Director of Development
*Position reopened for applications effective August 13, 2010.
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum is seeking a Director of Development.
The DOD is responsible for designing, implementing and coordinating an institution-wide comprehensive development plan, including individual and business patronage, as well as grants. The patronage plan requires a donor relation and stewardship system that appropriately and consistently promotes interaction with and recognition of donors at all levels. The position must sustain positive and mutually-rewarding relationships between the Museum and its donors; determine the best strategies for effective stewardship of current donors and the conversion of new donors; and maintain ongoing and active networking with internal and external constituencies. The DOD will also be responsible for developing relationships with board members to foster wider stewardship of donors. The grants plan will identify and provide process management in seeking public and private sources to underwrite both the short and long-term objectives for collections, exhibitions, education and publications. Working in close partnership with a Marketing, Membership and Events Manager, the DOD collaborates to insure that a series of special fundraising events are supported and attended by current and prospective donors. This position reports to the Executive Director, shares two part-time assistants as well as seasonal interns, and collaborates with colleagues in curatorial, education and lighthouse operations.
Candidates should have at least 7-to-10 years of relevant experience in some combination of fundraising management and grant development. Experience in event management and relationship sales a benefit. Demonstration of success at solicitation of major gifts (up to $100,000) and securing grants of more than $25,000 is important. Prior activity in non-profit, especially cultural organizations, or relevant corporate sales experience is helpful. An undergraduate degree, strong writing, speaking and computer skills are required. Current residents of Martha’s Vineyard encouraged. Starting salary commensurate with experience. Relocation supplement possible.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter summarizing your qualifications, resume and a list of three professional references to jbarker@mvmuseum.org. Attachments of samples encouraged. EOE.
Specific areas of responsibility include:
Fundraising
- Manages all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, donor research, solicitation, and relations. Involved actively in donor solicitation.
- Maintains contact with funders and develops grant proposals.
- Develops and implements programs designed to grow Annual Fund.
- Repeat and expand successful multi-year operating fund pledges
Grant Management
- Manage relationships with current funding sources at NEH, MCC and other on-island entities
- Expand the potential funding matrix to include an expanded base, especially seeking private and public foundations and corporate support
- Provide team and project-management leadership to curatorial and education staff in prioritizing sources and developing complex grant proposals
Board of Trustees Relations
- Works as primary staff liaison with the Board Development Committee and the Executive Director to develop strategies and tactics to initiate and meet aggressive fundraising goals.
- Develops fundraising training for Board members and other leadership volunteers.
- Assumes responsibility for all development reports to the Board and attend all Board and Executive Committee meetings.
Development Office Infrastructure
- Supervises donor and gift record-keeping and acknowledgements.
- Conducts development research activities.
- Works collaboratively with Marketing and Membership Manager
- Assertively leverages programming, friend-raising and fundraising events, and other Museum assets, such as the catboat Vanity, to maintain and build a donor base.
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Marketing, Membership and Events Manager
*Position reopened for applications effective August 30, 2010.
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum in Edgartown is seeking a Marketing, Membership and Events Manager. Full-time position is responsible for developing strategies and managing implementation for growing the membership base, marketing programs and active year-round events schedule. He/she will provide leadership in all aspects of marketing, particularly press relations, event calendar development, advertising, web management, emarketing initiatives, and individual and business membership campaigns. Working in close partnership with the Director of Development and Executive Director, the position also cooperates on several fundraising events, working with volunteer committees to secure sponsorships, establishing goals and budgets, and managing vendors. This position reports to the Executive Director, shares two part-time assistants as well as seasonal interns, and collaborates with colleagues in curatorial, education and lighthouse operations.
Candidates should have at least five to seven years of relevant experience in some combination of event management and membership marketing. Experience in media relations and emarketing a benefit. Demonstration of project and vendor management for printed materials required. Prior activity in a small business or non-profit, especially a cultural organization, is helpful. An undergraduate degree, strong writing, speaking and computer skills are required. Current residents of Martha’s Vineyard encouraged. Starting salary commensurate with experience. Relocation supplement possible.
Applications open until position filled. Send cover letter summarizing qualifications, resume, and a list of three professional references to the attention of Jessica Barker, jbarker@mvmuseum.org. Work samples encouraged. EOE.
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The Martha’s Vineyard Museum is looking for assistance in marketing and visitor services. Two part-time positions could be combined.
Weekend Visitor Services Supervisor
Act as on-site staff representative for Saturday museum schedule. Oversee volunteers at Cooke House (seasonal only) and Pease House (year-round); lock and unlock campus; responsible for insuring smooth daily operation. Cover shifts when volunteers are not available or scheduled. Interest and ability to welcome and orient visitors, take and track admissions, and provide general security for campus buildings. Position will also be assigned clerical or other duties to perform.
8hrs weekly with flexibility to add additional hours for occasional evening and Sunday events desirable. Hourly rate based on experience. Must be willing to undergo background check.
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Marketing and Events Assistant
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum operates year-round with an increasingly active events program seeking to expand its audience. This is a critical part-time support position with potential for growth.
- Work with Marketing, Membership and Events Manager to ensure successful event planning and execution. Assist in developing, distributing and monitoring promotional materials; some website and social media maintenance; other marketing support functions as needed.
- Responsible for assisting and collaborating on several fundraising events throughout the year, especially during active summer season. Working with development to support early-stage and on-going planning, execution and fulfillment in such areas as follows:
- auction item procurement, both silent and live items
- sponsor contact and follow through on program content
- program booklet design and printing.
- support services for volunteer committee members
- manage vendor relationship contracts for tent, food, centerpieces, etc.
15 to 20 hours per week required; flexibility of additional hours desired. Must be experienced in Microsoft Office; some graphic design experience helpful. Available to work some evenings and weekends required. Hourly rate based on experience. Must be willing to undergo background check.
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Martha's Vineyard Museum has a well developed summer intern program, which has been in place since 1993. Each intern has the opportunity to participate in all operational aspects of the Museum. This is an ideal environment for learning about such issues as non-profit administration, historic conservation, museum education, development, outreach, preservation, and public history. With the experience gained at the MVM, many of our interns have gone on to careers in the fields of library science, historic preservation, public history, and museum studies.
Summer positions for 2010 have been filled. Please check back for fall/winter/spring opportunities and summer 2011 postings.
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