Development Director

Responsibilities:

· Act as chief liaison to Board Development Committee; schedule meetings; develop meeting agendas in association with Development Committee Chairman; prepare meeting reports; record meeting minutes; facilitate and support Development Committee’s fundraising efforts.

· Fundraise for Exhibits and Grand Openings.

· Coordinate and obtain underwriting, grants, and sponsors with contract Grants Writer.

· Create and implement programs to appropriately recognize contributions by donors.

· Help with Budgets and Accounting.

· Identify and cultivate potential funding sources from individuals, corporations, foundations, civic organizations.

· Manage other projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

· Oversee Development and Membership departments’ expense budgets.

· Oversee special events fundraising including recruiting chairmen, table and ticket sales, silent auction acquisition, seating, venue management, etc.

· Plan and coordinate annual fund campaigns.

· Plan and coordinate special project fundraising including capital improvement, restoration campaigns and other one-time project campaigns as directed by the Executive Director and Board.

· Represent THS in a professional manner and enhance donor relations.

· Responsible for entering contributions into DonorView and sending receipts for contributions.

· Responsible for generating donor reports for weekly balancing activities with Finance Department and for auditing and other reporting purposes.

· Work with THS staff to identify funding needs and seek resources.

Competencies/Skills:

· Professional interaction skills behind the scenes and in the public with THS guests, public, third parties, volunteers, and staff

· Be a team player and assist with other departments

· Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed

· Must be able to maintain organization of both physical and digital files as well as objects

· Computer Skills: Knowledge of DonorView or another similar CRM for Non-Profits and QuickBooks for Non-Profits. Data entry management on MS Excel and automation experience are a must. Usage of general office equipment such as scanners and copying machine

· Knowledge of development concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques is essential

· Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills and report results

· Must have strong marketing and presentation skills

· Must be able to solicit major gifts, maintain relationships with donors and prospective donors, and interact with diplomacy amid diverse groups

· Attention to detail and organizational skills are a must; be deadline oriented

· Must keep confidential and secure donations and other banking information

Physical Requirements:

· Frequently remains stationary (standing or sitting) position 80% of the time

· Occasionally stands for several hours at a time

· Occasionally moves about the office to access office, programs/events supplies and equipment

· Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., telephone, calculator, copy machine, scanner, and computer printer)

· Sometimes reaches shelves to place and retrieves office supplies and equipment

· Occasionally moves office supplies, audience chairs, podium, and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds on the premises

· Is rarely exposed to outdoor weather conditions during events

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

· Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration.

· Must have 5+ years of Development, Grant Writing, Fundraising, and Event Planning experience

· Must have strong accounting skills, preferably in a CRM

· Must be well-versed in Microsoft 365 applications/programs

· Non-profit, Fundraising