Job Description

NMIH seeks a Development Director to plan, execute, and evaluate the Museum’s fundraising and membership strategic initiatives. The Development Director establishes fundraising priorities and objectives; creates fundraising strategies to meet specific program goals; identifies and profiles current and prospective corporate, individual, and foundation prospects; develops and cultivates positive relations with donors and prospects, and solicits and stewards major donors. This position reports to the Executive Director and exhibits a true commitment to the mission of the museum.

Responsibilities:

In close collaboration with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and staff, identify and clarify priorities and effective means of accomplishing the following goals:

  • Lead the advancement of a strong, diversified fundraising program through annual and long-term strategies; implement with measurable goals, timetables and targets;
  • Coordinate development efforts to generate at least $500,000/year in contributed income for operations;
  • Coordinate development activities to include grant writing, foundation, corporate and individual giving, membership, annual campaign, endowment campaign, planned giving, matching and in kind gifts;
  • Forecast and evaluate the potential of fund-raising campaigns and activities;
  • Ensure stewardship of past, current and prospective donors through personal visits, articulate correspondence, timely acknowledgements;
  • Research, identify and develop corporate, community and individual prospects for the organization’s fundraising priorities;
  • Oversee management of the donor database; set policies and procedures for retention of data and reporting. Maintain security and quality controls;
  • Oversee the planning and execution of special events for donors, members, prospects, and other key constituents in service of the Museum’s development objectives;
  • With the Marketing and Outreach Director, implement strategies and create promotional materials to grow the organization’s members/sponsor base, and encourage deeper philanthropic support from members/sponsors; as well as design and implement online and electronic development campaigns and strategies;
  • Manage and train development staff.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree desirable.
  • Minimum 3 years related experience in development, preferably in the non-profit sector.
  • Proven experience developing and implementing a significant and successful fundraising effort in an institution that has a reputation for excellence.
  • Ability to organize a broad range of social events.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency with fundraising software such as Raiser’s Edge, Wealth Engine and Fundraiser Professional.
  • Fluency with social media and digital communication tools.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • A passion for history and culture.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as events require.
  • CFRE certification a plus

Please send resume to nmih@nmih.org. Salary commensurate with experience. NMIH offers competitive salaries, a rewarding, friendly, supportive, collaborative work environment, and a competitive benefits package.  NMIH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Email Address: nmih@nmih.org
Phone: 6106946644
Apply URL: http://www.nmih.org