THE HIGH DESERT MUSEUM Bend, Oregon Position open TITLE: DEVELOPMENT OFFICER DEPARTMENT: Development POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Regular Full Time WAGE CLASSIFICATION: Salaried REPORTS TO: Vice President - Development JOB SUMMARY: The Development Officer is a primary advocate in raising operations and capital revenue for the Museum. This position has primary responsibility for: initiating and implementing revenue-enhancing concepts and strategies, in particular the individual members component; initiating and implementing appropriate special events; implementing fundraising concepts and strategies for the Community Support component of the Museum's capital campaign, in particular meeting the challenge requirements of the Oregon Community Foundation's February 1996 grant to the Museum; and initiating and implementing a deferred/planned giving program for the Museum. This position will focus on generation of operations and campaign revenue and therefore will have an external, direct-fundraising orientation. QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated track record in institutional advocacy and fund raising, preferably with at least four years experience in a museum or other non-profit setting. Prefers working in an environment with agreed upon, aggressive goals with monitored performance. Ability and desire to effectively advocate the Museum to prospective donors. Outgoing personality, with experience, ability and desire to call on donors and prospective donors and to attend business and special functions--locally and outside the area as necessary. Excellent writing and presentation skills . Ability to work in a team atmosphere and to be flexible in the work schedule. Experience in a capital campaign preferred. Bachelor Degree. Computer experience; general knowledge of word processing, and spreadsheet software preferred. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Initiate and implement plans and strategies for broadening the Museum's base of operating financial support from individuals with primary focus on direct fund raising activities. 2. Serve as a primary advocate for the Community Support component of the capital campaign through identifying, cultivating and soliciting prospective donors through direct fundraising activities. 3. Develop strategies and implement a deferred/planned giving program for the Museum. 4. Initiate and write specific grant proposals as appropriate. 5. Work as a member of a development team to achieve institutional fund raising goals. 6. Oversee and conduct a regular program of lunches at the Museum for the purpose of ongoing cultivation and solicitation of operations and campaign prospects. 7. Comply with all Museum policies, procedures and safety regulations. 8. Perform other tasks and duties as assigned. Please respond to Loretta Slepikas ([log in to unmask]) or send resume and cover letter to: Loretta Slepikas The High Desert Museum 59800 S. Highway 97 Bend, OR 97702 Sylvia Weaver Computer Systems Specialist The High Desert Museum, Bend, OR [log in to unmask]