Apply by September 30, 2014

 

Description:

Fruitlands Museum in Harvard MA seeks an experienced, dynamic professional with an entrepreneurial spirit to serve as their next Director of Development; to lead the institutions comprehensive development strategy at an exciting time in the Museum’s history as they embark on their second century of growth. This is a full time position with competitive salary and benefits.

This is highly visible position, responsible for leading and managing all aspects of a comprehensive fundraising and donor stewardship program.  Key responsibilities include strategic management, major gifts, corporate and foundation gifts, planned giving, annual gifts and development special events. This position works as a team member with the senior staff and supervises the efforts of the Individual Giving and Membership Officer to support the growth of the Museum, achieve Development Goals and implement the yearly Development Plan.

Responsibilities include designing and managing the organization’s overall fundraising efforts including aggressively expanding the prospect pipeline, cultivating new donors, strategically developing winning proposals, and coordinating stewardship. The Director of Development serves as the primary liaison the Museum’s development committee and prepares and presents reports to the Museum’s Board of Directors. She/he also assists the Executive Director with the identification, nurturing, and coaching of development committee and board members.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, advanced studies preferred
  • Proven track record at least 5 years of comprehensive Development experience including direct gift solicitation
  • A demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning is essential and CFRE certification is a plus
  • Strong organizational, administration, telephone, and interpersonal communications skills including experience developing and managing budgets
  • Skill in preparing written reports (including grant proposals) and presentations
  • Diplomatic approach to working with museum patrons and managing staff and volunteers
  • Self starter, flexible and able to respond to multiple demands
  • Direct experience in membership programs, preferably in art or history museums
  • Requires experience managing internal and external project team, as well as, familiarity with development software. Altru or Raiser’s Edge preferred
  • Customer service oriented

How To Apply:

To apply, submit letter of application and resume to:
Wyona Lynch-McWhite
Executive Director Fruitlands Museum
wlynch-mcwhite@fruitlands.org

Apply by:
September 30, 2014

About this Organization:
Fruitlands is a regional museum located 30 miles west of the Boston metropolitan area on 210 acres of meadows and wooded trails. Fruitlands Museum was founded in 1914 to commemorate the inspirational ideals of the transcendentalists, the Shakers, Native Americans and 19th century artists.