Description:
Job Duties
- Responsible for defining the development strategy and creating a systematic sustainable plan that funds annual operations and special projects supporting the vision of the Executive Director.
- Manages donor cultivation, stewardship programs and sponsor benefits for individual and corporate donors.
- Coordinates with the Executive Director and key staff to Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward all gift prospects.
- Leads the museum and volunteer team to organize fundraisers.
- Friendraising. With the Executive Director identifies community partnerships that support audience development, community awareness and further financial support.
- Represents the museum as needed in the community as a relationship builder.
- This position is the primary grant writer. Identifies grant sources, coordinates BMMOG team to develop program funding and identify beneficial program partnerships, community collaborations and special events. Examples include but are not limited to: Art after Dark, SPARK, senior programs, home schooling, lectures, courses, symposia, films, performances, family days, summer camp, studio programs, teen programs, college programs, community days.
- Works collaboratively with the Membership Coordinator to cultivate membership and process memberships as needed.
- Works collaboratively with all museum staff to provide donor cultivation opportunities.
- Maintains contact with professional development organizations, trends and best practices.
- Employs a high level of organization and record keeping using CRM software, Excel and other software systems.
- Other duties as integrated with the museum mission and needs.
Essential Skills
Education/Training: BA or MA in Art, Art Education, Business, Museum Studies or Nonprofit management.
Experience: 3-4 years of professional development experience including grant writing. Demonstrated results in fund development and grant writing. Excellent public speaking, writing, organizational, and management skills. Proficient in use of social media and computer skills, proven experience in creating financial support through community engagement and programming. Experience organizing public events, managing multiple events and collaborative projects, budgeting and fund development.