ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Breman Mission: To connect people to Jewish history, culture, and the arts.
About the Breman: Weaving Jewish History through Everyday Life.
We are arts and history. We are story keepers and story seekers. We are ATL and Jewish. We are the Breman: a cultural center that celebrates the joy and resiliency of life, connecting people from every walk of life. From engrossing conversations about the Holocaust and Civil Rights to captivating art collections and live musical performances, we welcome you to get inspired by remarkable moments and memories.
Job Description (Summary)
Moved by the mission of The Breman, the Director of Development will grow our donor base and foster a culture of philanthropy throughout our community. We are seeking someone to build internal and external relationships that enhance our visibility, impact, and overall funding portfolio. The Director of Development will be forward-thinking, intentional, and have a keen ability to develop and implement strategies. The Breman is at a unique time in its history and will soon celebrate a milestone anniversary.
The ideal candidate should have experience directing successful annual fundraising campaigns (individual giving, grant management, membership, corporate gifts, event planning, matching gifts, etc.). It is important that this person feels at ease with initiating solicitations and closing significant gifts of $5,000 and up. The development department is charged with raising more than $1 million annually. By continuing a robust stewardship plan, our supporters will feel deeply connected to The Breman. Strong cultivation, writing, and stewardship skills are a must for an individual to be successful in this role. We are eager to welcome a new staff member to join our dedicated, hard-working, and collaborative team.
The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary Duties
- Manage and implement a comprehensive development plan that includes a successful annual fund (goals, metrics/impact, donor engagement, membership, prospect cultivation, donor communications, special events, etc.) that yields steady increases year over year
- Identify, cultivate, and successfully solicit major gifts from a diverse group of individuals, corporations, and foundations. Ensure thoughtful and appropriate stewardship of donors at all gift levels. Manage a portfolio of up to 100 major donors and prospects.
- Provide effective management of daily operations that results in a balanced funding portfolio
- Establish and implement the following funding opportunities for The Breman:
- Corporate partnerships
- Planned gift effort (Legacy Society)
- Young professionals
- MEMBERSHIP: Collaborate with the Membership & Communications Coordinator to increase membership at all levels and develop effective strategies for attracting new members, retaining existing members, and creating appealing benefits and programming. Ensure that tributes, acknowledgement letters, impact reports, and other written materials are prepared and distributed in a timely manner.
- MARKETING: Assist the marketing department with the museum branding effort and writing content for the Annual Report, brochures, one-pagers, newsletters, website, and additional collateral as needed
- EVENTS: Manage significant Breman events from inception to execution
- GRANTS: Oversee the foundation and government grant management process along with the lead contractor and work in tandem with staff who assist on this key Breman funding source
Relationship Building
- Support The Breman’s Executive Director with innovative and creative development strategies
- Ensure a quick response to all requests from donors, prospects, members, etc.
- Build, maintain, and enhance relationships with private individuals, foundation representatives, and public grant funders
- Increase board fundraising efforts to maximize members’ sphere of influence in the community
- Act as a liaison to the board development committee
- Establish a strong rapport with museum members
- Steward existing donors and cultivate prospects as part of the overall development plan
Data Integrity
- Oversee and evaluate all procedures related to prospect identification, donor records, and management of contributions
- Perform research quarterly to grow The Breman funding portfolio
- Review protocols for entering donor and prospect data into the database (Salesforce)
- Prepare donor/contact reports and prospect summaries in an accurate and timely manner
Financial
- Oversee the development department budget and fundraising goals
- Prepare department reports and statistical data for the museum’s leadership as requested
Supervisory
- Motivate, supervise, train, and mentor the development staff
- Manage and collaborate with Breman interns, volunteers, contractors, vendors, etc.
- Delegate and monitor work assignments as needed
Breman Ambassador
- Present a positive and professional image of The Breman
- Maintain the security and accountability of donated funds and/or assets
- Act as an ambassador of The Breman at board and staff meetings, donor and prospect visits, museum special events,
- Conduct speaking engagements on behalf of the museum
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5+ years of direct professional experience
- Knowledge of principles and best practices in fundraising
- Proven experience in relationship building within the philanthropic community, project management, event planning, budget oversight, database administration, etc.
- Exceptional communication skills – spoken, digital, and written
- Strong ethical and confidentiality standards
- Ability to work with people from a variety of demographic and culturally diverse backgrounds
- Excellent complex relationship management skills
- Availability and willingness to work evenings and Sundays throughout the year to support Breman programs and events
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree and/or Certified Fundraising Executive Designation preferred (CFRE)
To submit an application for this position, submit your resume and cover letter to https://ourfundraisingsearch.welcomekit.co/
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Breman Museum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Identity and Employment Eligibility Verification
In compliance with federal law, the candidate hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire.