Pavek Museum is seeking a Development Manager.
Pavek Museum
The mission of Pavek Museum is to share how pioneers in electronic communications created enormous impacts on the evolution of society, to inspire in people a passion to make contributions to our quality of life through science and the communication arts, & to preserve the rich mosaic of the development of electronic communications through a historically significant, permanent, and living repository. We have over 12,000 square feet of antique radios, televisions, and broadcast equipment. The bulk of our inventory is the original Joe Pavek Collection, but we've added a lot more over the years since we opened in 1988.
Job Purpose
The Development Manager creates and oversees the implementation of a comprehensive and strategic approach to institutional advancement, fundraising, and communications including individual annual giving, corporate and foundation grant solicitation, planned giving, sponsorships, events, email and social media management, marketing and advertising, and media and public relations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Development Manager will perform the following duties:
Development Responsibilities
• Manage, create, and implement advancement strategies and development/fundraising
programs to increase revenue to support the strategic direction of the organization and
long-term sustainability:
o Annual fund development
o Planned giving (estate planning)
o Capital campaign
o Endowment campaign
o Adopt-an-Artifact
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of experience with advancement and nonprofit fund development/fundraising experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively on a one-to-one basis and within groups.
• Knowledge of tax laws that impact charitable gifts and the ability to communicate benefits to prospective donors.
• Demonstrated ability to budget and meet financial goals.
• Working knowledge of grant writing and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Salesforce or other donor relationship management system.
• Professional attitude, appearance, and ability to warmly engage a wide variety of people
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $58,000 - $68,000 depending on qualifications
Experience
• Development/Fundraising: 5 years (Preferred)
• Event Management: 3 years (Preferred)
Benefits
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
Schedule
• Monday – Friday
Education
• Bachelor’s (Master's preferred)
Willingness to travel
25% (Preferred)
Work Location
• Pavek Museum, St. Louis Park, MN
For details and to apply, click here.
Applications can be addressed to Gwendolen Nystrom at: jobs@pavekmuseum.org
Pavek Museum is an equal opportunity employer.
