The Development Manager is responsible for the oversight of the California Science Center Foundation’s “Partners in Learning” annual giving program (donors making unrestricted gifts at the $1,500 level and above) with the goal of increasing revenues. The Development Manager functions as a member of the larger Development staff team, supporting other fundraising initiatives as assigned including the Discovery Ball annual gala and the Campaign.
Responsibilities:
• Manage annual fundraising plans to sustain and grow the California Science Center’s annual giving program.
• Identify, research, cultivate and participate in the solicitation of new annual donors, and the upgrade of current members/donors.
• Provide staff support to the Partners in Learning committee, composed primarily of members of the Board of Trustees, including coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and supporting materials, and tracking prospects.
• Maintain regular contact with committee members between meetings to keep them apprised of California Science Center activities and assist with their outreach in support of new donor acquisition.
• Develop relationships with Partners in Learning donors and committee members in support of their sustained and increasing engagement.
• Oversee the Partners in Learning renewal process, with a focus on the upgrade of current members and donors.
• Coordinate the Board of Trustees Statement of Commitment process to secure annual gift commitments (Partners in Learning, Discovery Ball and other) from Trustees in fulfillment of the expectations of board service.
• Plan, implement and staff donor stewardship activities, including receptions, exhibit and film viewings, programs, tours and the like.
• Draft correspondence, including solicitation letters, proposals, renewal letters, acknowledgment letters and event/program invitations.
• Prepare written reports and talking points on Partners in Learning activities and progress toward goals for Executive Committee and Board of Trustees meetings and as required.
• With the support of the Development Coordinator, ensure timely processing of annual gifts and accurate recording in hard and electronic files.
• With the support of the Development Coordinator, ensure benefits fulfillment according to gift level (voucher mailings, requests for optional experiences) and accurate recognition of annual donors (on the donor wall, web site and in select publications).
• Coordinate the distribution of annual Exposition Park parking passes for California Science Center donors and constituents.
• Monitor inventory of Partners in Learning brochures and collateral materials (benefits vouchers) and oversee re-order and production of revised promotional materials when appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the Development department expense and revenue budgets.
• Serve as staff liaison to THE MUSES volunteer support group.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Previous fundraising experience, three or more years; annual fund experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor, with ability to interact effectively with general public, high-level donors and board-level volunteers; experience working with volunteer committees or boards preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; must be able to produce relevant writing samples upon request.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent follow-through.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to produce results in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database programs; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends on occasion.
Send Cover Letter, Resume and Salary History to the HR Dept. via fax at 213-744-2673, email to HR@cscmail.org, or mail to the California Science Center Foundation, H. R. Dept, 700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90037. No phone calls please. EOE.
Salary: $3,666.66 - $4,000.00 per month + benefits