Development Director - B'Ship

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Battleship

Information & Communications Spec III (NS)

NC16

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program.

These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

The Development Director is responsible for the management of all aspects of ongoing Capital Campaigns, long-term fundraising, and grantsmanship for the USS North Carolina Battleship Commission, in support of the Battleship North Carolina Memorial. Responsibilities include relationship building, fundraising activities, staff management, donor database management, financial reporting and auditing, solicitation licensing, etc. The Development Director will work for the Executive Director and USS North Carolina Battleship Commission to initiate, coordinate, and implement all aspects of the development and grants programs.

Long-term, the development office will build and maintain a robust and comprehensive annual and special gift development program.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Development & Campaign Management
  - Research, identify, and implement comprehensive plans to secure contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government sources to support the Battleship.
• Grant Application and Management – Identify grant opportunities aligned with strategic goals, draft proposals for approval, and maintain a database tracking all deadlines.
• Administration and Staff Training – Maintain centralized digital and hard-copy donor history databases, prospects logs, and assignment tracking reports to ensure accurate documentation of campaign progress.

Recruitment Range: $57,983.00 - $80,713.00

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants whopossessthe following are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, development, advancement, philanthropy, or grant administration
• Experience managing major gifts and donor stewardship programs
• Experience in grant writing and grant management
• Experience with donor databases/CRM systems and prospect research
• Experience leading fundraising campaigns and community partnerships

• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday
  - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional weekends and holidays required as needed.
• Must be able to climb, crouch, reach, push, finger, grasp, talk, hear, and do repetitive motions.

** This is a repost. Previous applicants are still being considered and do NOT need to reapply. **

1 Battleship Rd NE

Wilmington, NC 28401

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