Job Opportunities

Recording For The Blind & Dyslexic is an
Equal Opportunity Employer

Listings updated on October 15, 2008

The following is a listing of current openings at Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. Interested applicants (unless another location is specified) should contact:

Human Resources Department
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
20 Roszel Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
e-mail: Job Opportunities

Detailed descriptions of each of the positions follow the list of openings. Newest job opportunities are listed at the bottom of the page.

1. Regional Development Director, Regional Unit of the Virginias & Carolinas, Charlottesville, VA
2. REVISED Development Director, Santa Barbara Unit, Goleta, CA
3. Vice President, Corporate Communications, National Headquarters, Princeton, NJ
4. Payroll Specialist Part-Time, National Headquarters, Princeton, NJ
5. Assistant Vice President, Corporation and Foundation Giving, National Headquarters, Princeton, NJ
6. Regional Account Director (2 positions open, East and West coast)
7. Membership Account Associate, Illinois Unit
8. Regional Member Services Coordinator, New England Regional Unit, Cambridge, MA
   
9. Outreach Coordinator, New England Regional Unit, Cambridge, MA
10. Regional Development Director, Regional Unit of Florida, Miami, FL
11. State Director, South Carolina
12. NEW Human Resources Director, National Headquarters, Princeton, NJ
13. NEW Administrator, Corporate and Foundation Giving, National Headquarters, Princeton, NJ
14. NEW Executive Director, Washington DC
    
15. NEW Western Regional Executive Director

1. POSITION: Regional Development Director

DEPARTMENT: Regional Unit of the Virginias & Carolinas

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To generate financial resources and community support for programs and operations of the Regional Unit of the Virginias and Carolinas Unit of RFB&D (Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic). This person will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy including corporate, foundation and individual solicitations and new funding initiatives.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement annual fundraising plan, including strategies and objectives to reach yearly funding goals and a budge for managing all aspects of the Regional Unit's fundraising program, and present it to the Executive Director.
  
• Conduct cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities for current individual, corporate and foundation donors, including telephoning, visiting, and writing proposals, reports, and other correspondence.
  
• Identify, cultivate and solicit prospective individual, corporate and foundation donors, including researching, developing strategies, telephoning, visiting, and writing proposals and other correspondence.
  
• Manage Board involvement in fundraising and work with members and with Regional Executive Director to develop new contracts and programs that support revenue goals; research and recommend potential Board and Committee members.
  
• Identify and recommend new sources of funding, including events, sponsorship opportunities, and other programs; works with appropriate staff to develop new sources of funding.
  
• Work with headquarters' financial development department staff on appropriate Unit/headquarters joint solicitation.
  
• Responsible for management of Raiser's Edge database, donor/gift record-keeping and gift acknowledgement.
  
• Represent Unit at local and national fundraising meetings.
  

Perform special assignments at request of Executive Director.

SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelors Degree
  
• 5-7 years of successful fundraising/grant writing
  
• Management experience in an educational or nonprofit organization
  
• Enthusiastic self-starter who can work independently as well as in a team.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
• Familiarity with Raising More Money fundraising model/Raiser's Edge 7.1 exp. preferred
  

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2. POSITION: Development Director

LOCATION: Santa Barbara Unit, Goleta, CA

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To generate financial support for the programs, operations and operating "reserve" for the Santa Barbara Unit of RFB&D through a comprehensive program of solicitations to individuals, community organizations, foundations, businesses and corporations; and through the development and implementation of new funding initiatives (e.g. planned giving, Benovon).

PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Develop and implement annual fundraising plan under the direction of the Executive Director. Plan will include strategies and objectives to reach yearly funding goals and a budget for managing all aspects of the Unit's fundraising program as appropriate to the Unit territories (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Kern Counties).

2. Conduct cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities for current (individuals, community organizations, foundations, businesses and corporations) donors, including telephoning, visiting, organizing special social events and writing proposals, reports, and other correspondence.

3. Identify, cultivate and solicit prospective donors (individuals, community organizations, foundations, businesses and corporations) including researching, developing strategies, telephoning, visiting, organizing special social events and writing proposals and other correspondence.

