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Omaha Children's Museum · 1 day ago

Director of Development & Engagement

Omaha Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

Omaha Children's Museum (OCM) is a mission-driven nonprofit that has enriched the lives of children for more than 45 years. The Director of Development & Engagement is responsible for advancing OCM’s mission through strategic fundraising, major gift development, and meaningful donor relationship cultivation.

Museums & Institutions

Hiring Manager

Andrew Mattson

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a strategic plan to grow contributed revenue and drive efforts to secure major gifts

Provide oversight and ensure the continued success of established grant-funded access programs, including the Welcome Fund, Partner Schools, and Specialized Programs, maintaining alignment with the Museum’s mission and goals

Partner with and support the CEO, Board of Directors, and other key staff to advance fundraising goals and inspire participation

Establish and monitor fundraising goals, metrics, and performance, providing regular reports to the CEO and senior leadership

Elevate the Museum’s profile and reputation among donors, stakeholders, and the community

Be an active, visible presence at community events, fostering relationships that enhance the Museum’s impact

Collaborate with the Rainbow Connectors Guild to align their efforts with the Museum’s development plans

Work cross-departmentally to integrate strategies for direct mail, digital campaigns, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, and special events

Work with museum leadership to select and implement a new nonprofit CRM with a fundraising management platform

Foster a culture of giving among staff and Board members, equipping them to serve as effective ambassadors for the Museum

Inspire and build a high-performing development team

Oversee donor management systems, ensuring accurate tracking, stewardship of contributions, and analysis to identify opportunities for increased engagement and revenue

Manage communication with external museum stakeholders, working closely with the CEO

Research philanthropic trends and suggest innovative strategies to strengthen fundraising efforts

Prepare and present routine reports and development metrics to the CEO and senior leadership

Work with the Finance department on annual contributed revenue and fundraising expense budgets

Qualification

FundraisingDonor engagementNonprofit leadershipTeam managementCRM softwareBudget managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor degree in Non-profit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience

Proven success managing contributed revenue budgets of $2M+

Demonstrated expertise in fundraising, donor engagement, and relationship building with individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors

Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a track record of empowering and developing teams

Experience in Board management and alignment with organizational development efforts

Commitment to advancing OCM's diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives, promoting cultural competence and inclusion

Strong oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to research and analyze information, compose reports and correspondence, and present proven data in a clear and inspiring manner

Ability to anticipate and analyze situations, define problems and objectives, recognize viable alternatives, and formulate rapid solutions while understanding the inherent risks and implications of making tough decisions

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

Detail- and results-oriented, using data to monitor donations and prospect new donors

Experience with Microsoft Office applications and fundraising software