Seal Cove Auto Museum – Development Manager

SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM; Maine; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM seeks a development professional to lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts. You will design strategies and cultivate relationships with donors while managing communication initiatives.

The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills and digital content creation experience, has 1-5+ years in nonprofit development, and a relevant degree. This full-time, flexible position is located in Seal Cove, Maine.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a fundraising strategy aligned with goals.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with donors and sponsors.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising events.

Skills

Nonprofit development experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Digital content creation

Proficiency in Excel

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Little Green Light

Email marketing tools

Job description

Location: Seal Cove Auto Museum, Seal Cove, Maine
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-time preferred (flexible; part-time considered depending on experience)
Start Date: Negotiable

Position Overview

The Seal Cove Auto Museum seeks a highly organized, creative, and strategic development professional to lead and support all aspects of fundraising, donor engagement, and communications. This role offers flexibility in scope depending on experience, ranging from hands‑on coordination to full leadership of development strategy.

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who can both execute day‑to‑day development tasks and contribute to long‑term fundraising strategy, while also managing the Museum’s social media presence and E‑newsletter outreach to strengthen engagement and visibility.

Fundraising Strategy

• Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with annual and project goals
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board on development planning and priorities
• Support and help lead the Development Committee

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Cultivate and manage relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors
• Maintain and update donor database (Little Green Light or similar systems)
• Oversee gift processing, acknowledgments, and donor tracking
• Develop donor communications, including targeted outreach and stewardship messaging

Grants & Research

• Research funding opportunities
• Assist in or lead grant writing and reporting
• Maintain organized records of funding applications and outcomes

Events & Public Engagement

• Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events in collaboration with staff
• Support event logistics, outreach, and follow‑up
• Participate in evening and weekend events as needed
• Manage and maintain the Museum’s social media platforms, creating engaging and mission‑aligned content
• Oversee and produce regular E‑newsletters to communicate programs, events, and fundraising initiatives
• Collaborate on marketing and communications to strengthen donor outreach and public visibility
• Assist with application intake, communications, and administrative processes

Operations & Administration

• Coordinate meetings, materials, and notes for development‑related committees
• Track fundraising metrics and adjust tactics as needed
• Maintain project records and support general administrative tasks

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, or a related field (level dependent on role scope)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating digital content
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently
• Proficiency in Excel, donor databases, social media platforms, and email marketing tools
• Collaborative, proactive, and flexible work style

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related field
• Experience with donor databases (Little Green Light or similar)
• Experience with grant writing, donor cultivation, and fundraising events
• Experience managing social media accounts and E‑newsletter platforms
• Enthusiasm for the Museum’s mission and community engagement

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.