Vice President, Development

Reporting to the President & CEO and working closely with the museum’s Board of Directors, the VP of Development is responsible for the successful implementation of all aspects of Hiller Aviation Museum’s institutional fundraising efforts with a primary focus on major gift programs for capital projects and annual support, as well as directing efforts to secure individual, corporate and foundation support for ongoing museum operations. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with and guides the Executive Team including the President & CEO and Board members and committees in developing institutional fundraising capabilities and implementing major gift strategies.

• Creates institutional fundraising plans and goals that articulate focused strategies including projected revenues and expenses each fiscal year.

• Develops and implements appropriate cultivation strategies that progress prospects toward solicitation and closure of major gifts including the stewardship and management of existing donors and the development of relationships with potential major donors.

• Directs Development department staff and activities involved in ongoing operational fundraising efforts including sponsorships, annual campaigns, fundraising events and membership programs.

• Recruits, develops and orients volunteers to assist in fundraising activities in coordination with the Executive Team, including the President & CEO and the Board of Directors.

• Assists in recruiting new Board members and Board Committee members.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

 The ideal candidate will have many of the following attributes:

• A proven track record of accomplishment in fundraising with a highly-respected non-profit organization in the Bay Area with particular focus on Silicon Valley and the Peninsula.


• Major gifts success across corporate, corporate foundation and family foundation communities as well as individual donor communities.


• Demonstrated ability to organize and engage Boards and an Executive team in enthusiastically implementing fundraising strategies including identifying, cultivating and soliciting potential donors.


• Exceptional relationship building skills, high energy and self-confidence and a collaborative style and reputation.  A first class reputation among peers. 


• The leadership potential and ambition necessary to play the central role in an organization’s development function.  High potential individuals aspiring to step up to such a role are encouraged.


• Past experience with educationally-oriented non-profits including museums, while not necessary, would be a plus. 


• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with advanced education preferred.


• Likely, a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and/or a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification.