1. Supervise the Development Coordinator in the fulfillment of his/her duties.
2. Prepare and manage an annual department budget.
3. Develop and execute annual fundraising plan and goals, incorporating ongoing annual fund activities, including monthly donor solicitation, strategy development and implemention.
4. Monitor ongoing fundraising progress and track performance toward meeting fundraising performance benchmarks.
5. Develop and/or oversee all marketing and outreach in support of annual giving and other special projects and museum inititatives as assigned.
6. Oversee the donor database and records including donor tracking, data management, and related communications via Raiser’s Edge software.
7. Identify opportunities for grant funding to support Museum activities, and prepare grant applications and final reports as appropriate.
8. Attend museum events and meetings; represent the museum to external constituents.
9. Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO.

1. Coordinate all fundraising campaigns with the CEO, Development Committee and any volunteer committees charged with oversight of major Museum initiatives.
2. Develop, implement and oversee major campaign activities and engage outside fundraising counsel, with CEO and Board approval, as required.
3. Manage project budget and time line for all campaigns.
4. Work with the CEO and volunteers (as appropriate) to seek ongoing and new major gift support for such campaigns.
5. Assess planned giving (bequest) opportunities and monitor the environment for development of planned giving initiatives, when appropriate.
6. Report to the CEO, Board of Directors and involved Museum Committees on the progress of such campaigns.

1. Supervise the daily operations of Museum volunteer programs and retail operations.
2. Ensure the Museum’s volunteer base is fully integrated into the Museum’s overall fundraising efforts, either as participants, donors or both.
3. Engage volunteers to support the Museum’s overall fundraising efforts.
4. Monitor profitability of Museum retail operations.
5. Report to the CEO and Board of Directors on all matters related to volunteer programming and retail operations.

• Office, museum environment
• Work week is Monday through Friday - Involves some evenings and weekend hours
• Able to provide own transportation to perform principle duties
• Must have driver’s license and safe driving record
• Must be able to pass criminal background check

• Annual Fund oversight – to plan and implement a comprehensive strategy for growing
  and regularizing gifts to the annual fund. This will include direct mail, phone-a-thon,
  certain affiliate boards, and online giving, among other strategies
• Student/Young Alum Philanthropy - introducing young people to the importance of
  philanthropy, and facilitating their giving
• Institutional Goal Strategy & Management– to develop goals and participate in strategic
  planning as related to the annual support of for the institution
• Major Donor Cultivation – to develop/grow a major donor portfolio over time as approved
  by the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
• Gift Fulfillment, Processing & Stewardship – manage regular communication with above
  constituencies for acknowledgement of gifts, as well as ongoing engagement
• Supervision of Phone-a-thon Student Managers

• Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Library Science or related field required.
• At least three years experience in development/database research or equivalent experience in related field preferred.
• Paralegal experience and/or paralegal training strongly preferred.
• Experience using the Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or similar development database strongly preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record as defined by Bethesda.
• Occasional travel required for this position. Must have ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time when traveling by car or air. Ability to work irregular hours as needed.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, must have excellent public presentation skills.
• Patience, reliability, dependability, attention to detail and an intense desire to learn. Independent thinking, analytical mind, tact, and determination to follow through on assigned work, good interpersonal skills.
• Highly self-motivated, a self-started and energetic, but a team worker in an office atmosphere.
• Must be very familiar with electronic databases and the internet. Prior experience using Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Researcher's Edge preferred.
• Must maintain good driving record when using Bethesda vehicles for business purposes.
• Must be able to analyze and prioritize data and use this to create donor reports and profiles for field staff.

• Development materials are creative, attractive, timely, accurate, and effective
• Relationships are developed that are loyal, helpful, and provide resources
• Special events are well planned and executed, strategically timed, resulting in positive feedback/increased donations
• Underwriting that meets/surpasses goal is secured

• All SCR employees
• External including donors and foundations
• SCR residents
• Mission Advancement Committee

• Creatively growing MA success
• New donor development and nurturing of existing donors
• Material development (newsletters 2-3 per year, fliers, announcements) and follow up
• Proposal development, research, writing, follow up
• Special events planning, organizing, execution and follow up
• Securing underwriting for event sponsorships and follow up
• Customer interviews

