Sci-Tech Discovery Center
Job Summary
The Development Manager reports to the Deputy Director and oversees fundraising efforts and supports membership development. They create and implement an annual fundraiser event, assist with grant writing and tracking, support membership growth and retention, and oversee general development with the Director team. Responsibilities
Assist the Deputy Director in the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Board Finance Committee, Executive Director, and Director of Accounting. Support the creation of an annual development budget along with the Deputy Director and Director of Accounting. Develop and implement an annual calendar of appeals, solicitations, and fundraising communications. Create and implement mission‑based, donor‑centric appeals distributed through personal contacts, direct mail, social media, newsletters, and other channels. Analyze fundraising data and support reporting including an annual donor report, quarterly Board reports, and other reports as needed. Work with the Director of Operations and Director of Accounting to refine and develop all systems needed to support fundraising data management, including donor database management, solicitations, gift tracking, thank‑you letters, etc. Serve as primary staff for monetary and in‑kind donation processing and tracking. Oversee the creation of an annual grant/foundation calendar and tracking systems for submissions, award rates, impact metrics, and reporting. Assist in research of grant opportunities and application writing. Serve as primary staff for a large‑scale annual fundraising event and other small‑scale gatherings. Research local, regional, and national funding sources and trends to implement best practices. Develop and implement strategies to increase year‑over‑year membership numbers, including retention rates and individual donors. Refine and clean membership data, solicit renewals, manage benefits and communication, and cultivate the member‑to‑donor pipeline. Collaborate with the Education Team to promote and increase member attendance at programs & events. Expand and diversify the donor base and pipeline while identifying, prospecting, and building relationships with new funders. Ensure quality donor experience with timely acknowledgments and year‑round stewardship. Attend networking events with the Deputy Director to increase professional network and outreach. Other responsibilities as assigned. Skills & Qualifications
Degree or equivalent experience in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or related fields. Knowledge of fundraising strategies, campaign management, event planning, data management, and donor relations. Experience with grant writing, gift processing, report creation, budgeting, graphic design, social media, and corporate giving. Experience building, maintaining, and growing relationships with donors/members and community leaders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, SharePoint), Google Drive, and Canva. Comfortable working in an environment with children, noise, technology, machines, scientific tools, and animals. Ability to move up and down stairs and carry up to 40 pounds. Bi‑ or multilingual (English required; Spanish, ASL, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Mandarin preferred). Manage multiple tasks with limited oversight consistently. Positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and reliability. Adaptable under pressure. Passionate about nonprofits and community engagement. Effective and professional communicator and presenter. Cultural competency and knowledge of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility). Employment Details
Status:
Full‑Time, Exempt, Approximately 40 hours/week Reports to:
Deputy Director Work Schedule:
Primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional nights/weekends as needed for events/programs Location:
Primarily on‑site, with occasional local travel; remote work opportunities possible Compensation:
Base Salary of $40,000 (additional compensation available based on experience). Includes Medical/Vision/Dental benefits, flexible schedule, unlimited/flexible PTO, performance‑based bonus pay. Other:
Candidates must pass a basic background check and have reliable transportation. Seniorities
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos (Industry)
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The Development Manager reports to the Deputy Director and oversees fundraising efforts and supports membership development. They create and implement an annual fundraiser event, assist with grant writing and tracking, support membership growth and retention, and oversee general development with the Director team. Responsibilities
Assist the Deputy Director in the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Board Finance Committee, Executive Director, and Director of Accounting. Support the creation of an annual development budget along with the Deputy Director and Director of Accounting. Develop and implement an annual calendar of appeals, solicitations, and fundraising communications. Create and implement mission‑based, donor‑centric appeals distributed through personal contacts, direct mail, social media, newsletters, and other channels. Analyze fundraising data and support reporting including an annual donor report, quarterly Board reports, and other reports as needed. Work with the Director of Operations and Director of Accounting to refine and develop all systems needed to support fundraising data management, including donor database management, solicitations, gift tracking, thank‑you letters, etc. Serve as primary staff for monetary and in‑kind donation processing and tracking. Oversee the creation of an annual grant/foundation calendar and tracking systems for submissions, award rates, impact metrics, and reporting. Assist in research of grant opportunities and application writing. Serve as primary staff for a large‑scale annual fundraising event and other small‑scale gatherings. Research local, regional, and national funding sources and trends to implement best practices. Develop and implement strategies to increase year‑over‑year membership numbers, including retention rates and individual donors. Refine and clean membership data, solicit renewals, manage benefits and communication, and cultivate the member‑to‑donor pipeline. Collaborate with the Education Team to promote and increase member attendance at programs & events. Expand and diversify the donor base and pipeline while identifying, prospecting, and building relationships with new funders. Ensure quality donor experience with timely acknowledgments and year‑round stewardship. Attend networking events with the Deputy Director to increase professional network and outreach. Other responsibilities as assigned. Skills & Qualifications
Degree or equivalent experience in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or related fields. Knowledge of fundraising strategies, campaign management, event planning, data management, and donor relations. Experience with grant writing, gift processing, report creation, budgeting, graphic design, social media, and corporate giving. Experience building, maintaining, and growing relationships with donors/members and community leaders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, SharePoint), Google Drive, and Canva. Comfortable working in an environment with children, noise, technology, machines, scientific tools, and animals. Ability to move up and down stairs and carry up to 40 pounds. Bi‑ or multilingual (English required; Spanish, ASL, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Mandarin preferred). Manage multiple tasks with limited oversight consistently. Positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and reliability. Adaptable under pressure. Passionate about nonprofits and community engagement. Effective and professional communicator and presenter. Cultural competency and knowledge of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility). Employment Details
Status:
Full‑Time, Exempt, Approximately 40 hours/week Reports to:
Deputy Director Work Schedule:
Primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional nights/weekends as needed for events/programs Location:
Primarily on‑site, with occasional local travel; remote work opportunities possible Compensation:
Base Salary of $40,000 (additional compensation available based on experience). Includes Medical/Vision/Dental benefits, flexible schedule, unlimited/flexible PTO, performance‑based bonus pay. Other:
Candidates must pass a basic background check and have reliable transportation. Seniorities
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos (Industry)
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