Director of Advancement Opportunity Guide 3124 - Flipbook - Page 5
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The National Children’s Museum is seeking a dynamic,
externally facing leader with
strength in growing philanthropic support ideally in a cultural
institution, with science museum experience preferable. A
deep commitment to the Museum’s mission, demonstrable
knowledge and interest in the
education and development of
young people is essential.
The quali昀椀ed candidate will
have previous experience creating and executing multi-year
strategies that dramatically increase private and institutional support.
Comprehensive
experience completing capital
campaigns, a successful track
record securing seven 昀椀gure
gifts, as well as knowledge of
and experience with planned
giving strategies is a plus.
The selected candidate will
serve both as the lead on cultivation and solicitation as well
as a willing and able support
to the Vice President, President + CEO and Board members in their fundraising efforts.
They must be an independent,
strategic thinker, who is highly
organized, personable, comfortable with public speaking,
and will possess excellent written communication skills. The
ability to enthusiastically communicate the mission, goals,
and programs of the National
Children’s Museum and articulate the need for the institution
is needed.
The desirable candidate
would have the ability to develop further in the role. Can-
didates who appreciate the
cultivation and stewardship
process and who can successfully close gift opportunities
are sought. Skilled in goal setting and assessment, the successful candidate will be a results-oriented self-starter. The
individual must have the ability
to lead direct reports while engaging Museum leadership in
philanthropic activities.
The person we seek will be an
inclusive, empowering, joyful
leader who will create a development culture within the staff
group. While prior management
experience is a plus, a passion
for cultivating a team and providing positive leadership to inspire a team of professionals is
required. Candidates with the
ability to set the vision, get buy-