Development Manager

The Montclair History Center seeks a part-time Development Manager to join our team. The Development Manager is responsible to grow foundation and corporate support, develop and implement strategies to strengthen and expand the organization’s membership and donor base, plan and execute fundraising events, and identify and cultivate partnerships to broaden the organization’s reach and audience engagement. This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week at $30/hour.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Annual Development Plan

Develop and execute strategies aligned with the annual development plan to achieve year-over-year growth goals.

• Increase individual giving
• Increase membership and engagement
• Increase corporate partnerships and event sponsorships
• Increase and secure new foundation support
• Lead and execute fundraising events to increase revenue
• Lead and execute the annual appeal/campaign to increase donations

Development Responsibilities

• Maintain and utilize the donor database effectively
• Conduct research and create engagement plans for prospective corporate and foundation partners
• Build and execute personalized engagement plans to strengthen relationships with current, former, and prospective donors/members
• Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events, collaborating with staff, board members, and volunteers
• Actively participate in team meetings, strategic planning sessions, and the fundraising committee
• Support the organization in plans to develop revenue-generating public programs and research services
• Provide grant assistance as needed for foundations, corporate, state, and federal agencies
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational development goals

Secondary Functions/Responsibilities

• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Trustees and Executive Director
• All staff members participate in the implementation of public programs on and offsite and virtually. Training is provided for public programs and operation of historic buildings.

Job Qualifications/Preferred Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Canva
• Proficiency with donor management systems, preferably DonorDock
• Passion for and commitment to local and New Jersey history
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance multiple projects at once and meet quarterly goals

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Montclair History Center is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other reason.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may apply by sending a cover letter and resume to director@montclairhistory.org with "Development Manager” in the subject field. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email.

About Montclair History Center

The Montclair History Center (MHC), originally established in 1965 as the Montclair Historical Society, is dedicated to sharing the rich and diverse history of Montclair through research, education, and programs. We connect the past with who we are today.

Our Orange Road campus is home to three historic houses that serve as hubs for learning and exploration. The Crane House & Historic YWCA operates as a public museum, showcasing American history from the nation’s founding through the civil rights movement. The Nathaniel Crane House features our Visitor Center, museum shop, and exhibits including a 19th-century general store and schoolroom. The Clark House serves as MHC’s administrative office and houses our research library and archives, a community resource for historical inquiry and learning.

Together with educational gardens and our partnership with Montclair Community Farms, these historic spaces form a vibrant campus where history comes alive. MHC offers a wide range of programs and resources for all ages, including museum tours, research assistance, children's camps, history lectures, film screenings, school field trips, walking tours, and community outreach initiatives.

Learn more about the Montclair History Center at www.montclairhistory.org