Director of Fundraising and Partnerships at Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University
Job Title: Director of Fundraising and Partnerships
Job Status: Full-time
Location: Glassboro, NJ
Salary: $90,000 – $99,000
Description
The Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park & Museum is under construction and will open to the general public in Spring 2024. Smithsonian Magazine calls the forthcoming 44,000 sq ft, $75,000,000 facility one of the most anticipated museums in the world. A cutting-edge synthesis of exhibitry, RFID (radio frequency identification), VR, and AI technologies, as well as purpose-driven programming and uncompromising customer service, will combine to create a next-generation museum experience for visitors from across the globe.
In 2016, Jean & Ric Edelman made a landmark gift of $25,000,000 that enabled them to contribute their own dramatic chapter to the story of an ascendant university consistently transformed by visionary philanthropy. This investment not only preserved one of the country’s most important paleontological dig sites, but provided funding to create a world-class destination for discovery and citizen science: The Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University.
Position Summary
In collaboration with the Edelman Fossil Park executive team and the Division of University Advancement (“Advancement”), the Director of Fundraising and Partnerships (the “Director”) will spearhead the Museum’s fundraising, “friendraising,” and partnership opportunities. The Director will be responsible for developing and overseeing all aspects of these activities, including a robust major gifts program; an engaging annual campaign; a corporate, foundation, and donor relations program; grant/proposal writing; a multifaceted; board development and management; and a variety of events.
Reporting dually to the Founding Executive Director of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum and to a senior member of the University Advancement team, the Director will collaborate and coordinate closely with University Advancement and will be able to draw on Division’s considerable resources and expertise in the areas of advancement services (including prospect research); annual giving; communications and marketing; corporate and foundation relations; events; and major gifts.
The Director will be responsible for developing and implementing an annual development plan and budget and is accountable for meeting the Museum’s overall fundraising goals. The Director will demonstrate support of the Museum’s mission by promulgating public awareness of its work and community impact. She/he/they will manage a Fundraising Assistant, and partner with internal stakeholders and independent contractors on a range of cross-functional activities that ensure the successful achievement of fundraising goals and objectives.
To Apply
Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/job/498503/director-of-fundraising-and-partnerships-jean-ric-edelman-fossil-park-museum-of-rowan-university. All candidates should submit: 1) Resume; 2) Cover Letter outlining their suitability for the role.
In Depth about the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum
The Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park and Museum of Rowan University will transform lives by providing a unique opportunity to explore a remarkable site of scientific wonder. Visitors will embark on a personal, hands-on voyage of discovery in an extraordinary setting that bears witness to one of the most momentous events in our planet’s history. By opening a window to the past, we imbue visitors with the thrill of scientific discovery as they develop a new appreciation for the preciousness of life that sustains our world today.
The Museum under construction will become a one-of-a-kind destination that both educates and entertains. The local community will gain a world-class cultural institution that will attract visitors from across the country and around the globe. The Fossil Park and Museum will energize economic development in the region, elevate the prominence of Rowan University, and foster pride of place for Southern New Jersey.
To learn visit the application website at https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/job/498503/director-of-fundraising-and-partnerships-jean-ric-edelman-fossil-park-museum-of-rowan-university or the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum website at https://www.rowan.edu/fossils/ .
Requirements
Required Experience and Knowledge
The successful candidate will have a minimum of seven years of documented professional fundraising experience and a track record of effectiveness. Specific required experience includes:
- Proven track record of building donor relationships and closing major gifts.
- Substantial experience managing board members and other volunteer groups.
- Strong project management skills, including analysis, planning, prioritization, and attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- “Frontline” fundraising that includes writing proposals to individuals and writing and submitting grants to private, public, and corporate grant makers, with demonstrable positive outcomes.
- Facility with donor databases and/or CRM platforms.
Preferred Requirements
- Fundraising experience with museums, preferably science-oriented museums, is a strong plus.
- Fundraising experience for non-profits that focus on sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and/or pushing back on the climate crisis is a plus.
- Connection to thought-leading networks, such as TED, SXSW, HATCH, Aspen Institute, Singularity, YPO, C2MTL, etc. is a plus.
- Fundraising experience with other cultural institutions will be valued.
- Prior personnel management experience. Candidates without personnel management experience but with otherwise strong credentials will be considered, provided that they – if hired for the position – agree to participate in a program of professional development designed to build skills and knowledge related to personnel management.
Other Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. An advanced degree, particularly an MBA, is a plus.
- Facility with Microsoft Office’s suite of applications (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Drive applications, Adobe Acrobat, and email marketing platform technology (e.g., Constant Contact).
- A valid driver’s license, as occasional travel is required.
- Ability to handle confidential information with tact and professionalism.
- Ability to work with all levels of the University community, including volunteers, students, faculty, department heads, and deans.
Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Working outdoors occasionally at events, hosting visits, or other related tasks is required. This is currently a “hybrid-remote” position that balances weekly in-office and remote work, but the nature of the position calls for the successful candidate to be physically present in the office for a majority of the work week. Determinations regarding this position’s potential flexible work options will be considered in adherence to applicable policies and subject to approval by Human Resources.