, the University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation (UMAF), a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, exists to raise philanthropic funds in support of the University of Massachusetts Amherst's mission and highest aspirations. Located on the Amherst campus and wholly dedicated to supporting the University's mission, UMAF is a separately governed nonprofit organization with its own health, wellness, and retirement benefits. UMAF serves the University of Massachusetts Amherst community by serving as a best practices resource for fundraising strategy and implementation. About the role As the Director, Technology Enablement & Readiness, you will lead UMAF's efforts to prepare and empower employees to confidently use the tools that power our mission. In this newly created role, you will design and deliver learning experiences that elevate digital fluency, drive system adoption, and ensure readiness for emerging technologies, including our transition to Salesforce and the expansion of AI-enabled tools. Operating at the intersection of technology, learning, and change management, you'll help shape how UMAF works in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution and offers broad visibility across the organization. You will influence how more than 130 employees engage with the systems that support fundraising, alumni engagement, and operational excellence. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, you'll join the Foundation Information Technology Team (FITT), a collaborative, and curious group dedicated to helping UMAF operate smarter and more effectively. We partner closely with Advancement Services, People & Culture, and colleagues across the Foundation to make technology approachable, intuitive, and empowering. Location : This is a full-time hybrid position and is open to employees in select US states: Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont and New Hampshire. What you'll do Technology Learning & Enablement (40%) Develop and implement a strategic learning framework that strengthens UMAF's digital fluency and aligns with organizational priorities. Design and deliver engaging, multimodal training programs, including onboarding, role-based curricula, and self-paced resources, to support effective system use and adoption. Serve as UMAF's lead trainer and super user during the Salesforce implementation and post-go-live phases. Maintain a digital learning library with guides, videos, and reference materials to reinforce learning and support self-service. Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and adoption metrics to drive improvement and refine learning strategies. Systems Optimization & Readiness (35%) Partner with Advancement Services and external vendors (including Cloud for Good) to ensure systems meet evolving business and user needs. Manage role-based permissions, access, and troubleshooting across business systems. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency using automation and AI-enabled tools. Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for new features, integrations, and platform releases to ensure user readiness. Monitor data integrity, adoption trends, and system usage; translate insights into actionable recommendations for leadership. Change Leadership & Collaboration (15%) Lead communication and rollout strategies that build confidence and engagement in new technologies. Collaborate with Advancement Services, People & Culture, and functional leads to align learning and readiness efforts with organizational priorities. Identify, mentor, and empower departmental power users who model digital best practices and champion peer learning. Other Duties as Assigned (10%) As UMAF continues to evolve, this position will contribute to organizational initiatives and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field required. Certifications in Salesforce (Trailhead Academy), Microsoft (MCE), or instructional design methodologies preferred. 3+ years of experience designing and delivering technology learning programs within advancement, higher education, or nonprofit settings. 2+ years administering or supporting enterprise systems or CRMs (Salesforce experience strongly preferred). Experience leading change management or digital transformation initiatives. Exceptional ability to teach and engage diverse learners, simplifying complex technology concepts for non-technical audiences. Strong understanding of Salesforce CRM, advancement systems, and digital adoption methodologies. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite and familiarity with emerging AI tools and their responsible use. Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and influence without direct authority. Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and curiosity. Note: We're passionate about building a diverse team. If your experience is close, but not an exact match, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms, and skills are transferable. We know that diverse teams make better decisions and deliver better results, which is why we're committed to adding new perspectives and encourage everyone to apply. BENEFITS 20 vacation days, 12 holidays, 12 sick days, 5 personal days, and 2 office closure days. 4-day summer work week. 401(k) plan. You contribute 5% and receive a 10% match. Health insurance packages for medical, dental, and vision. 16 weeks of paid parental leave to use within 1 year of childbirth. An additional 6 weeks available for the birthing parent. Part-time work for full-time pay for the first 4 weeks post parental leave. Learn more about our benefits . Proposed Annual Salary Range: $ - $ DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION At the UMass Amherst Foundation, we understand the value that diversity, equity, and inclusion bring to our workplace, our constituents, and our community. View our DEI Statement here We welcome and value diversity in all its forms and recognize that a diverse and inclusive team strengthens our work and advances our mission. We recognize that the benefits of a diverse team are fully realized when people of all races, gender identities, ages, ethnicities, cultural heritages and nationalities; educational backgrounds; religious and political beliefs; sexual orientations; abilities; and socioeconomic and veteran status are valued, respected, and included at every level. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact to request accommodation. OUR VALUES UMAF is committed to building a team with these shared values: Connection • Build meaningful relationships rooted in trust, respect, and belonging. Courage • Show up with integrity, embrace challenges, and lead through uncertainty. Curiosity • Commit to learning-for yourself and others-and create a culture where everyone can thrive. Questions regarding the position or anything else related to careers with UMAF may be directed to the People & Culture team at PI2c013bb8a5-

