Director Of Development

 

Description:

The director of development is responsible for implementing the MOST’s plan to raise funds to support the museum’s mission. Duties include the oversight and management of designated fundraising events; identification and cultivation of prospective individual and corporate donors; direction of ongoing communication with and about corporate and foundation funding; and proposal and grant application processes.

Identifying and cultivating prospective donors includes:

  • Solicitation of potential sponsors and donors whose funding priorities align with the mission of the MOST and current fundraising initiatives.
  • Plan and/or Initiate visits, calls and emails, and meetings with prospective donors for tours and appointments with EVP and/or president.
  • Direct ongoing communication and recordkeeping with and about funders ensuring Altru records are up-to-date; determine database standards for development-related modules.

Additional tasks include:

  • Overseeing fundraising events, including planning, sponsors, ticket sales, etc.
  • Regular communication with donors
  • Ensuring accurate and timely sponsorship benefit fulfillment
  • Proposal and grant applications, including writing applications, maintaining a calendar for due dates and reports
  • Additional museum-related duties as needed

Skills

  • Ability to develop and manage projects within established deadlines and with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques and the ability to develop, plan and implement short- and long-range goals
  • Highly attentive to accuracy and detail
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Experience writing proposals from $5,000 to $500,000 (Documentation and writing samples required)
  • Comfortable presenting information in a variety of settings
  • Ability to travel during the day
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional evenings and weekends

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in fund development or business development
  • CFRE designation desirable

Organization Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
Industry Business Development Jobs
Occupational Category Director of Development
Job Location New York,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Experienced Professional
Experience 5 Years
Posted at 2024-11-02 9:26 am
Expires on 2024-12-17