Individual Focus Direct Support Professional ($21/hr) 🐻 (Keizer)

This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and is part of the Office of Advancement, which works collaboratively with other APU departments and faculty to achieve organizational objectives. This position plans, organizes, and executes fundraising campaigns and events to secure financial support for APU, as well as takes the lead in working with APU alumni to foster relations and increase their financial support. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Donor Cultivation (50%) · Implement donor campaigns and gift cultivation strategies to increase donor engagement and support. o Assist in the development and execution of campaign strategies, timelines, and deliverables. o Coordinate day-to-day operations of fundraising campaigns. o Track donor engagement, campaign progress, and fundraising metrics using Raiser’s Edge. o Organize and support campaign-related activities internally and externally. o Maintain campaign documentation, budgets and calendars. · Be the lead on engaging with APU alumni through ongoing communications, organizing special events, and broadening awareness and support, including but not limited to: o Conducting a high volume of contacts and in-person meetings with alumni living in Alaska; o Coordinating opportunities for the senior team, admissions, and other staff traveling outside of Alaska to meet up with alumni; o Making telephone calls and coordinating virtual opportunities for out-of-state alumni. · Maintain accurate alumni records in the Raiser’s Edge database. · Assist with producing an electronic alumni newsletter quarterly. Events Coordination (40%) · Serve as lead coordinator of APU’s main annual fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events: o Blue & Gold Benefit Auction (Fundraising for APU Foundation held in September) o Friends of APU (Donor engagement and cultivating new friends of APU) o Donor & scholarship recipient event o Special Celebration of an APU event that is unique to the year o Alumni Meet Up events · Collaborate with other departments in the planning and coordination of APU events such as APU’s Indigenous Peoples Day event in October and Grad Nights in the winter and spring. · Work with CAO to develop event budgets, timelines, sponsorships, and vendor coordination. · Ensure events are mission-aligned, donor-centric, and provide meaningful engagement opportunities. · Evaluate event success and implement improvements using data and attendee feedback. Communications and Collaboration (10%) · Work with Marketing to develop content for donor-facing materials (invitations, programs, newsletters, social media). · Support cross-departmental collaboration on campaigns and initiatives that involve donor engagement. · Participate in University, department, and staff meetings and events. · Provide updates for quarterly board reports. KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS · Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills. · Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive working relationships with a broad range of constituencies. · Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail. · Excellent written communications. · Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality. · Proficiency in donor database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) and Microsoft Office Suite. MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION · Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION · Three years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, campaign coordination, or event/project management (preferably in a university or educational setting). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · Experience working on capital campaigns or major fundraising initiatives. · Knowledge of donor stewardship practices and alumni engagement. · Event planning and volunteer coordination experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to obtain an Alaska driver’s license and maintain a good driving record. Be willing to go through minimal training to become a certified APU vehicle driver. APPLY ONLINE: https://www.alaskapacific.edu/career/donor-relations-events-coordinator/