4. Work with Executive Director, Board of Directors, Board Fundraising & Events Committee, Honorary Advisory Committee and volunteers to develop new contacts and programs for revenue generation. Works with Executive Director, Board Chairman, Board Fundraising & Events Committee Chair and Honorary Advisory Committee Co-Chairs to research and recommend potential Board and Committee members.

5. Develops and directs annual "appeal" campaign (2-3 per year), fundraising activities for annual Record-A-Thon; produces Learning Through Listening annual luncheon and monthly orientation sessions.

6. Identify and recommend new sources of funding, including events, sponsorship opportunities, and other programs; works with ED, Board members, Fundraising Committee and others to develop new sources of funding.

7. Oversees the work of development consultants and the Development Associate for the Unit.

8. Oversees and works with Executive Director, Board, staff and volunteers in publication of semi-annual Newsletter.

9. Work with headquarters' financial development department staff on appropriate unit/headquarters joint solicitation and other development matters.

10. Provide backup support for gift record-keeping and acknowledgement in absence of office administrator and development associate; build donor database; update and purge as needed.

11. Represent unit at local and national fundraising meetings.

12. Perform special assignments at request of Executive Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: We are looking for a seasoned veteran with 3 or more years of experience in a professional fundraising and development environment or related field (e.g. marketing, sales); computer literacy including donor database management (preferably Raiser's Edge). Excellent oral and written skills, outgoing, creative, resourceful, self-starter with ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong organizational, management and people skills are essential. Must have car and be able to visit current and potential donors. Professional appearance and demeanor necessary. Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits.

E-MAIL COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO towens@rfbd.org or via FAX TO 805-681-0532.

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3. POSITION: Vice President, Corporate Communications

LOCATION: National Headquarters, Princeton, NJ

REPORTS TO: Chief of Staff

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To set strategy and lead the execution of organizational communications through the creation of primary messages around national image, visibility, media coverage, financial development support, and external relations; and secondary messages throughout the organization at the functional level.

PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVES

1. Develops and implements a strategic communications plan relative to RFB&D's core messaging that accurately and consistently identifies RFB&D, and effectively communicates its unique mission and the Learning Through Listening family of products and services among prospective donors, members and other stakeholders.

   STANDARD: A communications plan is collaboratively developed and executed that addresses messaging at both the strategic level and the functional levels.

2. Builds and maintains close, collaborative relationships with other departments within the organization to ensure the alignment and integration of communications strategies, tactics and messages.

   STANDARD: RFB&D's communications are consistent in message and design among all functional areas. Effective communications are delivered within the agreed-upon timeframe and budget.

3. Provides leadership of, and participates in, a cross-functional communications coordinating team.

   STANDARD: The communications coordinating team collaborates on the development and implementation of a consolidated communications plan that maps directly to the functional department plans.

4. Serves as the liaison to the communications committee of the national board of directors.

   STANDARD: Meets the expectations of the committee chairman, President and the Chief of Staff.

5. Contributes to defining and documenting processes that ensure that communications are aligned with the organization's business objectives; serves as an organizational resource for special events, executive presentations, media and public relations, and strategic planning.

   STANDARD: Organizational activities are of a consistently high quality, communicate a consistent message and meet strategic goals and objectives.

6. Serves in leadership capacity on interdepartmental teams as appropriate
   

   STANDARD: Meets expectations of the Team Leader.

7. Provides proactive customer service to RFB&D's units in terms of public relations materials, fundraising materials, information, guidance and support by soliciting and responding to feedback in their needs.

   STANDARD: Units communications and public relations needs are anticipated and fulfilled.

8. Manage the day to day activities of the Communications department; develop a skilled and efficient work team by providing clear direction and clear accountabilities; create and manage department budget

   STANDARD: Team functions smoothly and productively, performs professionally and demonstrates a clear understanding of objectives; budgets are accurate and reflective of departmental requirements

Education & Skills Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field, Masters preferred
• 7-10 years experience in developing comprehensive communications plans and strategies
• 5-7 years proving leadership and management to a team of professionals
• Superior conceptual, organizational and creative abilities as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presence and command of presentation skills
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated success developing and managing relationships with senior management and cross-functional teams
  

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4. POSITION: Payroll Specialist Part-Time

LOCATION: National Headquarters, Princeton, NJ

DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administration

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To assist in payroll processing for HQ and Units.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with processing payroll by entering hours worked, tracking paid time off (PTO), administering tax filing through ADP for Federal Income Tax, FICA, State Income Tax as well as SDI and SUI; and ensuring all payroll deductions are remitted to the appropriate agencies.
• Provide payroll support for Units including training, reconciliations, etc.

SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• College Degree preferred
• 2-3 years experience in accounting and payroll (ADP experience preferred)
• Good Organizational skills
• Detail oriented
  

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5. POSITION: Assistant Vice President, Corporation and Foundation Giving

LOCATION: National Headquarters, Princeton, NJ

DEPARTMENT: Financial Development

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the AVP - Corporation and Foundation Giving is responsible for increasing the visibility of RFB&D in the corporation and foundation fundraising at the national and local unit level.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive proactive development plan focused on expanding and enhancing corporate and foundation relationships and increasing philanthropic support.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward corporations, corporate foundations, and private foundations.
• Establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with the corporate and foundation sector, as well as other key communities, that will result in funding for the immediate and long-term goals of the organization.
• Advance RFB&D's interests by researching and identifying new sources of support, proactively seeking opportunities to generate new proposals based on corporate guidelines and interests, and build strong communication ties.
• Supervise budget and support staff.
• Identify key people connected with RFB&D within corporations/foundation and review corporate profiles that suggest potential relationships because of common interests.
• Work directly with volunteers, administrators, and national and unit staff on corporate and foundation areas of interest, cultivation of corporate and foundations special requirements in the development and presentation of proposals.
• Develop highly competitive proposals for corporate and foundation prospects and leverage diverse corporate and foundation goals and preferences in conjunction with organization goals.
• Maintain a rigorous schedule of contacts with corporate and foundation representatives, creating moves management plans related to them, compelling presentations and comprehensive fundraising proposals.
• Monitor proposal deadlines, prepare and edit proposals, and manage proposal submissions
• Maintain high quality stewardship process for active corporate and foundation prospects and donors. Ensure that stewardship and reporting requirements are met to sustain successful partnerships by maintaining detailed records of solicitation activities.
  

SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree; Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred.
• Highly motivated self-starter, entrepreneurial team player who has a commitment to and passion for the mission of RFB&D. Must be capable of thriving in a mission-driven environment where dedication, passion and the ability to consistently collaborate with volunteers and key administrators in achieving the fund-raising goals of RFB&D is essential.
• Strategic vision and impeccable attention to organizational detail
• Collaborative style and flexibility, seasoned with a sense of humor and perspective
• Effective and successful experience working with volunteers, inspiring action, and continued dedication to the development and organizational mission
• Superb communication skills (both written and oral); the ability to articulate the vision, mission and case for support of RFB&D
  
• Demonstrated record of successful corporate and foundation giving solicitations, including the design and execution of the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Proven ability to successfully function within a multi-unit, complex environment, resulting in significantly improved development performance and growth
  

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6. POSITION: Regional Account Director (2 positions: East & West Coast)

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities within assigned region. Working in conjunction with individual units, is responsible for achievement of maximum placement of RFB&D memberships and programs. Establishes and implements programs to expand membership within assigned territory and contributes to the development of sales training and educational programs for individual units. Acts as coach and mentor for unit outreach personnel. Acts as a liaison between units and headquarters locations.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for achievement of Headquarters and Unit territory membership goals.
• Develops a sales plan and sales strategy for the assigned market that enables the timely realization of these objectives.
• Utilizes a consultative approach to sales and program placement to insure acceptance, utilization and retention.
• Creates and conducts proposal presentations and RFP responses
• Conducts regular coaching and development sessions with Unit Outreach Personnel to motivate and develop consultative selling skills.
• Utilizes internal databases to record and schedule activities and to maintain records of all pricing, sales and activities to insure accurate documentation of contact status.
• Provides timely feedback to management.
• Acts as a liaison between individual Units and Headquarters to insure the timely gathering and exchange of information and market intelligence.
• Leverages best practices within Unit and Headquarter territories.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact and cooperate with contacts, individual Units, and all company employees.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
  

SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Proven track record of consistently achieving or surpassing quantitative sales quotas/goals.
• Minimum 3-5 years sales experience; experience with educational sales a plus.
• Experience with account management & needs-based consultative selling techniques.
• Strong teambuilding, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent presentation, oral & written communication skills. Ability to influence and persuade others who do not report directly.
• PC literate with experience in Word and Power Point (presentations).
• Self starter with demonstrated effectiveness in a multi-tasking & collaborative environment.
• Experience with a sales force automation tool (e.g. Salesforce.com, etc) a plus.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent.
• May require travel (local and out of state) approximately 50-75% of the time.
  

