Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee, Inc.
Grants Manager
Department: Fund Development
Reports to: Vice President of Development
FLSA Category: Exempt
Date approved: August, 2011
Position Summary
The Grants Manager creates and executes a strategic grants program that effectively matches program and organizational needs to funding opportunities from foundation, corporate and government donors. The Grants Manager will work closely with the Vice President of Development and others to develop compelling approaches and materials that will win financial support for programs, build capacity and meet budgeted goals. In addition to primary grant writing duties, the Grants Manager prepares a weekly status reports, conducts fund development research, manages peer solicitation assignments and assists with general fundraising activities, including special events.
Qualifications
Education
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
Experience
* Three to five years fundraising experience as a grants writer; experience in a United Way partner agency and/or social service agency a plus, along with understanding of program delivery and outcomes reporting.
Competencies and Skills
* Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to interpret and package ideas in a clear and persuasive manner.
* Experience with all facets of grant research, cultivation, management and stewardship.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret program outcomes and data; experience with logic models within context of grant proposals.
* Proficiency in Raisers' Edge, and Microsoft Office; including Word, Outlook and Excel.
* Extremely well-organized and detail-oriented
* Able to work independently and as a team player
* Strong project management skills and ability to consistently meet internal and external deadlines
* Engaging interpersonal communication style, including ability to interact with board and donors
* Ability to relate well in multicultural environments
* Must have a car, valid WI driver's license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.
Responsibilities
* Manages all writing, data collection and submission of Letters of Intent, grant proposals and reports to prospective and current donors.
* Maintains accurate database records and grant report activity using Raiser's Edge including written strategies for all major foundation and corporate donors.
* Provides weekly, monthly and "as needed" reports for internal discussion/review of projected/secured/pending grant awards and other related metrics
* Researches, identifies and prioritizes new sources of funding on an ongoing basis to ensure that budgeted goals are met.
* Recommends foundation/corporate recognition and stewardship "moves management" to the VP of Development.
* Tracks all agency board and peer solicitation assignments (major donors) in Raiser's Edge
* Handles all information with high degree of confidentiality.
* Represents agency as appropriate, including BBBS evening and weekend events.
* Performs other duties as assigned, including cross-training on database, data entry, phones, etc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands for typing, filing, talking on the phone and writing. The employee will be required to travel independently, driving a vehicle and may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the office environment is normally quiet.
BBBS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability. BBBS operates under an Affirmative Action Policy.
Work Expectations
Each year the agency holds 3-4 events that typically occur outside of normal office hours. These events are mandatory work days. For scheduling purposes you will be notified of the dates as early as possible. These events may include the following:
* Bowling for Kid's Sake; various evening/weekend dates February-June (must attend one)
* Golf Classic, scheduled in early August
* Gala Dinner and Auction; scheduled in early November
* Holiday Party; scheduled in early December
To Apply:
Please email or mail a cover letter and resume including salary requirements to:
Nancy Schier
Executive Assistant
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee
788 N. Jefferson St., Suite 600
Milwaukee, WI 53202
nschier@bbbsmilwaukee.org
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Annual Giving Manager, University School of Milwaukee
University School of Milwaukee
Advancement Office: Annual Giving Manager
About University School of Milwaukee:
University School of Milwaukee is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school for students from prekindergarten (age 3) through grade 12. Current enrollment is 1,060 students. More information may be found at www.usmk12.org.
Role:
The Annual Giving Manager (AGM) is a key member of the Advancement team and is responsible for the Annual Giving program. This person will develop and implement a plan to maintain, renew, and build annual giving support from members of the University School of Milwaukee community. The AGM reports to the Director of Development and Donor Relations.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute a comprehensive Annual Giving program in collaboration with the Alumni Relations Manager.
- Manage annual giving solicitations and stewardship for parents, grandparents, faculty/staff, and other constituents. Support additional activities that occur within a highly segmented and sophisticated annual fundraising program.
- Plan and manage phonathon, direct mail, and email/web-based appeals, to include targeted and broad-based groups of prospects.
- Assist with recruiting, training, coordinating, and supporting volunteers, including the Annual Giving Cabinet leaders and class-level parent leaders.
- Oversee annual gift acknowledgment process for all annual donors at all levels of giving. Participate in the stewardship of donors to thank, inform, and educate about the purpose of annual giving.
- Identify opportunities to expand annual giving through the acquisition of new donors, and the increased giving levels of existing donors.
- Manage a portfolio of 75 to 100 individual prospects and volunteers, to include direct solicitation.
- Complete regular assessment of progress towards goals, analyzing the various aspects of the program and developing the plan for the upcoming year.
- Use Raiser's Edge to capture and track donor/prospect engagement and participation. Generate weekly contact reports.
- Work closely with Marketing & Communications team to communicate all aspects of the Annual Giving program.
Requirements Include:
In addition to a bachelor's degree, the ideal candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:
- A minimum of two years of experience with responsibility for annual fundraising in an independent school or related non-profit.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the proficiency to work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues, parents, alumni, and other constituents.
- Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals.
- Capacity to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.
- Respect for the maintenance of confidential information.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Experience working with a donor database is essential.
How to apply:
If you are interested in joining our Advancement team, please email your resume with a cover letter, including salary history, to www.annualgiving@usmk12.org later than Friday, August 12, 2011. This is a year-round, full-time position that includes excellent benefits and requires occasional evening and weekend work.
Associate Director, Voces de la Frontera (due 8/1)
Job Title: Associate Director
Salary: $45,000 plus excellent health benefit package
Deadline for applications: August 1, 2011
Email resume with three references, cover letter, and 2 writing samples to Vanessa@vdlf.org
Nature of Work:
The role of the Associate Director is to develop and implement a strategic plan in collaboration with the board to raise and grow vital funds to fulfill Voces de la Frontera’s mission to protect and expand the rights of low-wage workers, immigrants, and their families. The two primary responsibilities are to oversee fundraising and ensure integrity in the financial management of the organization. The development director is accountable to the Executive Director (ED) and reports to the ED and board on a regular basis. The Associate Director has an outreach role in the organization in developing and maintaining an ongoing relationship with major donors.Financial Management:
- Financial coordination with outside accountant on budget, cost centers and obtaining income/ expense statements to be consistent with grant budgets and contracts and prepare such reports for the Executive Director, Board of Directors and funders.
