Development Operations Manager Position Available In Bucks, Pennsylvania

Organizational Background Located in Doylestown, in the heart of Bucks County, PA, the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, operated by the Bucks County Historical Society (BCHS), are two historic concrete castles that celebrate the life and legacy of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930), American archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramicist and scholar. The Mercer Museum, one of Bucks County’s premier cultural attractions and a Smithsonian affiliate, features both local and national seasonal exhibits as well as a collection of over 17,000 pre-Industrial tools. This permanent collection offers visitors a unique window into pre-Industrial America and is one of the world’s most comprehensive portraits of American material culture. Fonthill Castle was home to Henry Chapman Mercer and served as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. Fonthill Castle features Mercer’s renowned, handcrafted ceramic tiles designed at the height of the Arts and Crafts movement. Description BCHS seeks a detail-oriented team player to manage administrative operations for the Development Office . This full-time role includes responsibility for project management across development programs; membership management; oversight of all aspects of the Altru database; stewardship of donors; and other tasks ensuring smooth functioning of development operations.

Key areas of responsibility:

Lead project management and organization for the development office Manage database system, ensure accurate record-keeping and data entry Develop lists, queries, and other forms of reporting Manage and oversee all aspects of the museum membership programs Process donations, generate acknowledgements, and develop and maintain development-related documentation Coordinate events, orchestrate and manage mailings, and other development-related functions Manage grant calendar and data collection and analysis Qualifications Summary Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant experience Strong administrative, organizational, and database skills Proficiency with donor and project management software and with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Excellent communication and team collaboration skills Position Details Salary range is $50-60,000, depending on level of skill and experience This is a full-time exempt position and reports to the Senior Philanthropic Advisor This is an on-site position at Mercer Museum in Doylestown, PA. Incumbent will be in the office five days a week, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.