The Donor Relations Specialist reports to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) in the Office of Advancement and Sponsored Programs (OASP). This position maintains the donor database (Raiser’s Edge) for APU including daily gift entry, maintenance of constituent records, and processing of thank you acknowledgments and receipts; provides administrative and program support for events, appeals and in-kind gift solicitation of donations; supports the CAO and Office of Advancement with donor relations; coordinates donor-directed scholarships including coordinating scholarship committee meetings and communications with donors; as well as assists with scheduling of meetings, processing invoices, maintaining office supplies and overseeing mailing lists and mailings. Gift Processing & Acknowledgement • Coordinate cash, pledge, and in-kind gift processing daily to ensure timely entry of gifts into Raiser’s Edge donor database. Record and scan supporting documentation and maintain confidentiality and security of all gifts and credit card information according to procedures. • Maintain donor and gift records by accurately tracking all gift deposits, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring gifts are properly credited in coordination with the Accounting Department. • Coordinate timely recognition of all gifts by pulling Raiser’s Edge reports weekly to generate and send gift receipts and donor acknowledgement letters. • Create and maintain letter templates for acknowledgments and processing mailings. • Create summary reports and pull lists as needed. • Coordinate the set-up of campaigns, funds, appeals, events and other gift and constituent information in Raiser’s Edge. • Create and maintain constituent records in Raiser’s Edge (e.g., phone numbers, addresses, emails, biographical and professional details for donors, alumni, board of trustees, etc.) Donor Relations • Serve as the first point of contact for incoming Advancement calls and interact with donors in response to inquiries to process requests for donor and gift information. • Track and follow up on questions about funds received, ensuring every donation issue is resolved, accurately recorded, and acknowledged. • Update and maintain donor notes, actions, solicitations, and proposals in Raiser’s Edge. • Organize direct mailing process (year-end appeal and other special mailings), with list management, segmentation, and mail preparation. • Assist with coordination of reports and visual presentations. • Support donor relations by coordinating in-person, off-site, and virtual meetings, including reserving rooms, coordinating room set up, ordering, and setting up refreshments if necessary, and prepping meeting materials and presentation set up. Scholarship Coordination • Assists with the coordination of the Scholarship Committee meetings and all necessary preparation for meetings, including packet development with Advancement and Financial Aid. • Helps prepare meeting agendas and recording of meeting minutes. • Maintains updated Scholarship Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) records and the filing of scholarship recipient documents. • Assists with gathering necessary scholarship data for reporting to Scholarship donors and assists with setting up student thank you documents in Raiser’s Edge. • Helps coordinate scholarship donor and recipient events and communications. Events • Support and assist with the coordination of Advancement events – including fundraisers, donor appreciation events, and alumni events. Serve as a member of the coordinating committees and help with preparation, setup, hosting, and tear-down. • Directly oversee guest management by coordinating guest lists, coordination of invitations, RSVPS, nametags, guest and sponsor recognition. • Help coordinate preparation of marketing and communications materials. Office Support • Order and maintain office supplies, postage, postal accounts, and general inventory and related supplies. Coordinates purchasing and receipt of office supplies via university credit card. • Helps process vendor agreements for events by coordinating approval of documents, receipt of estimates and invoices, and processing check requests or credit card payments. • Coordinates travel arrangements and expense reporting for CAO. • Maintains department record-keeping systems, performing general filing and file retrieval. • Helps prepare department publications, promotional materials, and reports by coordinating internal reviews and approvals before coordinating printing through Marketing or directly with external printing companies. • Promotes a positive image of APU and Office of Advancement and Sponsored Programs and follows professional standards for oral and written communications. • Acts as a liaison between OASP and other departments and external organizations. KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS • Database management experience. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams. • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. • Excellent ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands. • Initiative and independence in carrying out responsibilities. • Commitment to maintain confidentiality and a high degree of accuracy in donor records. • Desire to collaborate with others and ability to work as a team member. • Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive work environment. • Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. • Possess a professional demeanor with staff, board members, constituents, and donors. • Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others. • Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations. • Skill in interacting with others on a professional level. • Knowledge of basic purchasing processes. MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION Two years’ college coursework and three years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Non-Supervisory: Two (2) years of related administrative experience in an academic or professional setting. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to obtain an Alaska driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record. APPLY ONLINE: https://www.alaskapacific.edu/career/donor-relations-specialist/

APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.alaskaadoptionservices.org/employment ABOUT ALASKA ADOPTION SERVICES Alaska Adoption Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children, expectant and birth parents, adoptive families, and communities across Alaska. Our mission is to provide compassionate support, informed decision-making, and permanent, loving family placements. In addition to adoption services, we provide essential resources such as diaper distribution and pregnancy support to help ensure families in the Anchorage area have access to both immediate necessities and long-term stability. JOB SUMMARY This full-time position works within the scope of the OCS/AAS grant to provide family assessments and home studies for the permanent placement of children in the custody of the State of Alaska. The role also includes direct service delivery to pregnant clients, their partners, and families, including birth options counseling, case management, parenting support, adoption planning, referrals, and advocacy. QUALIFICATIONS Competencies: Maintain strict program, guest, and agency confidentiality. Treat each individual with dignity and respect. Set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries. Demonstrate self-motivation, maturity, dependability, creativity, and flexibility. Possess strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication abilities. Work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field. Minimum two years of experience in child welfare or human services. Knowledge of adoption-related legal and emotional issues. Understanding of the needs and behaviors of children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Skills: Strong attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Collaborative and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Adoption and Guardianship Home Studies for Resource Families Grant Work within the state grant requirements for home studies; maintain communication with Regional Permanency Specialists (RPS), OCS workers, and home study writers. Receive, assess, and evaluate referrals from RPS for completeness. Conduct pre-studies to verify referral information accuracy. Assign referrals to home study writers in a timely manner, adhering to grant timelines, and maintain the electronic database. Oversee contractor compliance with referral assignments to ensure timely completion; communicate regularly to address barriers and request extensions from RPS as needed. Evaluate contractor work for completeness and accuracy. Exercise decision-making authority in the review and approval of home studies. Conduct contractor evaluations every six months. Participate in and facilitate meetings, teleconferences, and workshops related to adoption issues. Pregnancy Support Provide birth options counseling to families facing unexpected pregnancies. Support clients in developing adoption or parenting plans. Assess client needs and make referrals for medical, financial, vocational, educational, and housing resources. Assist clients in identifying parenting support resources. Support birth parents in selecting adoptive families. Travel statewide as needed to provide services to pregnant women and facilitate adoption placements. Stay current on federal and state adoption regulations and laws, particularly regarding Native and non-Native relinquishments. Collect necessary documentation (e.g., Certificates of Indian Blood, Social Security numbers, Denali KidCare). Be available on evenings and weekends as needed to support birth families, using the agency cell phone. General Responsibilities Advocate for the agency’s open adoption philosophy. Participate in program and agency fundraising activities. Maintain accurate client files, including case notes and documents, in the electronic database. Hold a valid Alaska driver’s license and drive clients or perform agency errands as needed. Support families seeking home study services outside of grant programs. Perform other duties as assigned. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (provided by AAS upon hire) Agency and department orientation First Aid/CPR De-escalation techniques Bloodborne pathogens Any other required or updated training Attendance at staff meetings and in-service training is mandatory.

