Development Director (Lawrence, KS)

National Heritage Areas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The Douglas County Historical Society/Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence, Kansas seeks a part-time Development Director to increase operating revenue through membership and fundraising activities. The role oversees donor relations, major gifts, and planned giving, and serves as the primary liaison with the Development and Membership Committees of the DCHS Board of Directors.

This regular part-time, non-exempt position is 24 hours/week with a flexible schedule; some weekend/evening hours are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years fundraising/marketing or related experience.
• Prefer museum, cultural institution, or non-profit environment.

Responsibilities

• Increase operating revenue primarily through membership and fundraising activities.
• Assist with donor relations, major gifts, and planned giving.
• Serve as liaison with the Development and Membership Committees of the Board of Directors.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Major gifts

Planned giving

Non-profit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Douglas County Historical Society/Watkins Museum of History seeks a part-time Development Director responsible for increasing operating revenue primarily through membership and fundraising activities. The position will assist with donor relations, major gifts, and planned giving and serve as the primary liaison with the Development and Membership Committees of the DCHS Board of Directors. This is a regular part-time position, non-exempt, 24 hours/week. Work schedule is flexible, some weekend/evening hours are required. Candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years fundraising/marketing or similar experience, preferably in a museum, cultural institution, or non-profit environment. Candidates must have knowledge of the Douglas County/Lawrence community.