- Develop the annual budget with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
- Meet regularly with the Finance Committee to monitor finances and develop budgets and report.
- Oversee and ensure legal compliance for financial management and government reporting of Voces de la Frontera 501c3 and Voces de la Frontera Action 501c4. This includes separating expenses, tracking lobbying and electoral activity, filing timely reports with the state and federal government.
- Supervise and ensure accurate account coding for weekly deposits of all cash and checks.
- Supervise and ensure accurate account coding for weekly batch of invoices that are sent to outside accountant.
- Supervise and ensure internal controls for all cash handling and financial management.
- Supervise filing and record management for all financial matters.
- Review and update internal controls with financial committee as needed.
Development Duties:
- Develop and execute annual development plan with new prospects, existing funding sources, fundraising activities and events.
- Develop and track proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising.
- Update and maintain grants calendar, tracking deadlines and reports of grant proposals, grant reports and prospective funders.
- Coordinate assessing and reporting of campaign and worker center activity and outcomes through a member- and staff- based participatory process.
- Assisting and coordinating in non-grant and fees for service revenue including newspaper ad revenue, radio ad revenue, translation services, membership dues, etc.
- Oversee organization of special events including annual gala.
- Coordinate individual giving including on-line, direct mail, Community Shares and major donors.
Human Resources:
- Supervise submission of biweekly payroll
- Oversee paid time off balances
- Coordinate new hire process, including appropriate paperwork and orientation.
- Maintain all personnel and payroll records.
- Assist Executive Director to ensure work plans and reviews are completed.
- Assist in completion of revised personal policies.
- Serve as liaison for health insurance plan
- Review and research cost savings for new insurance plans, research 401K options
Executive Director Support and Staff Development
- Assist ED in holding regular staff meetings
- Assist ED and Board in navigating staff and program growth.
Qualifications:
- BA or BS in related field
- Experience in social justice, issue-based organizing and strong commitment to issues
- Experience in administration and management of non-profit organizations
- Experience in fund development
- Strong technological skills and familiarity with databases.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and self-initiate
- Experience working in a bilingual/ bicultural environment
- Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferred
Development Director, American Civil Liberties Union of WI Foundation
American Civil Liberties Union of Development Director The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Foundation (ACLU/WIF) seeks an experienced leader to serve as our Development Director with primary responsibility for securing increased and sustainable resources to help us defend civil liberties and civil rights. The ACLU/WIF is an affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a national public interest organization, which is the leading defender of civil liberties guaranteed by our nation's Bill of Rights. The ACLU/WIF and its sister organization, the ACLU of Wisconsin (ACLU-WI) maintain IRS 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) status respectively. To achieve our mission, we manage legal, legislative and public education programs on a broad range of constitutional issues including discrimination, free speech, religious freedom, reproductive rights, GLBT rights, and information privacy. The ACLU has over 7,000 members in The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply. Position Overview This is an extraordinary and timely opportunity for an experienced fund development professional to substantially grow a fund development program for the ACLU of Wisconsin. A senior management position, the Development Director will report to and work closely with the Executive Director along with a dedicated staff of professionals and key volunteers, to implement a multi-faceted development plan to manage programs which raise funds for the ACLU and strengthen the links between the organization and its supporters. The Development Director is responsible for planning, supervising and executing the affiliate's annual giving and major gifts programs and other fundraising strategies. The Development Director and will supervise a development assistant. Job Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Annual and Major Gifts Programs: Identify, develop and implement strategies for the solicitation of a substantial number of prospective donors for gifts of at least $5000; dedicate approximately one-half time to a personal portfolio of the organization's top donors and prospects, including face-to-face donor visits for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; facilitate similar activities for the Executive Director and top board leadership; work with the national ACLU office in coordinating high level solicitations. Other Responsibilities Foundation Grants Program: Lead teams of senior staff seeking foundation grants, including coordination of strategic prospect research, scheduling, writing, grant preparation and reporting. Planned Giving: Work with the national ACLU Office of Planned Giving to develop and implement strategies for marketing planned giving products to ACLU donors and members. Events: Participate in events tied directly to cultivation, stewardship or solicitation of major donors. Gift Recording & Acknowledgement: Supervise staff to maintain accurate and current data files, including giving histories, profiles, interactions; coordinate with the ACLU National Office regarding changes and updates. Become proficient in National ACLU sharing formulas and the national ACLU donor database. Assist in production of reports for annual audits and reconciliation of funds between the ACLU/WIF and the National office. Materials: Maintain primary responsibility for developing the messages, materials, and explanations of our work used in all of the development activities. Oversee the development of the Annual Report and other materials that advance the ACLU's development programs. General staff leadership responsibilities: Attend ACLU functions, such as the annual membership meeting, occasional Board meetings and other ACLU events. Assist the Executive Director in maintaining a strong team spirit within the office. Qualifications
Compensation And Benefits Salary based on experience. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance coverage for staff members and families based on a partially employer funded Health Savings Account, limited domestic partner benefits, life and long term disability insurance, a wellness benefit, an optional 401(K) and a partially employer funded defined contribution style pension. To Apply Please submit a resume, short business writing sample, and a brief cover letter describing your interest in the Development Director position to the address below. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job listing. Please, no phone calls. Applications accepted until position is filled, which will not be before August 31, 2011. ACLU of Attn: Development Director OR The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply. The ACLU in |
Special Events Manager at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
Title: Special Events Manager
Department: Development
Supervisor: Director of Major Gifts
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Origination Date: 07/09 Salary Grade: 18
Job Summary: Plan and execute special events to include fundraising events, Annual Meeting, Presidents Society, Wrap Party, naming dedications and Trustee Holiday Gathering. Responsible for script production, venue negotiations, printed collateral materials, vendor contracts and event production. Track all event details and associated budgets.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree of Arts or Science.
Experience: Minimum eight years event planning.
Minimum four years experience writing for external audiences.
Strong organizational management skills and interpersonal skills.
Skills: Computer literacy is essential (Word, Excel, Power Point, Desktop Publishing, etc.)
Demonstrated leadership, analytical and planning skills.
Strong appreciation for the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs.
Experience working with volunteer committees.
Attention to detail.
Excellent speaking and writing skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to balance multiple projects effectively & efficiently.
Willingness to play a part on a fast paced, goal-oriented team.
