Job Opening: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
http://jewishmuseummd.org/about-us/job-openings/The Jewish Museum of Maryland is currently seeking a part-time (30 hrs/wk) Director of Development. Scheduling can be flexible. Occasional evening and weekend work required.
This new position will play a key role in articulating the strategic direction of the Museum, and implementing the resulting strategies and initiatives. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development supervises a department that includes one other staff member and is part of the Museum’s senior management team. Major responsibilities will include oversight of major gift program, annual fund support, special events and capital campaign. Ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership and management to advance the fundraising efforts of the Museum, and have the ability to work closely with Board Members, Executive Director and staff to develop and implement best practices, cultivate new relationships and help meet annual fundraising goals.
By building on the Museum’s past and current success, we are looking for someone who can:
>Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward annual fund, major gifts/leadership gifts, foundation, and corporate and prospects in collaboration with the Executive Director and Board members
>Write fundraising prospectuses for Museum initiatives including exhibitions, educational projects and public programs
>Develop prospect lists for initiatives
>Direct the annual fund program including writing membership appeal letters
>Ensure stewardship of past, current and prospective donors through personal visits, correspondence, and timely gift acknowledgements
>Provide accurate reports on all fundraising initiatives
>Review donor lists and ensure donor stewardship
>Assist with Board recruitment, training, and development
>Serve as staff liaison to both the Board Development Committee and the Nominating Committee
>Oversee preparation of high-quality collateral material
>Write and review grant proposals and reports
>Work with membership coordinator to increase both the number of Museum members as well as to increase giving
>Plan special events for donors and prospects in conjunction with exhibition openings and high profile programs
Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree, minimum of five years’ fundraising experience, excellent oral and written skills, and vast knowledge of Baltimore community. Familiarity with Jewish traditions and culture is a plus.
Qualified candidates should apply via: http://bit.ly/JMM_DirectorofDevelopment (preferred). Or send to: Human Resources, The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. 5750 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215. Or fax resume to 410.837.1279. EOE
View above at the JMM website: http://jewishmuseummd.org/about-us/job-openings/