Development Operations Manager

Organizational Background

Located in Doylestown, in the heart of Bucks County, PA, the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, operated by the Bucks County Historical Society (BCHS), are two historic concrete castles that celebrate the life and legacy of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930), American archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramicist and scholar.

The Mercer Museum, one of Bucks County’s premier cultural attractions and a Smithsonian affiliate, features both local and national seasonal exhibits as well as a collection of over 17,000 pre-Industrial tools. This permanent collection offers visitors a unique window into pre-Industrial America and is one of the world’s most comprehensive portraits of American material culture.

Fonthill Castle was home to Henry Chapman Mercer and served as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. Fonthill Castle features Mercer’s renowned, handcrafted ceramic tiles designed at the height of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Description

BCHS seeks a detail-oriented team player to manage administrative operations for the Development Office. This full-time role includes responsibility for project management across development programs; membership management; oversight of all aspects of the Altru database; stewardship of donors; and other tasks ensuring smooth functioning of development operations.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Lead project management and organization for the development office
• Manage database system, ensure accurate record-keeping and data entry
• Develop lists, queries, and other forms of reporting
• Manage and oversee all aspects of the museum membership programs
• Process donations, generate acknowledgements, and develop and maintain development-related documentation
• Coordinate events, orchestrate and manage mailings, and other development-related functions
• Manage grant calendar and data collection and analysis

Qualifications Summary

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong administrative, organizational, and database skills
• Proficiency with donor and project management software and with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

Position Details

• Salary range is $50-60,000, depending on level of skill and experience
• This is a full-time exempt position and reports to the Senior Philanthropic Advisor
• This is an on-site position at Mercer Museum in Doylestown, PA. Incumbent will be in the office five days a week, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.