Job Function and Responsibilities The Director of Conservation Funding Initiatives contributes to the success of the Chicago Zoological Society by designing and directing efforts to secure philanthropic support for the organization, working closely with program staff, Executive Team, senior staff, and Development to achieve and exceed fundraising goals to provide for a sustainable future. Job duties and responsibilities: Serve as the lead and primary representative of the Chicago Zoological Society’s Conservation Funding Initiatives group, identifying, encouraging, creating and maintaining long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with federal agencies, local and national foundations, public and private corporations and non-profit organizations. Seek funding from local, reg