Development Positions







Director of Corporate Giving
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Portland, Oregon, USA

The Director of Corporate Giving will work closely in conjunction with the Vice President of Development to help create and execute a successful Development program, including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of gifts and grants by individuals and institutions. Their primary focus will be on securing gifts from individuals and corporations. The Director of Corporate Giving is also a spokesperson for OMSI in the community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Performing the following will involve driving to various locations outside OMSI’s corporate headquarters:

  • Develop systems to optimize the donor cultivation process with maximum flexibility to customize proposals for each prospect’s interest. Ability to prioritize prospects.
  • Develops/coordinates written proposals for selective major prospects; develops and maintains a listing of giving opportunities; prepares reports on corporate giving; develops and oversees the preparation of solicitation and acknowledgement letters, as well as stewardship reports. This includes collaboration with OMSI’s departments of exhibits, retail and marketing, and with key volunteers to identify potential sponsors and upcoming projects.
  • Performs planning tasks; sets annual objectives; evaluates efforts to attain objectives; conducts appropriate approach strategies; prepares and administers a budget.
  • Manage fulfillment of all corporate donor packages, including recognition, event set-up, and media.
  • Design and implement collateral materials, benefits and events for OMSI’s Corporate Partners and sponsors. Work closely with the marketing department to generate promotional ideas, to create added value partnerships, and to develop a successful PR plan for OMSI’s sponsors.
  • Oversees an advisory committee of corporate leaders to assist with the identification, cultivation, and solicitation process.
  • Work with the Grants Manager to coordinate selection of projects for which to seek corporate and/or foundation support.
  • Work with the Vice President of Development and other key museum staff to prepare a strategy for conducting a capital campaign
  • Actively identify and cultivate new and existing donors.
  • Serve as an OMSI representative and as a public speaker at events as needed.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support and enhance OMSI's strategic initiatives and programs.
  • Effectively and persuasively represent OMSI's mission, while ensuring a balance between OMSI's interests and donor's interests.
  • This position is non-exempt, paid hourly exempt, paid salaried day rate
  • This position is regular full-time regular part-time special project on-call, scheduled for 40 hours/week.

Working Conditions:

  • Flexible work schedule, including extended work hours such as occasional weekend and evening hours
  • Physical Demands: 80% Sitting 10% Standing 10% Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling 10 Pounds

Knowledge/Skills/ability:

Basic Requirements:

  • Strong relationship building skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills: tact, self-confidence and assertiveness, diplomacy, teamwork, good judgment, confidentiality, a sense of humor, and excellent strategic planning skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and demonstrated excellence in problem solving, superior attention to detail, and ability to coordinate multiple projects requiring close communication with staff to maintain high accuracy and productivity of team with minimum supervision.
  • Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
  • Knowledge of fundraising data base systems
  • Ability to lead a development team and create innovative approaches to involve the community.

Education & Work Experience:

Basic Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years development experience with a record of successful career growth leading to significant management responsibilities in a substantial non-profit organization.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements/Preferences; Including Licenses and Certifications:

Basic Requirements:

  • Pre-employment and/or pre-duty checks, such as criminal background check, reference checks, requirements in the MVR Policy including passing Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and Alcohol & Drug Test for non-CDL Drivers Policy, including pre-duty drug test
  • Valid driver’s license

Preferences:

  • Well-established Oregon/Washington network
  • Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge fundraising data base systems
  • Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive or Certified Fundraising Executive a plus.
  • Advanced business and fundraising training desirable.

To apply for this opening and be considered, please read all of the information below and follow the application instructions carefully.

  • Please complete an OMSI employment application.
  • If you are interested in more than one position, you must submit a separate application for each position.  All materials submitted become the property of OMSI and will not be returned. 
  • If you send an application without specifying an open position, it will not be considered and we will not retain it. 
  • If you send a resume without completing an application for an open position, it will not be considered and we will not retain it. 
  • You have the option to include a resume of your work experience and a cover letter with your completed application. 
  • You must also meet ALL the basic requirements listed on our job postings.

For additional information and to download an application, please visit www.omsi.edu/employment.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and honor Diversity!

Pay: Not Listed

Please reference museum-employment.com when applying for this job.
This job posted by MERC from March 4 through June 3.







Associate Vice President Foundation and Government Relations
Museum of Latin American Art
Long Beach, California, USA

Located in the East Village Arts District in Long Beach, CA the Museum of Latin American Art seeks an Associate Vice President of Foundation and Government Relations. Founded in 1996, MOLAA is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the presentation of contemporary Latin American fine art. The AVP of Foundation and Government Relations is responsible for directing and managing the Museum’s efforts to secure funding from foundation and government sources for annual giving, exhibitions, education programs and capital funding. The AVP of Foundation and Government Relations directly reports to the Vice President of External Affairs.

The AVP of Foundation and Government Relations will research and write foundation and government grants that best match the museum’s funding needs. Meet goals f by developing strategies for cultivation and solicitation of current and potential donors. The AVP of Foundation and Government Relations is responsible for follow-up reports, as required by grantors.

