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Celebrating its 25th year, McWane Science Center in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a Vice President of Development. This full-time, on-site member of the senior management team is responsible for creating and executing strategies to meet contributed revenue and membership revenue goals which account for 30 - 40% of the facility’s $7+ million budget. This position will actively participate in and support the organization’s strategic plan and collaborate across departments to establish organization-wide practices supporting the highest level of STEM education initiatives and visitor experiences.
McWane Science Center is a non-profit organization featuring 4 floors of hands-on exhibits and programming, an IMAX Dome with Laser theater and outreach programs to schools throughout the state of Alabama.
Accountabilities and Major Duties
- Create and execute a plan that enables the organization to meet its annual goals for contributed revenue. Plan will include strategies to secure gifts/grants from board members, individuals, foundations, corporations, and governmental entities.
- Create and execute a plan to help the organization meet its goals for contributed revenue for capital projects.
- Create and execute a plan to help the organization build its endowment.
- Oversee the organization’s major fundraiser ---- Beaker Bash.
- Train and engage the Board of Trustees so that they are effective in helping the organization raise funds.
- Work with other departments to identify capital and non-operating project needs and develop a plan for attaining funds for these efforts.
- Along with the Member Engagement Manager, develop and execute a plan to enable the organization to meet its goal for memberships.
- Develop and build an effective team to meet departmental goals.
- Work effectively as a member of the Senior Management team.
- Serve as staff representative to the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees.
- Along with other Senior Staff, participate in direct service to visitors when the need arises.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Minimum 5 years development or similar organizational experience.
- Knowledgeable in all methods of fundraising (i.e. capital, endowment, annual gifts, foundations, direct mail, phone programs, major gift solicitation).
- Supervisory and management experience with volunteers and paid professional staff required.
- Direct experience in directing or leading capital campaigns desirable.
- Technology expertise and donor tracking knowledge desirable; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.
- Strategic planning experience desirable.
- A demonstrated ability to work well with a non-profit Board of Directors.
- Excellent organizational, people, computer, writing and editing skills as well as strong verbal and public speaking skills.
- Willingness to actively engage in fundraising calls throughout the community.
- Noted creativity and flexibility.
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including some nights, weekends and holidays.
- Possess a valid driver’s license subject to acceptable annual motor vehicle reports and minimum liability insurance as required by State law.
Minimum Physical Qualifications
- Ability to utilize a computer for extended periods of time.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
- Hearing and visual acuity.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance; 403(b) retirement savings plan including company match; paid time off; free membership and movie screenings; discounts in our gift shop, camp program, IMAX theater and food service; and on-site parking.
We look forward to hearing from you!