Empowerment philosophy and team player.
A valid WI driver’s license, auto insurance and good driving record.
Position Responsibilities:
• Plans and executes signature events to include managing co-chairs and event committees.
• Meet corporate and individual ticket sales goals.
• Research and write all sponsorship proposals.
• Develop and manage organization’s secondary special events and cultivation events. Organizes all phases of projects including site selection, written programs, script writing, event details, and volunteer management.
• Works directly with outside vendors to secure competitive bids.
• Assists Director of Major Gifts as needed.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach above shoulders, and climb or balance. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasional evening and weekend work.
Department: Development
Supervisor: Director of Major Gifts
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Origination Date: 07/09 Salary Grade: 18
Job Summary: Plan and execute special events to include fundraising events, Annual Meeting, Presidents Society, Wrap Party, naming dedications and Trustee Holiday Gathering. Responsible for script production, venue negotiations, printed collateral materials, vendor contracts and event production. Track all event details and associated budgets.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree of Arts or Science.
Experience: Minimum eight years event planning.
Minimum four years experience writing for external audiences.
Strong organizational management skills and interpersonal skills.
Skills: Computer literacy is essential (Word, Excel, Power Point, Desktop Publishing, etc.)
Demonstrated leadership, analytical and planning skills.
Strong appreciation for the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs.
Experience working with volunteer committees.
Attention to detail.
Excellent speaking and writing skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to balance multiple projects effectively & efficiently.
Willingness to play a part on a fast paced, goal-oriented team.
Empowerment philosophy and team player.
A valid WI driver’s license, auto insurance and good driving record.
Position Responsibilities:
• Plans and executes signature events to include managing co-chairs and event committees.
• Meet corporate and individual ticket sales goals.
• Research and write all sponsorship proposals.
• Develop and manage organization’s secondary special events and cultivation events. Organizes all phases of projects including site selection, written programs, script writing, event details, and volunteer management.
• Works directly with outside vendors to secure competitive bids.
• Assists Director of Major Gifts as needed.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach above shoulders, and climb or balance. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasional evening and weekend work.
Office Assistant at Cream City Foundation
Primary Responsibilities::
Assists in the operation of the foundation office, including:
-Fields inquiries to foundation by phone, mail, fax, or email
-Generates standard correspondence with applicants, grantees, and the general public
-Organizes and maintains foundation database and paper filing systems Receives and prepares invoices
Organization of fiscal documents
-Prepare annual audit and be a liaison with all outside vendors in coordination with Finance Committee
Coordinate ordering of office supplies
-Perform administrative/clerical tasks as needed
-Manage distribution of publications and other mailings
-Manage and oversee volunteers
Assists in working with the Board of Directors, including:
-Organizes and distributes board materials
-Plans logistics of board meetings and other events/functions
-Performs other duties and responsibilities as required
Assists in donor development, including:
-Supports all event and meeting logistics including board support, sponsor, venues, food, and meeting
materials
-Coordinates and oversees all event volunteer engagement
-Maintain and monitor all fundraising systems and procedures capturing all pledges, billings and receipts
and for the recording of all revenue transactions
-Recommend and implement improvements to systems Grantee and grantor tracking and management
-Maintain and oversee relationship with workplace giving campaigns
-Provides donor reports as needed
Skills/Requirements:
-Ability to work independently, to take initiative, and to solve problems
-Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of Quickbooks and Giftworks plus Ability to
manage multiple projects and deadlines
-Ability to work with confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
-Flexible, team player with a sense of humor
-Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and be responsive to a range of needs
-Associate or Bachelor degree preferred; work or volunteer experience in non-profits appreciated
-Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of Quickbooks and Giftworks plus Ability to
manage multiple projects and deadlines
-Ability to work with confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
-Flexible, team player with a sense of humor
-Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and be responsive to a range of needs
-Associate or Bachelor degree preferred; work or volunteer experience in non-profits appreciated
Other Information:
Interested applicants send cover letter, resume and list of references to info@creamcityfoundation.org.
No phone calls please. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning that applicants will be considered as they are received and offers made as such.
No phone calls please. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning that applicants will be considered as they are received and offers made as such.
Development Manager at Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee
Primary Responsibilities::
•Develop and execute annual fundraising plan.
•Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations.
•Develop ongoing relationships with donors.
•Manage proper operation of donor database
•Oversee organization of special events.
•Staff Development Committee.
•Provide reports on development activities
•Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations.
•Develop ongoing relationships with donors.
•Manage proper operation of donor database
•Oversee organization of special events.
•Staff Development Committee.
•Provide reports on development activities
Skills/Requirements:
•Bachelor’s Degree required.
•10-plus years experience in development work desired.
•Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
•Demonstrated excellence in organizational and research skills.
•Ability to carry out multifaceted workload.
•Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective positive working relationships with volunteers, staff and donors.
•Proficient in MS Office, including Word and Excel. Knowledge of donor software.
•Prior experience at grant writing desirable
•10-plus years experience in development work desired.
•Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
•Demonstrated excellence in organizational and research skills.
•Ability to carry out multifaceted workload.
•Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective positive working relationships with volunteers, staff and donors.
•Proficient in MS Office, including Word and Excel. Knowledge of donor software.
•Prior experience at grant writing desirable
To Apply:
Interested parties should send resume and cover letter no later than July 30 to John Jansen, Executive Director, at 1845 N. Farwell Ave., Suite 102, Milwaukee, WI 53202, or by email at johnj@communitysharesmke.org.
Application Deadline:
07/30/2010
Other Information:
This is a half-time position with Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee, a successful and growing nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Milwaukee area social justice, environmental and animal welfare organizations. This individual will be responsible for creating a development plan to ensure adequate funding support through individuals, corporate sponsorship and foundations and manage some special events. Individual will staff our Development Committee and report to the Executive Director.
Executive Director at New Leaders for New Schools
The Executive Director has overall management responsibility for the Milwaukee program and is charged with leading a community of New Leaders principals to drive dramatic student achievement gains, serving as the primary Development Officer for the Milwaukee program and creating and executing strong operational processes to ensure we reach our organizational goals. The Executive Director will also work closely in partnership with the Superintendent and leadership of Milwaukee Public Schools to impact local and state policy and practice to promote the success of all schools in Milwaukee.
