Director of Major Gifts & Donor Partnerships

Cincinnati Museum Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Museum Center and The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center seek a Director of Development to lead strategic fundraising. The focus is on gifts of $10,000 and above and commitments in the $25,000–$50,000+ range, developing and executing comprehensive strategies to strengthen donor engagement and grow the museum’s base of committed supporters.

The Director will manage a portfolio of major donors, tailor cultivation and solicitation plans, and coordinate with internal teams to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising or major gift experience.
• Proficiency with donor management software or CRM tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of individual and corporate prospects for gifts $10,000+.
• Lead cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to reach annual fundraising goals.
• Coordinate proposals, donor materials, and CRM reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and volunteer groups to maximize fundraising outcomes.

Skills

Donor relationships

Communication

Project management

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cincinnati Museum Center and The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center seek a Director of Development to lead strategic fundraising. The focus is on gifts of $10,000 and above and commitments in the $25,000–$50,000+ range, developing and executing comprehensive strategies to strengthen donor engagement and grow the museum’s base of committed supporters.

The Director will manage a portfolio of major donors, tailor cultivation and solicitation plans, and coordinate with internal teams to