What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Officer position at Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society?
Join The Buffalo History Museum as a Full Time Development Officer. This exciting role focuses on fundraising and donor management, offering you the opportunity to build rewarding relationships with key stakeholders. As a pivotal member of our team, you will lead initiatives that foster community engagement and advance our nonprofit's mission.
With an annual salary ranging from $48,000 to $53,000 . You can also get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Meals, Snack / Drink Room, and Employee Discounts. If you're passionate about donor relations and eager to drive our development efforts forward, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference.
Your day to day as a Development Officer
The Development Officer at The Buffalo History Museum is essential to advancing our mission by nurturing relationships with donors, members, and stakeholders. This dynamic position requires a detail-oriented professional who will lead strategic fundraising initiatives, including the development and implementation of annual plans for individual giving, corporate partnerships, and special events. You will launch the Museum's inaugural mid-level and monthly giving campaigns while managing a small portfolio of major donors to ensure retention and growth. In addition, you will actively cultivate relationships with donors and oversee membership acquisition strategies to create a robust member-to-donor pipeline.
You will collaborate closely with the Director of Advancement and Advancement Team to manage budgets and fundraising goals. You will foster a collaborative environment that aligns fundraising efforts with our organizational goals for sustainable growth and community impact.
Would you be a great Development Officer?
To excel as the Development Officer at The Buffalo History Museum, candidates must possess a genuine passion for the Museum's mission and the rich stories of Western New York. A Bachelor's degree in communications, business, English, history, or a related field is essential, along with experience in fund development or a communications-related role. Superior communication skills-oral, written, digital, and interpersonal-are critical for building strong relationships with donors and community stakeholders. Success in this role demands demonstrated organizational abilities within a high-energy, collaborative team environment, along with proficiency in donor management databases (familiarity with Bloomerang is a plus). The ideal candidate will be adept at relating to and motivating diverse groups, from staff to board members, volunteers, and donors.
Innovation and adaptability are key, as is a proven track record in fundraising success, particularly in areas such as annual giving, moves management, and the creation and execution of project plans.
Ready to join our team?
If you believe that this position matches your requirements, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Salary : $48,000 - $53,000
