Fund Development Manager

The right candidate will be a key part of the dynamic team at Midway Village, striving to serve the mission of the organization. The function of this position is to successfully bring funds to the Museum. The position responsibilities include raising funds from corporate and individual donors as well as being the membership’s liaison. Maintains donor database and leads the annual fund raiser.

Main responsibilities 1) Sponsorship sales 2) Grant management 3) Membership recruitment 4) Annual fundraiser 5) Capital Campaign organization.

Assists the Endowment Committee, the Development Committee and the Executive Director in creating annual development plans, including a membership plan and annual fundraising goals. Implements a plan to achieve these goals.

Responsible for maintaining the budget related to development within the overall Museum budget plan.

Cultivates individual, corporate and foundation donors and prospects. Responsible for planning Fund Raising events. Manages our current donor relationships.

Works with fund raising volunteers in support of development activities. Recruits development volunteers.

Solicits gifts and sponsorships from individuals, companies, corporations and foundations.

Researches foundations and government agencies and recommends potential sources of foundation and government funding.

Responsible for accuracy and reliability of donor/membership database. Safeguards the donor’s confidentiality.

EXPERIENCE:

Must be organized and efficient. Minimum of three years of experience in fund raising and development. Proficient skills in Excel, Word, Power Point, donor database software and social media; Donor Perfect experience preferred. Grant writing experience is desired and a B.A. /B.S. is preferred.

To apply, please email cover letter and resume to [email protected]