by Angela Copeland | Apr 29, 2014 | Job Posting
The Lincoln Center is searching for an Assistant Director of Major Gifts in New York, NY.
This person will report to the Director of Individual Giving, and will have the following responsibilities:
- Manage, grow and direct activities of the Business Advisory Council (Portfolio of 10-25 leading executives)
- Steward current major donors supporting artistic programming
- Identify, cultivate and solicit major gift prospects for artistic programs, including free and low-cost programs Midsummer Night Swing and Lincoln Center Out of Doors.
- Secure philanthropic support from Lincoln Center’s Global Ambassadors, including the China Advisory Council.
- Manage the planned giving program (average portfolio is 90 donors)
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Lincoln Center website here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 28, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter, Relocation
I hope you had a beautiful weekend. With the weather starting to warm up, many people are beginning to consider their next big move. But, for some, their only relocation experience as an adult came when they moved away to college, or for their first job.The idea of relocating can be daunting for many, as they aren’t sure where to begin. An Oklahoma native, I remember my grandmother visiting me in Los Angeles after I moved there for graduate school. “How did you ever even think to think of this?” she asked.
Since leaving Oklahoma, I’ve relocated to 5 different states: New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and California. Not once did I ever know a single person in any of the places I moved to. All of this relocating helped me to develop best practices for how to relocate successfully.
1. Don’t move without a job. Unless you have no other option, don’t move to a new city where you have no contacts without a job in place. You’ll lose your current network, and increase the likelihood you’ll be forced to take a job that’s beneath your skill level. Moving without a job is one of the one of the worst pieces of advice I hear family members and friends giving out freely. Consider the source, and don’t do it. I’ve never received this advice from anyone who has moved to a new city without a job.
2. Look for existing connections. Often, we forget when friends or colleagues relocate to other cities — or we miss it altogether. They may have moved away years ago. Check LinkedIn and Facebook for existing connections you have in your new city. Reach out to them, and let them know you’re trying to move. They can often help to plug you in.
3. Start growing your network. Reach out to new people in your new city. An easy place to start is with headhunters. Then, check the local chapters of national organizations you’re associated with in your current city. E-mail their president and other officers to open up new connections.
4. Plan a trip. Visiting your new city will help solidify next steps, and will show how serious you are to your network and potential employers. It will also give you an idea of where you want to live and work, and how much money you’ll need to maintain your current standard of living.
5. Schedule meetings. Before you travel, set up appointments with recruiters and networking contacts. Ideally, schedule 2-4 meetings per day you’re there. It can be tiring, but it’s worth the investment of your time. It’s much easier to connect in person than from thousands of miles away.
6. Attend networking events. Rather than spending your evenings as a tourist (which would be a great idea if you weren’t trying to permanently move there), look up local networking events. Check sites like Meetup.com and EventBrite.com to get the scoop on your new city. When you attend events, take the time to meet new people and exchange business cards. This step may feel scary, but you can do it. Attending an event alone is an excellent way to meet new people.
7. Follow up. When you return home, take the time to follow up with your connections – new and old. Reminding your new network of who you are, and what you’re looking for. Attach your resume, so they can easily forward it on to others.
Whatever you do, understand that a successful move is a process that takes time. This is especially true if you want to relocate to a popular city with a more competitive job market. Following these steps will not only ensure you land a job in your new city, but it will also create a network of contacts who’ll be there to greet you when you arrive.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Apr 28, 2014 | Job Posting
The Coca-Cola Company is looking for a VP of Market Unit Sales Operations in Memphis.
Leads all aspects of market execution within a Market Unit, inclusive of results, processes, tools and priority integration/translation. Directly manages the core functions of field execution teams. Accountable for and oversight of the Merchandising function.
Collaborate and influence key stakeholders (i.e. PSS) to make decisions based on what is right for the customer. Creative problem solving on a daily basis (New product launch, gaps with key accounts, proper coding, quantity, etc)
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 28, 2014 | Job Posting
The Memphis chapter of the American Heart Association is looking for a Metro Vice President/ Executive Director.
