Director of Development - PANA Institute (Berkeley, CA)

Employment Opportunity at PANA

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
The Institute for Leadership Development and Study of Pacific and Asian North American Religion (PANA Institute)

Position: Part-time (20 hours per week), regular staff

General Summary:

The Director of Development is responsible for the planning and implementation of all fundraising efforts for the Institute with special focus on its ongoing endowment campaign and annual fund.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Executive Director, staff, and steering committee to develop long- and short-range development goals and strategies, including the Institute’s ongoing endowment campaign, annual fund, and planning for strategic growth.
• Work closely with the Office of Institutional Advancement at Pacific School of Religion to ensure that all development activities meet the institution’s fiscal and legal requirements; attend regular OIA staff meetings.
• Coordinate all major fundraising activities for the Institute, including development, cultivation and solicitation of individual prospects and donors for endowment campaign and annual fund.
• Coordinate and support Executive Director and steering committee’s major gifts activities, including developing cultivation and solicitation strategies. Provide training and technical assistance to staff and volunteers participating in major gifts solicitations. Plan and produce major donor cultivation events with support of other Institute staff.
• Develop and manage donor acquisition, cultivation and retention activities, including direct mail campaign as well as other development materials (newsletters, major donor materials, etc.)., in coordination with the PSR Director of Marketing and Communication.
• Sufficient familiarity with planned giving principles to be able to incorporate these opportunities into major gift development strategies as appropriate.
• Participate as an active member of the Institute’s staff and coordinate development department activities with other staff members.
• This position may require overnight travel and occasional evening and/or weekend hours to accommodate business needs. It may require providing own transportation to off-campus locations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong interpersonal relationship skills and ability to work both independently and within a team-oriented organizational structure.
• Strong team orientation, ability to provide and accept feedback, and ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including public speaking, negotiations, and effective, persuasive communication with diverse audiences. An ability to interact easily with individuals of high net worth.
• Four years of fundraising and development experience which include management and supervisory responsibility. Successful first-hand experience in cultivating and soliciting $10,000+ gifts required.
• Significant experience in successfully working with potential constituencies - volunteers, staff, charitable foundations and community members.
• Excellent understanding of principles and techniques of development activities, including planned giving, major donor programs, event planning, corporate and foundation giving, capital campaigns, and communications.
• Experience in public relations and marketing techniques in the non-profit environment.
• Understanding of non-profit organizational structure and management issues, including strategic planning, personnel management, community relations development and implementation, fundraising training and education, budget development.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial approach. Ability to adapt to changing environment and priorities.
• Experience working with API communities and communities of faith required.
• Demonstrated skill in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Skill with relational databases (including Raiser’s Edge) preferred.
• Experience working in a non-profit setting desirable, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Person of faith with active connections to a faith community desirable.

Application Process:

Please submit a resume and letter of application addressing specifically the qualifications of this position to:

Debi Walker, Personnel Director
or Fumitaka Matsuoka, Executive Director PANA Institute
Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave, Berkeley CA 94709
FAX: 510.845.8948

Applications received by February 9, 2007 will receive first consideration.
The position will remain open until filled.

PSR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Three Ministry Opportunities - American Baptist Churches USA

POSITION OPENING
Board of International Ministries (IM)
American Baptist Churches in the USA

Title: Director of Congregational Giving

Location: Negotiable

Start Date: Immediate

Major Responsibilities:
· Develop and implement strategies for engaging congregations that have already demonstrated their support for IM and deepen that relationship;
· Coordinate efforts to cultivate relationships with churches;
· Develop strategies to help churches increase giving to the World Mission Offering;
· Participate in national, regional and local events, church seminars and workshops; and
· Identify, with Mission Partnership Coordinators and Missionary Partnership Teams (MPTs) ways in which to support the fundraising efforts of MPTs.

Minimum Qualifications:
· BA or BS required; MA, MS or MBA preferred;
· Minimum of 5-7 years of development experience with successful track record of having deepened relationships with existing donors (churches or individuals) while cultivating new relationships, preferably in a faith-based environment;
· Proven understanding of local congregational realities and perspectives;
· Passion for International Ministries and an ability to translate that passion into a personal and team-wide pursuit of IM’s fundraising goals;
· Ability to interpret the mission, missiology and vision of IM;
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
· Cross cultural experience preferred;
· Ability and desire for extensive travel – job requires 50% travel; and
· Member of an ABC church.

