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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><u><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>PLEASE POST</span></font></u><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><b><u><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Date
Posted</span></font></u></b>: June 15, 2006<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><b><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>DIRECTOR
OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><b><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>AND
CONSTITUENCY COORDINATION<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><b><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>FRIENDS
OF THE <st1:place w:st="on">FOREST</st1:place> PRESERVES<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>About Friends of the <st1:place
w:st="on">Forest</st1:place> Preserves</span></font></u></b>: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Friends of the Forest Preserves, founded in 1998, brings together
people and resources to protect, preserve, and restore the Forest Preserves of
Cook County for the benefit of the public. Our initiatives include policy work,
organizing volunteer and constituency groups, and collaborating with others to
increase focus on the District, bringing legal and technical assistance to it,
and assisting the District in adhering to its mission. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Friends is a volunteer-based organization with staff support. In 2002,
Friends in collaboration with several partners published hard-hitting
comprehensive reports, highly critical of business-as-usual at the Forest
Preserve District of Cook County. The reports guide our present work. Things have
started to turn around but there’s much more to do. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in'><b><u><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Position</span></font></u></b>:
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>This new position is responsible for growing our membership base,
cultivating new donors and new relationships with Forest Preserve user and volunteer
groups, identifying major donors, and maintaining the donor database in
collaboration with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. This will
be a key position partnering with the Executive Director to build a broad- and
sustaining-base of support for the future of this young and vital organization.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in'><b><u><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Status</span></font></u></b>:
Full-time; reports directly to the Executive Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Responsibilities</span></font></u></b>:<u><o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>50% Implement three-year individual giving plan<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Coordinate five mailings per year,
including writing letters, producing follow up mailings, follow up phone calls,
and thank you letters.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Assist in coordinating annual
fundraising event.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Assist in coordinating annual
membership event.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Coordinating 6 membership outings
per year.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>25% Growing Friends network<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Conduct prospect research for
major donors.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Assist Executive Director and
Board by coordinating major donor cultivation. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Identify local steward, volunteer,
user, and constituency groups and send membership invitations to each.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Assist Executive Director in
strengthening these new relationships by identifying contacts and coordinating
presentations. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>25% Mechanics <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Manage membership database. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Expand and manage email database.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Produce thank you notes for every
donor on a weekly basis.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Generate membership and
individual-giving reports.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Requirements</span></font></u></b>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>1. Committed to growing organization for the long-term and working in a
highly collaborative environment.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>2. Must be highly interested and committed to open space preservation and
dedicated to improving the state of environmental issues in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Cook</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>3. Three years experience in non-profit fundraising preferred but not
required; at least one year should include significant personal solicitation
activities.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>4. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in working as a team
player with people of different races, ages, and backgrounds.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>5. Excellent verbal, written, and administrative skills.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>6. PC literate with strong skills in word processing and spreadsheets
required, experience with database software (MS Access) preferred. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>7. Highly organized and demonstrated dependability through adherence to
timelines and schedules.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>8. Energetic, creative, and open-minded in approach, while comfortable
in receiving direction. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>9. Access to a car required.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>10. Ability to work flexible hours required.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>11. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Cook</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> resident preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>12. Bachelor’s degree preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Salary and benefits</span></font></u></b>:
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>$35,000<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Two weeks vacation, plus holidays<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Health coverage<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>403(b) retirement plan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Excellent prospects for increased
salary in the near future <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Reviews at 6 and 12 months<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Email or snail mail your cover letter
and resume to</span></font></u></b>:<b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Benjamin Cox</span></font></st1:PersonName>,
Executive Director <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Friends of the <st1:place w:st="on">Forest</st1:place> Preserves<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>205 <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">W. Monroe St.</st1:address></st1:Street>,
4<sup>th</sup> Floor<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Chicago</span></font></st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">IL</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">60606-5006</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Email: <st1:PersonName w:st="on">benjamin@fotfp.org</st1:PersonName><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>No phone calls, please.<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Friends
of the <st1:place w:st="on">Forest</st1:place> Preserves is an equal
opportunity employer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>People
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