The Morton Arboretum is a world-renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and growing trees locally and globally. Join the team as a key member that supports growing philanthropic revenue to support the Arboretum's mission. We are seeking an experienced fundraiser to grow the pipeline of support from corporate partners resulting in ongoing financial revenue. The successful candidate should enjoy being part of a fast-paced and driven setting, and have prior experience developing fundraising strategies to secure corporate grants and sponsorships that support annual fund, restricted campaigns and programming. You'll be part of a great team working together to make the Arboretum exceptional.
Position Summary:Manage all elements of the Arboretum's corporate giving program, including sponsorship, program support and the corporate partner program. Lead and work collaboratively across the institution to write effective proposals and reports to maximize funding opportunities. Manage a portfolio of corporate donors and prospects, qualify funders and cultivate new gifts, and contribute to overall institutional giving goals.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required. 5+ years of demonstrated successful sponsorship, sales, corporate giving or similar experience, strong research, writing and editing, and verbal communication skills required. Experience using database systems, with prior experience using a fundraising software preferred. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and experience with Google applications beneficial. Must possess a valid driver's license, which is subject to insurability and an annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report.
Success Factors:Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. Customer service oriented, with the ability to exercise diplomacy and tact in dealing with both internal and external constituents and their requests. Comfortable representing the organization confidently and professionally. Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to prioritize independently and successfully meet the demands and deadlines of multiple projects. A commitment to, and ability to effectively convey, the Arboretum's mission with genuine passion, and the willingness to continually learn about the programs and mission.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 these essential functions.
For full consideration, please include resume and cover letter with application.
The Morton Arboretum is a champion for diversity, supporting a culture of inclusion that attracts, inspires, and engages people to achieve success. The Arboretum is committed to hire and develop employees based on job-related qualifications irrespective of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. To increase diversity in professions related to the public garden realm, we encourage applications from underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
The Morton Arboretum is dedicated to complying with our obligations as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants are guaranteed equal consideration for employment.