The Development Manager will report in a cross functional manner to both the Director of Institutional Advancement and to the Director of Development, collaborating closely with the leadership of the Museum on all aspects of fund raising and encouragement of philanthropy. The Development Manager will supervise the Development Associate, the development staff member dedicated to donor stewardship, database management, and department support.
Responsibilities
The Development Manager is an anchor figure in the development department, organizing the department calendar, tracking deadlines and schedules, and assisting development colleagues on an as-needed basis in grants writing, major gifts, events, database management, and other activities at Woodmere. This role serves as the department liaison with Woodmere’s Operations Manager, collaborating to ensure that development events are strategically integrated into Woodmere’s broader institutional activities.
The Development Manager envisions and implements Woodmere’s Membership program, establishing clear growth targets with measurable objectives, actively promoting and engaging with members, executing appeals, organizing events, and optimizing renewals. The Development Manager also implements Woodmere’s Annual Appeal.
Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, arts administration, or a related field.
* Five years of experience in fundraising, development, or a related field, preferably within a museum or cultural institution.
* Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals, particularly with annual funds, membership programs, or giving societies.
* Experience with event planning, donor stewardship, and grant writing.
Skills and Competencies
* Strong understanding of fundraising principles and strategies
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting donor appeals, sponsorship proposals, and reports
* Proficiency in donor management systems
* Familiarity with not-for-profit finance and accounting
Woodmere Art Museum is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring and employment. Woodmere shall not, in any manner, discriminate regardless of race, color, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, matriculation, or veteran status, and any other status protected by law.
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