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May 25, 2010 - Request for Proposal: For a fundraiser professional or organization to conduct a proposed
fundraising campaign for M.S.A.D. No. 22’s new Hampden Academy.
fundraising campaign for M.S.A.D. No. 22’s new Hampden Academy.
The M.S.A.D. No. 22 Board of Directors, in conjunction with the M.S.A.D. No. 22 Education
Foundation, is seeking a person(s) or organization to organize, plan, and execute a capital
campaign associated with the district’s new high school, Hampden Academy. This campaign of
$2 million will support unfunded project elements associated with the high school.
Foundation, is seeking a person(s) or organization to organize, plan, and execute a capital
campaign associated with the district’s new high school, Hampden Academy. This campaign of
$2 million will support unfunded project elements associated with the high school.
The person(s) or organization coordinating this campaign should be results oriented, flexible, and
have demonstrated experience managing large fundraising campaigns that include special events
and major donor cultivation and solicitation.
Candidates interested in submitting their qualifications should include:
- Cover letter explaining why they are qualified for this campaign
- Specific examples of their largest fundraising experiences
Please submit qualifications no later than June 18, 2010 to the following:
Richard A. Lyons
Superintendent of Schools
M.S.A.D. #22
24 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3255
rlyons@sad22.us
Superintendent of Schools
M.S.A.D. #22
24 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3255
rlyons@sad22.us
Executive Director, Ames Education Foundation
The Ames Education Foundation, a 501C3 not-for-profit, is the fundraising arm of Ames Community Schools. With assets of over $600,000, the Foundation develops and manages annual and planned giving programs to support the students, teachers and staff of Ames Schools and enrich the education of every Ames student.
Opportunity: Executive Director
The Executive Director, reporting to the Board of AEF, will design, implement, and manage a program of annual and planned giving fund-raising in support of the Ames Education Foundation and the Ames Community Schools. In particular, the Executive Director will focus on researching opportunities from appropriate funding sources, providing leadership in the cultivation and solicitation of donor prospects, and managing stewardship of designated fiduciary accounts.
Scope: Half-time, twelve months
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: AEF offers the same benefits package as Ames Community Schools, including medical and dental coverage, life/disability insurance, IPERS defined benefit pension plan, and a competitive vacation allowance.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and successful experience in professional fund-raising and planned giving for non-profit foundations. The candidate must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to work with people and as part of a team, a working knowledge of the legal and financial aspects of philanthropic and planned giving, and computer literacy in office, database, and fundraising management software.
