What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Institutional Advancement position at Intrepid Museum?
We are seeking a VP of Institutional Advancement responsible for leading a development department team that oversees corporate fundraising and foundation relations, annual support, major / individual gifts, planned giving, membership and Board development; and, in collaboration with others, capital fund raising. The VP will strategize, direct, and oversee all non-government fund raising initiatives, including annual unrestricted and program operating support, as well as current and future capital and endowment campaigns and fundraising events. Salary range : $160,000 - $220,000.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Strategy / Leadership
- Provide leadership for the Institutional Advancement department, creating short-term and long-range plans to meet revenue goals.
- Set clear, ambitious, and attainable performance goals for the individual team members and the department as a whole.
- Serve as a contributing member of the senior management team to help steward the Museum's resources. Serve as an advocate for the fundraising efforts at all levels of the organization-help engage and educate the entire organization about fundraising priorities and opportunities.
- Engage the Board of Trustees and the leadership team to expand philanthropic support.
- Identify opportunities to leverage the Intrepid Museum's uniqueness and expand its base of philanthropic support.
Fundraising
Collaborate with SVP of Business Development and VP Government Grants in securing and stewarding new corporate partners. Collaborate with VP Education to understand the programs and how implemented.
Board Relations
Management / Operations
The ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience in development with a demonstrated record of accomplishment in development leadership preferably in a cultural or other nonprofit organization. Proven record of working with a Board of Trustees to fund-raise. Track record of success as a front-line major gift solicitor. Successful experience planning and coordinating events - both large and small. Experience cultivating and interacting with potential major donors. Demonstrated ability to think creatively and bring new ideas and approaches to fundraising. Successful management experience. A self-starter who is capable of managing multiple projects across varying timeframes. A collaborative team-player, a strategist with an ability to engage all departments. Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written skills. An engaging personal style. Excellent judgment and integrity. Excellent planning, organizational, time-management and follow-up skills.
Intrepid realizes that it is rare an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. If much of this job description describes you, then we encourage you to apply.
Intrepid Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.
We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to be a part of a very rewarding time in the Museum's history!
Salary : $160,000 - $220,000