MOS - Manager of Development

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Manager of Development is responsible for supporting and executing fundraising initiatives that advance the mission and long-term sustainability of the Delta Flight Museum. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Manager of Development manages donor cultivation and stewardship activities, fundraising campaigns, corporate sponsorship efforts, grant support, donor events, and development operations.

This position plays a key role in growing philanthropic support for the Museum while building strong relationships with donors, corporate partners, Delta employee & retirees, aviation enthusiasts, and community stakeholders. The Manager of Development collaborates closely with Museum leadership, volunteers, and external partners to achieve annual fundraising goals and strengthen donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and Donor Engagement

• Supportimplementation of the Museum's annual fundraising plan and developmentpriorities.

• Manage aportfolio of individual donors and prospective donors.

• Assist withdonor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.

• Developmeaningful donor engagement opportunities that increase support andretention.

• Prepare donorcorrespondence, proposals, stewardship reports, and recognition materials.

• Track andreport fundraising activity and results.

Corporate Sponsorships andPartnerships

• Assist inidentifying and securing corporate sponsorship opportunities.

• Supportrelationships with corporate partners and community organizations.

• Preparesponsorship proposals, benefits packages, and impact reports.

• Help coordinatesponsor fulfillment and recognition activities.

Grants and Foundation Support

• Research grantopportunities from foundations, corporations, and government entities.

• Assist withgrant writing, application preparation, and reporting requirements.

• Maintainrecords of grant deadlines, submissions, and reporting obligations.

• Coordinateinformation gathering from staff to support grant requests.

Donor Stewardship and Recognition

• Implement donorrecognition and stewardship programs.

• Ensure timelyacknowledgement of gifts and contributions.

• Support donorcommunications, impact reporting, and engagement activities.

• Maintainaccurate donor records and engagement histories.

Fundraising Events and CampaignSupport

• Assist withplanning and execution of fundraising events and donor experiences.

• Coordinatelogistics, sponsor engagement, and donor outreach related to events.

• Support annualgiving campaigns and special fundraising initiatives.

• Help identifyopportunities to increase fundraising revenue through Museum programs andevents.

Board and Volunteer Support

• Support Boardfundraising and donor engagement activities.

• Preparedevelopment reports and materials for Board and committee meetings.

• Assist withvolunteer engagement related to fundraising initiatives.

• Coordinatefollow-up activities resulting from Board and committee meetings.

Development Operations

• Maintain donordatabase records and prospect information.

• Track gifts,pledges, sponsorships, and donor interactions.

• Generatedevelopment reports, fundraising dashboards, and donor lists.

• Support donorresearch and prospect identification efforts.

• Ensureadherence to fundraising best practices and nonprofit compliancerequirements.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor'sdegree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business,public relations, or a related field.

• Three to fiveyears of nonprofit fundraising, sponsorship, sales, business development,or relationship management experience.

• Demonstratedsuccess in donor relations, fundraising support, sponsorship development,or comparable revenue-generating activities.

• Strong writtenand verbal communication skills.

• Excellentorganizational and project management abilities.

• Ability tomanage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and donor management databases or CRM platforms.

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

• Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and styles.

• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

Preferred

• Experienceworking in a museum, cultural institution, nonprofit organization, oreducational setting.

• Knowledge ofcorporate sponsorship and donor stewardship practices.

• Experience withgrant writing and grant management.

• Familiaritywith Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising software.

• Interest inaviation, history, STEM education, or cultural preservation.

Competencies

• RelationshipBuilding

• Communicationand Storytelling

• CustomerService Orientation

• Attention toDetail

• Collaborationand Teamwork

• Initiative andAccountability

• Event Planningand Coordination

• OrganizationalEffectiveness

• ResultsOrientation

• Professionalismand Integrity

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

• Space Available Personal Travel to include eligible dependents.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans available.

• Annual Incentive.

• 401(k) match (following one year of service).

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