President of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library

ABOUT THE PRITZKER MILITARY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY:
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library founded in 2003 by Colonel Jennifer N. Pritzker is a nonprofit institution dedicated to preserving military history and citizen soldier stories. Recently relocated from Chicago to a new facility in Kenosha Wisconsin the Museum & Library is transitioning to public charity status to expand its community impact. The institution focuses on the citizen soldier concept as fundamental to American democracy offering exhibits and programs that connect visitors with military heritage. Through its collections and outreach PMML inspires citizens to engage with military history and understand its relevance to national security and civilian life.
The Museum houses over 40000 items and 65000 books including rare military artifacts artwork and personal documents spanning American conflicts from the Revolutionary War onward. Its Holt Oral History Program preserves veterans experiences while exhibitions like Medal of Honor and the Pritzker Military Presents series connect member audiences with military historians and heroes. Through these resources and programs PMML fosters appreciation for the relationship between armed forces and the civilians whose freedoms they protect.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The President will serve as a transformative leader during a pivotal transition period as the organization evolves from a private operating foundation to a public charity in its new Kenosha Wisconsin location. This strategic executive will develop and implement a comprehensive threeyear plan focused on board development public engagement membership growth and diversified fundraising initiatives while serving as the institutions primary ambassador. The successful candidate will navigate complex organizational relationships build staff morale and balance organizational ambitions with community engagement priorities. These skills will advance PMMLs mission of preserving and sharing military history in order to help American citizens grasp and shape the future of military history and national security. The President will demonstrate exceptional leadership ability to position PMML for longterm sustainability and
impact inspiring both internal stakeholders and the broader community to embrace the institutions vision of honoring the citizen soldier.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership
Guide PMMLs evolution as a public charity
Craft and execute a comprehensive 3year strategic plan
Identify operational priorities and resource needs

Fundraising & Financial Stewardship
Develop multistreamed fundraising plans
Set financial goals for the organization
Explore potential capital campaign opportunities
Optimize revenue generation strategies

Board Development
Expand Board membership to a minimum of 12 members
Assist in vetting and engaging qualified Board nominees
Collaborate with the Governance Committee to align Board talents with organizational needs

Public Engagement & Programming
Implement monthly lowcost/sponsored public programs
Develop a robust exhibit schedule with a 2 year outlook
Create targeted engagement opportunities for diverse audiences

Membership & Outreach
Maintain and grow membership base
Launch corporate membership programs
Serve as PMMLs primary ambassador in the community

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Business History or Nonprofit Leadership preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in nonprofit leadership roles
Proven track record of producing strategic operational and fiscal results
Astute fundraiser who can lead a development team
Strong financial acumen and ability to balance financial needs with organizational growth
Experience working with a Board of Directors and building consensus around shared goals
Exceptional communication and relationshipbuilding skills
Background experience or passion for military history and citizen soldier narratives is preferred
Commitment to team building collaboration and fostering a positive work environment while maintaining accountability toward goals and objectives
Exposure to and demonstrated proficiency in diversity equity and inclusion mindsets and practices that foster and support inclusion

Benefits:
PMML also provides employees with a generous benefits package which includes Health Vision & Dental Insurance FSA HRA Commuter Benefit Plan life insurance 401(k) short and longterm disability paid time off paid sick leave and 14 paid holidays per year

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