The Director of Development is a highly valued position of the management team that is critical to our organization. Looking for a strategic and passionate individual functioning in a role that gains new prospective donors and secures both private and public grants. This position reports to the Executive Vice President of Development, supervises a staff of 2-3 individuals and also works closely with the President and staffs the Board's development committee.

Education and/or Experience:
1. Bachelors or Masters in communications or business or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
2. 5-6 years experience conceiving, managing and implementing development programs; with at least four years staff management and team building experience. Experience in a Non-Profit organization preferred.
3. Proven track record of success in personal solicitation of major gifts and in working with executives, Board members and senior staff of outside organizations.
4. Proven ability to oversee the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of corporations, foundations and individuals as potential donors.
5. Superior organization and communication skills.
6. Experience with government relations.
7. Demonstrated innovation and ability to lead and inspire.
8. Ability to work collaboratively across the entire organization.

Responsibilities & Duties:
1. Develops and articulates a vision that translates the Port Discovery strategic plan into specific action steps for the development effort.
2. Establishes and directs the development effort to maximize potential funding and generate private support.
3. Identifies, cultivates, solicits and develops prospects with the ability to make major gifts.
4. Responsible for areas of Individual Giving, Foundation and Corporate Giving, and Government Relations
5. Coordinate/and writing of the development of project proposals suitable for submission to local and national foundations.

Port Discovery Children's Museum offers a generous benefits package in addition to providing you with the opportunity to make a difference in the community and in the lives of children. If you are interested and feel you are qualified for this position, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements by clicking the link below:

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=THEHRTEAM&cws=1&rid=43

Port Discovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION CATEGORIES:
Annual fund, Direct marketing, Donor relations, Executive positions, Fund-raising administration, Grant administration, Grant seeking, Major gifts, Other fund raising, Special events

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