About University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation Established in 2003, the University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation (UMAF), a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, exists to raise philanthropic funds in support of the University of Massachusetts Amherst's mission and highest aspirations. Located on the Amherst campus and wholly dedicated to supporting the University's mission, UMAF is a separately governed nonprofit organization with its own health, wellness, and retirement benefits. UMAF serves the University of Massachusetts Amherst community by serving as a best practices resource for fundraising strategy and implementation. About the role The Director of Development is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of current and prospective athletic donors capable of making gifts of $25,000 or more. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, Athletics, the Director of Development is responsible for having a comprehensive understanding of campaign fundraising priorities, regularly meeting with prospects and donors (with a focus on face-to-face visits), regularly meeting with development colleagues and athletic leaders, preparing briefing materials and gift proposals, attend sporting events and other development focused engagement opportunities. This position is classified as an exempt position, meaning that the Director of Development receives a salary, and is not paid on an hourly basis or eligible for overtime. Location : This is a full-time hybrid position and is open to employees in select US states: Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. What you'll do Fundraising (80%) Actively manage a portfolio of current and prospective athletic donors capable of making major gifts of $25,000 or more. Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals, which are focused on soliciting major gifts, closing major gifts, conducting personal visits, dollars raised, and growing the proposal pipeline. Ensure continuous progress in moving assigned donors through donor cycle (e.g., qualify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward). Document all quality contacts and moves management strategies through the use of the prospect tracking system (Advance). Collaborate with central advancement such as planned giving, principal gifts, corporate and foundation relations on major gift proposals. Create and update strategic plans for donors you plan on soliciting. Participate in relationship management teams and contribute to strategic plans associated with key donors. Complete donor briefings and prepare written correspondence for senior leadership associated with your assigned prospects. Prepare the dean, other administrators, or volunteers for development activities. Participate in key events, committees and other opportunities focused on cultivating relationships with donors, prospects, and internal partners; support advisory councils with development-related matters and manage volunteers as appropriate. Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and adhere to the policies and procedures for accepting, recording, and acknowledging gifts. Collaborating (10%) While a majority of time will center around donor management, pipeline development, consistent and personalized stewardship, an effort is required to support the team, and UMAF as a positive team player. Contribute to fundraising team meetings, including donor strategy conversations; and as a positive team member of the UMAF, attend development officer meetings, professional development activities, and other staff meetings as appropriate. In addition to efforts that revolve around fundraising, you will also be expected to track expenses, manage travel logistics, and support the budget process. Collaborate with faculty and staff partners to support the creation of visions that will resonate with donors and lead to securing major and blended gifts, and to develop a deep and evolving understanding of priorities and program initiatives that require philanthropic support. Other Duties as Assigned (10%) UMAF is building and growing, and this position will support those efforts with other duties and projects as assigned from time to time. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited university Minimum 5 years of prior experience with face-to-face fundraising in higher education or other non-profit organization OR equivalent experience in a complex organization such as sales, business development, or client/account management. Willingness to travel 50% of time, including overnight and occasional weekends. Ability to engage and effectively communicate with diverse audiences, including prospects, donors, executives, volunteer stakeholders, etc. Ability to problem solve, adapt to change, and successfully manage multiple projects from start to finish. Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a driver's license, or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date. Note: We're passionate about building a diverse team. If your experience is close, but not an exact match, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms, and skills are transferable. We know that diverse teams make better decisions and deliver better results, which is why we're committed to adding new perspectives and encourage everyone to apply. BENEFITS 20 vacation days, 12 holidays, 12 sick days, 5 personal days, and 2 office closure days. 4-day summer work week. 401(k) plan. You contribute 5% and receive a 10% match. Health insurance packages for medical, dental, and vision. 16 weeks of paid parental leave to use within 1 year of childbirth. An additional 6 weeks available for the birthing parent. Part-time work for full-time pay for the first 4 weeks post parental leave. Learn more about our benefits . Proposed Annual Salary Range: $123,000 - $136,000 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION At the UMass Amherst Foundation, we understand the value that diversity, equity, and inclusion bring to our workplace, our constituents, and our community. View our DEI Statement here We welcome and value diversity in all its forms and recognize that a diverse and inclusive team strengthens our work and advances our mission. We recognize that the benefits of a diverse team are fully realized when people of all races, gender identities, ages, ethnicities, cultural heritages and nationalities; educational backgrounds; religious and political beliefs; sexual orientations; abilities; and socioeconomic and veteran status are valued, respected, and included at every level. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact to request accommodation. OUR VALUES UMAF is committed to building a team with these shared values: Connection • Build meaningful relationships rooted in trust, respect, and belonging. Courage • Show up with integrity, embrace challenges, and lead through uncertainty. Curiosity • Commit to learning-for yourself and others-and create a culture where everyone can thrive. Questions regarding the position or anything else related to careers with UMAF may be directed to the People & Culture team at PIc8c1f32ffabd-9607

