Executive Director

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, NH seeks an Executive Director who is an accomplished fundraiser and relationship builder. Approximately 65% of this role focuses on Fundraising & Revenue Development, with a strong preference for candidates with demonstrated success and NH/New England connections.

The successful candidate will lead major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundations, and government support efforts; work with the Board as a fundraising partner; and manage

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising experience and success in securing major gifts
• Relationship building with donors, corporations, foundations, and government entities
• Ability to identify prospects, cultivate relationships, and close gifts

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive fundraising strategies and revenue development for the organization
• Engage the Board and recruit fundraising partners; work closely with leadership to design campaigns
• Manage donor communications, cultivate relationships in NH/New England, and ensure ethical fundraising practices

Job description

TheMcAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (MSDC), an air and space museum in Concord, NH, dedicated to NH space pioneers Christa McAuliffe and Alan Shepard, seeks anExecutive Directorwho is, first and foremost, an accomplished fundraiser and relationship builder. Approximately 65% of this position is dedicated to Fundraising & Revenue Development. Strong preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated fundraising success and established relationships in New Hampshire and New England.

The successful candidate will bring to the table: Documented success securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, government support, and individual donations; Demonstrated ability to identify prospects, cultivate relationships, personally make the ask, and close support; Credible New Hampshire/New England relationships, or a compelling ability and willingness to build them quickly; Ability to work effectively with a Board and engage Board members as fundraising partners; Leadership and financial-management experience appropriate for an organization with approximately $1.2 million in annual operations and a combined full- and part-time staff of 19.

Salary range: $115K-$135K, commensurate with experience, plus a competitive benefits package. See https://www.starhop.com/join-the-team for a full position description.