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Director of Development

Olbrich Botanical Society Inc. in, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774

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Director of Development (Project Management) ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: Olbrich Botanical Gardens is home to 16 acres of outdoor display gardens and a 10,000 square foot tropical conservatory. The outdoor gardens include 10 unique specialty gardens and received the 2022 American Horticultural Society Environmental Award. Indoors, the tropical Bolz Conservatory exhibits an extraordinary collection of exotic plants and orchids complemented by colorful birds and koi. Olbrich is committed to a culture of sustainability and education so that everyone - including future generations - can experience and learn about the fascinating world of plants and gardens.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens isoperatedthrough a public/private partnership between the City of Madison and the Olbrich Botanical Society(OBS), the non-profit organization that raises over $4.7million each year to support the daily operation of the Gardens. Together bothentities manage a combined operating budget of $7 million and an additional yearly capital improvement budget. OBS helps lead capital campaigns, including its most recentcampaign(2020)that raised $6 million to build new greenhouses and the Frautschi Family Learning Center.

INCLUSION COMMITMENT: In pursuit of our mission to enrich lives and inspire harmony with the natural world, Olbrich Botanical Gardens is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every visitor, volunteer, and staff member is valued and feels they belong. With mindful intent and a dedication to continuous learning, we will work to remove barriers to inclusion through education, organizational improvements, and collaborative partnerships with our diverse community. Together, we celebrate the importance of plants and foster a sustainable, connected world.

The Organization has reviewed thispositiondescription to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities,skillsand abilities.Please note other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or removed at any time.Thisdocument does notrepresenta contract of employment, and the Organization reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Organization maydeemappropriate.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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