Director of Development

Reports to: Executive Director

As a fund development professional, the Director of Development provides essential leadership to the

Wilson Center team. Participating in the senior leadership team, the Director of Development is

responsible for planning and coordinating the engagement, cultivation and strengthening of donor

relationships including individuals and sponsors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of Executive Director, help create a comprehensive development plan each year that

includes long-term goals, annual milestones, and specific strategies for increasing contributions to the

annual fund, capital needs, grant writing, special events, arts education, and performances.

• Manages events budgets and oversees all events-related income and expenses.

• Effectively manages timelines and schedules for event-related teams including, volunteers, sponsors, and

vendors.

• Works with Event Consultant to assist in directing all special fundraising events, including the Golf Classic,

Literary Luncheon, and Big Event gala. Responsible for securing sponsors, donations, and auction items for

events.

• Responsible for achieving the revenue and goals of Performances, Annual Fund, and Special Events.

• Serve as the Grant Manager. The Director of Development will serve as the primary resource in

researching grant opportunities, writing, and editing letters of inquiry, formal proposals, and reports for

submission to corporate and private foundations as well as governmental funding agencies.

• Works with Executive Director in selecting key stakeholders at event to cultivate and steward.

• Engage in relationship-building activities through in-person visits, virtual and phone meetings, events, and

through written and email correspondence.

• Enter and track all activities, actions, call reports, critical donor information and deadlines .

Personnel/Administrative

• Direct fulfillment of annual giving plan

• Assist Event Consultant in fundraising events for the Center.

• Process all donations, reporting and record keeping

• Compile and report Fund Development status verbally and in writing

• Provide staff leadership and support to the Development Committee

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Documented evidence of continuing pursuit of current development practices

• Evidence of successful stewardship strategy and planning

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate increasing donor engagement and funding growth

• Demonstrated ability to lead development strategy fulfillment

• Track record of fund development goal achievement

• Track record as a team member who successfully navigates the roles of contributor or leader as the

challenge requires

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, openly, and simply, both verbally and in writing

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Demonstrated ease with computer functions including Word and Excel

• Excellent knowledge of CRM systems, specifically Tessitura

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume, salary history, and three references to: jobs@wilson-center.com with the subject line

Wilson Center Director of Development .

The Wilson Center is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and

applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These

decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training and other

personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to race, creed, color, religion,

sex, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, military service, sexual orientation, or marital status.