To that end, the Executive Director manages both internal and external constituents by building a coalition that can work together to focus on school leadership and high levels of student achievement. The Milwaukee team provides support to our New Leaders Assistant Principals and Principals and manages fundraising, program delivery, and other city responsibilities. The Executive Director is supported by the Chief Officer for Cities and Policy, a Regional Director, National staff members, a community of peer Executive Directors, the New Leaders Executive Team and the broader New Leaders community.
Whether serving as visionary and strategist, chief instructional officer, fundraiser, or coalition-builder, the primary goal of the Executive Director is to do no less than impact a school system and a city/region in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools. To accomplish this goal, the Executive Director is responsible for:
• Creating and executing the overall short and long term strategy to ensure success at reaching local goals, focused on building an educational system that promotes high levels of academic achievement for all students.
• Developing and implementing an initiative to lead systemic reform of the principalship based on MPS’ long-term goals with the ultimate goal of creating conditions necessary for student and school success.
• Ensuring long-term sustainability of the Milwaukee program by developing and executing short and long-term strategies to secure funding for the program. This will include but is not limited to identifying, soliciting, and cultivating corporate, foundation and individual prospects as well as public funding opportunities.
• Effectively and efficiently building and leading a team that includes some of the best school leadership experts in the area as well as talented team members in other areas to fulfill the program’s mission.
• Building a broad coalition that brings together key constituents (MPS leadership and other education advocates, government, business, philanthropic and community leaders) throughout the area to work together to transform policies, structures, and practices in the service of increasing student achievement.
• Serving as a strategist and consultant directly to education leaders within Milwaukee Public Schools, and supporting MPS leaders in developing policies and practices which directly impact the success of schools and school leaders.
To reach this vision over time, the Executive Director will focus on the near term priorities of increasing student achievement in every New Leaders school through the following operational responsibilities:
• Developing and consistently improving the quality of the partnership with the local school system, in order to ensure that New Leaders have efficient access to principal positions; and meeting any other district and charter partnership goals related to the success of New Leaders Assistant Principals and Principals.
• Identifying district policies that if successfully implemented will transform the principalship and dramatically impact student achievement.
• Working with MPS to refine and align district policies regarding principal management, support and evaluation.
• Raising all funds necessary to execute the New Leaders for New Schools program in Milwaukee including serving as the lead with staff support to develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure support from a diversified portfolio of funders.
• Ensuring that the local program budget reflects local priorities, with a relentless focus on best utilization of financial resources for maximum impact in schools.
• Building a staff culture that reflects a relentless focus on student achievement, operational efficiency and excellence, and ensures that the staff models a culture of belief, honor, respect, honesty, human dignity, and care that we want to see displayed toward students and parents in schools.
• Leading New Leaders to achieve dramatic academic gains in all New Leaders schools, including:
- Devising strategies that ensure superior principal and whole school performance support;
- Building, leading and managing a team of experts to reach optimal performance across all aspects of school excellence;
- Working with staff members to identify key developmental and resource/partnership needs for New Leaders Assistant Principals and Principals and ensuring that these needs are met through effective action across all team members in the service of increasing student achievement; and
- Developing and implementing strategies to build a sense of community among, and maximize the collective efforts of, New Leaders and others in education reform to drive dramatic achievement gains.
• Serving as the primary local public spokesperson for New Leaders for New Schools.
• Building a high-functioning Advisory Board and network of local business, philanthropic, education, and policy leaders to provide support to reach all local program goals.
• Ensuring that New Leaders Residents are certified as school leaders by the state of Wisconsin; negotiate, draft, and finalize all formal agreements with partner universities and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Assisting in the annual evaluation of the New Leaders for New Schools program; review data to track progress toward goals and make local program improvements.
Additional Qualifications:
• Over 10 years of executive-level management experience and a record of achievement in leading teams of people.
• Strong entrepreneurial skills and the ability to establish and build a wide range of key relationships across the education, business, and government sectors.
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience in K-12 or higher education and strong familiarity with the challenges faced by principals in urban public school districts.
• Passionate commitment to improving public education and the value of leadership in our nation’s public schools.
• District leadership experience a plus.
How to Apply:
Please visit our career website
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=nlns&cws=1
Additional information about New Leaders for New Schools can be found at our website: www.nlns.org
Important Application Notes:
If you are planning to apply for more than one position, please specifically address each position you are applying for in your cover letter.
If after submitting materials you decide to apply for an additional position, please re-write your cover letter to reflect this and resubmit. If you do not indicate your interest in a position, you will not be considered for it.
Although we encourage you to apply for any positions you are both interested in and consider yourself qualified for, we ask you to be careful when attaching yourself to more than one requisition.
Your cover letter should include:
• An explanation of your interest in the New Leaders for New Schools mission
• An explanation of your interest in the position for which you are applying
• An explanation of anything unusual in your resume (more than one year employment lapse or a major shift in your career interest)
New Leaders for New Schools is an equal opportunity employer. New Leaders for New Schools evaluates applicants for employment on the basis of qualifications, merit and work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
To that end, the Executive Director manages both internal and external constituents by building a coalition that can work together to focus on school leadership and high levels of student achievement. The Milwaukee team provides support to our New Leaders Assistant Principals and Principals and manages fundraising, program delivery, and other city responsibilities. The Executive Director is supported by the Chief Officer for Cities and Policy, a Regional Director, National staff members, a community of peer Executive Directors, the New Leaders Executive Team and the broader New Leaders community.
Whether serving as visionary and strategist, chief instructional officer, fundraiser, or coalition-builder, the primary goal of the Executive Director is to do no less than impact a school system and a city/region in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools. To accomplish this goal, the Executive Director is responsible for:
• Creating and executing the overall short and long term strategy to ensure success at reaching local goals, focused on building an educational system that promotes high levels of academic achievement for all students.
• Developing and implementing an initiative to lead systemic reform of the principalship based on MPS’ long-term goals with the ultimate goal of creating conditions necessary for student and school success.
• Ensuring long-term sustainability of the Milwaukee program by developing and executing short and long-term strategies to secure funding for the program. This will include but is not limited to identifying, soliciting, and cultivating corporate, foundation and individual prospects as well as public funding opportunities.
• Effectively and efficiently building and leading a team that includes some of the best school leadership experts in the area as well as talented team members in other areas to fulfill the program’s mission.
