Site Development Manager
The Beaumont Heritage Society is a nonprofit organized to educate and engage the community through preservation of Beaumont’s history and heritage for a better future together.
Job Summary
The Site Development Manager is responsible for developing and executing fundraising initiatives and programs to help achieve our organization’s overall mission and goals. This position involves researching, prospecting, cultivating and managing relationships with donors, as well as coordinating fundraising activities. The Site Development Manager ensures that the organization’s development efforts are successful and that donor support is maximized. The Site Development Manager also oversees the 1845 John Jay French Museum.
Development Duties and Responsibilities
- In collaboration with Executive Director, grow support through successful solicitation of corporate, foundation, and individual underwriting/ sponsorships.
- Research prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations.
- Lead the research, development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies.
- Represent the Society as the Site Development Manager in the community by participating in community events where appropriate.
- Conduct visits with corporate and individual sponsors and prospects.
- Spearhead development with clear objectives, timelines, and metrics.
- Cultivate relationships with existing and potential donors.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of donor communication and ensure proper database management with Executive Assistant.
- Produce high quality and personalized proposals, reports, solicitations, and other correspondence as needed.
- Develop, maintain, and update a fundraising plan with measurable revenue goals that meet or exceed budget requirement.
- Develop, organize, and maintain development materials, such as brochures and presentation of development on website.
- Participate in donor meetings, presentations, and events.
- Develop and implement recognition and stewardship strategies.
- Prepare fundraising reports, budgets, and other documents.
- Stay informed of fundraising trends, techniques, and technology.
- Assess viability of current sponsorship programs/ memberships.
- Engage staff and volunteers in solicitation process, including cultivation and stewardship activities, and coordination of any support group activity that involves sponsorship.
- Develop and maintain a thorough and accurate understanding of the organization’s curatorial, educational, and community engagement programs, and overall funding priorities to effectively connect donors and prospects to the work of the Society.
- Promote the museum and events through social media, flyers, and press releases and local listings as it pertains to grant funding initiatives and grant spend.
- Perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor for the good of the organization.
Site Development Manager Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee care and maintenance of the John Jay French Museum under the direction of the Executive Director.
- Oversee staff and volunteer docents
- Oversee grounds and buildings and report on maintenance needs
- Seek grants and support for Museum needs
- Give tours as needed
- Plan annual fundraising events for the John Jay French Museum with assistance from other staff and promote events via social media, flyers, press releases, local listings, etc.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in fundraising, marketing, communications, or related field and 3 – 5 years experience in fundraising and development OR
- 3 + Years experience in fundraising and development with demonstrated success
- Demonstrated success in managing and meeting fundraising goals
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to train, educate, and motivate staff and volunteers
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be comfortable working in various weather conditions
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Location:
- 25% Chambers House Museum – 2240 Calder Ave. Beaumont, TX 77701
- 75% John Jay French Museum – 3025 French Rd. Beaumont, TX 77706
- Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with evening and weekends as needed for events
Salary:
- $40,000 – $45,000
- Full time, Exempt
To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to the Executive Director at director@beaumontheritage.org with the subject line Site Development Officer Application.