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7. POSITION: Membership Account Associate, Illinois Unit

LOCATION: Illinois Unit

REPORTS TO: Director of Sales & Marketing

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Working in conjunction with the Sales & Marketing Director and appropriate Illinois unit outreach personnel, implement sales and internet techniques to generate new institutional memberships for the regional market centers.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize Pivotal to identify public K-12 institutional prospects in Illinois market centers
• Identify public and private colleges in same geographic area
• Implement appropriate telephone and internet sales approaches and techniques to build school accounts throughout the state
• Communicate with prospective clients and the outreach staff to be certain that all prospects receive timely, in-person follow-up.
• Work with HQ and Unit to identify and initiate local partnerships to build awareness and revenue in the market center
• Monitor and control sales expenses.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork
• Work closely with appropriate outreach personnel to develop, confirm, and present quotes and proposals to institutional prospects.
• Keep abreast of all sales promotions and products

Skills and Education Required:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years telephone sales experience; educational sales experience a plus
• Experience with account management and needs-based consultative selling techniques
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent oral skills. Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Proven track record achieving objectives
• PC literate with experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Self starter

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8. POSITION: Regional Member Services Coordinator, New England Regional Unit, Cambridge, MA

LOCATION: Cambridge, MA

REPORTS TO: Regional Director of Educational Outreach

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To strengthen educational outreach activities of the New England Regional Unit through a comprehensive program of contact and follow up with individual and institutional members, implementation of activities to promote the use of RFB&D's services and management of research and other back office activities to assist funding efforts for educational outreach.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Establishes and implements schedule of contacts with existing individual and school members to ensure timely renewal of memberships; provides technical assistance to members requiring assistance with renewal process.
2. In consultation with Outreach staff, schedules trainings for new institutional members.
3. Makes welcome telephone calls to new individual members to alert them to local presence of RFB&D and offer assistance in utilizing the program.
4. Monitors borrowing activities of new and institutional members and provides monthly reports to Regional Director of Educational Outreach.
5. Initiates contact with individual and institutional members who are not using RFB&D services to offer technical assistance; process book orders for members as requested.
6. Develops and implements year-round program of regular mailings to individual and institutional members, including budget reminders, monthly book lists, back to school reminders, summer reading notices, and other programs designed to stimulate book borrowing activities and membership renewals.
7. Creates files and timesheets for grant-funded projects; maintains reporting schedule; provides administrative support for pre- and post - survey of students.
8. Provides administrative support to fund raising activities for outreach by providing directors of development with requested data on membership and service utilization; gathering and maintaining file of testimonial letters from individual members and schools; and assisting staff in developing member profiles.
9. Provides administrative support for special outreach projects, including but not limited to contacting members to request legislative advocacy with regards to state funding, contact with appropriate schools regarding use of RFB&D services for MCAS, and others as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in General or Special Education or Marketing strongly preferred; and familiarity with education a plus.
• Proficient computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office and databases
• Excellent telephone manner
• High attention to detail; ability to juggle multiple priorities, strong organizational skills required.

