The Department of Development at the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation is searching for a dynamic, fundraising professional who will build on and enhance our individual donor societies.

The Director of Individual Giving will have primary responsibility for leading the organization’s annual giving efforts, setting strategy and executing fundraising plans for sustaining and growing the number of $1K-$100K annual donors, increasing the size of individual donations, and converting annual donors into future campaign donors.

In addition, the Director will be responsible for working with other staff members to revitalize the Foundation’s planned giving vehicle, The Victura Society. The Director will also support major giving efforts of the Vice President of Development and the CEO (as well as members of the Board), and assist with the annual May Dinner fundraising gala.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

  • Schedule and conduct in-person meetings with donors;
  • In collaboration with other program areas in the department, develop and implement strategies for solicitation that will grow annual individual revenue;
  • Oversee donor correspondence and mailings;
  • Develop events and coordinate logistics with the Special Events Coordinator to ensure an exceptional donor experience, with a focus on cultivation and stewardship;
  • Assist with donor prospecting, including research, rating, and screening;
  • Assist the Vice President of Development in providing fundraising support to the Board of Directors;
  • Work with the Director of Donor Services to enhance donor recognition;
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of donor communications;
  • Monitor quarterly revenue and expenses related to Individual Giving; prepare regular reports on all appeal activities;
  • Contribute to the growth of our planned giving program, implementing new strategies and protocols to attract new bequests.

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Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four (4) years in fundraising, or an equivalent combination of education/experience;
  • Experience with budgeting, planning and project administration;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including experience writing direct mail appeals, e-appeals, and feature articles, etc.;
  • Ability to handle diverse, concurrent tasks and meet deadlines;
  • Outgoing personality and ability to initiate and enjoy direct communication with donors and potential donors; customer-service orientation;
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office software; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge database.

The Kennedy Library Foundation is an EOE/employer, offering excellent benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position; evenings are sometimes required.

How To Apply:
Email your cover letter, resume, and references by December 31, 2014 to:

Maura Hammer
Vice President of Development
DevServices@jfklfoundation.org 

Apply by:
February 28, 2015
About this Organization:
The primary mission of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation is to support the work of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum whose core function is to collect, preserve, and make available for research the documents, audiovisual material and memorabilia of President Kennedy, his family, and his contemporaries.

The Foundation, representing a wide variety of constituencies within the general public, works closely with the National Archives and Records Administration to develop programs that advance the study and understanding of President Kennedy’s life and the times in which he lived; and that promote a greater appreciation of America’s political and cultural heritage, the process of governing, and the importance of public service.

In addition to its support of the Kennedy Library, the Kennedy Library Foundation directly sponsors programs and activities that help people understand the major challenges facing democracy today; that inspire current and future generations to political participation and public service; and that promote debate and discussion of issues at the heart of contemporary democracy that relate to the legacy of President John F. Kennedy.