Director of Advancement

Children's Museum of Sonoma County; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County (CMOSC) is seeking a Director of Advancement to plan and coordinate all development and marketing/communications in partnership with the CEO, Board of Directors, and CMOSC’s Leadership Team.

The DOA will provide leadership on fundraising campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, sponsorships, grant writing, events, and comprehensive marketing initiatives to advance CMOSC’s mission.

Qualifications

• Organized, results-driven professional with leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all fundraising and marketing/communications efforts.
• Provide leadership on capital campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, sponsorships, grants, events, and communications.

Job description

Since opening its doors in 2014, the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County (CMOSC) has been a critical educational resource and cultural destination for Sonoma County children and their caregivers. Rooted in current early childhood research, CMOSC’s award-winning programs and exhibits engage children in joyful discovery experiences that develop foundational skills, create lasting memories, and spark a lifelong love of learning.

Designed for children and their caregivers, the Museum’s experiential exhibits emphasize hands‑on engagement and learning through play with a focus on art, nature, and science.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County (CMOSC) seeks a Director of Advancement (DOA) who is an organized, results‑driven, confident team player to plan and coordinate all aspects of development and marketing/communications in partnership with the CEO, Board of Directors and CMOSC’s Leadership Team. The DOA will provide leadership on all fundraising and marketing initiatives including capital campaign planning, implementation, and management; cultivating and soliciting major gifts; planned giving; sponsorships; grant writing; special events; marketing and communications.