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Director of Foundation and Government Relations








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Location: chicago, il
Date Posted: 05/20/2009
DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION &
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
(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?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢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?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Edge, FirstClass and the Internet-based donor research) is imperative.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
Telephone: 312.322.0591
Email: hr-DirFGR@adlerplanetarium.org
URL: www.adlerplanetarium.org


EEO May 20, 2009

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