Share Email Opening Title Development Officer and Grant Writer  Description Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Position Description Job Title: Development Officer and Grant Writer Department: Philanthropy Supervisor: Director of Philanthropy FLSA Status: Full-time Salaried Exempt Last Updated: 4/10/2018 Compensation: Anticipated Starting Salary - $56,000 - $58,000 per year plus a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, FSA, HRA, 403(b) retirement plan, paid holidays, personal business, sick leave, and vacation. Summary Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, the Development Officer and Grant Writer plays an important role in the Desert Museum achieving its annual funding objectives. Key responsibilities include: helping plan and execute a comprehensive annual funding program; identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding business and foundation funders; planning, writing, and editing sponsorship and grant proposals; entering data about, tracking, and reporting on donors and donations; devising and writing direct appeals; and meeting and exceeding annual revenue goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: General Fundraising Promote the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of the Desert Museum. Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating: Short- and long-range fundraising priorities. Goals, strategies, and objectives of fundraising campaigns. Annual giving, special events and projects (including the gala), and other solicitations of contributed income. Engagement of individual board members in development and fundraising. Plan and coordinate on-site and off-site donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship events and activities. In cooperation with Marketing, plan and schedule direct mail campaigns to reach potential contributors and upgrade periodic donors to recurring donors. In conjunction with Marketing and Member Services, share the responsibility of coordinating production and editing the Desert Museum's donor and member newsletters; provide development input for other institutional materials (including annual report, website, collateral, etc.) as directed. Make appointments for Executive Director, Director of Philanthropy, board members, and other key Desert Museum constituents with business leaders, foundation officers, and other prospects; arrange onsite tours for donor prospects. Maintain confidentiality of all information, with particular emphasis on donor and donation information. Under the director of the Director of Philanthropy, negotiate and secure agreements with other organizations for exchange of mailing lists, information, and cooperative programs. Assist in managing Development volunteers and interns, as appropriate. Database Maintenance and Reports Maintain accurate and current donor tracking and acknowledgement systems (including data entry of donor information and gifts; documentation of all identification, qualification, screening, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities; generation of donor acknowledgement letters; and articulation of gift impact and benefits to funders), ensure timely data entry and acknowledgement of gifts, and develop all analytical and tracking reports needed by Development, Member Services, Finance, and Marketing, as well as other end-users. Develop and maintain coding systems for donor, constituent, gift, and membership information in the donor database; write and maintain documentation which clarifies data entry procedures and practices sufficient to ensure data quality and consistency; communicate this information to appropriate staff. Compile monthly report and reconcile these with Finance to ensure accurate and consistent revenue reports. Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Media Relations to maintain an effective interface between Raiser's Edge (and other applicable member/donor databases and information management systems) and the Desert Museum’s websites, including daily contact updates between systems. Grant Writing Acquire and maintain a sound understanding of the Desert Museum’s history and programs; use that familiarity to better understand grant funding needed to accomplish projects and activities. Identify, research, screen, and rate prospective grant funders; develop and manage a grants calendar, including deadlines and restrictions; ensure all submission and reporting deadlines are met Compile information for, write, and edit grant inquiries and proposals, consistent with each funders’ priorities, preferences, and guidelines. Review program, project, and activity budgets for which grant funding is sought and make recommendations to present it clearly and effectively to prospective funders Manage grant applications, keeping in contact with grant-making entities, and providing additional and supportive materials when requested. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. ____________________ This position does not have a closing date and is considered open until filled; however, it is recommended that all credentials be submitted for consideration as soon as possible. Please understand that if offered a position, you will, as a final condition of employment, be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. ____________________   Position Requirements Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master’s preferred; preferably in business, philanthropy, or communications. Demonstrated record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals. Demonstrated writing skills; previous writing experience (especially in development) preferred. Previous experience in nonprofit fundraising preferred. Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends when necessary. Satisfactory background check, including (but not limited to) criminal background and driving record screening. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong written communications skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals. Strong editing skills. Attention to detail and accuracy of all information. Strong organizational skills, including meeting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and managing multiple priorities. Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies. Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors. Familiarity with prospect research techniques. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient with: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); donor management software (Blackbaud Raiser's Edge 7 is a plus); charity auction software (Maestro Software AuctionMaestro is a plus), email marketing software (Constant Contact preferred), Internet-based donor research, e-communications, and social media. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. ------------ The above description reflects a general overview of the responsibilities, reporting relationships and position requirements for this job classification. It is not intended to be a complete description of all duties and requirements that may be inherent in the position.   EOE Statement We are an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. For this position, we are seeking candidates who are U.S. citizens or permanent green card holders. We believe that inclusive teams with diverse perspectives are essential to our success and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, within the remit of the eligibility criteria.   Open Date 4/10/2018   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://ArizonaDesertMuseum.appone.com

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