Development Manager

Location:

Seal Cove Auto Museum, Seal Cove, Maine

Reports To:

Executive Director

Employment Type:

Full-time preferred (flexible; part-time considered depending on experience)

Start Date:

Negotiable

The Seal Cove Auto Museum seeks a highly organized, creative, and strategic development professional to lead and support all aspects of fundraising, donor engagement, and communications. This role offers flexibility in scope depending on experience, ranging from hands‑on coordination to full leadership of development strategy.

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who can both execute day‑to‑day development tasks and contribute to long‑term fundraising strategy, while also managing the Museum’s social media presence and E‑newsletter outreach to strengthen engagement and visibility.

• Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with annual and project goals
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board on development planning and priorities
• Support and help lead the Development Committee

• Cultivate and manage relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors
• Maintain and update donor database (Little Green Light or similar systems)
• Oversee gift processing, acknowledgments, and donor tracking
• Develop donor communications, including targeted outreach and stewardship messaging

• Research funding opportunities
• Assist in or lead grant writing and reporting
• Maintain organized records of funding applications and outcomes

• Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events in collaboration with staff
• Support event logistics, outreach, and follow‑up
• Participate in evening and weekend events as needed
• Manage and maintain the Museum’s social media platforms, creating engaging and mission‑aligned content
• Oversee and produce regular E‑newsletters to communicate programs, events, and fundraising initiatives
• Collaborate on marketing and communications to strengthen donor outreach and public visibility
• Assist with application intake, communications, and administrative processes

• Coordinate meetings, materials, and notes for development‑related committees
• Track fundraising metrics and adjust tactics as needed
• Maintain project records and support general administrative tasks

• 1–5+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, or a related field (level dependent on role scope)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating digital content
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently
• Proficiency in Excel, donor databases, social media platforms, and email marketing tools
• Collaborative, proactive, and flexible work style

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related field
• Experience with donor databases (Little Green Light or similar)
• Experience with grant writing, donor cultivation, and fundraising events
• Experience managing social media accounts and E‑newsletter platforms
• Enthusiasm for the Museum’s mission and community engagement

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.