ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR DEVELOPMENT,
Wolfsonian-FIU, Miami
Beach
The
Wolfsonian-Florida International University, a museum and research center located in
the heart of South Beach, seeks an experienced development
officer to spearhead all aspects of fundraising. The Wolfsonian examines how material
culture and design reflect -- and shape -- the world through its collection of
art and artifacts that span 1880 to 1945.
Reporting to the museum's director, the development officer is
responsible for individual, corporate, and foundation giving, grant solicitation
and tracking, and membership to meet the needs of this rapidly growing museum.
The position works closely with the development committee of the board. Responsibilities include: identification
of potential donors, design and execution of cultivation and solicitation
strategies, organization of special projects and events, implementation of
annual fund and membership program and oversight of the many details related to
these efforts. The successful
candidate will have demonstrated management and organizational skills,
experience working with and motivating a board, excellent verbal and written
communication skills, and a hands-on work ethic. Demonstrated past success in fundraising
is essential. Experience and
understanding of capital campaign strategy desired. Knowledge of Raisers Edge
preferred. A national and
international perspective, with enthusiasm for being engaged in the dynamic
environment of Miami-Dade County highly desired. Intelligent and sophisticated, the right
candidate will be an ambitious, dynamic, and creative development professional
with seven to ten years of proven leadership and management experience
developing and implementing a broad-based fundraising program. Capital campaign experience is a
must. He/she must have a successful
track record of personally identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major
individual donors. Experience in or
exposure to marketing, communications, and public relations is ideal. A bachelor's degree is required and an
advanced degree is preferred.
The Wolfsonian celebrates
its 10th anniversary this year, providing an important watershed for planning
for our future. We seek a broad
spectrum of candidates.
Apply
online at www.fiujobs.org.
See Campus Location: Wolfsonian.
Melissa
Smith Levine