DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

$90,000 - $110,000/Yr

Kidspace Museum - Pasadena, CA

Full-time - Director

Hybrid - Pasadena, CA

About the position

The Director of Development (DOD) at Kidspace Children's Museum is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the museum's comprehensive fundraising program. This hybrid position involves collaborating with museum leadership to develop and implement strategies for annual giving, major gifts, and grant writing, while also managing a development team. The DOD will play a crucial role in building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and ensuring the success of fundraising events.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CAO to create and implement a comprehensive development plan for the organization.
• Develop and manage a dynamic portfolio of high-net-worth individuals to secure major, capital, and planned gifts.
• Build data management function and practices.
• Work closely with the CAO and CEO to create strategic board development, relationship, and management strategies.
• Personally participate in top-level fundraising activities, including cultivation and solicitations.
• Ensure the success of events, including cultivation activities and signature fundraising/friend builder events.
• Work with the Chief Executive Officer, board and volunteers to identify major gift prospects.
• Support the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and other staff in their major gift work.
• Staff the Development Committee of the board, providing input to their efforts.
• Create appropriate activities and recognition for donors at all levels.
• Ensure proper stewardship practices for the timely and accurate recording and acknowledgement of all gifts.
• Maintain ongoing and active networking with internal and external constituencies.
• Represent the organization in the community as appropriate.
• Manage the Development department's annual operating budget and revenue plan.
• Write quarterly fundraising reports and oversee the Annual Report.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the CEO, Board, staff peers, and volunteers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible fundraising experience with a proven record of successful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts of at least six-figures.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of all areas of fundraising, with a particular emphasis on individual giving at all levels.
• Experience working with a board of trustees or directors.
• Proven track record in planning and achieving short- and long-term goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively about engaging donors.
• Ability to inspire and motivate volunteers and staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Integrity and fiscal accountability.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends according to event-related scheduling.
• Experience in planning and working with donor management and data management systems strongly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in nonprofit organizations.
• Familiarity with fundraising software and data management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible work environment.