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9. POSITION: Outreach Coordinator, New England Regional Unit, Cambridge, MA

LOCATION: Cambridge, MA

REPORTS TO: Regional Director of Educational Outreach

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Implements all aspects of a Federally funded project targeting public school students in Greater Boston who are at risk for entering the juvenile justice system and who will benefit from the use of audio textbooks. Collaborates with Chapter outreach staff to expand RFB&D's Learning Through Listening® (LTL) audio textbook programs at school sites targeted by grant project and to new school sites in these communities.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Increases utilization of RFB&D's LTL programs among students at 70 selected schools in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and Chelsea participating in project funded through the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention.
2. Implements all required data collection activities at OJJDP school sites to ensure reporting requirements are satisfied, including pre and post-utilization surveys of students, teacher questionnaires and other instruments; prepares data information for required reports.
3. Establishes and maintains contact with local Weed and Seed programs and Department of Youth Services offices to increase awareness of audio textbooks as resource for at-risk youth.
4. Under direction of Regional of Educational Outreach, identifies new school sites in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and Chelsea for potential program expansion and implements LTL programs at those sites.
5. Maintains ongoing customer service relations with schools that are RFB&D LTL members in Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea and Somerville; provides additional teacher training as needed and provides ongoing technical support to schools.
6. Assists Regional Outreach Director in increasing individual LTL memberships and providing support to individual members in Suffolk County, Somerville and Cambridge.
7. Develop and implement an all day LTL Workshop to provide teachers at member schools instruction on access and use of the LTL website.
8. Provides information and support to other Chapter staff and Board members regarding the Suffolk County outreach program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree required; degree in General or Special Education or human services, with familiarity with public school classroom settings preferred; knowledge of learning disabilities helpful
• Experience working within juvenile justice population highly desirable
• Experience and familiarity with research and data gathering strongly preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaker strongly preferred
• Excellent communications and presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Some local, regional and national travel required

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10. POSITION: Regional Development Director, Regional Unit of Florida, Miami, FL

LOCATION: Miami, FL

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the Executive Director's overall guidance and support, work with the Board of Directors, and appropriate Board committees for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts, planned gifts and special event planning.

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement a plan for obtaining major gifts
• Develop and implement a plan for promoting and securing planned gifts
  
• Build upon the existing donor base to increase annual giving
  
• Plan and execute special events

SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• CFRE certification highly desired
• 3+ years as a Senior Fundraising Professional
• Extensive experience cultivating and stewarding relationships with major donors and prospects, leading to solicitation of six and seven figure gifts, including deferred, life income and estate gifts
• Ability to rapidly develop positive working relationships with staff and board members and instill a sense of confidence in the annual, major and planned giving programs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Interpersonal and team building skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with Raiser's Edge
• Experience and knowledge of prospect research
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, as well as having individual initiative and creativity
• Experience designing and overseeing private cultivation and stewardship events in support of major and planned gift programs
• Experience marketing planned giving programs preferred and willingness to develop greater knowledge of planned giving instruments
• Possess the ability to handle more than one project at a time and the professional manner to react appropriately in different job situations

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11. POSITION: State Director, South Carolina

LOCATION: South Carolina

REPORTS TO: Regional Director of Administration

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide leadership and coordination of the operations, budget, fund raising, and public relations for the State. To support the Regional Unit's mission, policies, procedures and goals by implementing said policies on the state level and to work towards furthering RFB&D as One Organization.

PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVES:

1. Responsible for identifying and cultivating fund raising opportunities across the State. In collaboration with the Regional Director of Administration and Regional Development Staff, focus on soliciting corporate, foundation, trust and individual donors within the state. Stewardship policy and procedures are followed in a timely fashion. Proactively increase fundraising opportunities across the State.
   
   STANDARD: Annual budget line items are met; fund raising information is monitored and tracked in an organized manner; stewardship and grant policy and procedures are followed, the Regional Director of Administration is actively involved in and fully informed of fund raising activities. State efforts are expanded across full territory in a planned organized endeavor.

2. Ensure prudent fiscal management by developing and maintaining yearly operating and capital budgets. Develop a solid understanding of the state's financial situation; ability to interpret data from reports and adjust operational spending to maintain a balanced budget.
   
   STANDARD: Budget preparation demonstrates an understanding of unit and state priorities; state operates within approved annual budget. Monthly review of state financials conducted with Regional Director of Administration, adjustments made when and where necessary. Implement prudent risk analysis and adjust operations to reflect financial implications.

3. Develop a competent, productive, and satisfied team by recruiting, hiring, training and supervising administrative staff member(s); conducting staff performance appraisals; offering recommendations to the Regional Director of Administration relative to retention, promotion, compensation, benefits and job satisfaction issues.
   