First Place For Youth-Join Our Team Video!Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team. About First Place for Youth, we re a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed. Why Work at First Place for Youth: Meaningful Impact: Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and you ll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.POSITION OVERVIEW: The Individual Giving Manager helps grow First Place for Youth s fundraising from donations made by individuals and family foundations by planning strategic moves management, managing annual campaign appeals and stewardship, and collaborating on donor communication and events. This role will help key staff and members of the Board to identify and engage current and potential high-capacity donors, as well as maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects with whom they will engage directly in stewardship and cultivation activities. A key goal of this role is to cultivate and grow the donations of a portfolio of high-capacity mid-level donors. Reporting to the Director of Development, this Manager leads strategy to engage and solicit individual donors to make generous gifts to the organization. This includes working closely with the Development Director in planning, execution, and reporting for critical fundraising events and smaller donor engagement activities. The individual in this role will regularly interact with current and prospective donors out in the community, through meetings, events, and presentations. DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES (40%) Manage Individual Donor Stewardship Strategize and support Development Director, Chief Development Officer, and Chief Executive Officer with Individual Donor Stewardship Create giving goals for individual donors, based on history of giving and knowledge of potential Oversee moves management strategies for the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development Officer and for the Development Director and members of the Board of DirectorsCreate individual communication and marketing plans tailored for donors in each portfolio Develop meeting briefing materials; gather stories; write proposals, and reports as needed Calendar CDO, CEO, Development Director, and Board members to execute plan on a timely basis to retain and upgrade donors Support planning and execution of targeted donor, volunteer, and corporate engagement events (25%) Lead the Annual Giving Campaign Actively manage a portfolio of high-capacity mid-level donors to encourage renewed investment Evaluate and refine donor engagement and appeal strategy and execution including fall campaign, winter online campaigns, and spring and lapsed donor appeals Manage the organization s pipeline of donors, including identifying and cultivating prospects Manage online giving strategy: working with Communications Associate to develop and monitor online donor content and results: giving forms, seasonal web campaigns; impact and annual reports Manage donor details of fundraising events, including house parties and friend-raisers (re: targets, strategy). Collaborate with communications staff to produce donor events and collateral Assess impact of donor engagement activities, adjusting and refining as needed throughout the year (20%) Supervise Development Associate Provide regular supervision of the Development Associate, ensuring accurate maintenance of donor databaseOversee Development Associate to process and acknowledge all donations in a timely and professional manner, as well as regular reconciliation with the Finance departmentManage Associate in compiling donor and prospect researchDelegate logistical and administrative tasks around events, volunteers, and annual campaign (5%) Optimize Development Data Utilization Lead the team s use of research tools including iWave, ResearchPoint and Target Analytics Work closely with the Development Associate to optimize data system usage for campaign reporting and Board dashboards, donor research, prospecting, and wealth screenings to identify and qualify new donors, and ensure donor database accuracy, consistency, and timelines Oversee and train development team on best practices for donor research and database utilization to grow utilization, customize touchpoints, and encourage greater giving (10%) Other Professionally and effectively represent the agency to external audiences, including donors and other stakeholders Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor s degree preferred, Minimum 5+ years of experience in fundraising including at least 1 year of supervisory experience,A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging. Familiarity with best practices in prospect research, donor cultivation techniques, and database/records management as well as a variety of fund-raising strategies and methods.Facility with gathering and analyzing data and information to prepare reports and other materials.Collaborative, self-motivated individual with a strong customer service mindset and the flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of assignments. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on a collaborative team. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communications skills including strong writing and proofreading skills for donor mass communications, correspondences, and proposals.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Well organized and detail oriented. Raiser s Edge, ResearchPoint and iWave familiarity and experience preferred. Have strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn new computer software programs. Availability for occasional evening and weekend work as well as travel as needed.BENEFITS: 15 days of vacation time in the first year12 days of sick time2 floating holidays15 paid holidaysEmployee s choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place on certain plansPrincipal dental and vision coverageHealthcare and Dependent care FSA plansPrincipal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverageEmployee Assistance Program401(k) retirement savings planPaid sabbaticalPaid maternity and paternity leave We do not offer relocation assistance Local candidates preferred Pay will be determined based on Education and Experience. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of transition age foster youth and want to join a dynamic and impactful organization, we invite you to apply. Together, let's empower transition age foster youth to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. To learn more about First Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our website at We are unable to sponsor work visas now or in the future. First Place will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and applicable law. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage or reviewing this guidance provide by the City of San Francisco. For additional information regarding your rights, please also review the Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA. Social Worker Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary PI40747a7faf9e-3670