The New York State Historical Association and
The Farmers' Museum
Cooperstown, New York

Director of Development, Public Relations and Marketing
The New York State Historical Association (NYSHA) in Cooperstown, New York,
is a private, non-profit, educational institution dedicated to collecting,
preserving, and interpreting objects significant to New York history and
American culture.  The Farmers' Museum is also a private, non-profit,
educational institution closely affiliated with NYSHA, its sister
organization.  It focuses on nineteenth-century handcrafts, rural community
life, the production of food and changes to the environment.
The Director of Development, Public Relations and Marketing will be
responsible for managing a comprehensive development program for both
organizations, with the expectation of further enhancing the development,
public relations and marketing programs.  The Director reports to the
President and is a member of the senior management team.  He or she will be
expected to create, implement and monitor the progress of a comprehensive
fund-raising plan with specific goals and objectives, including a particular
emphasis being paid to individual major gifts.
The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to, and personal interest in,
the mission of NYSHA and The Farmers' Museum.  A substantial, proven track
record of personal success in the solicitation of individual major gifts and
stellar experience building and managing a team of development professionals
are required.  Sufficient depth and breadth of experience in public
relations and in all aspects of fundraising to include individual major
gifts, corporate and foundation solicitations, planned giving, special
events, and direct mail, will be essential to the candidate's success.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills, the ability to work
independently and as a member of a team and superior organizational skills
are expected.  A bachelor's degree is required.

Nominations and applications may be submitted to:

        EMN/Witt/Kieffer
        Attn: Sally-Ann Hard
        780 Third Avenue
        38th Floor
        New York, New York 10017

Confidential inquiries may be directed to Sally-Ann Hard (212-686-2676) or
via e-mail at [log in to unmask]

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