Campaign Director (Temporary, 5-Year Term with Possible Extension)

Campaign Director (Temporary 5-Year Term with Possible Extension)

Lead a Transformative $15M Campaign

Are you a strategic fundraising leader ready to drive impact at scale We invite you to join our team as Campaign Director a senior role at the forefront of launching and executing our ambitious $15 million campaign. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our organization and the communities we serve.

Position Overview
As Campaign Director you will spearhead the active solicitation phase to achieve a $3 million goal by June 2026 while building industry-standard campaign infrastructure systems and policies all working to lay the groundwork to achieve our $15 million campaign within five years. This temporary position is for the 5-year duration of the campaign with the possibility of extension. You will report to the Chief Strategy & Advancement Officer and work in close partnership with the Sr. Director of Development the Development team the Executive Director Board and cross-functional teams to ensure campaign momentum and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Fundraising & Solicitation:
  • Develop and lead the solicitation strategy to secure $3 million in new campaign commitments by June 2026 including at least $1.5 million in cash.
  • Establish and meet clear performance metrics for prospect visits dollars solicited and dollars raised.
  • Lead and administer the Moves Management process for major donors developing systems to support donor engagement beyond the campaign.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to achieve 100% Board participation in campaign fundraising.
• Campaign Infrastructure & Data Management:
  • Design refine and implement campaign-specific systems policies and protocols in coordination with development and finance teams.
  • Create and execute a comprehensive prospect management and pipeline plan.
  • Ensure accurate and timely data capture for gifts pledges prospects and moves management in our donor database (Patron Manager/Salesforce).
  • Manage the campaign timeline monitor progress against established metrics and oversee campaign-related expenditures.
• Committee Management & Communications:
  • Serve as the primary liaison to the Campaign Committee preparing agendas minutes and coordinating communications and follow-up.
  • Support committee members in making direct solicitation asks.
  • Partner with the Marketing & Communications team to establish and implement the campaign communications plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification strongly preferred.
• 710 years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience with demonstrated success managing multi-year multi-million-dollar campaigns.
• Proven track record of personally soliciting and closing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Experience supporting senior leadership and high-level volunteers (Board Campaign Committee) in fundraising activities.
• Expertise in developing and managing campaign infrastructure budgets and data systems preferred.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

Employment Details

• Type: Temporary employee for the 5-year campaign duration with possibility of extension.
• Reporting Structure: Reports to the Chief Strategy & Advancement Officer; fully integrated into the Development team.

Why Join Us
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact campaign collaborate with passionate colleagues and leave a lasting legacy. We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about KID Museum here: About - KID Museum

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