JOB INFO
Director of Annual Giving
National Children's Museum,
Washington, District of Columbia
Posted: 3/17/2008
Closes: When Filled
Level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Job categories: Development
A new museum for children and families, designated by the U.S. Congress at The National Children’s Museum (NCM), will be established at the National Harbor waterfront development in Prince George’s County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C.
Serving as the anchor attraction for kids and families in this exciting new destination, the National Children’s Museum will be housed in a new 150,000-square-foot, state of the art facility that will deliver a dynamic, interactive learning environment. NCM’s location at National Harbor will extend the visitors’ experience outdoors and take advantage of abundant natural resources to deepen and enrich exhibit and program offerings. The Museum is scheduled to open in 2012, groundbreaking is scheduled for 2010.
Primary Responsibilities
The Director of Annual Giving will be responsible for the conceptualization, organization and implementation of a comprehensive, strategic Annual Giving program. The Director of Annual Giving will lead the effort to raise approximately $2 million in FY08. This will contribute to the overall fundraising goal of $25 million in FY08. The Director reports to the Vice President of External Relations and he/she will supervise a Manager or Assistant Director of Annual Giving.
Qualifications
Seven years of progressively responsible experience in a start up or expanding fundraising organization; Three years of annual and various unrestricted fundraising experience; Significant fundraising expertise and management of an annual giving program; Superior writing and communications skills – the ability to grasp linkages, understand and articulate NCM’s mission and goals to a variety of constituencies; Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge and knowledge of fundraising accounting principles; Bachelor’s degree in related field, with advanced degree a plus, along with demonstrated effort of continuing education in annual giving.
How to apply
EMAIL RESUMES TO:
search@driconsulting.com
FAX RESUMES TO:
703-522-6741
MAIL RESUMES TO:
Development Resources, Inc.
1601 N. Kent Street
Suite 1200
Arlington, VA 22209