The Development Officer creates and implements strategic and ethical approaches to fundraising to support The Amistad Center’s priorities. Approaches may include but are not limited to major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, individual gifts, events, membership enrollment, online fundraising and in-kind donations. Full-time salaried position with benefits.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to create, implement, revise if needed and monitor progress against a Fund Development Plan that supports The Amistad Center’s strategic direction and priorities. Consistent with the fund development plan:

• Implement grant prospecting, application and reporting processes;
• Oversee the planning and execution of special fundraising events;
• Identify and develop corporate, foundation, community and individual prospects;
• Oversee the administration of a donor mailing list and database which respects the privacy and confidentiality of donor information;
• Manage The Amistad Center’s membership program in coordination with Wadsworth Atheneum Staff;
• Assist the Executive Director and Board leadership in advancing Trustee engagement;
• Serve as staff liaison to Board committees and engage and manage volunteers for fund development projects;
• Ensure effective donor communications and acknowledgement;
• Coordinate the design, printing and distribution of marketing and communication materials for development efforts; and,
• Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization.

Job Requirements
Qualifications

Education
• College degree
• A certificate in fundraising management is an asset

Professional designation
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is an asset

Knowledge, skills and abilities
• Knowledge of fund development planning and strategies
• Knowledge of regulations affecting charities and ethical practices for charitable solicitation
• Experience with special events planning and management
• Experience with managing volunteer resources
• Strong communications and grant writing skills

Proficiency in the use of:
• Fundraising software
• Word processing
• Donor Databases
• Excel

Experience
• Minimum 3 years of fundraising experience
• Previous experience in a museum or cultural institution an asset

Submit cover letters and resumes to amistadcenter@wadsworthatheneum.org by April 15. More information about The Amistad Center may be found at www.amistadcenter.org.

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Email Address: amistadcenter@wadsworthatheneum.org