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A full-time exempt position
The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Director of Foundation and Government Relations. Reporting to the Vice President for External Affairs, the Director is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing fund-raising initiatives in two key sectors of museum support: philanthropic foundations and city/state/federal government entities. This senior member of the development team works with museum project staff, trustees and foundation/government officials.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and recognize foundation prospects and donors
• Strategize long-term opportunities for Adler revenue from major foundations in the Midwest and selected national foundations
• Develop and implement strategies that advance museum objectives to engage city, state and federal government entities, officials and funding
• Develop a compelling case for museum funding through proposal and other communications vehicles as appropriate
• Manage the efforts of consultants in Springfield and Washington, D.C.
• Staff the Board's Government Affairs Committee
• Participate in department-wide strategy meetings, staff mentoring and donor events
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and monitor quarterly income and expense forecasts
• Strategize long-term opportunities for Adler revenue from major foundations in the Midwest and selected national foundations
• Develop and implement strategies that advance museum objectives to engage city, state and federal government entities, officials and funding
• Develop a compelling case for museum funding through proposal and other communications vehicles as appropriate
• Manage the efforts of consultants in Springfield and Washington, D.C.
• Staff the Board's Government Affairs Committee
• Participate in department-wide strategy meetings, staff mentoring and donor events
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and monitor quarterly income and expense forecasts
Education and Experience:
A Bachelors Degree is required (graduate degree preferred). Successful candidates will have excellent writing skills and five or more years of progressive experience in fundraising with demonstrated expertise interacting with professional grant makers and executive level volunteers. Knowledge of fundraising trends/ethics is essential as well as an understanding of foundation prospect research. A track record of achieving financial goals is essential. Analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, the ability to work with a variety of people in multiple departments, excellent organizational, presentation and team-building skills, and demonstrated creativity are essential. Computer literacy (knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, Raiser's Edge, FirstClass and the Internet-based donor research) is imperative.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and salary history to:
Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
E-mail address: hr-DirFGR@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: 312.322.0591
Director of Human Resources
E-mail address: hr-DirFGR@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: 312.322.0591
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A part-time, temporary, unpaid position
The Adler Planetarium seeks an Advancement Intern to support Membership and Annual Fund activities. The intern will service member requests, offer general office support, and conduct stand-alone projects to be eligible for academic credit. We desire a twenty hour per week commitment with flexible scheduling, and some evening and weekend hours will be required at special events. This unpaid position begins March, 2009 and ends June, 2009.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support member service through Members' Hotline
• Support member events, including registration confirmations and day-of-event participation
• Draft and conduct surveys, summarize results and make recommendations
• Conduct a competitive analysis of Chicago-area institutions
• Work with Advancement office to assist with general duties and mailings
• Assist with member records and work in database, Raiser's Edge
• Perform prospect research as assigned
• Support member events, including registration confirmations and day-of-event participation
• Draft and conduct surveys, summarize results and make recommendations
• Conduct a competitive analysis of Chicago-area institutions
• Work with Advancement office to assist with general duties and mailings
• Assist with member records and work in database, Raiser's Edge
• Perform prospect research as assigned
Education Required
Must be conducting or have recently completed studies towards a Bachelor Degree at an accredited college or university.
Experience Required
• Strong customer service skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Interest in non-profit, fundraising, and/or membership
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Interest in non-profit, fundraising, and/or membership
To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and resume to:
Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
E-mail address: hr-advancementintern@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: 312.322.0591
Director of Human Resources
E-mail address: hr-advancementintern@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: 312.322.0591
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