• Building a broad coalition that brings together key constituents (MPS leadership and other education advocates, government, business, philanthropic and community leaders) throughout the area to work together to transform policies, structures, and practices in the service of increasing student achievement.
• Serving as a strategist and consultant directly to education leaders within Milwaukee Public Schools, and supporting MPS leaders in developing policies and practices which directly impact the success of schools and school leaders.
To reach this vision over time, the Executive Director will focus on the near term priorities of increasing student achievement in every New Leaders school through the following operational responsibilities:
• Developing and consistently improving the quality of the partnership with the local school system, in order to ensure that New Leaders have efficient access to principal positions; and meeting any other district and charter partnership goals related to the success of New Leaders Assistant Principals and Principals.
• Identifying district policies that if successfully implemented will transform the principalship and dramatically impact student achievement.
• Working with MPS to refine and align district policies regarding principal management, support and evaluation.
• Raising all funds necessary to execute the New Leaders for New Schools program in Milwaukee including serving as the lead with staff support to develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure support from a diversified portfolio of funders.
• Ensuring that the local program budget reflects local priorities, with a relentless focus on best utilization of financial resources for maximum impact in schools.
• Building a staff culture that reflects a relentless focus on student achievement, operational efficiency and excellence, and ensures that the staff models a culture of belief, honor, respect, honesty, human dignity, and care that we want to see displayed toward students and parents in schools.
• Leading New Leaders to achieve dramatic academic gains in all New Leaders schools, including:
- Devising strategies that ensure superior principal and whole school performance support;
- Building, leading and managing a team of experts to reach optimal performance across all aspects of school excellence;
- Working with staff members to identify key developmental and resource/partnership needs for New Leaders Assistant Principals and Principals and ensuring that these needs are met through effective action across all team members in the service of increasing student achievement; and
- Developing and implementing strategies to build a sense of community among, and maximize the collective efforts of, New Leaders and others in education reform to drive dramatic achievement gains.
• Serving as the primary local public spokesperson for New Leaders for New Schools.
• Building a high-functioning Advisory Board and network of local business, philanthropic, education, and policy leaders to provide support to reach all local program goals.
• Ensuring that New Leaders Residents are certified as school leaders by the state of Wisconsin; negotiate, draft, and finalize all formal agreements with partner universities and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Assisting in the annual evaluation of the New Leaders for New Schools program; review data to track progress toward goals and make local program improvements.
Additional Qualifications:
• Over 10 years of executive-level management experience and a record of achievement in leading teams of people.
• Strong entrepreneurial skills and the ability to establish and build a wide range of key relationships across the education, business, and government sectors.
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience in K-12 or higher education and strong familiarity with the challenges faced by principals in urban public school districts.
• Passionate commitment to improving public education and the value of leadership in our nation’s public schools.
• District leadership experience a plus.
How to Apply:
Please visit our career website
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=nlns&cws=1
Additional information about New Leaders for New Schools can be found at our website: www.nlns.org
Important Application Notes:
If you are planning to apply for more than one position, please specifically address each position you are applying for in your cover letter.
If after submitting materials you decide to apply for an additional position, please re-write your cover letter to reflect this and resubmit. If you do not indicate your interest in a position, you will not be considered for it.
Although we encourage you to apply for any positions you are both interested in and consider yourself qualified for, we ask you to be careful when attaching yourself to more than one requisition.
Your cover letter should include:
• An explanation of your interest in the New Leaders for New Schools mission
• An explanation of your interest in the position for which you are applying
• An explanation of anything unusual in your resume (more than one year employment lapse or a major shift in your career interest)
New Leaders for New Schools is an equal opportunity employer. New Leaders for New Schools evaluates applicants for employment on the basis of qualifications, merit and work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Director Fundraising and Development at Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee Area Technical College is seeking an individual to organize, direct and implement a comprehensive fundraising program for the College and its Foundation that includes Corporate and Foundation Giving, Major Gifts, Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Alumni Relations and Marketing and Public Relations. The individual will serve as the Executive Director and support the affairs of the MATC Foundation Board of Directors to include Board development and training, Staffing Board and Committee meetings, coordinating the preparation of budgets and financial reports as well as ensuring that investments are properly monitored.
This position requires a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in a related field plus five years of resource and development experience.
To apply for this position, please visit our website: www.matc.edu.
MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act
This position requires a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in a related field plus five years of resource and development experience.
To apply for this position, please visit our website: www.matc.edu.
MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Fund Development & PR/Marketing Coordinator at Independence First
IndependenceFirst, an organization committed to empowering persons with disabilities, is seeking a full-time team player to join our Fund Development and PR/Marketing Departments.
This position will perform fundraising, events, marketing and public relations assistance tasks in conjunction with the Fund Development Director and PR/Marketing Director, and will assume a leadership role on at least one fundraising event. Good communication, initiative, public speaking and organizational skills are required; college degree in nonprofit management, marketing, communications, or public relations preferred. At least 2 years of experience in special events, marketing, public relations or fundraising required. Computer skills are a must and Web 2.0 knowledge with social media experience is desired. Personal experience with people with disabilities is a plus. Additional responsibilities include providing general support to the department as directed.
Persons with disabilities and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send resume and salary expectations:
IndependenceFirst
Attn: R. Gebhard
540 South 1st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Fax: 414-226-8149
www.independencefirst.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
Entry-Level Communications Coordinator at Meta House
The Communications Coordinator is responsible for coordinating communications, marketing, public relations and advocacy efforts on behalf of Meta House. This is a full-time position.
