POSITION TITLE: Development Director
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION: Under the direction of the new President, the Development Director will envision, design, implement and evaluate a multi-faceted fundraising program to achieve both short-term and long-term objectives for annual support, major gifts, sponsorships, special projects/events, capital campaigns and planned giving.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Annual campaign – plans and coordinates the annual giving campaign including solicitation of individuals, corporations, foundations and civic organizations utilizing members of the volunteer Board of Directors and its Development Committee to meet the annual operating needs of the museum • Prospect research – identifies and cultivates potential funding sources from individuals, corporations, foundations and civic organizations • Special projects – plans and coordinates special project fundraising including capital improvement, renovation campaigns and other one-time project campaigns as directed by the Sites and Facilities Committee and/or Board of Directors • Recognition – creates and implements program to appropriately recognize contributions by donors, keeping in mind the wishes of the donor and the nature of a living history museum • Planned giving – implements planned giving program • Community Involvement – actively participates in business, civic and community organizations • Supervisory/Administrative Duties – directs and prioritizes work assignments of the Development Officers; coordinates activities of the Development Assistant and other support staff engaged in maintaining records of donors; serves as staff liaison to the Development Committee; generates and manages the Development Department budget in cooperation with the Business & Finance Director; participates in long-range strategic planning with the Board of Directors and administrative staff; ensures that development activities happen in a timely, cost-effective, productive and ethical manner; serves as an active and contributing member of the administrative team in order to fully understand the museum’s internal operations; and creates and executes formal and informal recognition program for board volunteers with the Manager of Volunteer Services.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred with specialized training in fundraising/resource development. Five to ten years of senior level fundraising experience with proven record of significant achievement required, preferably in a non-profit organization. Highly developed communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organizational and management skills. Strong commitment to team-centered work environment with other professional staff and board volunteers. Established contacts and stellar reputation with business and community leaders, foundations, and government agencies. Ability to articulate museum goals and financial needs, and communicate effectively with a broad-based constituency. Sincere interest in museums with an appreciation of history and agriculture.
POSITION STATUS/BENEFITS: Full-time, year-round position with starting annual salary of $70,000-$75,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits package includes group health insurance (40% cost to employee), group dental insurance (50% cost to employee), $20,000 term life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% paid); paid vacation, holiday and sick leave; eligible to enroll in flexible spending program (pre-tax savings) and employee-contributed retirement plan (403b); and museum membership with employee discounts.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send resume, cover letter and the names of three professional references to Human Resources, Living History Farms, 2600 111th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 or e-mail to hr@lhf.org.
CONTACT PERSON: Nancy Wente, Assistant Director/HR?Director, 515-278-5286 or hr@lhf.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate opening – accepting resumes until filled |