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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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.
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 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.
Part-Time Youth Worker - Hope House of Milwaukee
Primary Responsibilities::
Hope House of Milwaukee is looking for a Youth Worker to fill a part-time position.
Start Date: Immediately
Starting Pay: $10/hour
20-27 hours/week
Summer Hours:
Mon-Friday hours between 9-5 (exact schedule will be determined)
School Year Hours:
Monday-Thursday 4-8pm with one day per week 12-8pm
Start Date: Immediately
Starting Pay: $10/hour
20-27 hours/week
Summer Hours:
Mon-Friday hours between 9-5 (exact schedule will be determined)
School Year Hours:
Monday-Thursday 4-8pm with one day per week 12-8pm
Skills/Requirements:
Experience working with children and youth between the ages of 5-17.
Capable of developing and implementing activities and curriculum with high academic/social learning goals.
Experience in delivering arts and/or sciences a plus.
Bi-lingual Spanish/English a plus.
Capable of developing and implementing activities and curriculum with high academic/social learning goals.
Experience in delivering arts and/or sciences a plus.
Bi-lingual Spanish/English a plus.
Salary:
$10/hour
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Wendy Weckler and wendyw@hopehousemke.org
Univeristy of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: TRIO & Pre-College Programs- Associate/No-Prefix Advisor
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Division of Academic Affairs
TRIO & Pre-College Programs
Mini Course Program
Position Vacancy Announcement
Associate/No-Prefix Advisor
#6684.100
TRIO & Pre-College Programs is seeking applications from individuals interested in a probationary, non-teaching, academic staff position as associate/no-prefix advisor. This position will be responsible for providing assistance with the development and implementation of academic support programs and services for elementary, middle and high school students in the Mini Course Program including academic advising, recruitment, community outreach, and scheduling of campus tours. The person must possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to work some evenings and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree at the time of hire
· Minimum of 1 year experience working with low-income and educationally disadvantaged population to qualify for associate advisor level consideration
· Minimum of 2 years of experience working with low-income and educationally disadvantaged population to qualify for no-prefix level consideration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, liberal arts, counseling, or social science.
- Ability to relate to individuals from various backgrounds.
- Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented populations and educationally disadvantaged pupils.
- Experience in overcoming obstacles similar to those encountered by the target population.
- Pre-College, post-secondary education work experience.
· Experience executing academic advising type activities/workshops.
Type of Appointment and Salary:
This is a probationary, non-teaching, academic staff appointment, including some evening and weekend hours. Salary ranges from $30,853 to $44,197 depending on the level of educational training and/or years of professional advising experience and/or counseling work experience within the UWM academic staff salary structure and includes a comprehensive benefits package covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Applicants must submit electronically, to www.jobs.uwm.edu, a cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, and phone numbers of three professional references by the application deadline date of 3/22/2010.
Contact Information:
Interested individuals are welcome to contact, Patricia Goeman at (414) 229-6236 or plg@uwm.edu, regarding any questions and/or concerns regarding this position vacancy.
UWM is an AA/EEO Employer.
All finalists for this position will require a criminal records review consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
For the UWM Campus Security Report, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ or contact the Office of Student Life, Mellencamp Hall 118, at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
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