Vice President of Development

Vice President of Development

Marbles Kids Museum is a vibrant nonprofit childrens museum and IMAX Theatrelocatedin the heart of downtown Raleigh. Marbleshasbeen sparking imagination discovery and learning through play since opening its doors in a diverse population of families school groups and community organizations through award-winning play-based exhibits summer camps IMAX documentaries feature movies andspecial eventsyear-round. Today Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina providing learning experiences for children with creative programs and larger-than-life movies.

The Opportunity

Every partnership helps spark imagination learning and meaningful community impact. If you thrive on building relationships that create lasting change this opportunity is for you! The Vice President of Development is responsible for providing direct oversight to the Development Team and the Development Committee while working in collaboration with the CEO Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team to maximize contributed income and generate sustained operating support through annual giving major gifts institutional grants sponsorships special events and strategic fundraising campaigns.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Inspirea new level of philanthropy at Marbles with compelling mission-focused development communications a diverse line-up of investment levels and opportunitiesanda robust schedule of personal interactions with community leaders partnersand prospects.

• Advancethe mission of Marbles by cultivating partnerships to fund initiative-based programs exhibits eventsmoviesoutreachand capital projects.

• Cultivate individual major donors through events and face-to-face interactions reinforced by annual appeals.

• Solicit significant new corporate partnerships through an active schedule ofprospectiveoutreach meetings eventsand tours.

• Oversee relationships with major donorsprioritizingpartner needs and benefitsin additionto brand management and employee engagement.

• Research and explore new government partnerships at the local stateand national level.

• Engage volunteersand team leaders to execute annual fundraising events that build onMarblesreputation as a creative and collaborative institutionwhileconnectingthe community with our mission andraisingsignificant unrestricted funding.

• Maximize Marblesdata analytics for prospecting engagementand stewardship.

• Growlong-term financial stability at Marbles byestablishinga comprehensive development program that includesa multi-phase capital campaign endowment funds for operating and plannedgivingplatform for future needs.

• Leadstrategic initiatives includingannual contributed income budgeting fundraising communications board development long-term campaign strategy and government relationsin collaboration with theCEOand Senior Leadership Team.

• Lead and contribute to year-round Development-related events including board gatherings stewardship events Giving Tuesday Breakfast volunteereventsand exhibit openings.

• Expandcontributed income by engaging inspiringand directingtheDevelopmentTeamTeam MarblesandBoard of Directors

• Serve as Marbles primary point of contact and project lead for development and campaignconsultancythrough multi-year fundraising and renovation projectsas needed.

• Oversee grant process in partnership with other members of the Development team including research writing and reporting.

• Represent the organization at community networking events to cultivate relationships increase visibility and engage prospective donors and supporters.

• Serve asprimaryliaison to the Marbles Development Committee including planning andfacilitatingbi-monthly meetings developing agendas and materials managing follow up and supporting Committee members in fulfilling their roles.

• Responsible for strategicshortand long-term planning of the organization as aDevelopmentTeam representative on the Executive andSenior Leadership Teams.

• Perform all other duties assigned bythe manager.

SupervisoryResponsibilities

• Recruit interview hireand train newDevelopmentteam members.

• Oversee the daily workflow of theDevelopmentTeam.

• Oversee performanceandconduct performance evaluations for theDevelopmentTeam.

• Handles discipline and termination of team membersin accordance withcompany policyand the People Team.

IdealExperience andSkills

• Bachelors degree with8-10 years of experience in fundraising including employee and volunteer management.

• Demonstrated success in generating sustained operating support major gifts fundraisingandgrantswriting with knowledge and ability to connect with localstateand nationalcorporate foundationand individual donors.

• Proficient in technology particularly in donor database systems and Microsoft Office programs including Word ExcelPowerPointand Outlook.

• Awareness and interest in data analyticsprospectingand research.

• History of creative and strategic thinking witha track recordof resourcefulness and calculated risk taking.

• Proven ability to communicate confidently and effectively with teammates across all levels of the organization guests communityleadersand other key stakeholders.

• Proven ability to inspireacontagious spirit of optimism and gratitude.

• Successful project manager with proven ability to create and manage multiple budgets plansand projects simultaneously.

• Genuine interest in advancingMarblesmission and vision of sparking imagination discovery and learning through play.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

WorkEnvironment

• 95% indoors.

• Some driving or being driven as part of meetings.

Schedule

• Occasional evenings and weekend shiftsarerequiredto support busy operations and events.

Benefits

• Medical dental vision insurance

• Health Savings and flexible spending accounts

• Life and AD&D insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Parking benefits andGoTriangleBus Pass

• Paid time off for 17 vacation days and 9 holidays

• Eligible toparticipatein the Companys 401k program with employer matching after a waiting period

• Employee Assistance Program

• Great Marbles Perks & Discounts

• Fitness Benefits

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the hiring process please contact the People Team at or .

Please be aware that employment with Marbles Kids Museum is contingent on a satisfactory background check and references.

Marbles Kids Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment opportunities because of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran disability genetic information or any other federal state or local protected class.