Knock Knock Children's Museum is seeking a full-time Development Manager and Events Coordinator to help plan and perform a variety of development functions including the execution of annual fund drives, campaigns, annual appeals, and fundraising events aimed at growing Knock Knock's base of philanthropic support. This person will help plan and execute signature fundraising events including our annual gala, Storybook Soiree. Additionally, the Development Manager and Events Coordinator will be responsible for administrative duties in the Development department including accurate record keeping, grant research and tracking, and supporting the coordination of stewardship activities and relationship management with donors, members, visitors, volunteers, and museum stakeholders.
As an important player on the Knock Knock team, the Development Manager and Events Coordinator will report to the Development Director and work in close collaboration with the Board of Directors, the Young Leaders Board, and other valued museum volunteer groups and staff.
Responsibilities: Support, create, and manage effective strategies and giving opportunities to support fundraising and increase philanthropic giving to the museum, including special events, direct mail, online giving, donor identification, and cultivation. Work with the Development team to enhance donor and member engagement through cultivation and stewardship. Ensure accuracy and integrity of all donor and database records relating to corporate and individual donations to strategically communicate with existing and prospective donors. Draft stewardship engagement and donor acknowledgment communications in a timely manner. Foster collaborative relationships with the museum's administrative team and staff, Board of Directors, planning committees, and volunteers to plan, implement, and evaluate various fundraising events. Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to promote fundraising initiatives and engage donors through various channels. Attend events to coordinate and assist in set up, implementation, and clean up. Manage and supervise Development volunteers and interns. Perform Development administrative duties including filing, copying, sorting, mailing, etc. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite required; Minimum 2 years' experience in a combination of fundraising for a non-profit, educational, or cultural institution, communications, and event planning; Experience with data-entry and reporting in fundraising databases such as fundraising Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge, Altru, etc.; Experience in successful donor engagement and cultivation; Experience with customer relations preferably with a non-profit, museum, or cultural institution. Personal Attributes: Exceptional focus and attention to detail and accuracy Excellent multi-tasker must be comfortable with handling multi-project successfully and efficiently; Excels within a strength-based culture and is excited to join a nimble and talented team; Experience working with websites and other forms of electronic media to reach audiences; Innovative thinker with a positive attitude and creative problem-solving skills; Exceptional written and oral communication abilities; An ability to establish positive working relationships with board and committee members, Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Health insurance benefits. Paid time off and holidays. Professional development opportunities. Knock Knock Children's Museum is an equal opportunity employer.
