CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER/ANNUAL FUND
POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Development Officer/Annual Fund is
responsible for the successful development and management of the
Academy's Annual Fund Campaign. Reporting to the Director of
Development, the incumbent works with key volunteers and staff
to identify, evaluate, cultivate, and solicit Annual Fund gifts.
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and manage strategies to secure gifts from
individuals primarily for general operations
- Identify, contact, and cultivate prospects through personal
visits, special events and tours
- Manage and direct the activities of volunteer solicitors and
affinity groups
- Write solicitation letters, oversee production, and track
results for Annual Fund
- Manage giving circles, design club identities, benefits,
acknowledgements and provide gift stewardship
- Create effective upgrade mechanisms to promote higher levels
of Annual giving
- Write and supervise production of direct mail solicitations
and other Annual Fund materials
- Assist in the identification and cultivation and
solicitation of planned gifts
- Supervise the Stewardship Officer and Development Assistant
positions
- Develop and maintain budgets for Annual Fund programs
- Solicit donations for special projects
- Follow all Academy safety regulations
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or related experience
- Minimum of three to five (3 - 5) years increasingly
responsible fund-raising
- Previous supervisory experience
- Able to work evenings and weekends
- Sensitivity to confidential information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Computer word processing (MS Word) and database experience
(Raisers Edge) required
- Able to work well with staff, volunteers, and the public
- Able to work as a team member
- Knowledge of current trends and effective strategies for
Annual Fund Campaigns
- Familiarity with natural history and science education
preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Able to sit for eight (8) hours per day
- Able to perform repetitive motions thirty percent (30%) of
the time
Send a letter of interest and resume to:
California Academy of Sciences
Human Resources Department #SDO
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94118
Open until filled. No calls please.
The California Academy of Sciences is a natural history museum,
aquarium, planetarium, and research institution located in Golden
Gate Park, San Francisco.
The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to diversity.
Visit our web site at http://www.calacademy.org/ and click on the
Employment Opportunities link.
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