The Cleveland Museum of Natural History/Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH), founded in 1920, is located in the heart of University Circle, five miles east of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Considered one of the finest institutions of its kind in North America, the Museum offers an incredible visitor experience, attracting roughly 275,000 visitors a year. There are more than 140 public education programs and over 80,000 students served annually. CMNH employs about 160 people.
Building on its strong foundation of excellence in education and research, the Museum is poised to transform itself. The Museum will invite and engage a broader audience in the exploration of science and the natural world by revolutionizing the way it presents natural history. The Museum has currently launched a capital campaign to support a dramatic renovation and expansion of its facilities and exhibits. This ambitious plan will position the Museum to play a leading role in regional and national efforts to improve science education and increase scientific literacy.
The Museum is seeking a dynamic, creative and energetic individual who is passionate about the museum and its mission; exhibits strong project management and organizational skills; is looking for new challenges; and enjoys working in an enthusiastic and fast paced environment.
Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director of Development is responsible for leading the Museum's annual operating fundraising efforts, including development of fundraising strategies, oversight and management of staff, and cultivation and solicitation of major gift prospects in support of the museum's annual operating goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and implement fundraising strategies that build upon and showcase the strengths of the museum and enable the museum to succeed in reaching the broader North East Ohio community.
Mange an active portfolio of quality prospects, to be determined in consultation with the Chief Development Officer.
Conduct research to identify goals, net worth, history of charitable donations, or other data related to potential donors, or general donor markets.
Direct, oversee, and manage staff that manages foundation support, corporate support, membership and annual fund, donor stewardship including events.
Work with Museum staff in planning for the philanthropic support of museum and educational programming for education and research.
Direct fundraising activities such as annual giving campaigns and direct mail programs.
Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorship from individual businesses or government donors.
Monitor progress of all development fundraising initiatives relating to the annual campaign.
Secure commitments of donations from individual or corporate donors.
Attend community events, meeting or conferences to increase the awareness of museum activities or needs.
Cultivate new and diversified funding sources to establish continued commitment to programs and research and the museum as a whole.
Sustain and lead the growth of the development staff of the highest possible quality, and a workplace of outstanding cohesion and effectiveness.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study; seven to ten years of experience in donor relations or frontline fundraising with experience working with volunteer leaders; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
High level of experience working with Microsoft office products to include word, excel and PowerPoint.
Experience working with donor databases such as Tessitura, Constant Contact or other donor database management systems required.
Knowledge of fundraising laws and regulations and fundraising best practices.
Other Qualifications:
Strong and proven leadership skills including strategic vision and the ability to drive and aggressive and complex agenda with minimal oversight.
Passion for science, nature and conservation.
Professional demeanor, tact, diplomacy, discretion, good judgment, strong insight and instinct, maturity and sophistication, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to maintain highly confidential information, both personal and professional.
Demonstrated knowledge of writing clearly and informatively with a high level of sophistication and varies writing styles to meet needs.
Strong problem solving and listening skills.
Ability to model effective results-oriented decision making and inspire staff through success.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to effectively coordinate and track multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize, work well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy, and meet stringent and overlapping deadlines.
Ability to be an outstanding ambassador for the Museum.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
No phone calls, please.
Job Announcement Number: 15A18
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Hours: Full Time
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