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Director of Development

The Seward House Museum, a dynamic Historic House Museum, seeks an experienced Director of Development with a proven track record to spear-head its fundraising efforts. The Development Director and  will report to the Executive Director and will work closely with staff and the Museum Board of Trustees creating a comprehensive fundraising plan with specific goals for: major gifts, foundation and government grants, corporate sponsorship, special events, and membership and annual appeal campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify & secure individual, corporate and foundation support

• Meet goals and budget targets for monthly, quarterly and annual fundraising

• Implement donor cultivation, research, solicitation, follow-up and acknowledgement

• Implement Annual Appeal Campaign and meet growth targets

• Recruit and retain high-end donors

• Write/edit grant proposals; assist in management of grant reports

• Develop and manage special fund-raising events and utilization of grounds and gardens as a special event venue

• Work with ED and Board to help implement short-term special or capital fundraising projects and future capital campaigns

• Maintain development database

Qualifications:

BA, in a related field, with Master’s Degree preferred and a minimum of three years experience in fundraising, event panning and grant writing. Candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Mature and well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills will be essential to success in building and fostering effective, collaborative relationships. Passion for history and prior development experience in a nonprofit organization desired.  Strong organizational ability and database management are key.  Donor Perfect experience a plus.

Competitive salary and benefits package. Send cover letter, resume, writing sample and 3 references to: director@sewardhouse.org by March 9, 2012. No phone calls please.