The Director of Development is responsible for providing leadership to the Springfield Museums’ development efforts. In conjunction with the Capital Campaign Manager, the Director of Development will be instrumental in supporting the remaining phase of the Capital Campaign which will continue through calendar year 2016, achieving a goal of $7,000,000. Following the completion of the Campaign, the incumbent will work closely with the President, Vice President, and Manager of Development and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the design and implementation of a comprehensive strategic fundraising effort to raise more than $1 million annually in restricted and unrestricted gifts, grants and sponsorships in support of exhibitions, education programs, general support, capital projects and other special events. This position requires an individual who has knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply best practices and industry standards in order to lead and manage a successful development effort. The selected candidate must be a successful fund raiser with the ability to establish fundraising priorities and achieve fundraising goals. She/He must be a creative, energetic and entrepreneurial individual who is well organized and thrives in a fast paced and challenging environment. In-depth knowledge of museum philanthropy with a background in donor relations, long-term cultivation, solicitation of major gifts, planned giving, foundations and funding sources is essential. Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with staff, administration, prospective and current donors, trustees, members, and volunteers is essential. Demonstrated experience writing competitive grant proposals for high level national funding sources (public and private) and experience managing staff and multiple competing needs, interests, and personality types of donors and upper level members within a museum or educational organization is necessary. Seven (7) years of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree is required, an advanced degree is desirable. Occasional evening and weekend hours and the ability to travel as needed are required. Please provide a letter of application, resume, and writing sample by Friday, July 22, 2016 to: jmuratore-pallatino@springfieldmuseums.org. To see a full description of this position, go to the employment sections of the Springfield Museums’ website at, springfieldmuseums.org.