Development Coordinator
Beverly Historical Society is a rapidly growing, private nonprofit that has
3 historic houses and an extensive local history collection in Beverly,
Mass., located next to Salem. We seek a motivated, creative fundraising
professional to direct comprehensive development program. A new position,
the Development Coordinator reports to the Executive Director. 30
hours/week. Competitive salary.
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of the BHS membership program, including attracting,
retaining, tracking, and communicating with BHS members.
Work with the Development Committee to develop funding priorities and
strategies for individual, foundation, and corporate fundraising. Motivate
and train board members to become effective in cultivating and soliciting
gifts and maintaining relationships with donors. Work with the Executive
Director and Board leadership to develop and engaged and effective Board.
Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan to achieve these goals
including, but not limited to, membership, annual appeal, grant writing,
sponsorship programs, capital gifts, endowment, planned giving, special
events. Evaluate development efforts at the end of the fiscal year.
Create and maintain relationships with current and prospective individual
and corporate donors and granting organizations.
Keep complete, accurate, up-to-date manual and electronic records of all
fundraising activities.
Write solicitation materials and grant proposals and edit drafts written by
others.
Make personal solicitations of prospective donors in cooperation with other
staff and volunteers.
Plan and coordinate mailings, telethons, special events, and other
fundraising activities.
Develop and implement a marketing plan.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Successful candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills;
broad knowledge of fund raising techniques and membership programs;
demonstrated ability to work with a variety of people including board
members, professional staff, and volunteers; facility with computerized
database systems for development, word processing and spreadsheets; and a
strong record of success raising funds from individuals, businesses, and
granting entities in a community-based organization. Send letter, resume,
and names of three references to: Executive Director
Beverly Historical Society
117 Cabot Street, Beverly MA 01915
fax (978) 922-7387
Samantha Grantham
Collections Manager
Beverly Historical Society
117 Cabot St.
Beverly, MA 01915
(978)922-1186
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www.beverlyhistory.org
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