City of Elmhurst
Director of  Development

Date Posted: 4/24/2008



Position Summary
Designs, develops, implements and directs development and fundraising activities in
support of the funding needs of the Elmhurst Historical Museum and the Elmhurst Heritage
Foundation. Formulates and establishes plans for annual giving, capital campaign,
endowment and program funding. The Development Director reports to the Director of the
Elmhurst Historical Museum and supervises the Marketing and Communications
Specialist.

Qualifications
• Baccalaureate required; master’s degree preferred.
• Five years progressively responsible experience in development and development
management in a non-profit setting; museum and cultural institutions preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills including the ability to lead a team of
individuals towards a common goal.
• Established record of fundraising achievements including a successful record of
achievement in the solicitation of major gifts.
• Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience preferred.  
• Accomplished grant writing experience required.
• Competency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Donor
database experience required.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Salary is commensurate with experience.  Full-time position with excellent benefits.


Contact
Complete and send City of Elmhurst application and resume to:

City of Elmhurst
Human Resources
209 N. York
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Fax:  (630) 530-3311

Applications can be obtained at www.elmhurst.org or Elmhurst City Hall.  Offers of
employment are subject to successful completion of a background check, drug screen and
physical. Closing date: May 23, 2008.



Child’s Voice web site:  www.elmhurst.org