   STANDARD: State maintains a reputation as a desirable place to work; Staff feels supported, relationships are professional and staff turnover is minimal. Training and delegation combine to develop an excellent staff. Staff feels inspired to learn and motivated to spread the RFB&D mission.

4. Maintain the annual and long-range objectives for the state by working in coordination with the Regional Director of Administration and staff to develop, implement and monitor both annual and long-range plans in conjunction with organization's mission.
   
   STANDARD: Annual objectives are met and state efforts contribute toward the accomplishment of the Unit's operating plan, National's strategic plan and the organization's mission. People and resources are organized for efficiency and success of state goals and RFB&D mission.

5. Develop and support a State Board of Directors and serve as a catalyst and resource to help strengthen the Unit through its volunteer leadership and work towards furthering RFB&D as One Organization.
   
   STANDARD: State Board has the necessary information to make informed decisions and is active and engaged. Board knowledge base is broadened and skills are identified leading to the Board being fully engaged in mission. The Board's committees are working cohesively with their local and Regional counterparts. Board feels part of the State and Regional efforts and part of One Organization.

6. Support RFB&D public awareness efforts by establishing relationships with community service organizations sensitive to the needs of individuals with print disabilities; establishing contacts with like organizations; and identifying and developing communications resources.
   
   STANDARD: Targeted markets are reached according to annual communications plan. Communication plan is implemented and name awareness opportunities are identified and utilized to increase organizational recognition across the state.

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12. POSITION: Human Resources Director

LOCATION: Princeton, NJ

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Human Resource Development

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To develop and implement equitable human resource policies, procedures, compensation and benefit plans.

PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVES:

1. Plans and implements monthly objectives and annual goals for human resources department by analyzing organizational needs and have a positive impact on the organization.

2. Manage the functions of the HR department by coordinating the activities of the HR staff to ensure the Human Resources needs of the organization are met.

3. Ensures human resource policies and procedures are developed, implemented and properly enforced throughout the organization by maintaining the Employee Handbook and Unit Handbook; scrutinizing policies for their legality; communicating policies directly to managers and staff both at HQ and the units.

4. Recruit qualified applicants by developing ads, maintaining documentation, reviewing resumes, screening and interviewing applicants, administering employment testing, recommending candidates, and ensuring compliance with AAP/EEO requirements.

5. Manages compensation and benefits by participating in and analyzing national and local surveys of comparable organizations; reviewing salary grades and salaries to ensure they are equitable and competitive; analyzing and recommending benefit plans that are comprehensive and competitive; reviewing healthcare costs and containing them when possible; working with consultants and attending educational workshops when appropriate.

6. Compile, analyze, and develop compensation programs by participating in and analyzing national and local compensation surveys of comparable organizations, reviewing salary ranges to ensure they are equitable and making recommendations for adjustment where appropriate.

7. Assist in all areas of employee relations by responding to employee needs regarding personnel policies, services, special events, communications, and community relations.

8. Manages resources by developing and controlling departmental budget; containing organizational costs when possible; maintaining a modest turnover rate through the proper recruitment and selection of new employees.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Knowledgeable in federal and state employment law
• Strong oral and written communication skills

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13. POSITION: Administrator, Corporate and Foundation Giving

LOCATION: Princeton, NJ

REPORTS TO: Development Director, Corporate and Foundation Giving

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To support the Development Director, Corporate and Foundation Giving in securing funding from corporations, foundations and organizations.

PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVES:

1. Administer the grant renewal program. This involves maintaining the grant calendar, preparing standard proposals (both hard copy and on-line), gathering appropriate proposal attachments, compiling, photocopying and mailing proposal packages, making phone calls to funders and to unit staff as appropriate and preparing follow-up reports to funders.

2. Conduct research on corporate, foundation and organization donors and prospects utilizing on-line and CD-based directories and websites.

3. Process all acknowledgement letters for corporate, foundation and organization donors and handle all appropriate follow-up.

4. Maintain corporate, foundation and organization records in Raiser's Edge by entering and updating information, researching information when data is missing. Also enter proposal and action and information originating from contact reports and other internal correspondence.

