Development & Donor Relations Lead - Part-Time, Hybrid

Wonder Works Children's Museum; River Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Wonder Works Children’s Museum seeks a part‑time Development Manager in River Forest, IL, with hybrid work flexibility. You will manage daily fundraising activities, donor outreach, and acknowledgments, while coordinating campaigns and supporting grant research.

The role partners with museum leadership to grow philanthropic support and community partnerships. The position emphasizes meticulous donor records, reporting, and clear communication across staff and volunteers to advance the museum’s

Qualifications

• Fundraising and donor-relations experience preferred.
• Grant research and writing support experience helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day fundraising activities, donor outreach, stewardship, and acknowledgments.
• Coordinate development campaigns and assist with grant research and applications.
• Maintain accurate donor and gift records; prepare development reports and communications.
• Collaborate with museum leadership on fundraising strategies and support events and community partnerships.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Campaign coordination

Grant support

Administrative skills

Database management

Recordkeeping

Communication skills

Event support

Partnership collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

Database management

Job description

Wonder Works Children’s Museum seeks a part‑time Development Manager in River Forest, IL, with hybrid work flexibility. You will manage daily fundraising activities, donor outreach, and acknowledgments, while coordinating campaigns and supporting grant research.

The role partners with museum leadership to grow philanthropic support and community partnerships. The position emphasizes meticulous donor records, reporting, and clear communication across staff and volunteers to advance the museum’s