What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Donor Relations position at Terre Haute Children's Museum?
The Terre Haute Children’s Museum is seeking a mission-driven, positive, and detailed relationship-builder to join our team. As a key member of the THCM team, the Director of Donor Relations, will contribute to the strategic goals of the organization by building strong corporate donor partnerships, assisting with grants and aiding with the execution of fundraising events. The primary responsibility is to assist with the execution of the capital campaign and the fund development program.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range administrative, executive support, and development related tasks, and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a growing non-profit organization. The ideal candidate will be detail orientated, an excellent negotiator and skilled communicator. They will have a committed can-do attitude, be motivated to create and steward mutually beneficial partnerships, have exceptional presentation skills, special event management experience, and be a strong team player.
They should also have a passion to learn the art of fundraising through best practices. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director.
Essential Functions
- Corporate Donations
- Donor Relations & Communication
- Collaboration and Communication
- Grants
Skills
- A Bachelor of Arts in a related field. CFRE or CFRM credentials are appreciated.
- Experience in donor portfolio management, donor relations, proposal development, events, and negotiations is appreciated.
- Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple details and to achieve results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective listener, strategist, and planner.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external constituents.
- Proficiency with donor databases, google workspace, online donor management software, online project management tools, Microsoft Office Suite. Proven ability to learn new systems and software.
- Coordination, administrative, organization, and follow-up skills
- Possess a warm, friendly, positive attitude with plenty of energy.
- Must enjoy working around children and adults of all ethnic and social backgrounds.
- Able to think on feet and adjust to unexpected occurrences in a timely and professional manner.
- Conduct self in a professional and respectful manner around guests and staff.
- Must display patience and professionalism when working with youth, co-workers, and parents.
Work Environment
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Night and/or weekend hours will be necessary
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000