POSITION TITLE: Coordinator, Development

DEPARTMENT: Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art         SITE: TS

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P                                                               GRADE: C

BASIC FUNCTION:

Coordinate, direct and implement management of effective fund-raising activities for the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, particularly through working with private, corporate, foundation, government, grant and community sources.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cultivates donor relationships with individuals, business entities, foundations and other potential funding sources who have an interest in the Museum.
• Serves as liaison to SPC Foundation, Inc. and SPC Institutional Advancement.
• Secures donations in support of the Museum and procures underwriting for exhibitions and programming.
• Initiates and implements fundraising campaigns.
• Develops appropriate fundraising projects involving a variety of sources.
• Coordinates grants and grant writing for the Museum.
• Initiates and implements programs for increasing Museum membership.
• Coordinates activities of the auxiliary fundraising organization.
• Interfaces with the Museum Board of Directors for all fundraising and developmental issues.
• Develops and maintains contacts with professionals in the community to cultivate recognition of the Museum in the community.
• Develops policies and procedures for Museum Development in compliance with the Museum, College and generally accepted museum standards and applicable laws.
• Compiles program and industry information for programs and donors.
• Supervises staff of Public Relations Coordinator, Museum Administrative Assistant and Museum Services Coordinator.
• Serve as copy editor for Museum newsletter and other Museum publications.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in a related area.  Masters degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE  REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years experience in non-profit fundraising.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS:

Knowledge of fundraising techniques in a museum setting.  Ability to meet and deal with prospective donors in an effective manner.  Skill in use of personal computer.  Verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to speak before groups on behalf of the Museum.

Revised 7/2007