Historic Richmond is seeking a highly skilled professional to work with the Executive Director, Historic Richmond Board of Directors, Finance Director and Preservation Team to implement the Historic Richmond development plan. Responsible for all aspects of development. Cultivate and solicit monetary donors for special events, special projects and annual campaign. Manage and ensure accuracy of the computerized donor management system. Build relationships with people and organizations to support the organization’s programs or projects.
- Education and Training: Bachelor's degree in Business field, Community or Public Relations preferred. Professional experience may be substituted for formal education at the discretion of the Executive Director.
- Experience: 5+ years' experience in Development Field.
- Experience with fundraising, special events and major donors.
- Strong experience with donor management software. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Other Job Requirements: Ability to provide leadership in a work and community setting.
- This candidate must have effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and solid computer skills.
- The candidate must be a self-starter, self-motivated, work well under deadlines and possess marketing instincts.
- The candidate must also be well-spoken to be able to give talks and tours on topics important to the Historic Richmond mission.
- The successful candidate will possess superior judgment, discretion, strong organizational and presentation skills, the ability to collaborate with teams and work effectively with the organization’s constituency, be creative, show initiative, and demonstrate a deep commitment to the Historic Richmond mission of preservation and education.
- Some occasional nights and weekends are required.
- Possess a car, valid driver's license, and acceptable driving record.