Development Manager

Title: Development Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Full-time, M-F, occasional evenings and weekends for campus-wide events
Supervisor: Director of Advancement
Pay: $45,000
Benefits: 10 vacation and 10 sick days annually, 10 designated holidays, Employee Healthcare covered at 100% for HMO & Dental

Job Summary: The Development Manager is a key member of the Advancement Department, responsible for raising funds from government and non-government grants, managing social/friendraising events, membership and donation processing, and assisting the Director of Advancement with other development tasks.

Duties:
• Research, plan, implement, evaluate, and manage all grants. Tasks include but are not limited to: Researching, identifying, and retaining funding sources; Obtaining required information and materials for applications; Writing and submitting grant applications; Managing grant contracts and submitting reports; Tracking and meeting all grant application and report deadlines; and serving as liaison and steward to funding entities.
• Lead the planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of social events including exhibition opening receptions. Tasks include but are not limited to: Staff & vendor scheduling; and management of ticketing & check-in desk.
• Data Entry for the Advancement Department, such as donations & memberships into CRM and events into community calendars.
• Sending donation acknowledgments and membership packets.
• Assist the Director of Advancement with other tasks as-needed in areas including: Annual giving appeals; Membership program; Annual Gala; Corporate Support.

Qualifications:
• At least three (3) years related professional experience
• Experience with development methods and tools required, including experience working within CRM software
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills
• Proven project-management skills with nominal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail
• A team player with a strong work ethic who can develop a positive and highly productive work environment
• Ability to successfully interact and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve results
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task efficiently and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a timely fashion to meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Demonstrated success in working with a culturally diverse community
• Proficient computer skills, including e-mail, Internet, and Microsoft Office, such as Word and Excel
• Must be available for a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.

How to apply:
To apply, email a resume and letter of interest to humanresources@artandhistory.org.
Please address any museum or professional arts administration experience in relation to this position in the letter.