Summary
The VP of Development is responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the museum’s mission and long-term sustainability. This role oversees all aspects of fundraising, including major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, membership programs, and special events. The VP of Development must have a deep understanding of the Metro Detroit philanthropic landscape, including key corporate, foundation, and individual donors. work closely with CEO
Description
Essential Functions:
- Design development strategy and oversee ongoing development efforts for the Museum working with the senior management team to identify funds needed, funding targets, and funding approaches.
- Designs and implements an annual giving campaign in the form of an annual development plan that includes strategies and goals for annual giving.
- Support and partner with the President/CEO and Board of Trustees on all major fundraising initiatives and staff/oversee a Development Committee.
- Oversee development and execution of all fundraising proposals, including corporate sponsorship and local and national grants and grant compliance/reporting.
- Oversee special event fundraising.
- Helps the organization define performance measures for fund development and systematically monitor results
- Oversee and support membership efforts with focus on outreach and growth initiatives, with special emphasis on relationship-building and donor management.
- Devise and implement special fundraising projects as needed (e.g. capital campaign, programmatic campaigns, etc.
- Oversee the management and utilization of the museum’s donor and membership database, ensuring accurate record-keeping, data analysis, and strategic insights to enhance fundraising efforts.
- Oversee the hiring, training, and mentoring of the development team, as well as additional staff, interns or contractors related to special projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required, Master Degree preferred.
- Five or more years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization;
- Proven success leading and managing fundraising at the organizational level;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships;
- Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives;
- Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization;
- High energy and passion for Museum’s mission;
- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail;
- Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends is essential.
Salary:
$135k-$140k annually
How to apply:
Application will only be accepted via our website thewright.org/jobs
Interested candidates should submit (1) a resume and (2) a cover letter with salary requirements. Please no phone calls.
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