Director of Grants and Development Operations Job

Employer Name: Independence Seaport Musem	SpiderID: 2885787
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Date Posted: 9/10/2009
Wage:	Category: Fundraising
Job Code:
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
The Director of Grants and Development Operations is responsible for assisting the Director of Institutional Advancement, President and Trustees in the administration and implementation of all fundraising activities of the Independence Seaport Museum, including individual giving, corporate membership, individual membership, capital campaign, corporate foundation grants, private foundation grants, public sector grants, special events, budget analysis, and planning for the development department. Includes, but is not limited to, the planning, preparation, research, cultivation and stewardship in all categories as stated above.

The Director of Grants and Development Operations will also supervise and work in conjunction with the Development and Membership Coordinator and various other organizational staff members to implement the financial goals of the department and organization as a whole.

Job Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years development experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills
• Ability to carry on multiple tasks at the same time
• Interest in working with a wide range of people from various backgrounds
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, the Internet and experience with fund-raising applications, preferably Raiser’s Edge
• Ability to manage projects from concept to completion and meet deadlines on time
• Outgoing, positive, persistent and willing to work some non-traditional hours
• Occasional evening and weekend work will be required

Job Criteria:
Start Date: asap
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 5
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: 2 weeks / year

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance

Company Profile:
Philadelphia's only maritime museum

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Claire Allamby	Company Type: Employer
Company: Independence Seaport Museum

City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 19106

Web Site: http://www.phillyseaport.org