Development Manager Position Available In Craven, North Carolina

Development Manager 
Salary $43,738.00 – $52,213.00 Annually Location Craven County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05803 TP60083555 Department Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens Opening Date 04/30/2025 Closing Date 5/14/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Development Associate Position Number 60083555 Salary Grade

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Description of Work •This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. •Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator This position is located at: 529 S. Front Street New Bern, NC 28562

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Development Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Development Team and oversees fundraising to meet the revenue goals of Tryon Palace as determined by the Executive Director. This position also manages the membership program, annual fund campaigns, restricted gifts, sponsorships, grants, endowments, planned giving programs and capital campaigns. The Development Manager implements and manages successful fundraising events that create engagement and meet revenue or friend-raising goals. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supporting Tryon Palace’s mission; assisting with short- and long-range strategic planning; taking the lead to reach fund-raising goals and objectives.
Managing the day-to-day operations of the Development Team, assigning priorities to ensure a strong, ethical donor management is in place, compliant with all procedures and policies.
Developing, cultivating, and expanding relationships with donors, supporters and the community, to build membership, sponsorships, and public engagement.
Providing excellent stewardship to all donors and supporters of Tryon Palace.
Ensuring all donor records are kept accurate and secure, and that gifts are received and processed correctly, adhering to IRS law and the policies and procedures required by audit.
Facilitating Board meetings and special events.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to work Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm with some evenings and weekends.

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//www.tryonpalace.org/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must have or be able to: Demonstrated experience fundraising with private sources for membership programs, annual funds, endowments, corporate sponsorship, capital campaigns, and/or planned-giving.
Working knowledge of development and non-profit best practices and processes.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple employees and/or volunteers.
Demonstrated experience with basic accounting to accurately process and maintain expenses and generated revenue using budget tracking methods.
Demonstrated experience performing administrative tasks such as writing grammatically accurate communications, agendas, scheduling meetings, and/or taking meeting minutes.

Management Prefers:

Demonstrated experience with organizing and executing successful fundraisers.
Established professional with Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification.
Experience with Raiser’s Edge donor management software. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, business, or a related degree from an appropriately accredited institution, AND three years of experience in public relations, communications, or fund-raising;
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information Section/Unit Description:

The Tryon Palace Development Office works to build rapport and engagement with the donors and contributors, manages fundraising efforts, and facilitates grant-writing efforts to support the overall mission of Tryon Palace. The Development Team is part of the Tryon Palace Public Affairs Branch and works within its overall strategy to provide institutional outreach to the community, state, and nation, that is educational and engaging. The Development Team works closely with the Public Affairs Director to engage the public with Tryon Palace by building awareness and support of Tryon Palace’s mission, programs and exhibits, and develop relationships with supporters.

Division Description:

Tryon Palace welcomes, inspires, and engages all visitors and patrons to discover eastern North Carolina’s rich and dynamic history. At Tryon Palace, North Carolina’s first permanent colonial and state capitol, we interpret the history of our community and state using living history, programming, and exhibits to present an authentic view. With scholarship and integrity, we preserve and interpret buildings, landscapes, collections, and gardens that tell the story of One History, Many Voices.