Director of Development (Corporate Engagement)
- Employer
- Orlando Science Center, Inc
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Salary
- $50,000
- Posted
- Feb 03, 2016
- Closes
- Apr 03, 2016
- Industry
- Advertising / Public Relations, Professional
- Category
- Management, Marketing, Project Management, Research & Development
Director of Development (Corporate Engagement). Full time benefited position. Provide a leadership role at the Orlando Science Center by increasing revenue from corporate organizations. Working with the Vice President of Development, the Development Director is responsible for Corporate Engagement and will create and execute both short- term and long-term strategies for increasing contributed revenue while building sustainable relationships for OSC.
Job Duties:
- Develop and execute strategies for enhancing revenue from corporations and corporate foundations for both short and long term success in line with budget and organization goals.
- Be creative in developing revenue opportunities that meet the mutual marketing goals of the corporate partner and OSC. Utilize the following tools to raise funds: exhibits, events, community accessibility options, naming, and corporate memberships.
- Develop and document a robust pipeline of proposals and meet annual fundraising goals; establish and achieve benchmarks for constructive growth; measure progress against institutional goals.
- Ensure reporting requirements are completed in timely and accurate manner; utilize automated systems for tracking and reporting; develop and maintain prospect lists in donor database.
- Ensure all corporate partners are being stewarded regularly throughout the year with the aim of building ongoing relationships that sustain the mission.
- Research corporate prospects and develop plan to engage targeted organizations for short and long term partnerships.
- Develop and maintain a portfolio.
- Ensure appropriate follow-up with corporate clients for annual and comprehensive campaigns.
- Participate in the implementation of a successful comprehensive campaign for the long term growth of the Center.
- Stay current on corporate activity in the community to assess viable opportunities for engagement.
- Event responsibilities: Sells sponsorships for events that support the mission of OSC, keep track of all sponsor information and event content and communicates this information to the correct department in a timely manner (example marketing), handles any guest/customer service issues the night of the event, designs sponsorship packets, event programs, invitation, e-blast, signage.
- Work with internal OSC departments including Finance, Marketing, Visitor Experience, Education and others to ensure fulfillment of Development goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience:
- Minimum of five years of experience in corporate fundraising and/or business development.
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field
- Work with engaging and growing volunteer committees. Three years of management experience, including budgeting and planning.
- Knowledge and involvement in the local community.
- Previous work experience in a non-profit organization or business development function a plus.
- Strong communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills a must.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.
- Corporate experience a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: SIT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
Travel: Central Florida region.
Fantastic Benefits. Annual Salary $50,000
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