Director of Advancement

Duties/Responsibilities

·         Create and implement an integrated strategy for development initiatives across the institution’s programming.

·         Direct and coordinate annual, major gift, endowment, and capital/comprehensive fundraising campaigns to provide sustaining support for the Commission’s objectives.

·         Work with the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) to engage Commissioners and members of the HSMC Foundation in development initiatives.

·         Manage, cultivate, and expand a portfolio of individuals, foundations, and corporations by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to support HSMCC goals.

·         Build and maintain an effective network of partnerships and relationships across civic, community, corporate, foundation, business, and nonprofit organizations in the local community and the region.

·         Seek, develop, and administer grants.

·         Coordinate with Executive Director, COO, and staff to plan and implement fundraising events.

·         Represent HSMCC at fundraising events.

·         Work effectively and in a collegial manner with team members across the museum.

·         Increase awareness of the organization among philanthropists and advocate a strong case for support.

·         Establish and implement strategies to achieve goals that are in keeping with fundraising best practices and ethical standards, policies, and guidelines.

·         Work with Advancement and Finance staff to manage donor database and gift acknowledgements.

·         Develop and implement a planned giving strategy.