This person will be responsible for managing a dynamic fundraising team, as well as collaborating with corporations and community leaders to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of fund raising efforts. Accountable for revenue generation and community development activities for the Memphis metro area. Responsible for cultivating and managing top corporate accounts, identifying and recruiting volunteer leadership, and for holding staff and volunteer leaders accountable to their fundraising goals and objectives.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 28, 2014 | Networking
The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence is hosting their 9th annual alliance conference on Thursday, May 1st.
The event will be held at Temple Israel, 1376 E Massey Road in Memphis.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 27, 2014 | Job Posting
Woodland Presbyterian School, a co-ed, PK-8, independent school, seeks a full-time (12month) Director of Finance to work as a member of the Administrative Team.
This position will ideally begin training in the spring of 2014 and assume full-time responsibilities in summer of 2014. The Director of Finance reports directly to the Head of School and works closely with the Board of Director’s Finance Committee. The Finance Director is responsible for all business office responsibilities including the planning, control, accounting, and reporting of all income and expenses throughout the school.Responsible for all general accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities including: accountsreceivable, accounts payable, bank deposits, monthly bank statement reconciliation, customer, vendor, and employee accounts, equipment leases, purchasing, preparation of monthly financial statements.The Finance Director prepares and works with the Head of School and Finance Committee to produce the annual budget and works with the Development Director to maintain accurate bookkeeping in regards to Annual Fund and Capital Campaign giving. He/she is responsible for ordering and distributing supplies for faculty and staff. The Finance Director is responsible for maintaining all personnel records, preparing monthly payroll, overseeing employee benefits including health, life, long-term disability, flexible saving plans, pension plans, and maintaining employee files and other human resources information. He/she also handles all financial aid requests and meets with the financial aid committee to determine aid allocations. In addition, he/she helps maintain all re-enrollment and student financial information.
Qualified applicants should submit an application, resume, and philosophy of independent school finances to Adam Moore, Head of School, via email at amoore@woodlandschool.org or by mail to 5217 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 26, 2014 | Job Posting
ServiceMaster is searching for a Director of Benefits in Memphis, TN.
This person manages the administration of the Company’s benefit plans including the health and welfare and retirement savings programs, and leave of absence. Responsibilities include ensuring the Plans are administered in compliance with plan provisions, managing outside consultants
and business partners, ensuring that participants receive the highest level of customer service, and partnering in the design and implementation of benefit strategies that are consistent with the Company’s business goals.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the ServiceMaster website here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 25, 2014 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Relationship Building Blocks.” In it, I focus on the importance of networking and relationship building to your job search.
When you’re working to turn over a new leaf in your career, you start with the basics: an updated resume, a catchy cover letter, new business cards and a fresh LinkedIn profile. These pieces are requirements of your search, but they’re not where the important work happens. The foundation of a long-term career is built on networking.
Alan Collins, author of “Unwritten HR Rules” once said, “Pulling a good network together takes effort, sincerity and time.”
To read my entire article, and learn about how to grow your network and improve your likelihood of getting hired, visit the Memphis Daily News site here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 25, 2014 | Networking
The Memphis SHRM chapter is hosting their May member orientation on May 6 at 5:30 PM.
SHRM is the Society for Human Resources Management. It’s a great group to connect to if you’re a human resources professional.
The event will be held at Ciao Bella Italian Grill in Memphis.
To learn more, and to register online, visit the Memphis SHRM site here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 25, 2014 | Job Posting
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is looking for a Project Manager in Memphis, TN at their corporate offices.
This person monitors all aspects of a project, from beginning to end, with direct accountability for project execution while guiding a project team, or teams, to accomplish specific objectives in a given time frame and with limited resources. Works directly with specifically assigned project directors. This position is responsible for taking a lead role in various multi-disciplinary teams to help identify, monitor and report various issues associated with assigned projects. Models appropriate behaviors as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision, and Values.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Methodist website here.
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