Part-time Development Manager

The Development Manager is responsible for a range of fundraising activities. In concert with the Board Development Committee, other Board members, staff, and volunteers, this team member will oversee all aspects of donor relations and stewardship, ensuring all donors are properly cultivated, solicited, and recognized. Major activities include the annual appeal, grant writing, and cultivation of the Legacy Society. The Development Manager abides by the current Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles and Standards for fundraisers. This position reports to the Executive Director, is part-time (21 hours a week), and requires periodic weekend work and occasional evenings.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement a development plan to meet short-term and long-term fundraising goals that complement institutional strategy, including:
  • Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the annual fund campaign, including an annual report
  • Acquire and steward sponsorships for the Penn Dry Goods Market and other fund-raising events
  • Steward the Legacy Society, a planned giving program
• Work with Executive Director and others to determine feasibility of projects for grant funding, be the primary grant writer, and ensure timely grant reporting
• Build and manage a portfolio of prospects, developing ongoing relationships with prospects and donors throughout the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship processes
• Supervise the execution of policies and procedures to ensure a high level of accuracy and to maintain the integrity of the DonorPerfect database system
• Educate internal and external constituents, (staff, volunteers, etc.) to understand the available fund-raising resources and the process for collaboration with the development staff when seeking funding
• Coordinate all fundraising activities with the Board Development Committee and any other committees devoted to fund-raising, such as the Penn Dry Goods Market Committee, and attend Board and staff meetings as required by the Executive Director.
• Perform similar or related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and confidently with donors at all levels, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Proven ability to craft and deliver compelling messages for support orally and in writing.
• Proven ability to be self-directed and organized, to initiate projects, to work independently while within a team, and to stay calm under pressure.
• Comfortable working with confidential financial and donor information.
• Interest in history and/or Pennsylvania German culture.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Familiarity with DonorPerfect desired but not required.
• At least 2 years of experience in fund-raising management, preferably in museum or cultural organizations.
• Baccalaureate or higher degree.
• Membership in Association of Fundraising Professionals and/or CFRE accreditation desired but not required.

Additional Notes on the Position

• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Be part of a six-week rotation for working Saturdays (10–4) and Sundays (1–4) for which there is comp time the following week.
• There may be the very occasional additional weekend or evening program or meeting to attend.
• Moderate physical activity, such as standing and/or walking for a few hours at a time and handling average-weight objects/boxes.
• HERITAGE CENTER is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Salary and benefits

The Development Manager is a part-time-time position of 21 hours/week. The starting salary will be $28,6655, or $26.25 per hour. The schedule will be set in consultation with the Executive Director, with the ability for some work to be remote. The Development Manager will be part of the weekend rotation of work. Institutional holidays as spelled out in Employee Handbook will be paid when they fall on an established workday. Full-time Personal Time Off, which is based upon years of Heritage Center service, will be prorated to 55% (e.g. 11 days of full-time equivalent of 20 days, depending upon start date) and may be taken beginning at the end of a 90-day introductory period.

About the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center

The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in upper Montgomery County, Pennsylvania preserves and interprets the story of the Schwenkfelders and the people of the Upper Perkiomen Valley with archival, library, and museum collections of specifically Pennsylvania German cultural interest from the sixteenth century to the present. The Heritage Center seeks to preserve and interpret this rich culture still prevalent in upper Montgomery County through educational and humanities programs for all ages that encourage attendees to explore their own identities or simply to learn about vibrant cultural traditions.