5. Generate routine corporate, foundation and organization reports from Raiser's Edge, as authorized and requested.

6. Handle travel arrangements for staff members, as requested.

7. Draft and process correspondence, such as specialized acknowledgement letters, cover letters for proposals, requests for annual reports, guidelines, etc.

8. Perform other appropriate administrative and supportive duties as needed. Handles all administrative duties for Director of Corporate & Foundation Gifts.

SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree, plus 2-4 years non-profit office experience
• Familiarity with office systems and equipment
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
• Some prior experience with fundraising databases such as Raiser's Edge
• Outgoing demeanor and sense of humor useful
• Good time management skills

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14. POSITION: Executive Director, Washington DC

LOCATION: Washington DC

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide leadership, management and coordination of the operations, budget, outreach, fundraising, program development, recruitment, public relations and communications for the Unit.

PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVES:

1. Maintains the annual and long-range objectives for the unit by working in coordination with the board and staff to develop, implement and monitor both annual and long-range plans.

2. Ensures prudent fiscal management by developing and maintaining and adhering to yearly operating and capital budgets.

3. Promotes RFB&D outreach efforts by focusing on opportunities to raise awareness of RFB&D within the community.

4. Oversees all fundraising efforts and actively participates by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting corporate, foundation, trust and individual donors with the full involvement of the board of directors and maintaining and managing a donor database along with all information related to individual appeals.

5. Oversees the operation of the unit by developing and implementing programs to recruit volunteers for studio operations and supervising staff members to maintain high levels of production activity and technical quality.

6. Develops a competent, productive, and satisfied staff by recruiting, hiring and supervising staff members; conducting staff performance appraisals; offering recommendations to the board relative to retention, promotion, compensation and benefits and job satisfaction issues.

7. Contributes to the effectiveness of the board of directors by working in partnership with its committees and serving as a catalyst and resource to help strengthen the Unit through its volunteer leadership.

SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 5-7 years fundraising experience and at least 5 years of experience in a management capacity.
• Bachelors Degree; CFRE/CAE Certification a plus.
• Proven experience in budgeting and planning, adherence to same, preferably with a budget of at least $2M.
• Strong relationship building skills with a demonstrated track record of building bridges in a community.
• Collaborative leadership skills with experience in strategic planning and institutional development.
• Experience serving on non-profit boards preferred and in a leadership position that included sourcing capital.
  

COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrated track record of innovation and vision growing an organization
• Politically astute with ability to build relationships and to leverage community resources.
• Successful record of supervisory and collaborating with staff in a manner that is assertive yet flexible and supportive, and ensures accountability.
• Articulate in verbal and written communications.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and to resolve problems.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  

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15. POSITION: Western Regional Executive Director

REPORTS TO: RFB&D's CEO and the Regional Unit Board

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide leadership, coordination, planning and management control of all aspects of the operations of the Western Region and to guide the expansion of RFB&D services throughout the Western Region.

PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVES:

1. Develops and implements annual and long term plans to ensure expansion of RFB&D services throughout the Western Region. Identifies resource needs and opportunities throughout the Western Region relative to growth of educational outreach services and financial development activities.

2. Ensures prudent fiscal management throughout the Western Region by developing and maintaining consolidated yearly operating and capital budgets for the Western Region, incorporating the local unit's budgets.

3. Develops a competent, productive, and satisfied staff by recruiting, hiring and supervising staff members; conducting staff performance appraisals; offering recommendations to the appropriate Headquarters departments relative to retention, promotion, compensation and benefits and job satisfaction issues; and ensuring that RFB&D standards for human resources management are met.

4. Supports RFB&D's program growth within the Western Region by establishing relationships with community service organizations sensitive to the needs of individuals with print disabilities; establish contacts with area user organizations; and identify and develop communications resources.

5. Ensures development of and provides support to the Western Regional Board and local unit boards within the Western Region to effectively achieve the local and regional goals of the Western Region.
   

SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in nonprofit management, strongly preferred
• Strong fund raising background required
• Extensive staff management experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate will all levels of management
• Attention to detail and strong follow through required
• Proficient public speaker
• Able to clearly communicate the vision and mission of RFB&D
• Knowledge of disabilities preferred
• Frequent local and regional travel; some national travel required

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