The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, VA seeks a dynamic and team oriented professional for the position of director, corporate and foundation relations. This position reports to the vice president of development and is responsible for directing and managing the Museum's efforts to secure funding from corporations and foundations for annual giving, exhibitions, education programs, and special projects. In addition, oversees the research of current and potential donors, manages cultivation and solicitation of new and renewing donors, supervises appropriate acknowledgment of funding and works closely with the marketing department on corporate sponsorships, including in-kind partnerships to ensure an integrated strategy of corporate involvement. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in history, business, or English, with an advanced degree preferred and five years' experience with a demonstrated track record of success in corporate fundraising, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additionally, knowledge and demonstrated expertise in use of donor prospecting techniques and research sources, as well as knowledge of national and regional corporate and foundation donors required. The successful candidate will also have direct solicitation experience and understanding of marketing and corporate marketing strategies. Skills in establishing and maintaining effective internal and external working relationships, including superior writing ability mandatory. Experience matching museum exhibition, education, and community outreach gift opportunities with appropriate national and regional foundation sources desirable. The Mariners' Museum offers compensation commensurate with ability, excellent benefits and an outstanding work environment. Please send a letter of interest, resume, and salary history to: Human Resources Manager, The Mariners' Museum, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606; fax (757)591-7311; or email [log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).