DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT POSITION OVERVIEW: FUNDRAISING: Designs, implements, and manages all fundraising. Manages all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations. Supervises and assists Grant Writer. Regularly expands pool of prospective donors. Develops a comprehensive planned-giving program. Supervises planning and execution of the Museum’s annual fundraising gala. Attends appropriate community events, meets with donors. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Serves as staff liaison to the Development Committee and the Executive Director to develop strategies to meet aggressive fundraising goals. Develops fundraising training for Trustees and other volunteers. Assumes responsibility for all Development reports to the Board and other agencies, and attends all Board meetings. Regularly communicates with Trustees and former Trustees. Assists the Board with recommending and researching potential new members. Liaises with and supports the Friends of the Mark Twain House. Liaises with and supports the Ambassadors group. OFFICE OVERSIGHT: Supervises donor and gift record-keeping. Coordinates development research activities. Oversees the management of databases and all records, files, and gift processing. Manages the pledge reminder and acknowledgement processes.Works closely with senior staff. Creates and implements a promotional plan for national fundraising. Fulfill other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 8 years professional proven fundraising experience, with at least 5 years of senior development experience preferably in a museum setting. Apply via email to lynn.gregor@marktwainhouse.org

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full time