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Friends of the Chicago River. |
| Categories: |
Sales/Marketing
Program/Project Mgmt. Fundraising/Development Business Development |
| Travel Required: | 5-15% |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Bachelors |
| Experience Required: | 4-5 years |
| State/Province: | IL - Illinois |
| City: | Chicago |
| Salary: | $31,500 for 30 hours per week |
| Job Description: |
Friends of the Chicago River is the only organization solely dedicated to the Chicago River. Since 1979, Friends has been working to improve the health of the Chicago River for the benefit of people and wildlife and by doing so, has laid the foundation for the river to be a beautiful, continuous, easily accessible corridor of open space in the Chicago region. Summary: Friends of the Chicago River is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic fundraising professional to serve as Development Manager for our award-winning environmental organization. Position Overview: This is a three-quarter time (30 hour a week) position. Friends' ideal Development Manager is a self-directed individual with exceptional communication skills and a positive outlook who is seeking a management-level position in which s/he can make a real difference. Key responsibilities include: * Handling all phases of grant writing and reporting Qualifications: At least three to five years of professional experience in fundraising, marketing, and/or communications. Grant writing experience and track record of fundraising success are highly desirable. Outstanding writing, editing, and verbal communications skills. Capable of articulating complex issues to audiences with varying levels of sophistication. Solid project management, Compensation and benefits: Starting salary of $31,500 for 30 hours per week. Competitive To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the attention of Suellen Burns, Director
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| Post Date: | 10/16/2009 |
