Liz
Perhaps not a direct answer to your question but I have experienced your
situation.
Would an alternative be to take those duties which currently devour your
time (and prevent you from doing what you need to do as an executive
director) and create a position based on those duties. With such a small
staff you might want to retain fundraising yourself.
Just a thought........
Best regards
Glen
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From: "Liz N." <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:42 AM
Subject: [CHILDMUS] Need Advice in Regards to New Marketing/Fundraising
Position at Museum
Hello. I need some advice regarding a new position that we will offer at the
Children's Museum of the Valley in Youngstown, Ohio. Since opening in 2004,
the museum has struggled due to the small size of our staff. To date, we
only have two full-time employees, myself and a manager of education. To my
great excitement, we have received a grant to expand the part-time position
of business coordinator to full-time, and hire a full-time coordinator of
marketing and fundraising. The purpose of this grant was to increase
efficiency and improve effectiveness of our organization.
I need advice regarding the marketing/fundraising position. First of all,
the salary for this position is not that great (high 20's.) Despite the
mediocre salary, this new staff member will have huge responsibilities. Most
importantly, this staff member will be responsible for raising awareness of
the museum (with little or no budget) to schools, businesses, and the
general public. The successful candidate will also allow me to finally get
out into the community and develop relationships with current and future
donors.
Do any of you have a similar position in your museum, both in terms of
responsibilities and salary? Would you be willing to share a job
description, as well as the skills and qualifications you expect the
individual to bring to the organization.
I hope that I made sense. I REALLY NEED ADVICE. I would appreciate any and
all input you can provide.
Thanks,
Liz Nohra, Executive Director
Children's Museum of the Valley
Youngstown, Ohio
(330) 744-5914
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