Job Description

Description of Work

**This is a reposted vacancy announcement and previous applicants do not need to reapply to be considered.**

Salary Grade: NC11
Recruitment Range: $41,429 - $60,000

This position is located at:

11 West Jones Street

Raleigh, NC
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Primary Purpose of the Position
The Senior Development Officer is responsible for raising contributed revenue to sustain the Museum, support its programs, events, capital campaigns and other offerings. The Senior Development Officer will report to the Deputy Museum Director and Chief Operating Officer.

Key Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Manage a portfolio of 90-120 active individual and institutional major gift donors/prospects

• Manage all cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts for donors and prospects within portfolio
• Create an annual plan to comprehensively move donors and prospects forward - including annual gift and/or membership projections
• Identify 50-100 new individuals or institutions

• Identify key relationships, contact information, and alignment
• Leverage semi-personalized bulk activities/communications for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Identify, create, and manage recognition opportunities for sponsors including social media, emails, digital, and print recognition
• Coordinate with Development team to ensure seamless strategy for all donors and fundraising initiatives
• Maintain donor interactions within Altru database
• Coordinate with Friends Office Manager on gift processing, including multi-year commitments, gift/pledge invoicing and payment schedules
• Other duties as assigned
• Position requires:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, community stakeholders, donors, officials, and the general public
• Ability to multi-task under stringent deadlines while working independently

Division Information:
The state\'s museum devoted to science and nature, in central Raleigh, is the largest institution of its kind in the Southeastern United States and, with over a million visitors a year, the state\'s most visited museum. Its 300,000 square foot downtown campus is augmented by Prairie Ridge Ecostation and satellite facilities in Whiteville, Greenville, and Contentnea Creek. Together, they provide a variety of curriculum-focused classes onsite, offsite, outdoors, and online for pre-kindergarten through graduate students across the state.

As a museum of nature, we integrate the dual concepts of illumination and inspiration with the work we do and the many stories we tell. In a time of unprecedented environmental challenges, nothing could be more critical. This nexus of ideas makes us unique. Across three vibrant floors of laboratories and exhibitions, our Nature Research Center provides an unparalleled opportunity to see science in action by watching museum researchers studying the natural world in real time. In the Nature Exploration Center, exhibits and live animal displays reveal North Carolina\'s rich natural habitats, wildlife, and geology from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean.

Section/Unit Information:
The Operations and Business Administration Section steers the museum\'s fiscal future and drives its operating capabilities. As part of the NCMNS overall mission, the Operations and Business Administration Section has several key directives. 1) Provide clean, safe, comfortable, and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces in our downtown Raleigh Museums and throughout our Regional Network. 2) Provide friendly, helpful, and informed information and direction to guests. 3) Ensure that all projects in the museum are provided the management and support needed so organizational outcomes are met. 4) Control the museum\'s costs through budget and expense review. 5) Secure funds to support museum operations and mission. 6) Manage the health and safety of our living collection. 7) Expand the educational reach of NCMNS through an evolving regional network of science and nature centers. The Operations and Business Administration Section coordinates operations across the institution and ensures that resources are appropriately allocated to meet museum objectives. The section champion\'s the Museum\'s mission and advances operational plans. It provides cross-sectional collaboration to support the network across the State and contribute to total quality management.

The Development Unit manages philanthropic efforts to support museum activities including exhibitions, education initiatives, public programs, capital projects, and more. The unit is responsible for helping to supplement the organization\'s appropriation from the state of North Carolina by identifying, securing, and stewarding financial support from individuals (donors and members) and institutions (foundations, government agencies, and corporations).

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else - parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department\'s vision is to be the leader in using the state\'s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state\'s diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet ALL the following KSA\'s listed below:

• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising best practices including prospecting, pipeline development, and major gifts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising database systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of prospect research tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management.
• Proficient knowledge of proposal writing.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Must be able to participate in the execution of donor events, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Management Preferences:

• Demonstrated experience with Altru or applicable system.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with proposal writing.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Excel and Word.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an \xe2\x80\x9cequivalent combination of education and experience.\xe2\x80\x9d If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor\'s degree in communications, public relations, business, or a related degree from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in public relations, communications, or fund-raising; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 - 8 weeks.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
4603 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4603
Phone: 919-814-6670

Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

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