Development Director: Major Gifts & Museum Growth

Amazement Square; Lynchburg (VA); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous health plan

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Résumé du poste

Amazement Square is seeking a seasoned Development Director to lead fundraising programs and supervise the development team, reporting to the President & CEO. The role focuses on cultivating major donors, coordinating with the board, and guiding philanthropic initiatives across individuals, corporations, foundations, and grants.

The ideal candidate has strategic thinking, strong donor relations skills, and a track record of meeting deadlines in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with a database where financial reports, statistics, and information management were required.
• Experience in Development Services, higher education, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and leadership skills.
• Strong working knowledge of development and accounting procedures; proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and supervising staff.
• Ability to write and speak persuasively about the museum.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the museum Development department.
• Provide leadership and guidance for the department’s staff; plan and administer the department's annual operating budget.
• Develop and execute strategies for obtaining private donations; identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects (individuals, corporations, foundations, grants).
• Prepare and track development campaign materials and correspondence; provide minutes of development meetings for tracking purposes.
• Collaborate with VP & COO and Marketing in planning Annual Fundraising events.
• Provide donor recognition and stewardship for philanthropy.
• Support strategic planning for communications that strengthen relationships with donors, the board, and friends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Connaissances

Fundraising expertise

Donor cultivation

Leadership

Communications skills

Time management

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Attention to detail

Formation

Graduate Degree in humanities, education, or business

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

Amazement Square is seeking a seasoned Development Director to lead fundraising programs and supervise the development team, reporting to the President & CEO. The role focuses on cultivating major donors, coordinating with the board, and guiding philanthropic initiatives across individuals, corporations, foundations, and grants.

The ideal candidate has strategic thinking, strong donor relations skills, and a track record of meeting deadlines in a nonprofit setting.