The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NYSCADV) will be delivering a training on domestic violence regulations and best practices at a location near you!

This training, collaboratively developed by OCFS and NYSCADV, will provide information and clarity on New York State Domestic Violence Service Provision Regulations and Standards for the operation of domestic violence programs and will explore best practices for providing both core and optional services.

Training will be hosted at 6 Regional OCFS offices across the state. Programs are invited to attend any of the trainings offered in any location, but it is our hope that you will be able to attend the training offered in your region, as your regional OCFS Representative will be in attendance.  

Buffalo, NY 

July 15, 2014

OCFS Regional Office

295 Main St.

Ellicott Square Building

5th Floor, Conference Rooms A and B

Buffalo, New York 14203

Rochester, NY 

July 16, 2014

OCFS Regional Office

Monroe Square

259 Monroe Avenue, 

3rd Floor, Conference Room A

Rochester, New York  14607

Albany, NY 

July 23, 2014 

OCFS Regional Office

52 Washington Street

South Building

Conference Room 310 

Rensselaer, NY 12144

Westchester, NY 

July 29, 2014 

OCFS Regional Office

Training Academy

10 County Center Road, 2nd Floor

White Plains, NY 10607

Orange County, NY

July 30, 2014

Orange County Fire Training Center

9 Training Center Lane

New Hampton, NY 10958

Syracuse, NY 

August 5, 2014

OCFS Regional Office

The Atrium Building, 

100 South Salina Street

Syracuse, NY 13202

Stay tuned for more details and registration information. For questions contact Lorien Castelle at 585.413.0887 or lcastelle@nyscadv.org.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director will be responsible for the creation, implementation and management of all development functions: annual giving, major gifts, in-kind giving, capital campaigns, endowment, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, donor stewardship, fundraising publications, and charitable events. The Development Director will also be responsible for the recruitment and management of fundraising-related volunteers. Internally, the Development Director will create and promote annual fundraising goals via a multi-year plan that ensures sustainable programming and operations.

The Development Director will participate as a member of the Safe Homes leadership team and lead the Board of Directors fundraising and marketing committee in planning and hosting new events that raise awareness and funding. The Development Director will also create, implement and oversee the entire development business process: internal policies and procedures; fundraising and expense analyses to determine budget projections and goals; and a budget for all development, marketing, and public relations functions. In addition, the Development Director will work closely with the Executive Director to manage the Safe Homes brand, including the development of external communications (e.g., annual reports, agency boilerplate, press releases and online marketing opportunities).

This position offers a competitive salary with benefits. The successful candidate is a development professional with proven leadership experience and quantifiable success with individual and major gift solicitation.  The candidate will be goal-oriented, collaborative and a strategic thinker. Specific requirements include:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (Master's degree preferred)
• Five or more years of progressively responsible development experience at a senior fundraising level, in a non-profit setting, with a proven track record in building individual, corporate, foundation, major gift, capital and endowment programs
• Experience working with a volunteer fundraising board
• Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment, diplomacy, confidentiality, integrity and ethics
• Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with philanthropic community and major donors
• Superlative verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver inspiring, persuasive and succinct presentations and conduct productive meetings
• Demonstrated ability to: work both independently and collaboratively; build a diverse team and effectively manage, motivate and mentor staff; think strategically
• Strong business acumen, decision-making skills and ability to set priorities
• Valid driver's license and vehicle
• A passion for working with issues on domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, oppression and ending violence against women and girls is strongly preferred but not required           

To apply, candidates should submit their resume with cover letter (including salary history and current requirements) to Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier care of kkostyal@safehomesorangecounty.org.

Safe Homes of Orange County prohibits discrimination due to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and national origin in employment and delivery of services.