Director of Development

About the Role

The Museum of the Mountain Man is ready to be transformed by the power of philanthropy!

The inaugural Director of Development will play a pivotal role in shaping the museum's fundraising strategy and driving revenue growth. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will focus on developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising plan, building donor relationships, and fostering community engagement to support the museum’s mission.

Working with an established donor base, the Director will lead efforts for a potential major capital campaign encompassing:

1. Construction of Fort Sublette,
2. Acquisition of the Bad Hand Plains Indian Collection, and
3. Construction of a Collections Care Facility.

This role will focus on major, planned, and principal giving strategies, collaborating closely with museum staff, the governing board, and a newly created campaign advisory board.

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Key Fundraising Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan aligned with the museum’s mission.
• Engage with and cultivate the existing donor base, fostering long-term relationships.
• Lead a major capital campaign for Fort Sublette, the Bad Hand Plains Indian Collection, and a Collections Care Facility.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual, corporate, and foundation donors for major, planned, and principal gifts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Organize and manage fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with the museum’s leadership, governing board, and campaign advisory board to set funding priorities.
• Create compelling proposals, grant applications, and fundraising materials.
• Monitor and report on fundraising progress to stakeholders.
• Utilize data-driven approaches to refine fundraising strategies.
• Stay informed about fundraising trends, best practices, and regulations.

Additional Functions:

Based on the successful candidate’s skillset, additional responsibilities may be added, such as event planning, promotions (social media, newsletters, email lists), and marketing.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising or development, preferably in a nonprofit or cultural organization.
o The Museum of the Mountain Man is also willing to consider candidates with transferrable experience from a related field.
• Proven track record of successful fundraising campaigns and donor relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• The ability to engage a diverse audience in the message of the Museum.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in CRM tracking and data management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for the museum’s mission and the ability to convey it to donors.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven collaboration skills with internal and external colleagues.
• Creativity in developing fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Experience with social media and digital fundraising platforms.
• Knowledge of grant writing and management.