Description:
Fuller Craft Museum seeks a Development Manager to creatively
and successfully shepherd all aspects of its development program and calendar
in support of its annual fundraising goals and long-term vibrancy as one of the
nation's few museums dedicated to the collection, presentation, and celebration
of contemporary craft. Reporting to the Director, and working closely with and
in support of fellow staff and Board leadership, the Development Manager is a
key member of the organization’s management team, charged with the effective
deployment of Fuller Craft’s Development resources, systems, processes, and
timeline in support of fostering an expanded culture of philanthropy and
maintaining and growing the Museum's pool of existing and prospective
supporters.
This is a full-time, benefited position that enjoys a 32 hour / 4-day (Tues - Fri) work week, with occasional evenings and weekends.
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day management of Fuller Craft’s Development
department, including staff, systems, processes, and timeline; Assist Director in the development and implementation of
fundraising strategies for attracting and engaging individuals, foundations, and
corporations in service and support of Fuller Craft's goal of raising $400,000
annually (or one-third of the Museum's operating budget) in cash, pledges, and
gifts-in-kind; Support staff and volunteer leadership in identifying, building,
and maintaining relationships with donors, and in connecting prospects and
donors meaningfully with Fuller Craft and its mission; Work with Finance and
Development staff to establish and reconcile accurate gift records, projected
cash flow reports, and the Development line item in the budget;Oversee the production and tracking of all memorandum, letters, proposals,
reports, and meeting minutes related to Development;Ensure consistent and timely communication with members, donors, and prospects,
and throughout the organization regarding prospect and donor contact and
activity;Maintain professional growth and development through self-directed learning and
through seminars, workshops, and conferences (as organizational budget allows);
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years development experience,
preferably in a museum or other cultural organization;Proficient in full range of Development processes, programs, and
stages, including grants management and one-on-one cultivation, solicitation,
and stewardship;Demonstrated success managing projects and staff and working in
a team environment;Proven track record of working effectively with board members
and other volunteer leaders;Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the telephone,
and in writing with supervisors, staff, trustees, and donors;Strong planning, strategic and organizational skills to
effectively coordinate and prioritize workload;Strong written communication skills, ability to compose
correspondence to high level donors with accuracy;Ability to work evening, weekend, and early morning hours in
support of Museum events and meetings.Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information;Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook. Familiarity
with relationship management software, Raiser’s Edge experience highly
desirable;Ability to sustain a positive attitude and sense of humor while
working under pressure and against deadlines;