Philanthropy & Donor Relations Lead

C.M. Russell Museum; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Simple IRA retirement plan

Disability insurance

Professional development and training

Complimentary museum membership

Store discounts

Job summary

The Development Officer at C.M. Russell Museum advances its mission by inspiring philanthropic support and building lasting relationships with donors, members, sponsors, and community partners.

This role cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual and corporate donors, expanding charitable giving that sustains the Museum's exhibitions, educational programs, collections, and long-term vision. Working with the Chief Development Officer, Executive Director, Board, and colleagues, you will lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, marketing, public relations, arts administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of fundraising, development, major gifts, or related experience with revenue growth.
• Proven ability to translate relationships into philanthropic support.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of individual and corporate donors.
• Solicit and steward donors to inspire philanthropic investment.
• Lead planned giving and annual fundraising campaigns.
• Collaborate with Executive Director, CDO, Board, and volunteers to grow donor networks.
• Represent the Museum at events and donor engagements.
• Develop donor communications, fundraising appeals, and campaign materials.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Relationship management

Public speaking

Networking

Fundraising strategy

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

Altru CRM

Job description

The Development Officer at C.M. Russell Museum advances its mission by inspiring philanthropic support and building lasting relationships with donors, members, sponsors, and community partners.

This role cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual and corporate donors, expanding charitable giving that sustains the Museum's exhibitions, educational programs, collections, and long-term vision. Working with the Chief Development Officer, Executive Director, Board, and colleagues, you will lead