Resource Development Manager [Rock County Historical Society, Janesville, WI]

Job Description: Resource Development Manager

Responsible to: Executive Director

Purpose of the Position

Working with the Executive Director and staff and guided by the RCHS Strategic Plan, the Resource Development Manager will focus on strategically growing current RCHS resources and seeking out new engagement opportunities that create new revenue streams and broaden the impact of the Rock County Historical Society.

This is a new position created to help drive and fulfill the Strategic Plan and will be instrumental in fulfilling both long and short term development goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Revenue Maintenance & Expansion

Collaborate with the Executive Director to:

1. Develop a comprehensive Annual Fundraising Plan.
2. Develop, maintain and monitor business plans and P&L’s for each RCHS Campus site.
3. Use RCHS Engagement Matrix to develop online and “off-campus” revenues and ensure RCHS has a robust and diverse offerings for RCHS target audiences.
4. Identify new program launch, revenue and expansion opportunities for RCHS, based on BOTH emerging museum & Historic sites trends and for-profit earned-income strategies.

1. Advancing the cause of the RCHS

Collaborate with the Executive Director and RCHS Board of Trustees and Staff to:

1. Identify new grants/foundations/private donors to support RCHS capital, programming and operations projects.
2. Execute, evaluate and evolve the Annual Business Sponsorship Program.
3. Create, execute and evaluate the RCHS Legacy Giving Program, an initiative that grows the RCHS endowment.
4. Identify growth opportunities for existing and new RCHS Special Events, specifically the Tallman Arts Festival.
5. Effectively develop a strategic communications strategy focused on site-based and campus-based fundraising projects.
6. Develop Recognition Program that recognizes business sponsors and donors to the RCHS Strategic Plan.

1. Strategic Development & Thinking
   1. Research and identify upcoming trends in the Museum & Historic Sites/non-profit field in the areas of development and adaptive reuse.
   2. Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to execute special projects based on recommendations of the Strategic Plan that result in development and mission fulfillment.
   3. Identify community opportunities for collaboration, partnership and acquisition in achieving mission fulfillment and engagement.
   4. Increase & Promote County-Wide exposure for the RCHS specifically related to it being a vital resource to everyone who lives here.

A review of the RCHS’s Strategic Plan & Vision Video is recommended prior to applying.

To view both digitally, visit: http://www.rchs.us/strategic-plan/

Time Commitments

This is a FTE (Full-time) 40-hours/week equivalent position. Hours are generally on weekdays, some weekends and evening hours are required.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in related experience.
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in project management, development, resource development or related field.
• Aptitude in understanding business opportunities, competition and alternative use/reuse of resources, time, etc.
• Highly motivated, passionate individual with ability to multitask.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work efficiently both autonomously and as a part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
• Consummate professional and demonstrated leader.
• General Computer skills in Microsoft Office and knowledge of other office equipment.

To apply, please forward a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two (2) references via email by using the email subject heading: RCHS RDM Position by Friday, September 4^th to:

Oakleigh Ryan

Whiton House Consulting

oakleigh@whitonhouse.com

Use the email subject: RCHS RDM Position