Director of Development Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

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Employer
Travellers Rest Historic House Museum
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Salary
Salary range of $65,000-$75,000 depending on experience.
Posted Date
Apr 1, 2025
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The Director of Development is responsible for all areas of fundraising, donor relations, and special events for Travellers Rest. He/she works closely with the Executive Director as well as with a volunteer Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising
Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan that raises awareness of and increases funding streams for the organization.
Create and execute an annual fund campaign.
Research and develop a membership program.
Oversee production of collateral materials for development efforts, including appeal letters, annual report, and invitations for donor cultivation events.
Research, draft, and submit foundation and other specific grants as mutually agreed upon with Executive Director.
Create sponsorship packages for major fundraising events and seek sponsors. Assist with management of Kindful donor database.
Cultivation
Create and implement a major gifts strategy focused on long-term donor retention. Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors through coordination of personal visits and various types of direct communication. Meet with major donors and community leaders. Actively cultivate giving from individuals as unrestricted gifts and initiate active follow-up efforts. Utilize best practices to identify, evaluate, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and current donors and friends of Travellers Rest.
Maintain contact with capital campaign donors, foundations, and descendants providing updates on programmatic and preservation work.
Work with Board committees and staff to plan and execute cultivation events and fundraising events, including acting as a liaison with a potential young generation committee.
Time Commitments
Generally, Monday-Friday 37.5 hours a week; some nights and weekends when needed.
Office-based, with time expected away from the office to meet with donors.
Benefits
10 days paid vacation; 4 personal/sick days 5 paid holidays as well as paid time off from December 24-January 1 50% employer-paid health insurance plan for employees and spouse/family 403b retirement plan available after 6 months of service
The Candidate
Experience & Qualifications
Travellers Rest seeks an experienced development professional with demonstrated leadership in a non-profit setting. This includes fund development, experience running a membership program, grant writing and management, planned giving, community outreach, and working with the Board of Directors.
Professional Characteristics
Graduation from an accredited university with a bachelor’s degree; advanced degree and/or CFRE, ACFRE, certificate in fundraising or non-profit management a plus. 3-5 years of experience in advancement. Working knowledge of nonprofit fundraising policies and procedures. Working knowledge of nonprofit fiscal management, including fund accounting and budgeting and a track record for being fiscally responsible is desired. Demonstrated ability in public speaking, written and oral communication, and outstanding interpersonal relations. Experience in grant writing procedures. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and wireless service in order to carry out the responsibilities associated with the position.
Personal Characteristics
The candidate must have an understanding of the mission of Travellers Rest and the Nashville community to effectively support the programs and services that the historic site provides. The individual will be outgoing, highly proactive, capable of quickly identifying critical issues and developing plans and programs to accomplish objectives. Strong organizational skills are required, and exemplary interpersonal and written communication skills are essential. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, intuitive, and willing to take initiative. The successful candidate will display a level of integrity, maturity, compassion, and a leadership style that will create trust and confidence. The candidate must be energetic, positive, intelligent, with a strong sense of team to help grow the organization.