Compensation Package:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package include healthcare, retirement plan, vacation time, etc.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2007

Send a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three (3) professional references by February 28, 2007 to: Wendy Rothenberger, Human Resource Development, American Baptist Churches, USA. P.O. Box 851. Valley Forge, PA 19482. Fax: (610) 768-2150. E-mail Wendy Rothenberger

The Board of International Ministries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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POSITION OPENING
Board of International Ministries (IM)
American Baptist Churches in the USA

Title: Team Leader and Director of Communication and Marketing

Location: Valley Forge, PA

Start Date: Negotiable

Major Responsibilities:
· Guide the marketing and communications effort of IM in coordination with the Director of Development. This involves both direct leadership in developing plans and tools, as well as helping colleagues throughout the organization recognize and respond effectively to marketing opportunities;
· Coordinate and supervise the work of IM’s Mission Education, Communications and Events team. Delegate work among the staff and hold them accountable for meeting deadlines;
· Join with senior staff colleagues in working with the Board to set direction, priorities and policies; and
· Participate with colleagues within ABC on shared projects.

Minimum Qualifications:
The Team Leader must be able to communicate effectively in writing, must have the ability to manage a team of creative people, must have an ability to identify and capitalize on communication and marketing opportunities and must have – or quickly acquire – an understanding of IM’s core missiological commitments, style and primary constituencies. In addition:
· Bachelor’s degree in communications or related discipline required; graduate degree preferred;
· Minimum of 7 years work experience in marketing, communications or public relations required;
· Minimum of 5 years management experience (supervising staff, managing budgets) required;
· Passion for International Ministries and an ability to translate that passion into a personal and team-wide pursuit of IM’s fundraising goals;
· Expertise in non-profit marketing and fundraising preferred;
· Knowledge of American Protestant church life and mission required; knowledge of ABC preferred;
· Local church knowledge and experience; and
· Cross cultural experience preferred.

Compensation Package:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package include healthcare, retirement plan, vacation time, etc.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2007

Send a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three (3) professional references by February 28, 2007 to: Wendy Rothenberger, Human Resource Development, American Baptist Churches, USA. P.O. Box 851. Valley Forge, PA 19482. Fax: (610) 768-2150. E-mail Wendy Rothenberger

The Board of International Ministries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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POSITION OPENING
Board of International Ministries (IM)
American Baptist Churches in the USA

Title: Team Leader and Director of Development

Location: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Start Date: Immediate

Major Responsibilities:
· Plan, develop and manage the overall development efforts of IM in coordination with the Director of Communication and Marketing. Strategic direction for overall development plan will be determined by this position. Responsibilities will include “mining” giving data and conducting research to determine the most promising fundraising initiatives;
· In coordination with the Executive Director and Treasurer, set annual fundraising goals for development team members; supervise and coach development team members;
· In coordination with the Mission Communication staff, lead the production of the annual WMO materials, lead production of the Annual Report and lead development of context appropriate promotional materials for our ethnically diverse constituency;
· Develop and manage a proactive, year-round strategy for placing promotional speakers; and
· Oversee organizational use of the donor tracking database software.

Minimum Qualifications:
· BA or BS required; MA, MS or MBA preferred;
· Minimum of 7 years of development experience with progressively increasing responsibilities combined with impressive results and multi-faceted fundraising experience;
· Development experience in faith-based environment;
· Passion for International Ministries and an ability to translate that passion into a personal and team-wide pursuit of IM’s fundraising goals;
· Ability to interpret the mission, missiology and vision of IM;
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
· Cross cultural experience preferred;
· Local church knowledge and experience; and
· Proven managerial, project management, supervisory and leadership skills.

Compensation Package:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package include healthcare, retirement plan, vacation time, etc.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2007

Send a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three (3) professional references by February 28, 2007 to: Wendy Rothenberger, Human Resource Development, American Baptist Churches, USA. P.O. Box 851. Valley Forge, PA 19482. Fax: (610) 768-2150. E-mail Wendy Rothenberger

The Board of International Ministries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Chinese Pastor position - St. Louis Chinese Christian Church

Chinese pastor position available at St. Louis Chinese Christian Church

- Graduated from seminary with a clear calling in Christian ministry.
- Working with the current pastor in the Mandarin ministry.
- Major responsibilities include visitation/caring and discipleship training.
- Married, Mandarin native speaking and fluent in English.

Pastoral Search Committee
c/o Jacob Tou
709 Windingpath Ln.
Manchester, MO 63021
Phone: 636-391-5442
e-mail: jstou5ATyahooDOTcom
website: http://www.slccc.org

Director of Training - LEAP (Los Angeles)

Organization: LEAP, Inc. headquartered in Los Angeles

Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP), a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational, community-based organization is seeking a Director of Training. Founded in 1982, LEAP’s mission is to achieve full participation and equality for Asian Pacific Islander Americans. LEAP offers leadership training, publishes original public policy research and conducts community education to advance a comprehensive strategy of Asian Pacific Islander American empowerment.

