The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities

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Virginia Foundation for the Humanities

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Assistant Director, Development

The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities (VFH) seeks a highly motivated Assistant Director of Development to build the current annual giving program from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Master's degree required; Bachelor's degree and five years of related professional experience may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree. Exemplary communications skills, initiative, experience and strong track record in individual, corporate, and foundation relations, development and fund raising required. Ability to manage multiple projects is preferred. This position requires frequent travel.  

Review of applications will begin on September 5, 2007; however, the position remains open to applications until filled. Interested candidates are to submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, a writing sample, and contact information for three references. To apply, please visit: https://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52441

Director of Major Gifts

The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities (VFH) seeks a highly motivated professional whose immediate primary responsibility will be to raise major gifts for Encyclopedia Virginia, an online digital project.  Secondary responsibility is to broaden the base of major gifts for all VFH programs. We seek a proven, experienced development professional who can implement a wide range of fundraising strategies within a multi-faceted Development Program.

The ideal candidate will be a distinguished professional and team player with a long-term track record of securing major gifts. The individual must be able to develop strong relationships with VFH constituents and be dedicated to its mission.

Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, writing sample, and contact information for three references. For complete position details and application, please visit:  http://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52860.

 


The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities is affiliated with the University of Virginia, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.