The Everson Museum of Art seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and detail-oriented Director of Development to join the Museum’s senior management team.

The Development Director reports to the Assistant Director and supervises a growing Development team, which currently includes a Development Assistant, Grant Writer, interns, and volunteers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create and implement a development plan that articulates focused strategies to meet short-term and long- term fundraising goals;

• Research and develop cultivation plans for major gifts; oversee all aspects of prospect research and cultivation, donor relations, and stewardship of existing donors;

• Solicit sponsorships and oversee coordination of major fundraising events;

• Coordinate opening receptions and donor events;

• Conceive and execute annual appeal, special appeals, membership appeals;

• Work closely with the Board of Trustees and Development Committee to increase fundraising;

• Manage and support staff and Members Council volunteers to develop strategies to grow membership, coordinate special events and fundraisers;

• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Seeks individual with 5 – 10 years successful fundraising track record; familiarity with museum or arts fundraising a plus; the capacity to formulate and implement fundraising strategies; successful record of achievement in major gift solicitations; strong interpersonal and excellent presentation and writing skills required. Must have strong computer skills including word and excel. Expertise with Raisers Edge and Altru software is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will possess:

• The ability to work within a fast paced environment, juggle multiple projects simultaneously with ability to prioritize

• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion

• The ability to work as a team player, mentor junior staff and interns, and work with multiple constituencies

• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for Museum events

Submit a letter of application, resume, references to lchyle(at)everson.org

The Everson Museum of Art offers excellent benefits with health, dental, life and 403(b).

The Everson Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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Development Intern:

Gain a broad understanding of the business operations of a museum and fundraising.

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