*POSITION POSTING (January 2024)*
*POSITION:* Philanthropy Manager
*POSITION DESCRIPTION:* Science Central, a hands-on science center (physical, natural and applied sciences), is currently hiring an experienced, creative, outgoing, team-oriented, highly organized fundraiser and donor relations professional.
This position will build relationships with individuals and families, and corporate sponsors; help acquire sponsorships; maintain donor database and records; research funding sources; communicate activities with staff and committees.
Duties will include:
* Grow philanthropic giving by current individual, family and corporate donors, and research and cultivate new donors
* Develop solicitation materials, create donor relations plans, write proposals for prospects, and meet with donors
* Document all visits, contacts, donations, and follow-up information in donor database
* Oversee the annual campaign, endowment, and planned giving programs
* Oversee monthly giving, matching gifts, in-kind gifts and special giving opportunities
* Participate in internal staff/committee and external vendor/community meetings
* Assist with science center activities, such as fundraisers and special events
*REQUIRED SKILLS:* time- and detail-oriented; self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task and meet deadlines; excellent written and verbal skills; strong interpersonal skills, communicative and team- oriented; skilled at researching funding sources; able to meet prospects, explain the need for and value of their support; able to keep detailed notes and records; ability to coordinate and prepare project budgets; comfortable in a fast-paced environment; sense of humor.
*QUALIFICATIONS: *College degree preferred; 2+ years experience in fundraising/development, preferably in the non-profit field and in donor relations; must be comfortable working in a science-related organization; skilled with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel; comfortable with donor databases; ability to drive and valid Driver’s License; successful completion of Criminal Background
Check.
*SCHEDULE:* Full-time, schedule will include weekdays, and some weekends and evenings
*SALARY: *$40,000; exempt position; with full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, etc.
and generous paid time off
*APPLY:* Open posting, position filled as needed.
Apply online
(https://www.
sciencecentral.
org/about/careers/).
Complete the application and attach 1) completed application, 2) cover letter, 3) resume, 4) professional references (minimum of 3), and 5) examples of successful fundraising activities (minimum of 3).
*Science Central is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 403(b)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
* Fort Wayne, IN 46805: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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