Development Manager
KidZone Museum
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Truckee • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Prepares campaign materials
- Coordinates Donor Prospect Strategies
- Tracks Contributions
- Supports Major Donor Cultivation and Stewardship throughout all Phases of the Campaign
- Designs and Implements Annual Fundraising Campaigns
- Cultivates and Stewards Relationships with Individual Donors, Corporate Sponsors, and Foundation Partners and Oversee Donor Communications
- Drafts Newsletters, Solicitation Letters, and Impact Updates
- Prepares Timely Thank-you Letters and Acknowledgments
- Coordinates Donor Meetings and Supports Leadership and Board Members in Donor Engagement
- Researches and Identifies Grant Opportunities Aligned with the Museum’s Programs
- Drafts Proposals and Budgets for Grants and Manages Reporting Requirements
- Cultivates Sponsorships and In-kind Donations from Businesses and Community Partners to Strengthen KidZone’s Financial Base
- Coordinates with Fundraising Committee to Execute Fundraising Events such as Galas, Donor Receptions and Community Benefit Activities
- Secures Sponsorships, Coordinates Logistics, Manages Volunteers and Ensures Successful Donor Recognition
- Prepares Post-event Evaluation and Reports
- Provides Tools, Training and Support to Strengthen their Role in Fundraising and Donor Cultivation
- Coordinates Board Participation in Campaigns, Events and Stewardship Activities
- Prepares Fundraising Updates for Board Meetings
- Maintains Accurate Donor Records in the Fundraising Database
- Oversees Donor and Stakeholder List Management
- Generates Reports for Staff and Board Review
- Ensures Compliance with Nonprofit Fundraising Standards
- Supports Overall Fundraising Administration
Requirements
- 3–5 years of Nonprofit Development, Fundraising, and/or Grant Management Experience
- Proficient in CRM Systems
- Strong Communication and Organizational Skills
- Experience with Donor Databases
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Non-Profit Management or Related Field
- Desirable Research and informative persuasive writing for fundraising purposes
- Must have reliable transportation, ideally living within Reno/Truckee Area and can travel in snow
Benefits
- Medical Benefits not Provided
- PTO
- CalSavers Retirement Plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
fundraisinggrant managementproposal writingbudget managementdonor communicationsevent coordinationreport generationdonor record managementsponsorship cultivationpersuasive writing
Soft skills
communicationorganizationalrelationship buildingleadershipteam collaborationstrategic planningproblem-solvingtime managementattention to detailadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Non-Profit Management