Director of Development and Communications - GLBT Society

Overview

The GLBT Historical Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects, preserves, exhibits and makes accessible to the public materials and knowledge to support and promote understanding of LGBTQ history, culture, and arts in all their diversity. Founded in 1985, we are recognized internationally as a leader in the field of LGBTQ public history. We steward and make accessible one of the world’s largest repositories of LGBT historical materials through our archives, and we operate the nation’s first museum of LGBT History and Culture in San Francisco.

The Director of Development and Communications is a key leadership position within our organization that leads our fundraising efforts and effectively communicates our mission and impact to stakeholders. The position will be critical in advancing the organization’s fundraising goals, cultivating donor relationships, and raising awareness of our work through strategic communication initiatives. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and supervising the Development Associate and the Marketing and Communications Manager, this role requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in all aspects of fundraising.

This position will join the Society during an exciting moment of expansion and will play an important role in sustaining operations, planning for growth and leading a capital campaign.

• Develop, refine and and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• In partnership with the Executive Director, Board, Program Directors, and Volunteer fundraisers, identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, government agencies and other potential funding sources.
• Oversee and engage in grant writing and reporting processes, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with funder requirements.
• Supervise staff engaged in the planning and execution of fundraising events (including the annual gala), auctions, and campaigns to engage supporters and raise funds for the organization.
• Develop annual fundraising plan and budget, monitor performance against goals, report progress to staff and Board of Directors on an on-going basis.

• Cultivate strong relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring personalized engagement and stewardship.
• Oversee and implement strategies to recognize and acknowledge donor contributions effectively.
• Regularly communicate with donors to provide updates on the organization’s impact and maintain donor engagement.
• Supervise staff engaged in various administrative tasks that support fund development, such as processing donations, generating acknowledgment letters, writing thank-you notes, data entry, and other tasks.

• In partnership with the Marketing and Communications Manager, develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to effectively communicate the organization’s mission, programs, and impact.
• Supervise staff engaged in creating compelling content for various communications channels, including website, social media, e-mail newsletters, and press releases.
• Ensure the organization’s brand identity is consistent across all communication materials.
• Support the Executive Director in responding to media inquiries and support the Marketing and Communications Manager in seeking opportunities for media coverage.

• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to staff and volunteers to achieve departmental goals.
• Support the Board of Directors and Board Development Committee in engaging in fundraising, cultivation, stewardship, and event planning.
• Serve as a member of the Society’s leadership team; collaborate with other Society operations and program teams.
• Develop and manage the fundraising and communications team budget.
• Work with capital campaign consultants in planning and implementing a multi-year capital campaign.
• Manage donor database and oversee communications tools.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and equity throughout the organization’s fundraising efforts.