Purpose

The Director of Training is responsible for developing state of the art research-based training programs and organizational development interventions that support LEAP’s mission and vision, meet client needs, and that stretch LEAP’s participants to achieve their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards of training delivery, materials and coordination of programs and workshops
• Conduct (or oversee) needs assessments to identify near and future needs of APA community
• Design and develop (or oversee the design and development of) the overall architecture for leadership and community training programs and workshops using research-based material
• Ensure the effective delivery of training, facilitation and consulting services
• Evaluate and redesign/modify/update current program and workshop architecture
• Evaluate overall impact of programs
• Ensure client/customer satisfaction rating on a scale of 4 out of 5
• Build relationships with clients and customers
• Provide organization and program updates, development opportunities and feedback to trainers
• Manage program coordinators and coordinate the project management of Community and Leadership Management Institute programs
• Work with Management Team in identify program opportunities and improvement areas
• Communicate on a regular basis programmatic and related organizational matters to the Management Team
• Keep abreast of cutting-edge knowledge and technologies in instructionaldesign, development and delivery
• Reports directly to the VP of Finance and Administration
• Interface with nationally recognized trainers and consultants
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years design, development and delivery of leadership and professional development programs
• Minimum 5 years of organizational consulting experience
• Proven experience in managing staff, programs and departmental budget
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with team leadership
• Attention to detail and project management
• Exceptional writing, organizational and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional training delivery & presentation skills
• Computer literate (Word, Powerpoint, Filemaker Pro, Internet/e-mail)
• Knowledge of, or experience with Asian Pacific Islander American and/or culturally diverse donors, businesses and community affairs desirable

Education

This position requires a minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and the application of concepts, practices and methods from the training, design and development discipline.

Performing work in this occupational field typically requires knowledge and application of supervision, project management, coordination, budgeting, instructional design and training delivery.

Travel

Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed. Valid California Driver's license, auto insurance and access to a car.

A moderate amount of travel is required. Travel is primarily to the following areas: Southern/Central/Northern California, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, Minnesota/Wisconsin, Washington, Texas, and Washington, DC. The employee will typically be given ample notice for all travel.

Warren & Morris LTD

Carolyn A. Cason- Partner W&M Ltd.
Carolyn "Lyn" Cason heads up the Los Angeles office for the firm. Lyn has a well-rounded background in both executive search and business operations in electronic media and broadband technology. She is on the Board of Directors of CTHRA (Cable and Telecommunications Human Resources Association) and an active Alumna of the Claremont Graduate University-The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management.

Lyn can be reached at:
Voice: 626.584.1155
Email: LcasonATwarrenmorrisltdDOTcom

Program Representative - Center for S. Asia Studies (UC Berkeley)

Center for South Asia Studies, UC Berkeley
Program Representative

Job Description:

The Center for South Asia of the University of California is an organized research unit under the Dean of International and Area Studies. The Center has as its central mission the support of teaching and research, along with relevant cultural and community activities, related to South Asia and South Asians, on the Berkeley campus, the other campuses of the University of California, and throughout the State.

Responsibilities:

The Program Representative will have the following primary responsibilities:
organizing lectures, conferences, and other events; circulating press
releases and developing promotional materials; editing newsletter and
website content; fundraising and grantwriting assistance; database
management; oversight of the Visiting Scholar program; outreach (programs
for K-16 teachers and the public).

Requirements & Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Outstanding project management and communication skills. Strong
organizational skills and ability to streamline processes. Knowledge of
South Asia. Software literacy (spreadsheet, database, word processing, Power
Point, Illustrator). Comfort working in a team environment and with
individuals at all levels inside and outside academia. Ability to manage
intellectual as well as physical aspects of large and small events. Minimum
of two years experience in a job of comparable responsibility.

Desired Qualifications:
Graduate degree, preferably in an area of South Asia studies. Experience in
an international organization or overseas environment. Facility in one or
more South Asian language. Event planning, public relations, fundraising,
design layout, and/or copyediting experience.

Other:

Applications must be submitted online through UC Berkeley's e-recruit
website available at http://jobs.berkeley.edu. Please include a letter of
application, resume, and one short writing sample with your applicaton -
this information can be copied and pasted in the space provided on page 6 of
the form.

Job #5725
Salary: $ 32,568- $ 37,000

For more information about the Center, please see
http://ias.berkeley.edu/southasia/. For more information about the position,
please email us at csas at berkeley dot edu, or call 510-642-3608.