Essential Functions of the Job
· Public relations, media relations and social media coordination
· Marketing and branding, develop marketing messages and tools
· Write and coordinate communications, and work with vendors and printers
· Facilitate tours of Meta House
· Train staff, board, and volunteers on key communication messages
· Coordinate and prepare graduates for speaking engagements and media opportunities
· Research lobbying issues and legislative actions needing advocacy
· Work with other staff and volunteers on Meta House special events
Marginal Functions of the Job
· Support the work of the Development Department
· Other duties that may be periodically or permanently assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
· Four-year degree (marketing, communications, related disciplines)
· Knowledge and use of social media
· Strong detail orientation
· Effective time management, follow-through, organizational & interpersonal skills
· Ability to work at a fast pace with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while managing multiple projects/duties
· Computer literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to work in a team environment
· Proven, high degree of personal accountability
· Must have a car, valid driver’s license and insurance
Working Relationships
Reports to: Director of Development
Supervises: Interns and Volunteers
Cover Letter and Resume to: <click here for email>
Essential Functions of the Job
· Public relations, media relations and social media coordination
· Marketing and branding, develop marketing messages and tools
· Write and coordinate communications, and work with vendors and printers
· Facilitate tours of Meta House
· Train staff, board, and volunteers on key communication messages
· Coordinate and prepare graduates for speaking engagements and media opportunities
· Research lobbying issues and legislative actions needing advocacy
· Work with other staff and volunteers on Meta House special events
Marginal Functions of the Job
· Support the work of the Development Department
· Other duties that may be periodically or permanently assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
· Four-year degree (marketing, communications, related disciplines)
· Knowledge and use of social media
· Strong detail orientation
· Effective time management, follow-through, organizational & interpersonal skills
· Ability to work at a fast pace with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while managing multiple projects/duties
· Computer literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to work in a team environment
· Proven, high degree of personal accountability
· Must have a car, valid driver’s license and insurance
Working Relationships
Reports to: Director of Development
Supervises: Interns and Volunteers
Cover Letter and Resume to: <click here for email>
Director of Development for TYME OUT Youth Ministry and Retreat Center
TYME OUT is a youth retreat ministry sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame that serves over 7,000 teens and adults annually. We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional for a full-time position to join our collegial administrative team in a faith-based, ministerial environment. The Director of Development leads a donor-centered $330,000 fundraising program, keeping our quality youth ministry programming affordable for teens.
The ideal candidate will be a fundraising generalist with demonstrated results in annual and major giving, special events, grants, and donor stewardship. Must be a donor and volunteer relationship-builder, politically and technologically savvy, and an institution-building innovator with a passion for youth ministry. CFRE preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.
Send letter, resume and expected salary range to:
Ben Brzeski
Executive Director
TYME OUT Youth Ministry and Retreat Center
W332 N6786 County Road C
Nashotah, WI 53056
or
benbrzeski@tymeout.org
Electronic materials preferred.
TYME OUT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our Mission: TYME OUT Youth Ministry is dedicated to the faith formation and character development of youth, empowering them to reach the fullness of their potential as individuals created in God’s image. TYME OUT is a sponsored ministry of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
The ideal candidate will be a fundraising generalist with demonstrated results in annual and major giving, special events, grants, and donor stewardship. Must be a donor and volunteer relationship-builder, politically and technologically savvy, and an institution-building innovator with a passion for youth ministry. CFRE preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.
Send letter, resume and expected salary range to:
Ben Brzeski
Executive Director
TYME OUT Youth Ministry and Retreat Center
W332 N6786 County Road C
Nashotah, WI 53056
or
benbrzeski@tymeout.org
Electronic materials preferred.
TYME OUT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our Mission: TYME OUT Youth Ministry is dedicated to the faith formation and character development of youth, empowering them to reach the fullness of their potential as individuals created in God’s image. TYME OUT is a sponsored ministry of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
Development Director - ACLU Wisconsin Foundation
Help Us Fight for What’s Right
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Foundation (ACLU/WIF) seeks an experienced leader to serve as our Development Director with primary responsibility for securing increased and sustainable resources to help us defend civil liberties and civil rights.
The ACLU/WIF is an affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a national public interest organization, which is the leading defender of civil liberties guaranteed by our nation’s Bill of Rights.
The ACLU/WIF and its sister organization, the ACLU of Wisconsin maintain IRS 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) status respectively. To achieve our mission, we manage legal, legislative and public education programs on a broad range of constitutional issues including discrimination, free speech, religious freedom, reproductive rights, GLBT rights, and information privacy. The ACLU has over 8,000 members in Wisconsin. We have a diverse staff of 10 individuals. Our headquarters is located in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward. To learn more about the work of the ACLU and the civil liberties principles we uphold, please visit www.aclu-wi.org and www.aclu.org.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply.
Position Overview
The ACLU/WIF is seeking a Development Director, a senior management position reporting to the Executive Director, to manage programs which raise funds for the ACLU and strengthen the links between the ACLU and its supporters. The Development Director will be part of a team of senior professionals. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Development Director is responsible for planning, supervising and executing the affiliate’s annual giving and major gifts programs and other fundraising strategies. The Development Director, working with other staff and volunteers, will implement a multi-faceted development plan.
Job Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Annual and Major Gifts Programs: Identify, develop and implement strategies for the solicitation of a substantial number of prospective donors for gifts of at least $500; dedicate approximately one-half time to a personal portfolio of the organization’s top donors and prospects, including face-to-face donor visits for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; facilitate similar activities for the Executive Director and top board leadership; work with the national office in coordinating high level solicitations.
Other Responsibilities
Foundation Grants Program: Lead teams of senior staff seeking foundation grants, including coordination of strategic prospect research, scheduling, writing, grant preparation and reporting.
Planned Giving: Work with the national ACLU Office of Planned Giving to develop and implement strategies for marketing planned giving products to ACLU donors and members.
Events: Manage the fundraising aspects of events large and small, including an annual Bill of Rights Celebration.
Gift Recording & Acknowledgement: Supervise staff to maintain accurate and current data files, including giving histories, profiles, interactions; coordinate with the ACLU National Office regarding changes and updates. Become proficient in National ACLU sharing formulas and the national ACLU donor database. Assist in production of reports for annual audits and reconciliation of funds between the ACLU/WIF and the National office.
Materials: Maintain primary responsibility for developing the messages, materials, and explanations of our work used in all of the development activities. Oversee the development of the Annual Report and other materials that advance the ACLU’s development programs.
General staff leadership responsibilities: Attend ACLU functions, such as the annual membership meeting, occasional Board meetings and other ACLU events. Assist the Executive Director in maintaining a strong team spirit within the office.
Compensation And Benefits
Salary based on experience. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance coverage for staff members and families based on a partially employer funded Health Savings Account, limited domestic partner benefits, life and long term disability insurance, a wellness benefit, an optional 401(K) and a partially employer funded defined contribution style pension.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply.
