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’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 email a cover letter, resume, and salary history to: Marguerite E. Dawson Director of Human Resources Telephone: 312.322.0591 Email: [ mailto:[log in to unmask] ][log in to unmask] URL: [ http://www.adlerplanetarium.org ]www.adlerplanetarium.org EEO May 20, 2009 ******************************************************** Marguerite E. Dawson Director of Human Resources The Adler Planetarium 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 Please consider the environment before printing this email message. Visit the Adler Planetarium Website http://www.adlerplanetarium.org ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).