DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Drayton Hall, a historic site of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation, seeks an experienced and innovative professional as
Director of Development. Currently, Drayton Hall has a staff of 15 full
time employees and 40 part time, an operating budget of $1.7M, an
endowment of $10M, and attendance of 55,000/year, about 8,000 of whom
are students. Its strategic plan for 2005-2010 calls for sustainable
growth and for the site to become a Preservation Resource and Learning
Center. It identifies this new position as a key member of the
leadership team to achieve the vision for Drayton Hall.
The Director of Development will be responsible for strengthening the
organization through an active, comprehensive, and integrated
fundraising program. Reporting to Drayton Hall's Director and with the
assistance of a talented development manager, the Development Director
will plan and implement fundraising activities with specific focus on
annual, capital, and planned giving programs. All efforts are to be in
support of Drayton Hall's strategic plan and the initiatives of the Next
Trust plan. Specifically, the person will:
* Contribute to the overall success of Drayton Hall in achieving
its mission.
* Identify, cultivate, and solicit annual, major, and planned
gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
* Assist with and coordinate a likely capital campaign for an
interpretive center and other facilities
* Design and implement campaigns to meet specific needs of the
site.
* Serve as liaison with Drayton Hall's Site Council and major
donors.
* Coordinate initiatives with the Trust's development department.
* Lead strategic planning for the cultivation of Drayton Hall's
membership organization, The Friends of Drayton Hall.
* Directly oversee development manager, whose primary focus is
Friends of Drayton Hall membership program supervision.
* Coordinate inter-departmental special projects as required.
Criteria for evaluating success: Performance measures will include
realization of Drayton Hall's strategic goals and annual work plans in
collaboration with staff and outside partners.
Bachelor's Degree required, advanced degree preferred. Minimum 10 years
experience in professional capacity working with non-profit
organizations in a development capacity. Proven managerial, written,
administrative, verbal, and fundraising skills. Must be able to
articulate the site's mission to a wide range of audiences.
Resumes should be sent to the attention of Dr. George McDaniel,
Executive Director of Drayton Hall.
Dawn Brogan | Executive Assistant to George McDaniel | Drayton Hall, a
National Trust Historic Site | 3380 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC
29414 | E-mail: [log in to unmask]
<blocked::mailto:[log in to unmask]> | Phone: 843.769.2605 | Fax:
843.766.0878 | www.draytonhall.org <http://www.draytonhall.org/>
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