Openings in East Asia and India

Personnel Opening in East Asia and India
International Ministries, American Baptist Churches, USA

Benjamin S. L. Chan
January 2007

If you are interested in or have questions about the positions, please contact Benjamin Chan (ben.chan AT abc-usa DOT org), area director of East Asia and India

1. China: English Teacher
Teach English in junior college/ college in Mainland China under the arrangement of the Amity Foundation. A Bachelor degree is required and an ESL degree and/or teaching experience is preferred. Work and/or cultural experience in China is a plus. It requires a two-years commitment for the first term of service. For more information, go to http://www.amityfoundation.org/page.php?page=76

2. China: Theological Educator
Teach Biblical study in a theological seminary in China. Work and/or cultural experience in China is preferred. Doctoral degree in the area of teaching. Mandarin (Chinese) language is a plus but not required.

3. Hong Kong: Leadership Development
Provide pastoral and spiritual support to Christian leaders of Baptist churches in Hong Kong. Will involve in formal and/or informal leaders training and theological education.

Work and/or cultural experience in Hong Kong is preferred. Cantonese (Chinese language) is a plus.

4. Hong Kong: Mission Mobilization
Develop, coordinate and promote mission projects, volunteer service, and mission teams in Hong Kong. Work and/or cultural experience in Hong Kong and Cantonese (Chinese language) are preferred. Mandarin (Chinese language) is a plus.

5. India: Teachers
Teach in an international Christian boarding school in India. It requires a two-year commitment in the first term of service under the direct hiring of the school. Openings are posted in http://www.kisindia.com/people/vacancies.php and http://www.woodstock.ac.in/workingatws/vacancies.htm.

6. Philippines: Music teacher
Teach music in a Bible school in the Philippines. Will work under the leadership of Filipino Baptists. Work and/or cultural experience in the Philippines is a plus. The learning of Ilonggo (local language) is required.

7. Philippines: Theological educator
Teach Biblical study in a Bible school in the Philippines. Will work under the leadership of Filipino Baptists. Work and/or cultural experience in the Philippines is plus. The learning of Ilonggo (local language) is required.

Children's Ministry (Full Time) - Chinese Church in Christ (Milpitas, CA)

Chinese Church in Christ is an evangelical and non-denominational Church. We are located on the historic Main Street in Milpitas, California. There are five independently-administered churches of Chinese Church in Christ. The first was formed 35 years ago in San Jose. The Milpitas CCIC began in 1987 and has three language congregations. We have five worship services: Mandarin, Cantonese, and Coffee Talk (English adult), Student Ministry (High School), and Children. Our average Sunday has about 540 people.

Ministry Description (Full Time)

Our children’s ministry has about 120 children from age one to age eleven. The majority of our children were born in the United States. All of our classes are taught in English, although Chinese is used at the younger ages. Our desire is to introduce Jesus as their life-long friend, Savior, and Lord; and to develop young disciples who live out the Purpose Driven Life. The Children’s Minister position focuses on a) shepherding the children and communicating with their parents, b) training and equipping adults and youth to be involved in this ministry, and c) recruiting and administering co-workers to serve the children.

Qualifications

1. A calling to serve the Lord and children in a church setting.
2. A heart to both share the Gospel and to shepherd children and their families.
3. Strong interpersonal skills.
4. Efficient administrative skills (e.g., event planning and execution, recruiting teachers, managing weekly programs)
5. Must hold a Bachelor degree from an accredited Bible college or graduate degree from an accredited seminary.

Job Description

Primary

1. AWANA Commander: Minister and lead the adult co-workers of our Friday night AWANA program. There are about 110 children ages Pre-School through Junior High in this program.
2. Sunday Morning Worship: Minister to the children and lead this weekly worship service of 35 students.
3. Sunday Morning Sunday School: Train and shepherd adult Sunday School Teachers. There are about 120 students in 10 Children’s Sunday School classes ranging from two years old through 11 years old.
4. Partner with English Ministry elder, deacons, and staff to develop the Children’s Ministry.

Secondary

5. Sunday Morning Sunday School: Recruit and administer adult Sunday School teachers. Work with deacons to administer the program.
6. Annual Winter Retreat and whole church events: Work with other adult co-workers to engage Children with the Gospel and to disciple them to be like Christ.

Please contact Pastor Eugene Chu (coffeetalkATgmailDOTcom) for further information.

Chinese Church in Christ, Milpitas
399 South Main Street
Milpitas, CA 95035
510-967-6177
Email: coffeetalkATgmailDOTcom