ABOUT THE MUSEUM:

The Hoboken Historical Museum (HHM) collects and displays artifacts on Hoboken history and is a de facto community center, offering educational programs, family days, lectures, tours, films and other events.  The HHM's mission is to advance the understanding and exploration of Hoboken history, culture and architecture.  For more information, please visit us online at www.hobokenmuseum.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Development Officer is a member of HHM’s leadership team and will report to the Executive Director and the board of trustees.  S/he will be responsible for the strategic planning, management and implementation of HHM’s various fund development streams.  The ideal candidate will be proactive, flexible, a team player, able to work in a dynamic setting and capable of  managing their work load. A strong preference for a qualified local candidate who is knowledgeable about Hoboken, New Jersey.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain timely and consistent contact with donors and potential donors in order to

  establish, sustain and enhance relationships leading to initial and repeated gifts.

• Develop specific stewardship plan for current major donors.

• Develop annual corporate sponsorship plan for Museum’s many events throughout the year, including annual gala, House Tour, Garden Tour and Baby Parade.

• Develop annual fund plan for 2-4 mailings per year, including an end-of-year appeal.

• Work with volunteer fundraising committee to identify new targets never yet approached by Museum.

• Work with board of trustees to educate them on fundraising.

• Secure new funding sources, especially corporate, government and foundation funders.

• Database management plus preparation of reports in a timely manner.

   

  QUALIFICATIONS:

   

• At least six years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in cultural/historical institution setting with a background raising funds from various categories.  (HHM has a diversified fund development portfolio with substantial revenues from all categories—corporate, foundation, government, individual and special events.)

• Grant writing/management skills.

• Strong relationship skills, including working with board members, volunteers and the general community.

• Experience in fundraising in and for a museum is preferred. Ability to work evenings and weekends.

   

  OVERVIEW

   

• This is a 20-hour per week contract position without benefits.

• To apply, please email your cover letter, resume and salary requirements in one PDF to [log in to unmask].