Seize the opportunity to join a positive organization with room to grow professionally in the social services field! Enriching Lives is currently recruiting for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide support to adult individuals with developmental disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy by helping them participate in community activities and skill building that complements their chosen goals. They may also provide assistance with their physical care and other activities of daily living. All Individuals are adults and can range in age from 18 to 90 years old. This is a part-time or full-time, hourly position. Hours are flexible. Available shifts are afternoons, evenings and weekends. Additional mileage reimbursement is provided for work travel. Applicants must have relevant previous experience as a caregiver, support worker, or in a social service setting. Must be 18 years or older and have a clear criminal history and a DMV record without any major violations. Must have a safe & reliable vehicle. We encourage you to learn more about our organization by watching our video at the link below: https://vimeo.com/364419685 To apply, please click on the link below or copy and place in your browser. In order to be considered for an interview you must complete the online application through our Applicant Tracking System. https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=6986397EE113718471C36F1C30898C69 Interviews will be held for the next 30 days. If you do not receive a response between those dates, you have not been selected for an interview at this time and we wish you all the best. The Enriching Lives Team enrichinglives.net

Direct Support Professional (DSP) $1,500 Sign-on Bonus Looking for a FUN job that allows you to make a difference in people's lives? Then this job is for you! PSL Services/STRIVE seek motivated, organized individuals to fill full-time or part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) roles in the greater Portland area. We offer customizable schedules between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm Mondays-Fridays and we will work with you to find hours that fit your needs. High School Diploma or equivalent required and we will train the successful applicant. $1,500 Sign-on Bonus for the successful applicant plus $250 bonus if already DSP, MHRT-1, CRMA, or Ed Tech III certified! The Community Support Program of PSL Services is designed for adults with intellectual disabilities and offers a wide range of community-based services specifically designed and individualized to meet the needs of participants. No direct support experience required - we will train the successful applicant!

🌟 Children’s Entrepreneur Market Manager – Part-Time Contractor Do you love community events and want to help kids launch their own businesses? Children’s Entrepreneur Market (CEM) is a national nonprofit that empowers kids to run their own businesses at real markets. We’re looking for part-time Market Managers to help bring these events to life in your metro! What You’ll Do Find and secure local events (festivals, fairs, city summer parties, food truck nights, etc.) where kids can sell their products. Work with venues to finalize date, time, layout, parking, and logistics. Manage parent registrations and communication leading up to each market. Maintain a t-shirt inventory (4–5 boxes first year; may double in year two). Stay active on Slack (our team messaging app) with daily check-ins. Commit to running 16 markets per year in your area. Expect about 5–7 hours on nights and weekends, plus additional remote planning time. What You’ll Need Must live within 45 miles of Wichita, KS Strong organizational skills and reliability. A vehicle capable of transporting supplies (tables, totes, t-shirts, cones, etc.). Comfort communicating with parents and community partners. Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines. Compensation $20/hr for remote legwork (outreach, planning, communication). $250 flat rate per market day (equivalent of $35–50/hr depending on event length). Mileage reimbursed for market travel. Independent contractor position (1099). Who This Is Perfect For Someone seeking part-time, flexible work (not a stepping stone to full-time). A community-minded individual who enjoys working with families and kids. Organized self-starters who can manage events from start to finish.