BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM
DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL GIVING
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THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE FULL-TIME IN THE BAY AREA AND WILL WORK FROM THE BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM OFFICE IN SAUSALITO, CA TWO DAYS PER WEEK.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Director of Institutional Giving (Director) leads an existing portfolio of foundation, corporate, and government funders and is responsible for approximately $1M in annual revenue. The Director is responsible for the strategy and implementation of annual fundraising plans for existing and new potential institutional funders, including strategic identification and cultivation, proposal development and execution, and reporting and stewardship.
Institutional funders are important advocates for and investors in the museum. These funders support unrestricted operating funds, capital projects, robust STEAM education programs, and reduced-cost access initiatives. These programs enable the museum to provide children with the high-quality, research-backed early playful learning experiences needed to be successful in school and in life.
It is an exciting time to join the museum and work with an incredible portfolio of engaged, dynamic funders who make the museum’s work possible. The museum is currently in year three of a new strategic plan, Lead with Joy, which establishes a clear vision and priorities. As part of the strategic plan, the museum has set ambitious impact goals, aiming to serve 500,000 people annually by 2027 (a 44% increase from 2022), with at least 20% benefiting from free or reduced-cost access to our programs. The Director will play an important role in achieving these ambitions, inspiring and engaging funders through exciting and impactful outreach initiatives.
This is a new position.
For more information, please visit https://bayareadiscoverymuseum.org.
LOCATION
Hybrid position
The Bay Area Discovery Museum is located in Sausalito, CA
Full-time Hybrid position; the successful candidate will be based in the Bay Area
At least two days onsite per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
YOU ARE:
Fearless, imaginative, and a creative storyteller
Passionate about raising money for children
Strategic, self-directed and collaborative
Confident and mission-minded
Committed to elevating the priority of early childhood education through leadership and direct investment
Passionate about working to prevent and end homelessness in our communities
SALARY/BENEFITS
Salary range is $105,000 - $120,000/year
Benefits include:
100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for “employee only” premiums
Paid vacation starting at three weeks per year, and an additional three (3) days of floating holidays
Paid sick leave, starting with 40 hours front loaded and a max yearly accrual of 80 hours per year
Eight (8) observed and paid holidays
Reciprocal admission benefits at other museums, regular all-staff celebrations, professional development training, and more
A high-energy, results-oriented, creative and fun environment
Opportunity for each employee to make a unique impact on more than 350,000 museum visitors and community members through the museum’s research-backed school and community programs each year
EQUITY STATEMENT
The Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We encourage those from all backgrounds to apply to allow us to build the most inclusive and creative team possible.
Please do not remove yourself from contention before you even apply. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply.
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