• Bachelors degree in communication, marketing , public relations or sales
• Minimum of 2 years with a non profit development department
• Full knowledge of Microsoft office, scanning, internet and other software needed to respond technologically to demands of MA needs
• Knowledge of fund development strategies and methodologies
• Ability to write grammatically and technically correct proposals and correspondence
• Professional interpersonal relations with a marketing, sales perspective
• Process and detail orientation

• Flexible work schedule
• Prorated vacation and holidays
• Salary commensurate with experience

• Keep a calendar of deadlines and be responsible for timely preparation of corporate, private foundation, UPAF and government grant applications, status reports and final reports;
• Maintain an updated tracking system of accepted, pending and rejected applications.
• Work with Development Director, Managing Director and Board of Directors to identify and research new local and national funding sources;
• Cultivate and maintain personal contacts with grant administrators at corporations, private foundations;
• Work with Development and Marketing staff to ensure appropriate recognition for corporate, foundation and government donors;
• Edit and/or proof various development and marketing documents;
• Provide accurate and timely recording of all corporate and foundation grants, and maintain appropriate records;

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Three or more years of nonprofit grant writing experience is preferred, and theatre, arts, or arts education experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential, as is meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with staff and grant administrators is crucial.
• Capacity to prioritize and excel at many different tasks in a fast-paced environment is necessary.
• Adherence to the fundraising code of ethics and respect for basic fundraising principles are mandatory.
• High computer literacy is required and basic knowledge of Raiser’s Edge fundraising software is helpful.

• Be a respected educational leader with strong abilities in school administration, instructional strategies, fund & grant development and supervision.
• Be able to engage the staff and the community to create a school climate and culture conducive to exceptional learning.
• Be a creative & critical thinker with demonstrated success in developing short and long-term financial and strategic plans.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively and foster two-way communication with diverse groups of people.
• Advanced knowledge of school administration, community engagement and leadership, equivalent to that which would be acquired by completing a regionally accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program.

• Coordinate all aspects of annual donor solicitation, cultivation, major gifts and planned giving programs.
• Research, write and provide administrative support for all grant funding, to include corporate, foundation and government opportunities.
• Plan, manage and attend all special fundraising, donor cultivation and third party events, ensuring that activities meet budgeted goals.
• Prepare donor communication pieces, including donor newsletter, e-news, and social media.
• Maintain effective planning and tracking documents, such as spreadsheets, event plans and communication tools, for each event/project.
  • Coordinate daily office operations including bill paying, release of funds,
  • Act as a liaison to internal clinical and administrative departments. Be a point of contact for external programs and collaborators.
• Manage other Development projects as assigned.

1. In collaboration with applicable stakeholders, develop and execute the organization’s fundraising plan. E
2. Secure financial support (both monetary and in-kind) from individuals, foundations, and corporations by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewardship of current and prospective gift donors via a variety of methods to include, but not limited to: endowments, fundraising/capital campaigns, in-kind resources, appeals, special events, tours, etc. E
3. Manage the implementation of donor software and data; including the development and/or maintenance of a comprehensive database to support ongoing fund raising activities of the organization. E
4. Manage and oversee agency website and related components. E
5. Act as official public spokesperson and representative of the organization as directed by the President and CEO to include, but not limited to: local and national media, speaking engagements, tours, community events, professional groups, etc. E
6. Prepare, complete, distribute, and/or submit required items by due dates; to include, but not limited to: benchmark data, reports, statistics, campaign and event schedules and calendars, organization newsletters and annual report, public relation and marketing materials, etc. E
7. Follow legal, organizational and contractual requirements, laws and policies. E
8. Recruit, coordinate, and work with volunteers; including staff. E
9. Attend meetings, workshops, and professional development activities and perform training and presentations, as directed. NE
10. Establish and maintain good communication, collaboration and cooperation with all stakeholders (i.e., community, funders, staff, Board of Directors, etc.). NE
11. Perform other duties as assigned. NE

1. Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in related field.
2. Minimum 5 years of fundraising and development experience in the not-for-profit sector.
3. Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
4. Excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities, and able to respond quickly and courteously.
5. Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and data bases with experience in using Microsoft Office suite.
6. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, interpersonal relationship skills, and ability to work effectively with others in a diverse cultural, linguistic and economic background; both in a team and individual environment.
7. Transportation, valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, state minimum auto insurance and must meet La Causa, Inc. driving standards.
8. Must successfully complete and pass all background checks.
9. Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, depending on program needs.

To purchase one of these packages, call Jeanne Rhodes at (262) 212-0273 or send an email.