Full-Time Chief Development Officer
Job Description
Purpose of Position/Summary:
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will be instrumental in growing the philanthropic support of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS). The CDO serves as a member of the organization’s leadership team, sets the strategy and oversees the execution of fundraising while carrying a fundraising portfolio focused on bolstering the individual giving program. This is an exciting time in the organization’s lifecycle with a unique opportunity to engage and serve an expanded and diverse audience through transformative experiences.
The CDO is involved with various executive duties at ISMHS involving a high degree of discretion in interpreting, applying and executing a division’s policies and programs.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides vision and leadership that reflects the mission and core values of the ISMHS.
- Oversees all fundraising efforts and leads the development strategy for all 12 statewide locations, including raising funds for annual operating support and capital projects.
- Manages a donor portfolio focused on growing the individual giving program.
- Develops a balanced funding mix of donor sources with geographic diversity.
- Works closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and board of directors to identify, cultivate and solicit prospects for Icon Society and major gifts.
- Manages the annual development budget and tracks monthly pipeline projections in coordination with the CEO and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
- Provides general oversight of ISMHS development activities, manages the daily operations of the development team and monitors development progress and adequacy through coordination with staff, board of directors and volunteer groups at historic sites.
- Leads a team of six (6) full-time employees with three (3) direct reports. The development team includes the vice president of development, director of corporate and foundation relations, grants manager, development database manager and development intern.
Job Requirements:
- 5-7 years of progressive fundraising experience, including experience in managing and supervising staff.
- Bachelor’s degree required with a concentration in nonprofit management, arts administration or philanthropic studies strongly preferred.
- Experience in a museum, arts/culture organization, education and/or nonprofit organization.
- A proven record in developing and managing comprehensive fundraising programs focused on moves management and tracking progress to goals and growth compared to prior years.
- Ability to develop relationships across diverse communities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of donor database applications with a preference for Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge or Altru.
- This position is located at the Indiana State Museum in downtown Indianapolis but requires the ability to travel to all 12 locations for donor visits and meetings with volunteer groups.
How to Apply
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