Position: Director of Donor Relations Job code: EX-07-08 Director of Donor Relations, Smithsonian Institution, Office of External Affairs The Director of Donor Relations reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement in the Smithsonian Office of Development, and is responsible for the cultivation and stewardship programs in support of the fund raising goals of the Institution, managing the relations with the Smithsonian National Board, the premier volunteer board of the Institution, including staffing cultivation programs, volunteer relations, engagement, and stewardship. With a staff of three, the Director works closely with Development Directors and staff in Smithsonian units to promote best practices in board management, donor, and volunteer relations. The Director defines best practices for the engagement and management of boards, communicates them to the Smithsonian development community, provides leadership in the creation, planning and execution of cultivation and stewardship programs, and collaborates with Smithsonian units to produce strategic outreach efforts that support Institution-wide strategic cultivation and solicitation plans. The Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex with an international reputation for its exhibitions, research, collections and programs, and includes 16 museums and galleries, four major research centers and the National Zoo spanning seven states, the District of Columbia and the Republic of Panama. This is a Smithsonian Trust position which offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program. Additional detailed requirements for success in this position are available on the Smithsonian website at: www.si.edu/OHR. E-mail your resume and a cover letter indicating your interest, referencing Announcement EX-07-08, to Tom Lawrence, [log in to unmask] Mr. Lawrence can be contacted by phone at 202-633-6319. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer ========================================================= 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).