Director of Philanthropy

Job Title:Director of Philanthropy

Department:Development and Marketing

Reports to:Chief Development and Marking Officer

Status:Full Time, 100% on-site, Exempt

Salary
: 115000 - 126000 per year

The Director of Philanthropy will oversee giving and membership for Children’s Discovery Museum under the direction of the Chief Development and Marketing Officer. They will manage a Development Coordinator and the Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager. This role will be responsible for creating and executing on year-over-year revenue growth goals contributing to a $5M annual fundraising goal.

• Oversee and grow all aspects of CDM's giving and membership programs (mid-level, major gifts, planned/legacy giving, membership, grants, and corporate gifts) in service of CDM's $5M annual fundraising goal.
• Develop, manage, and report against the department's budget and fundraising goals, adjusting tactics as needed.
• Plan and execute CDM's signature annual fundraising event, from strategy and budget through logistics, volunteer/vendor coordination, and post-event stewardship.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with donors through consistent communication, timely follow-up, and proactive outreach.
• Support the Chief Development and Marketing Officer in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding existing Board and leadership connections.
• Maintain and improve the technology infrastructure supporting development activities, including gift processing, moves management, donor data integrity, membership sales, and donor communications.
• Generate and analyze fundraising reports and revenue projections to track progress toward goals and surface actionable insights for leadership.
• Function as an active, collaborative, and contributing member of the museum team, offering cross-departmental support to help achieve museum-wide goals.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Development & Marketing Officer in support of CDM operations.

• Education: Master’s Degree, CFRE, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 5-10 years’ experience in fundraising.
• Skills &
  
  Competencies:
  
  

• Ability to articulate a deep understanding of and appreciation for the museum’s mission, purpose and role in the community
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships
• Excellent writing skills to produce compelling letters of intent, grant applications, reports, solicitation letters, and correspondence
• Knowledge of the local philanthropic community and sources of potential funding
• Ability to manage a team
• Fundraising experience, preferably in a goal oriented environment
• High ethical standards in fundraising and for handling confidential materials
• Ability to engage with children and adults in an age-appropriate, clear, and friendly manner
• Comfort using computers, tablets, and basic office applications such as GSuite and/or Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn museum-specific systems and procedures quickly
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience with CRM systems - Blackbaud tools preferred
• Ability to leverage data and develop data-informed strategies
• Self-starter who is able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Passion for building a brighter future for all children

• Ability to move throughout museum spaces and event environments.
• Ability to lift and transport materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during events and productions.

CDM is committed to fair and equitable compensation in accordance with California pay transparency requirements.

• Salary DOE
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plan…