Development Manager

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum seeks a development manager to assist with all facets of development including fundraising, planned giving, annual giving, membership, grants, and sponsorships. Working with the executive director and the deputy director, this position manages development strategies in alignment with the museum’s strategic plan to raise vital funds for the short- and long-term needs of the organization.

This position is full-time, exempt with full benefits.
The salary range is $60,000 – $65,000.
Please send a cover letter and resume to SBMM’s Deputy Director Jessica Tade at jtade@sbmm.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Development

• Manage donor base through major gifts, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, and membership.
•  Set-up, confirm, and partake in donor cultivation and in-person solicitations as needed.
• Maintain and update a list of prospective donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals.
• Supervise database administrator including overseeing donor and member correspondences.
• Collaborate with deputy director and marketing and communications manager on implementation of a digital fundraising strategy.
• Review and implement fundraising objectives for the organization.
• Prepare monthly fundraising reports and other reports as needed.

Events Management

• Participate in Navigators Circle, Flagship Society, and fundraiser event committees.
• Lead and manage fundraisers, donor educational experiences, appreciation, and other events.
• Represent SBMM at events and assist SBMM staff with community events to varying degrees.

Grant writing

• Work with grant writer to ensure research is completed on new funding sources, grants are submitted on time, and follow-up reports are completed. Develop relationships with funders.

Membership

• Develop and maintain a robust membership strategy to retain members and increase membership.

Additional

• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

•  Three to five years of experience in fundraising for a nonprofit organization (in a leadership role highly preferred).
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Strong organizational, project management, supervisory, and time management skills.
• Capable of working well as part of a team as well as independently.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive, professional working relationships with diverse groups including staff, volunteers, donors, and Board of Directors.
• Aptitude with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Suites, plus strong working knowledge of Donor Perfect Online or other CRM.
• Commitment to SBMM’s mission and programs.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.
• Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

About the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM), which is located in the Waterfront Center Building (formerly the Naval Reserve Building), opened its doors to the public in July 2000, with the unique mission to interpret the rich and diverse maritime history of the Santa Barbara Channel. SBMM is an interactive museum – a place where the public can experience maritime culture without leaving the harbor. Founded by a group of fisherman, divers, and sailors, SBMM provides hands-on learning opportunities for all ages, delving into Santa Barbara’s robust maritime history while highlighting the important role the Santa Barbara Channel plays in our culture and community. From the engaging exhibitions, visitors leave with a love for and better understanding of the Santa Barbara Channel – its abundant marine life, the multiple recreational activities it provides, and the people making a living on its waters. SBMM is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. To learn more, visit sbmm.org.