[Listing Expires 3/1/2025]
Organization Name: Charlotte Museum of History
Organization Website: https://www.charlottemuseum.org/
Charlotte Museum of History – Chief Advancement Officer
Department: Development
Reports To: President and CEO
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will have responsibility for the overall planning, management, and execution of the fundraising program at Charlotte Museum of History (CMH). The CAO will lead the museum’s efforts to secure annual, capital, and endowment funding and in-kind support from key donors and prospects at the local, regional, and national levels. They will also personally manage a portfolio of major individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
The CAO will have management oversight for the museum’s development efforts, including grant writing, institutional giving, individual giving, fundraising events, membership, and planned giving. They will assess the current capacity of the development staff and develop and implement a plan for expansion of the team and their professional growth. As the seniormost development staff member, the CAO will be jointly responsible, along with the President & CEO, for ensuring the success of CMH’s proposed capital campaign in support of the museum. The ideal candidate will be an energetic leader with strong frontline fundraising skills and the ability to match donor interests with museum priorities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assess the Museum’s development program, then develop and execute a strategic, comprehensive fundraising plan that ensures effective results and meets both annual and long-term financial goals.
• Identify and communicate funding priorities in collaboration with the President & CEO, Board of Trustees, and museum leadership.
• With input from the CEO and board, establish revenue plans and implement performance goals, objectives, and action plans in support of the museum’s budgeting process. Generate buy-in through a data-driven approach to goal setting and benchmarking.
• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of major individual, corporate, and foundation donors and prospects, engaging the CEO and Board of Trustees as needed.
• Serve as staff liaison to the board’s development committee and sub-committees and as back-up liaison to the board’s finance and advocacy committees.
• Manage and mentor two full-time employees (Development Associate and Private Events Manager) and eventually recruit more team members as resources and capacity allow.
• Assess the database and implement processes and policies to ensure the integrity of data and that the system is used to its full capacity to support CMH’s growth.
• Oversee special events and cultivation activities to raise funds, engage donors and partners, and enhance the museum’s presence and reputation in the community.
• Oversee the creation of a comprehensive portfolio of communication materials to support donor cultivation, engagement, and stewardship.
• Produce detailed reports on the museum’s contributed income and fundraising for the CEO, leadership team, and Board as needed.
• Partner with campaign consultants to ensure the successful achievement of an ambitious capital campaign.
• Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
• A minimum of five (5) years of comprehensive fundraising experience with proven, successful results.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• A personal interest in American history and or historic preservation is preferred.
• Prior people management experience.
• Skilled at building and sustaining positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; comfortable with making cold calls and going to offsite meetings and networking events.
• Strong collaborative leadership skills. A desire to engage, learn, and problem solve with colleagues.
• Exceptional communication and listening skills.
• Strong understanding of leading practices and a high level of comfort in managing CRM and donor databases; prior experience with Altru is an advantage.
• Comfortable using computers and the Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook etc.) is required.
• Existing knowledge of the Charlotte philanthropic landscape or a proven track record of integrating quickly into a new community and building relationships that further an organization’s fundraising goals.
• Highly effective decision making and prioritization skills; comfort using data to support planning and decision making.
• Be able to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Hold a driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• While most of the workweek will be Monday-Friday during regular business hours, weekends and evenings will be occasionally required.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Starting salary of $90,000.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and pet insurance benefits.
• Generous PTO policy.
• Free parking.
• Flexibility for hybrid work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities including AFP membership dues payment.
If you are interested in this position, please email a cover letter outlining your qualifications and resume to admin@charlottemuseum.org. We will accept applications until the position is filled. No calls, pop-up visits, or direct messages to staff via email or social media, please.
It is the Charlotte Museum of History’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, citizenship status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Hiring Salary: 90000
Apply Via: admin@charlottemuseum.org