The External Affairs Department of the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy
Museum is seeking a Director of Individual Giving to manage individual
giving programs including major gift culmination and solicitation, donor
stewardship events, and the annual fund.  The position reports to the Vice
President for External Affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-	direct activities to identify, cultivate, solicit and recognize
individual donors
-	develop and manage annual fund and major gift prospects
-	work with Shepard Society Executive Committee volunteers and senior
staff to 
         secure major gifts from individuals
-	oversee major donor events, including the Adler Annual Meeting,
President’s dinner  
         and other donor cultivation programs
-	ensure proper donor and volunteer recognition
-	assist in development of an annual Honor Roll of Donors
-	supervise the Manager of Membership and Annual Fund and an
Administrative         
         Assistant
-	prepare and manage event and program budgets

Education and Experience:

-	a Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred
-	five or more years of progressive experience in fund raising for a major
cultural       
         organization and expertise interacting with executive level
volunteers
-	knowledge of fund-raising campaign strategies 
-	a track record of achieving financial goals
-	experience with the Chicago philanthropic community is preferred
-	excellent writing and analytical skills as well as demonstrated
creativity

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

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

	Marguerite E. Dawson
	Director of Human Resources
	E-Mail address:  [log in to unmask]
	Telephone:  312.322.0591

EOE


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Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL  60605

Phone 312.322.0591
FAX   312.322.9909
Email  [log in to unmask]
URL    http://www.adlerplanetarium.org

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