The ACLU in Wisconsin comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin and the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Foundation. Both the ACLU of Wisconsin and the ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation have the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Foundation (ACLU/WIF) seeks an experienced leader to serve as our Development Director with primary responsibility for securing increased and sustainable resources to help us defend civil liberties and civil rights.
The ACLU/WIF is an affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a national public interest organization, which is the leading defender of civil liberties guaranteed by our nation’s Bill of Rights.
The ACLU/WIF and its sister organization, the ACLU of Wisconsin maintain IRS 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) status respectively. To achieve our mission, we manage legal, legislative and public education programs on a broad range of constitutional issues including discrimination, free speech, religious freedom, reproductive rights, GLBT rights, and information privacy. The ACLU has over 8,000 members in Wisconsin. We have a diverse staff of 10 individuals. Our headquarters is located in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward. To learn more about the work of the ACLU and the civil liberties principles we uphold, please visit www.aclu-wi.org and www.aclu.org.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply.
Position Overview
The ACLU/WIF is seeking a Development Director, a senior management position reporting to the Executive Director, to manage programs which raise funds for the ACLU and strengthen the links between the ACLU and its supporters. The Development Director will be part of a team of senior professionals. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Development Director is responsible for planning, supervising and executing the affiliate’s annual giving and major gifts programs and other fundraising strategies. The Development Director, working with other staff and volunteers, will implement a multi-faceted development plan.
Job Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Annual and Major Gifts Programs: Identify, develop and implement strategies for the solicitation of a substantial number of prospective donors for gifts of at least $500; dedicate approximately one-half time to a personal portfolio of the organization’s top donors and prospects, including face-to-face donor visits for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; facilitate similar activities for the Executive Director and top board leadership; work with the national office in coordinating high level solicitations.
Other Responsibilities
Foundation Grants Program: Lead teams of senior staff seeking foundation grants, including coordination of strategic prospect research, scheduling, writing, grant preparation and reporting.
Planned Giving: Work with the national ACLU Office of Planned Giving to develop and implement strategies for marketing planned giving products to ACLU donors and members.
Events: Manage the fundraising aspects of events large and small, including an annual Bill of Rights Celebration.
Gift Recording & Acknowledgement: Supervise staff to maintain accurate and current data files, including giving histories, profiles, interactions; coordinate with the ACLU National Office regarding changes and updates. Become proficient in National ACLU sharing formulas and the national ACLU donor database. Assist in production of reports for annual audits and reconciliation of funds between the ACLU/WIF and the National office.
Materials: Maintain primary responsibility for developing the messages, materials, and explanations of our work used in all of the development activities. Oversee the development of the Annual Report and other materials that advance the ACLU’s development programs.
General staff leadership responsibilities: Attend ACLU functions, such as the annual membership meeting, occasional Board meetings and other ACLU events. Assist the Executive Director in maintaining a strong team spirit within the office.
Compensation And Benefits
Salary based on experience. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance coverage for staff members and families based on a partially employer funded Health Savings Account, limited domestic partner benefits, life and long term disability insurance, a wellness benefit, an optional 401(K) and a partially employer funded defined contribution style pension.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply.
The ACLU in Wisconsin comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin and the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Foundation. Both the ACLU of Wisconsin and the ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation have the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties.
Additional Qualifications:
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least five years experience in fundraising focusing on individual major gifts, campaigns and events, particularly in advocacy or community-based organizations. CFRE accreditation desirable.
• Experience in working with advocacy and/or community-based organizations.
• Broad understanding of multi-faceted campaign planning, implementation and management.
• A successful track record of identifying, cultivating and soliciting major individual donors and foundations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with donors, volunteers and senior staff.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate others and work well with colleagues; experience in successfully directing volunteers in positive, team-oriented approach.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience developing successful written donor communications and marketing materials.
• Experience with donor database management and systems to ensure complete, secure and private donor records.
• Superb organization skills; detail oriented with strong follow-through and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• An ability to manage a demanding full time schedule, including early mornings, evenings and some weekends.
• An ability to undertake travel within Wisconsin, including frequent travel to Madison.
• A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the mission and principles of the ACLU.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least five years experience in fundraising focusing on individual major gifts, campaigns and events, particularly in advocacy or community-based organizations. CFRE accreditation desirable.
• Experience in working with advocacy and/or community-based organizations.
• Broad understanding of multi-faceted campaign planning, implementation and management.
• A successful track record of identifying, cultivating and soliciting major individual donors and foundations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with donors, volunteers and senior staff.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate others and work well with colleagues; experience in successfully directing volunteers in positive, team-oriented approach.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience developing successful written donor communications and marketing materials.
• Experience with donor database management and systems to ensure complete, secure and private donor records.
• Superb organization skills; detail oriented with strong follow-through and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• An ability to manage a demanding full time schedule, including early mornings, evenings and some weekends.
• An ability to undertake travel within Wisconsin, including frequent travel to Madison.
• A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the mission and principles of the ACLU.
How to Apply:
To Apply
Please submit a resume, short business writing sample, and a brief cover letter describing your interest in the Development Director position to the address below. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job listing. Please, no phone calls.
Applications accepted until position is filled, which will not be before July 20, 2010.
ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation
Attn: Development Director
207 East Buffalo Street, Suite 325
Milwaukee, WI 53202-5774
OR
HR-DD@aclu-wi.org
Please submit a resume, short business writing sample, and a brief cover letter describing your interest in the Development Director position to the address below. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job listing. Please, no phone calls.
Applications accepted until position is filled, which will not be before July 20, 2010.
ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation
Attn: Development Director
207 East Buffalo Street, Suite 325
Milwaukee, WI 53202-5774
OR
HR-DD@aclu-wi.org
Milwaukee Urban Gardens - Executive Director
Organizational Summary:
Milwaukee Urban Gardens (MUG) is a non-profit land trust that partners with neighborhood residents to develop and maintain community gardens. Since 2000, MUG has led the development, preservation, and beautification efforts of more than fifteen community gardening sites located throughout the City of Milwaukee and currently holds title to five properties, including Greenfolks Garden in Riverwest, Village Roots Garden in Bay View, Grow and Play Lot in Harambee, Hocking Heritage and Spencer Gardens located in Milwaukee’s Northwest side. In addition, MUG currently manages nine gardens for the City of Milwaukee under a long-term lease agreement.
