Vice President Of Development

Description:

• Will be responsible for building the Development Department. This division is currently seeking to fill the following positions: Development Coordinator and a Grant Manager/ Special Projects Coordinator.

Additionally, s/he will ensure that individual responsibilities are well-defined and communicated while also encouraging a team environment.

• In collaboration with the President & CEO, works closely with the Board of Directors, Executive Team, and Campaign leadership to identify funding priorities in order to plan and implement comprehensive campaign strategies and accomplish team goals. Establishes a communications plan to keep the

Executive Team and Board of Directors current on fundraising strategies, activity, and results.

• Creates, implements, and refines audience development plans for acquiring, renewing, and upgrading donors, members and prospects with and through the Museum’s software.

• Oversees special events and cultivation activities to raise funds, engage donors and partners, and build the Museum’s image.

• Oversees the development of a comprehensive portfolio of communication materials for donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, annual reports, and stewardship support.

• Conducts business-related travel as needed.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The ideal candidate will have the following personal competencies and characteristics:

EXPERTISE IN DEVELOPMENT:

The Vice President of Development will be an experienced leader in the field of development with a measurable track record of success. S/he will have demonstrated expertise in the cultivation, solicitation, and closing of high-end gifts tied to a multi-year fundraising strategy, with particular focus on capital campaigns. The successful candidate has demonstrated record of growing revenue and experience opening and closing major ($50k+) gifts. To succeed with her/his responsibilities, s/he will flourish in a diverse and high-achieving environment and will be energized by the prospect of leading the Development Team, designing and implementing processes, and integrating best practices. S/he will have a strong data and analysis orientation and a proven ability to use metrics to drive development decisions and achieve strategic objectives.