Hybrid Development Manager

at KidZone Museum

• Job title: Development Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Truckee, United States

About the role

• Donor Development Manager at KidZone Museum enhancing donor relationships and securing long-term support. Managing donor portfolios, grant writing, and fundraising events in Truckee, California.

Responsibilities

• Prepares campaign materials
• Coordinates Donor Prospect Strategies
• Tracks Contributions
• Supports Major Donor Cultivation and Stewardship throughout all Phases of the Campaign
• Designs and Implements Annual Fundraising Campaigns
• Cultivates and Stewards Relationships with Individual Donors, Corporate Sponsors, and Foundation Partners and Oversee Donor Communications
• Drafts Newsletters, Solicitation Letters, and Impact Updates
• Prepares Timely Thank-you Letters and Acknowledgments
• Coordinates Donor Meetings and Supports Leadership and Board Members in Donor Engagement
• Researches and Identifies Grant Opportunities Aligned with the Museum’s Programs
• Drafts Proposals and Budgets for Grants and Manages Reporting Requirements
• Cultivates Sponsorships and In-kind Donations from Businesses and Community Partners to Strengthen KidZone’s Financial Base
• Coordinates with Fundraising Committee to Execute Fundraising Events such as Galas, Donor Receptions and Community Benefit Activities
• Secures Sponsorships, Coordinates Logistics, Manages Volunteers and Ensures Successful Donor Recognition
• Prepares Post-event Evaluation and Reports
• Provides Tools, Training and Support to Strengthen their Role in Fundraising and Donor Cultivation
• Coordinates Board Participation in Campaigns, Events and Stewardship Activities
• Prepares Fundraising Updates for Board Meetings
• Maintains Accurate Donor Records in the Fundraising Database
• Oversees Donor and Stakeholder List Management
• Generates Reports for Staff and Board Review
• Ensures Compliance with Nonprofit Fundraising Standards
• Supports Overall Fundraising Administration

Requirements

• 3–5 years of Nonprofit Development, Fundraising, and/or Grant Management Experience
• Proficient in CRM Systems
• Strong Communication and Organizational Skills
• Experience with Donor Databases
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Non-Profit Management or Related Field
• Desirable Research and informative persuasive writing for fundraising purposes
• Must have reliable transportation, ideally living within Reno/Truckee Area and can travel in snow

Benefits

• Medical Benefits not Provided
• PTO
• CalSavers Retirement Plan