MUG is seeking a new Director with non-profit management and fund-raising experience, a passion for working with community groups and gardeners and an interest in teaching gardening skills to community members. The Director will work under the direction of the MUG Board of Directors, reporting directly to the President of the Board.
For more information about Milwaukee Urban Gardens, please visit the website at: www.milwaukeeurbangardens.org
Essential Functions:
• Prepare and administer annual operating budget.
• Responsible for all aspects of fundraising including maintaining relations with charitable foundations, individual and corporate donors, in addition to preparing grant proposals, reports, project budgets and general solicitation requests.
• Coordinate and provide support for monthly Board of Directors’ meetings.
• Supervise staff, interns, service –learning students and volunteers
• Administer the three year garden lease program with the City of Milwaukee, Department of City Development.
• Coordinate water related policy issues and oversee application process for hydrant permits with Milwaukee Water Works and invoices.
• Oversee and administer educational programs, including the development of Grow Your Own Groceries and World Lunchbox.
• Further policy efforts related to community gardening through networking in collaborative meetings such as Milwaukee Food Council, Urban Food for Urban Schools, Environmental Applied Research Transforming Health (EARTH) committee, Water Strategies for Urban Gardening, Transformation Milwaukee.
• Foster communication and relations between MUG gardens through periodic meetings such as the fall community garden tour, spring seed swap, film series etc.
• Marketing and Outreach including website updates, quarterly newsletters etc.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• College degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years practical experience including a demonstrated ability to supervise and lead others.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors diverse populations and organizations.
• Experience working with the media and public officials.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism, flexibility and self initiative.
• Ability to work independently.
• Stellar written and oral communication skills including public speaking.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to maintain current website.
To Apply:
This full-time position, with benefits, is expected to be filled by July 15, 2010. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply electronically by submitting a cover letter and resume with relevant work experience and educational expertise to mug.gardens@gmail.com, no later than June 10, 2010.
Milwaukee Urban Gardens (MUG) is a non-profit land trust that partners with neighborhood residents to develop and maintain community gardens. Since 2000, MUG has led the development, preservation, and beautification efforts of more than fifteen community gardening sites located throughout the City of Milwaukee and currently holds title to five properties, including Greenfolks Garden in Riverwest, Village Roots Garden in Bay View, Grow and Play Lot in Harambee, Hocking Heritage and Spencer Gardens located in Milwaukee’s Northwest side. In addition, MUG currently manages nine gardens for the City of Milwaukee under a long-term lease agreement.
MUG is seeking a new Director with non-profit management and fund-raising experience, a passion for working with community groups and gardeners and an interest in teaching gardening skills to community members. The Director will work under the direction of the MUG Board of Directors, reporting directly to the President of the Board.
For more information about Milwaukee Urban Gardens, please visit the website at: www.milwaukeeurbangardens.org
Essential Functions:
• Prepare and administer annual operating budget.
• Responsible for all aspects of fundraising including maintaining relations with charitable foundations, individual and corporate donors, in addition to preparing grant proposals, reports, project budgets and general solicitation requests.
• Coordinate and provide support for monthly Board of Directors’ meetings.
• Supervise staff, interns, service –learning students and volunteers
• Administer the three year garden lease program with the City of Milwaukee, Department of City Development.
• Coordinate water related policy issues and oversee application process for hydrant permits with Milwaukee Water Works and invoices.
• Oversee and administer educational programs, including the development of Grow Your Own Groceries and World Lunchbox.
• Further policy efforts related to community gardening through networking in collaborative meetings such as Milwaukee Food Council, Urban Food for Urban Schools, Environmental Applied Research Transforming Health (EARTH) committee, Water Strategies for Urban Gardening, Transformation Milwaukee.
• Foster communication and relations between MUG gardens through periodic meetings such as the fall community garden tour, spring seed swap, film series etc.
• Marketing and Outreach including website updates, quarterly newsletters etc.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• College degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years practical experience including a demonstrated ability to supervise and lead others.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors diverse populations and organizations.
• Experience working with the media and public officials.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism, flexibility and self initiative.
• Ability to work independently.
• Stellar written and oral communication skills including public speaking.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to maintain current website.
To Apply:
This full-time position, with benefits, is expected to be filled by July 15, 2010. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply electronically by submitting a cover letter and resume with relevant work experience and educational expertise to mug.gardens@gmail.com, no later than June 10, 2010.
St. Joan Antida High School: Advancement Database Manager
Provide support to the advancement office by managing the database for fundraising and admissions. The person is responsible for processing all donations, generating donor reports, donor mailings, and all other correspondence. He/she is also responsible for processing applications and school follow-up.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage SAGE fundraising software, including: gift entries and processing, generating donor reports, acknowledgement letters, direct mail support, and producing mailing lists/labels
• Manage ACT prospect management software for the admissions process including: new inquiry data entry, application entry and follow-up, generating reports/queries, maintaining the coding system, and performing mail merges
• Maintain department filing and ordering of office supplies
• Greet department visitors, maintain department meeting schedule
• Work with SJA Business Office to complete monthly financial reconciliations
Minimal Experience/Skills
• Experience with fundraising database software required. Knowledge of SAGE fundraising software a plus.
• Must be highly proficient in the use of the latest office support technology, particularly Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Publisher.
• Proficiency and accuracy in data entry
• Exceptional organizational and communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills
• Knowledge of bulk mail processes
• High school diploma required
Salary Range: $13-$15/hour, commensurate with experience.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Elizabeth Lingen, Director of Admissions
Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage SAGE fundraising software, including: gift entries and processing, generating donor reports, acknowledgement letters, direct mail support, and producing mailing lists/labels
• Manage ACT prospect management software for the admissions process including: new inquiry data entry, application entry and follow-up, generating reports/queries, maintaining the coding system, and performing mail merges
• Maintain department filing and ordering of office supplies
• Greet department visitors, maintain department meeting schedule
• Work with SJA Business Office to complete monthly financial reconciliations
Minimal Experience/Skills
• Experience with fundraising database software required. Knowledge of SAGE fundraising software a plus.
• Must be highly proficient in the use of the latest office support technology, particularly Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Publisher.
• Proficiency and accuracy in data entry
• Exceptional organizational and communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills
• Knowledge of bulk mail processes
• High school diploma required
Salary Range: $13-$15/hour, commensurate with experience.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Elizabeth Lingen, Director of Admissions
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