Development Manager

Nebraska; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) seeks a Development Manager reporting to the Executive Director to lead MONA's fundraising function, oversee events, donor and membership recognition, and maintain the donor database.

You will help secure contributed revenue from Membership, Annual Fund contributions, and grants, and manage MONA's efforts for annual giving and special projects, collaborating with donors, board members, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Financial Management, Marketing, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in development, fundraising, customer service, or relationship-building related position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a non-profit organization
• Strong writing and database experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; willingness to travel periodically, and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
• Excellent project management skills
• Entrepreneurial approach to fundraising and grant management, with a keen appreciation for the specific challenges of working with prospects who may lack a direct affiliation and/or involvement with the Museum
• Professionalism, maturity, good judgement, and ability to foster and work well in a team environment
• High level of integrity and ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion
• Master's degree in related field and five years of experience (preferred)
• Experience with Altru platforms or other fundraising donor database is preferred
• Prior work experience with a 501c3 non profit organization based in the arts (preferred)
• Art museum experience or experience in grant writing and fundraising with a cultural institution (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Leadership and support for MONA's fundraising function including events oversight and implementation
• Donor and membership recognition and maintaining the donor database
• Help MONA secure contributed revenue from Membership and Annual Fund contributions and grants
• Manage MONA's efforts to secure funding from annual giving and other special projects

Skills

Strong writing

Relationship-building

Project management

Donor recognition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Financial Management, Marketing, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Altru donor database

Job description

Answering to the Executive Director, this position provides leadership and support for the Museum of Nebraska Art fundraising function including considerable involvement with fundraising events (oversite and implementation), donor and membership recognition, and maintaining a donor database. The Development Manager helps the museum secure contributed revenue from Membership and Annual Fund contributions and grants. They are responsible for managing MONA's efforts to secure funding from annual giving and other special projects.

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Financial Management, Marketing, or related field.

3 years of experience in development, fundraising, customer service, or relationship-building related position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a non-profit organization

• Strong writing and database experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; willingness to travel periodically, and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
• Excellent project management skills
• Entrepreneurial approach to fundraising and grant management, with a keen appreciation for the specific challenges of working with prospects who may lack a direct affiliation and/or involvement with the Museum
• Professionalism, maturity, good judgment, and ability to foster and work well in a team environment
• High level of integrity and ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in related field and five years of experience

• Experience with Altru platforms or other fundraising donor database is preferred
• Prior work experience with a 501c3 non profit organization based in the arts
• Art museum experience or experience in grant writing and fundraising with a cultural institution.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven and highly organized fundraising professional with a passion for the arts and nonprofit mission-based work. This individual is an effective communicator and strategic thinker who excels at building meaningful relationships with donors, community partners, board members, and stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, creativity, and strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple fundraising priorities while working collaboratively within a team-oriented museum environment. A commitment to advancing public access to the arts and supporting the long-term sustainability of the museum is essential.

About Us:

The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) celebrates the history of Nebraska's visual art for diverse audiences. MONA collects, preserves, researches, exhibits, and interprets the work of artists who were born, lived, trained, or worked in Nebraska or who created artworks that reflect the culture of Nebraska. As the home of Nebraska's official state art collection, the Museum of Nebraska Art endeavors to be the cultural center for Nebraska art and artists by providing quality exhibitions and programs, by expanding its collection, and by preserving its historic building. MONA looks to the future for the growth of its operations and facilities,

Campus Name: University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK)

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The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.