Job Opportunities

Gift Shop Associate

The International Crane Foundation (ICF) seeks an individual to assist visitors to our headquarters in Baraboo, WI with gift shop purchases, membership purchases, site orientation and information about the organization. The position is 10-20 hours per week during ICF's visitor season, which runs through October 31st. Applicant must be available to work some weekends, holidays and special events.

Education and Experience: A minimum of one-year retail and cash handling experience is necessary.

Skills:

• One-year retail and cash handling experience;
• Internet-based shop experience preferred;
• Current computer skills;
• Exceptionally personable, friendly and helpful to all visitors and colleagues.

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to do one or more of the following throughout the day: sit, walk, stand, bend and reach above and below shoulder level.  Applicant must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unaided. 

Qualified candidates should: Forward resume, cover letter, and three references to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “Gift Shop Associate” in the subject line, or mail to: International Crane Foundation, Attn: Gift Shop, P.O Box 447, Baraboo, WI 53913. No phone calls, please.

Senior Development Officer

The International Crane Foundation (ICF) seeks an experienced, motivated, astute development professional to join an expanding, successful Development Team responsible for securing resources to fund global conservation priorities. The Senior Development Officer maintains and expands organizational relationships with identified lead and prospective major donors. Demonstrating the highest ethical standards and sensitivity, this individual works in close coordination with volunteers and ICF leadership team to engage philanthropic individuals with our work, leading to major support of our conservation programs, and achievement of our annual, special project, capital, and planned giving fund raising goals. The Senior Development Officer reports to the Vice President for Advancement. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Manages a dynamic portfolio of identified and prospective major donor relationships;
• Works collaboratively with ICF volunteers, executive and program staff to develop and execute engagement plans for identified and prospective major supporters;
• Participates in all aspects of the major gift development process: identifies lead and potential donors; involves natural partners; initiates contacts; develops informed donor engagement plans; maintains organizational contacts; orchestrates meaningful donor engagement; builds relationships; plans and participates in donor-centered requests for gifts; provides meaningful donor recognition and stewardship opportunities;
• Serves as a senior member of the Development Team offering ideas and assisting in planning and execution of activities involving supporters, volunteers, executives and program staff;
• Maintains positive, productive relationships with all ICF staff to understand the full breadth of organizational conservation needs and donor opportunities;
• Plans, writes and produces finished development/donor communications pieces; produces compelling presentations and proposals for donor audiences;
• Employs fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge 7) to track and record donor activity, and to analyze, plan and track performance;
• Serves as point person for periodic development/donor events;
• Available for day and overnight travel, extended hours and weekends; and
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field and 5+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Successful experience in asking for and securing major gifts of $100,000 or more and building and maintaining long-term relationships with lead philanthropists;
• Exceptional written and verbal communications abilities;
• Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts and planned giving. Working knowledge or ability to learn basics of charitable gift planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to inspire, motivate, and marshal resources; and
• Interest in conservation and environmental issues preferred but not required.

Qualified candidates should: Forward resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  with “Senior Development Officer” in the subject line, or mail to: International Crane Foundation, Attn: Kel Kopish, Development Assistant, P.O Box 447, Baraboo, WI 53913.

Committee will begin reviewing candidates on April 15, 2013, and will accept applications until a selection is made.