Research and Development Director directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Being a Research and Development Director consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Research and Development Director typically reports to top management. The Research and Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Research and Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Summary
The Development Director (DD) is responsible for leading fundraising efforts for the Michigan History Foundation (MHF). These efforts are focused on supporting the programs and projects of the Michigan History Center (Center), which manages the State History Museum together with nine other museums and historic sites throughout the state, and the Archives of Michigan.
In addition to fundraising responsibilities, the primary duties of the position include supporting the Foundation’s board of directors, working closely with the Michigan History Center staff, managing a donor database and donor relations through a variety of communication tools and fundraising initiatives.
This is a part-time, nonsupervisory position.
Scope and Responsibilities
1. Fundraising. Direct fundraising activities for the Foundation, project-driven campaigns, annual giving, legacy giving, and other fund raising activities and the development of all solicitation and marketing materials consistent with the Center’s needs and jointly established fundraising priorities between the Foundation and Center.
2. Donor Cultivation. Identify and cultivate major gift donations and sponsorships from corporate, government and foundation sources that have an interest in the preservation of Michigan history.
3. Database Management. Leverage the Foundation’s donor database through contact strategies that are intended to both grow participation of current donors and encourage participation of new donors in Foundation campaigns.
4. Foundation-Center Collaboration. To foster a collegial partnership with the Center and Archives, collaborate with Center and Archives staff, including regular attendance at Center management meetings, to ensure alignment between Foundation activities and the Center’s and Archive’s fundraising needs.
5. Brand Awareness. When necessary, serve as an ambassador for Michigan history and build public awareness of the Foundation through publications, the Foundation website, social media and other digital tools, and managing the Foundation’s relationship with the media and other communications outlets with an interest in Michigan history.
6. Board Relations. Participate in quarterly Foundation Board of Director meetings, monthly executive committee meetings, and other committee meetings as necessary, including helping in the preparation of board meeting materials.
7. Program Evaluation. Help establish performance measures, monitor results, help the Board evaluate the effectiveness of the Foundation’s fund development program, and make recommendations to the Board for areas of improvement.
Knowledge and Skills
About the Michigan History Foundation
The Michigan History Foundation is a (501)(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was created to raise private funding to assure Michigan’s rich history and culture are preserved for future generations. The Foundation encourages the preservation and utilization of Michigan’s historical resources as cultural, economic and educational assets. It accomplishes this mission through a long-standing partnership with the Michigan History Center the Archives of Michigan and other state agencies and organizations.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 25 – 29 per week
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Work Location: In person
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