Development Director
Development Director
Aspen Historical Society seeks a highly motivated development director with prior experience in nonprofit fundraising. Experience in donor management, appeals, capital campaigns and events necessary. Ability to work flexible hours in a team environment required. A full-time management level position in a fun, interesting workplace with health insurance and retirement plan.
Duties
Oversee day-to-day execution of fundraising activities: campaign, membership, special events, direct mail, web, grant proposal support, and database oversight. Provides general business and administrative support to President/CEO. Serves on organization’s management team with President/CEO, Marketing Director, Education Director, and Curator. Works with management team on executing engaging member and fundraising events.
- Provide a positive donor experience; while coordinating all functions of the Development Department and regularly meeting fundraising goals.
- Launch and oversee a successful multimillion-dollar ski/snowboard history museum campaign.
- Manage rolling membership, individual underwriting, and corporate sponsorships with corresponding benefits; while maintaining donor records, gift recording, acknowledgement, and reporting.
- Research and implement new donor software.
- Coordinate annual fund and membership drives with President/CEO and Marketing Director.
- Effectively steward new and existing supporters, building long-term relationships.
- Provide development support, coordinate, and attend all AHS Board of Trustee and Aspen Historic Parks and Recreation District meetings.
- Act as liaison and provide support to AHS Board of Trustees.
- Develop a detailed knowledge of AHS constituency.
- Write and manage the production of effective fundraising letters and materials.
- Plan and execute all fundraising special events, working collaboratively across departments to create a unified plan.
- Assist President/CEO with annual reviews/audits.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.