Part-Time Development Director: Grants & Donor Engagement

Texas Association of Museums; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Temple Children's Museum seeks a Director of Development to plan and lead fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement in partnership with the Executive Director and Board. This role manages annual giving, sponsorships, grants, events, volunteers, outreach, and partnerships to strengthen financial sustainability and visitor engagement.

Responsibilities include developing the Development Plan, securing sponsorships, managing donor pipelines, coordinating events such as Party With a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, public relations, or a related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum of three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, event management, or related field.
• Experience securing sponsorships and cultivating donor relationships.
• Proven success planning and executing fundraising events.
• Experience working with volunteers, committees, and community partners.
• Familiarity with donor databases and CRM systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Executive Director and work with the Board to advance fundraising, community engagement, and strategic priorities.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the museum's Development Plan with annual giving, sponsorships, donor stewardship, events, and revenue goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve fundraising objectives through individual giving, sponsorships, foundations, grants, and partnerships.
• Build and retain relationships with donors, major gift prospects, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
• Lead donor research to identify new funding opportunities and maintain an active pipeline.
• Lead Annual Giving Campaign, coordinate donor recognition and communications.
• Develop sponsorship packages, secure sponsorships, and cultivate long-term partnerships.
• Provide strategic leadership for fundraising events, timelines, budgets, and volunteer coordination.
• Represent the museum at community events to increase visibility and fundraising initiatives.
• Develop partnerships with schools, businesses, and civic organizations to expand support.
• Collaborate with staff to promote campaigns, memberships, outreach, and events.
• Assist with planning capital campaigns and major fundraising initiatives.
• Prepare development budgets, analyze performance, and report to the ED and Board.
• Maintain donor records and ensure tax documentation; safeguard confidentiality.
• Support marketing and communications strategies for fundraising and visibility.
• Recruit, train, and recognize volunteers for fundraising activities.
• Stay current on nonprofit fundraising best practices and museum operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Develop and establish a recognizable fundraising brand and identity.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Event planning

Communication

Project management

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Donor databases

Evenings/weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management

Job description

The Temple Children's Museum seeks a Director of Development to plan and lead fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement in partnership with the Executive Director and Board. This role manages annual giving, sponsorships, grants, events, volunteers, outreach, and partnerships to strengthen financial sustainability and visitor engagement.

Responsibilities include developing the Development Plan, securing sponsorships, managing donor pipelines, coordinating events such as Party With a