Monday, September 30, 2013

Development Manager


ROBERSON MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER


POSITION TITLE: Development Manager
SUPERVISOR:  Executive Director
BASIC ROLE: The Development Manager for Roberson Museum and Science Center is a full-time professional, responsible for the management and direction of a comprehensive fund-raising program that grows the overall donor base and enhances the stature of the Museum in the community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
  • Provide day-to-day oversight for the entire annual giving program. Develop an annual, written plan for the program which includes segmentation, timing, messages and goals. Monitor progress towards those targets. Provide a rigorous, systematic review and analysis of all fund-raising activities to find ways to do things more effectively and efficiently. Develop specific strategies to increase donor retention, upgrades and acquisition.  

  • Develop and manage the annual giving budget based on programmatic goals and objectives as reviewed and approved annually.

  • Work with Roberson’s Board of Trustees to schedule visits with a pool of annual giving prospects.  Utilize Board expertise to develop an integrated strategy for the personal solicitations of annual giving donors at the leadership-giving level.

  • Develop ways to recognize donors and to share the impact of annual giving.

  • Prepare and implement a Roberson capital campaign

  • Ensure the smooth transition of prospects along the donor pipeline.  Facilitate the qualification of prospects for the major gift program and make recommendations for prospect assignment.

  • Oversee the Donor Perfect database.

  • Work closely with the Marketing Manager (oversees Business and Corporate Sponsorships and Special Events) to develop and implement consistent messaging. Assist in the creation or editing of donor relations materials.

  • Other duties assigned as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelors degree required
  • Three to five years experience in development, preferably including annual fund programs
  • Excellent oral and written skills
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends
  • Experience in soliciting gifts
  • Familiarity with fund-raising trends at local and national levels
  • Prior experience in working with a cultural institution a plus





    EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION: tmcdonald@roberson.org

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