Project Manager - Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF)

Position Announcement

Milwaukee LIHF Project Manager

Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF) is a Collaborative of local organizations and individuals working to reduce African American infant mortality in Milwaukee. Supported in part by the Wisconsin Partnership Program of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, the Collaborative is developing a Community Action Plan. The goals of the plan are to expand healthcare access over the life course,

strengthen father involvement in African American families, and reduce poverty among African American families. 

Reports to: LIHF Project Director, Planning Council for Health and Human Services

Definition and Scope: Under the general supervision of the Milwaukee LIHF Project Director, the LIHF project manager works with the Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF) Collaborative members, community members, staff, and Wisconsin Partnership Program staff to complete Milwaukee’s Community Action Plan, strengthen and formalize the Collaborative and build community awareness and support.  This is a limited term, part-time (.75 FTE) position.

Areas of Responsibility:

v     Continue to develop consensus and community buy-in for the Community Action Plan

v     Strengthen and enhance the Collaborative to assure shared governance

v     Work with Wisconsin Partnership staff and consultants

v     Engage in WPP sponsored community education and public awareness efforts.

Preferred Characteristics and Abilities:

v     Knowledge of African American culture and organizations

v     Familiarity with Milwaukee-based organizations and institutions

v     Experience with the life course perspective, health and family issues

v     Available from October 1, 2011 –March 31, 2012 with possible continuation in the implementation period

v     Demonstrated ability to work well with a wide range of people required.

v     Experience in resource development, grant writing, and project management preferred

An important initial activity will include engaging the Collaborative in developing a shared understanding of the impact of racism on infant mortality and the ability to form and sustain a coalition. This position could potentially become the lead staff to the Collaborative in the implementation phase (after March) depending on the interests of the Fiscal Sponsor.  

Submit letter of interest and resume by September 9, 2011 to: Kathleen Pritchard, 1243 N. 10th Street, Suite 200, Milwaukee WI 53205 OR kpritchard@planningcouncil.org.  For more information about Milwaukee LIHF, please see

http://milwaukee-lihf.wikispaces.com/

Grants Manager, Big Brothers Big Sisters

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

Health and Safety Specialist, Milwaukee Police Department

PURPOSE:

The Health and Safety Specialist is a civilian employee of the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD). Under the direction of the Health and Safety Officer, the Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for performing a full range of professional duties related to developing, implementing, and administering departmental programs designed to enhance safety and reduce employee absenteeism for 2,600 employees of the MPD, both sworn and civilian.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review and process requests for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), maternity, childrearing, and unpaid medical leaves of absence. Provide support, advice, and problem resolution to employees regarding the various leave programs. Work with the Employee Benefits Division of the Department of Employee Relations (DER) to resolve problems.
• Manage return to work under the limited duty program.
• Coordinate fitness for duty examinations. Work closely with the MPD Medical Section supervisor and the City Attorney’s Office to resolve complex cases.
• Review and approve payment for services rendered under pre-employment examinations, fitness for duty examinations, hepatitis B vaccinations, sexual assault and homicide evidence collections, OWI blood draws, and ambulance conveyances.
• Prepare information for the manager of the MPD Medical Section to review prior to appearing at hearings involving the City Attorney’s Office, Worker’s Compensation-DER, or unemployment matters. Attend and testify at hearings in the absence of the manager of the MPD Medical Section.
• Perform periodic payroll audits to ensure that daily, bi-weekly, and quarterly entries into the CityTime Online System are accurate. Monitor required OSHA reporting.
• Assist the manager of the MPD Medical Section with updating the Department’s Safety Plan, and make recommendations to the plan as appropriate.
• Respond to requests for information for employee medical personnel records and lost wages from the Employee Benefits Division-DER, attorneys, and insurance companies.
• Supervise the operations of the MPD Medical Section in the absence of the manager, and perform other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance

with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree with a major in business administration, human resources, industrial relations, occupational safety, health care administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
   • NOTE: Copies of transcripts should be submitted with application or sent to the City of Milwaukee, Department of Employee Relations, Attention: HSS-MPD, 200 E. Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (student copies are acceptable) or click here to e-mail the transcripts.
2. One year of experience in the administration of employee health and safety programs performing duties related to this position.
   Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
3. Valid Driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.
4. Residency in the City of Milwaukee within six months of appointment and throughout employment.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using human resources management software, preferably PeopleSoft (Oracle).

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regulating employee safety and health, including OSHA, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act, and HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health, absenteeism issues, and limited duty, fitness for duty, and worker’s compensation programs.
• Ability to read and interpret work-related materials.
• Oral communication and presentation skills.
• Written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare reports.
• Computer skills, including the ability to use word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.
• Interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a quasi-military environment with a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary staff, City officials, and representatives of other departments and agencies.
• Ability to effectively provide supervision in a back-up capacity.
• Ability to handle stress and maintain professionalism when dealing with the sensitive issues of employees on a daily basis.
• Honesty, integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Organizational and record-keeping skills, as well as the ability to plan, coordinate, and accomplish work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to participate in professional development activities to stay current regarding employee health and safety issues and practices.

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THE CURRENT SALARY RANGE (SG 03) IS: $41,458 to $58,037 annually with excellent benefits. Recruitment is normally at the beginning of the range.

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THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: training and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

The examination will be held as soon as practical after AUGUST 19, 2011. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice, however, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified by mail of the date, time and place of the examination.

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ELIGIBLE LIST:

• Passing candidates are placed on an eligible list in order of final score. Candidates must pass a background investigation, medical examination, and drug screen test prior to appointment from the eligible list.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

1. You must meet the Minimum Requirements listed above.
2. Complete the application online OR submit a hard copy. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT BOTH. A resume does not substitute for the required application; however, you may attach one if you wish.
   • ONLINE: Click here to apply online.
   • HARD COPY: Click here to download and print the application (Adobe PDF).
   • NOTE: Copies of transcripts should be submitted with application or sent to the City of Milwaukee, Department of Employee Relations, Attention: HSS-MPD, 200 E. Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (student copies are acceptable) or click here to e-mail the transcripts.
3. Conviction records must be listed on the application. Click here for Guidelines (Adobe pdf).

• QUESTIONS regarding this position? Click here to send an e-mail message.
• For more information about City of Milwaukee employment and benefits, click here.
• For a guide to the City's selection and testing process, click here.
• For a summary of current job openings, click here.

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:

1. BA or BS in related field
2. Experience in social justice, issue-based organizing and strong commitment to issues
3. Experience in administration and management of non-profit organizations
4. Experience in fund development
5. Strong technological skills and familiarity with databases.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
7. Ability to work independently and self-initiate
8. Experience working in a bilingual/ bicultural environment
9. Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferred

           

Development Director, American Civil Liberties Union of WI Foundation

American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Foundation 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 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  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 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. 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 Wisconsin Foundation Attn: Development Director 207 East Buffalo Street, Suite 325 Milwaukee, WI 53202-5774 OR Jobs@aclu-wi.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. 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.