Director of Development

Genesee Country Museum; Mumford (NY); On-site; USD 63,500 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation

Personal time

Floating Holidays

Job summary

Genesee Country Museum in Mumford, NY is seeking a Director of Development to oversee fundraising activities, including grant writing and donor engagement. This role involves managing multiple priorities while ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, exceptional writing skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in fundraising practices. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Experience focusing on grant writing, individual giving, or donor relations.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and manage grant proposals.
• Lead and grow the annual fund through various campaigns.
• Support donor cultivation through meetings and special events.

Skills

Writing and communication skills

Organizational skills

Donor engagement

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Bloomerang

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Genesee Country Village & Museum, located in Mumford, NY 25 miles outside of Rochester, is the largest living history museum in New York State. Our 68-building Historic Village, John L. Wehle Gallery, and Genesee Country Nature Center host nearly 100,000 guests each year on site, off site around the community, and online across the world. Learn more on our website www.gcv.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director of Development is a key fundraising position that balances strategic writing with donor engagement. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, this role is responsible for writing and managing grants, leading and expanding our annual giving program, and supporting donor cultivation and stewardship events, including our annual signature event, The Whirl.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to):

Writing and Managing Grants. (50%)

• Research, write, and manage grant proposals to foundations, corporations and government agencies.
• Maintain grant calendar to track deadlines, reporting requirements and renewal opportunities.
• Work with departments across the Museum to ensure compliance with grant guidelines and submit timely reports.
• Cultivate relationships with program officers and funding partners.

Annual Giving Program (30%)

• Lead and grow the annual fund through direct mail, digital campaigns, and other appeals.
• Develop creative strategies to strengthen recurring giving and donor retention.
• Partner with marketing team to create compelling fundraising campaigns.
• Track results and use data to refine strategies for future campaigns.

Donor Cultivation Activities & Stewardship Events (20%)

• Support donor cultivation through one-on-one meetings, tours, and special events.
• Plan and execute donor stewardship communication and activities to deepen engagement and loyalty, including donor reports and annual report.
• Serve a key role in The Whirl, GCV&M’s annual signature fundraising event.
• Collaborate with colleagues and volunteers to ensure events align with donor engagement goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with a focus on grant writing, individual giving, or donor relations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to tell compelling stories that inspire support.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with donor databases (Bloomerang preferred) and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in fundraising practices.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary: $63,500-$65,000 annually, dependent on experience

Benefits:We are proud to support the health and wellbeing of the people we employ. We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, NYS Disability, Supplemental Disability, Vacation, Personal time, Floating Holidays, accrued NYS Sick Leave and an employee assistance program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Genesee Country Village & Museum is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees, applicants, and interns for employment. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Diversity Statement:

Genesee Country Village & Museum is actively committed to broadening our understanding of DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion), and making it part of everything that we do. Guided by our mission, values, and inclusive culture of curiosity, we celebrate the stories of our shared past; connect the rich diversity of the 19th century to the present; and collaborate with the communities we serve to create welcoming spaces for learning, work, exploration, and play.