Development Director

*POSITION:* Development Director *POSITION DESCRIPTION:* Science Central, a hands-on science center (physical, natural and applied sciences), is currently hiring a knowledgeable, self-motivated, self-directed, creative, outgoing, highly organized individual to direct the center’s development department.
This is a professional, senior-level position, reporting to the executive director.
As a member of the leadership team, the job requires previous experience in fundraising, grants, donor relations, nonprofits, data management, staff management, project planning, budget analysis, and multi-tasking high-level concurrent and future activities.
This is a “hands-on” position and the employee will spend much of their time doing as well as directing.
Duties will include: * Lead the research, writing and reporting, as well as also writing and submitting grants/proposals/requests * Plan, manage and evaluate fundraising events, such as the annual fundraisers * Identify, develop, contact and establish sponsorships with individuals and businesses * Run the annual fund appeals * Manage and expand estate gifts * Coordinate all development data collection, record-keeping and reporting * Recruit, train and manage a team of full-time grant writing/development staff * Participate in and lead various internal and community committees * Create budgets for development expenses and revenues * Create solicitation materials *REQUIRED SKILLS:* Ability to develop and follow an annual fundraising plan; research and contact and steward funding sources; develop, schedule and run fundraising events; able to develop new fundraising opportunities, sponsorships and events; able to communicate with potential and existing donors in a timely manner; ability to keep detailed notes and records; professional in attitude and practice; outgoing and articulate; attend and run internal staff and committee meetings and external community meetings; meticulous and time- and detail-oriented; strong leadership abilities; grasp of language with exceptional communication, writing, spelling and proofing skills; comfortable in a fast-paced environment; able to handle high stress, multi-task and meet deadlines; must have flexibility and capability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules; must like people, be communicative and team-oriented, sense of humor; ability to partner with a wide variety of diverse colleagues and business/community associates; ability to work occasional long hours.
*QUALIFICATIONS: *This is not an entry-level position.
College degree preferred;needpreviousexperience in fundraising/development, preferably in the non-profit field; must be comfortable working in a science-related organization; skilled with Microsoft Office programs; comfortable with and familiarity with databases; experience with administering donor database software; ability to drive and valid Driver’s License; successful completion of Criminal Background Check.
*SCHEDULE:* Full time; schedule is flexible but will include days, and occasional weekends, early hours and evenings *SALARY: *$55,000-60,000/year; exempt position; with full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, etc.
and generous paid time off.
*APPLY:* Open posting, position filled as needed.
Obtain application online (https://www.
sciencecentral.
org/about-us/2013-01-09-18-11-02/job-opportunities.
html).
Send 1) completed application, 2) cover letter, 3) resume, 4) professional references, and 5) portfolio examples of successful grants, sponsorships, fundraisers, special events, etc.
to: Executive Director Science Central 1950 North Clinton Street Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Fax: (260) 422-2899 mfisher@sciencecentral.
org *Science Central is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.
00 - $60,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person