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Director of Advancement


Director of Advancment

Summary

The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP), an international cause-based nonprofit organization headquartered in San Francisco, California with a mission to improve science literacy through engagement of astronomy, seeks a director of advancement. The director of advancement is responsible for overseeing an established comprehensive fundraising program (annual fund, major gifts, planned gifts, corporate/foundation funding and grants), marketing and membership programs that generate restricted and unrestricted funds, promote the Society, and advance its mission. Building on this established program, the director of advancement will take the lead role in formulating a new three-year advancement plan working in conjunction with the executive director, senior staff and an active Board of Directors.

Title: Director of Advancement
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary Range: Competitive, commensurate with experience; benefits included.
Start Date: Feb 1, 2010 or sooner

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversees a comprehensive advancement program with responsibilities for the following:
    • Fundraising: annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, corporate, foundation (grants) and government relations.
    • Marketing: name-branding, public relations and promoting the Society with a goal of recruiting new members and increasing philanthropic gifts.
    • Membership: new member acquisition, benefits of association and all related membership services.
  • Develop and implement, in conjunction with the executive director, senior staff, and Board members a comprehensive three-year advancement plan to build on the success of the past three-years in order to continue to increase individual unrestricted gifts, corporate, foundation (grants) and government support and begin to develop and implement methods to increase membership.
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of benefactor contacts by personally developing relationships with prospects, soliciting prospects and ensuring the efficient and effective use of CEO time on fundraising.
  • Monitor and evaluate all advancement activities to ensure goals are achieved.
  • Staff the Board of Directors and their Advancement and Membership committees.
  • Oversee the creation of all advancement materials and communications (solicitation letters, newsletters, annual reports, event materials, etc.).
  • Identify new sources of possible gifts to the Society from individuals, corporations, foundations or governmental sources.
  • Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with the primary goal being to utilize these connections for funding opportunities.
  • Assist with the Annual Meeting and secure corporate sponsors.
  • Manage the advancement office functions including information and data systems, financial systems, recognition, and events.
  • Supervise staff as assigned, specifically the membership coordinator and web master.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an accredited four-year college/university, or equivalent preparation & experience.
  • Demonstrate at least six years of experience and successful results in individual major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grant writing, government funding along with significant achievements in direct mail appeals.
  • Knowledge of planned giving programs and direct mail solicitations for such a program.
  • Travel required, both in the San Francisco area and nationally.
  • Proven ability in identifying new contacts, cultivating, soliciting, acknowledging and stewarding benefactors is required.
  • This is a hands-on, results-oriented position and the individual must demonstrate ability to set and manage multiple priorities and deadlines, work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member, and produce creative solutions. Must be a self-starter, able to work with minimal support staff, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be well organized.
  • An appreciation for astronomy and the importance of science literacy is important.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Senior leadership experience in advancement at a cause-based membership nonprofit organization.
  • A background in astronomy and/or space science.
  • Membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
  • Certificate in fundraising management or CFRE.

To Apply

Send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the position and how your background meets the stated duties and responsibilities to the Executive Director at:

Astronomical Society of the Pacific
390 Ashton Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94109

Or via email to jobpost {at} astrosociety.org

Screening of applicants will begin on November 15, 2009 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

The ASP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

 
 
 
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