What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Development and Giving position at Montshire Museum of Science?
Company Overview
The Montshire Museum of Science is a leading educational institution that empowers students and adults alike to explore science and its applications.
Job Title
Director of Strategic Philanthropy
Job Summary
This role will lead our strategic philanthropy efforts, fostering partnerships and securing gifts from major donors. You will be responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders, creating compelling cases for support, and driving results-oriented fundraising campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of strategic philanthropy plans, aligning with the museum's overall mission and goals.
- Build and maintain relationships with major donors, corporations, and foundations, identifying opportunities for growth and partnership.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director, museum trustees, and other staff to plan and execute fundraising campaigns.
- Develop and track solicitations, stewardship assignments, and donor visits to ensure successful gift closures.
- Write proposals, create campaign documents, and leverage current planned giving vehicles strategically.
- Ensure proper gift recording, acknowledgment, and reporting.
- Integrate individual giving with corporate and foundation giving initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree and CFRE certification preferred.
- 5 years of Individual Giving experience with a strong background in major gifts fundraising, donor strategy development, and portfolio management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitation and closing major gifts.
- 3 years of donor research and profile development experience, with familiarity with donor databases and gift entry.
- Demonstrated success in planning, coordinating, and closing major capital, special, and comprehensive campaigns.
- Superior writing skills, with ability to craft persuasive case statements, proposals, and solicitation letters.
- Excellent computer skills, with fluency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and social media platforms.
- Familiarity with donor research databases, LexisNexis platforms, and Foundation Center.
- Comfortable working independently, yet also able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities.
Benefits
The Montshire Museum of Science offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $100,000, depending on skills, education, credentials, and experience. Additionally, employees enjoy full benefits, including choice of health insurance plans, vision, dental, supplemental flex spending accounts, 403(b) retirement contributions, paid vacation and sick leave, life and accident insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000