The successful candidate must have Bachelor’s Degree required; 4-5 years fundraising experience with foundation and government relations in a museum setting preferable. Deep familiarity with Raiser’s Edge software and/or equivalent programs is essential.

Compensation is very competitive and commensurate with experience with appropriate benefits, including health and dental insurance, vacation, participation in 403b retirement plan, and access to disability and other group insurance options.

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet qualifications and must submit a letter of interest, resume, and salary history to jobs@molaa.org; for more information visit www.molaa.org

Please reference museum-employment.com when applying for this job.
This job posted by MERC from January 11 through April 12.



Development Director
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Skokie, Illinois, USA
 
The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (IHMEC) is a project of the Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois. The new world-class museum opened to the public in April of 2009.  It is dedicated to preserving the memories of those lost in the Holocaust and teaching current generations about the need to fight hatred, indifference and genocide in today’s world. It is the largest and most sophisticated center in the Midwest dedicated to teaching the universal lessons of the Holocaust. The state-of-the-art human rights center was designed by architect Stanley Tigerman and is committed to preserving the history of the Holocaust and alerting future generations to the dangers of unchecked bigotry. 
 
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director is responsible for the capital campaign and for creating a comprehensive fundraising program that includes membership, annual giving, major gifts, planned gifts, grants, and public sector funding.  This person will head a department which currently includes a Director of Corporate Relations, two development coordinators, and a part-time grant writer.   
 
Job Requirements: We seek an entrepreneurial development professional who will enjoy building a program infrastructure.  The qualified candidate will bring a minimum of seven years leadership experience with a specialization in capital campaign and major gift solicitation and stewardship, experience with planned giving and direct mail campaigns, and the principles of foundation relations.   Additionally, she or he will be able to synthesize the Museum’s activities into a coherent message for both external and internal audiences.
 
The successful candidate will embody the vision, mission and values of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required; a graduate degree is preferred.    Prior experience working with a Jewish organization is desired as is knowledge of Chicago’s philanthropic community, Jewish community, and the Holocaust.  
 
Submit electronic version of resume and cover letter: rzweifler@kittleman.net. 
Deadline: Open until position filled

Please reference museum-employment.com when applying for this job.
This job posted by MERC from December 16 through March 17.



Development Officer
Holocaust Museum Houston
Houston, Texas, USA

Position summary:

The Development Officer is responsible for the planning, implementation, management and oversight of all fundraising programs of Holocaust Museum Houston, including special events, annual fund and major gift solicitation. The Development Officer is responsible for all aspects of fundraising and donor relations including: prospect identification, research, cultivation, proposal development, writing, submission and tracking, grant reporting and stewardship.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

  • Plans, implements and manages capital, endowment, annual giving and special event programs designed to meet the institutional priorities as defined by the Board of Directors. The programs will include personal, corporate and foundation gift solicitation, major gifts, planned giving, special events and direct mail.

  • Supports the Development Committee of the Board of Directors including the preparation of meeting agendas, progress reports and program plans in order to maximize the effectiveness of volunteer solicitation efforts on behalf of the Museum. Further, the Development Officer maintains clear and regular communications with all Development Committee members.

  • Oversees the stewardship, gift accounting and reporting functions of the Museum, making sure that all donors receive personal acknowledgement of gifts and annual progress reports concerning the finances of the Museum and any endowments to which they have contributed.

  • Supervises development staff and maintains regular communication with other staff to ensure that timely underwriting of projects is attained.

  • Develops and manages budgets and prepares financial reports; manages the Museumís fundraising timetable.

  • Oversees the writing of funding proposals, supporting documentation, campaign materials and other correspondence.

  • Develops and oversees the database for all donors and prospective donors of the Museum. This database should coordinate the many mailing lists that currently exist at the Museum. It should be developed through appropriate and ethical prospect research.

  • Assists in the solicitation or directly solicits prospects.

Required skills:

  • Proven track record of achieving revenue targets of more than $1M annually.

  • Proven management and leadership capabilities

  • High energy, positive, ìcan-doî attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail with a high degree of initiative.

  • Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.

  • Demonstrated ability to research, identify and cultivate new individual, foundation and government prospects.

  • Good computer skills and knowledge of fundraising database programs.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelorís degree.

  • At least 4 years of nonprofit fundraising/development experience.

Physical requirements:

  • Few physical demands.

Reports to: Executive Director

Directs: All development staff

While reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Officer works collaboratively with staff members of the Museum, supervising those staff positions which relate directly to fundraising. The Development Officer relieves the Executive Director and Committee Chairperson(s) of concerns about implementation issues and follow-through. Further, the Development Officer maintains clear and regular communications with all Development Committee members.

To apply for this position, visit www.hmh.org or send a resume and salary history to:

Executive Director
Holocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline St.
Houston, TX 77004
Fax: (713) 942-7953

Please reference museum-employment.com when applying for this job.
This job posted by MERC from December 3 through March 4.



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