The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art in Shawnee, OK, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located on the Green Campus of Oklahoma Baptist University, is currently seeking a Director of Development.   The Museum has a full-time staff of four, and additional part-time employees and docents/volunteers.  The museum’s annual budget is approximately $500,000 annually.  Learn more about the MGMoA at www.mgmoa.org.

Responsibilities include:

Donor/Membership Management:

Creating, coordinating and implementing comprehensive development strategies; research prospects, developing and maintaining relationships with foundations, corporations and individuals for annual giving, capital projects, endowments, planned giving, exhibitions and special projects; maintenance of donor/membership Neoan database reports and files.

Grants Management:

Developing and maintaining grants deadline calendar; assisting staff with developing programs consistent with grant guidelines; projecting revenue and developing budgets; writing grant applications; establishing reporting and evaluation systems for grants and projects.

Project/Event Coordination:

Developing and coordinating all museum events related to fund-raising and donor cultivation and stewardship.  The Director of Development reports to the Director and works closely with staff, board, and volunteers.

Marketing/Finance:

Works with staff and board committees on marketing strategies, maintains certain sections of website, prepare bank deposits and enter information into Quickbooks.

Shawnee is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area and is 30 minutes from Bricktown and the Downtown districts.  The Mabee-Gerrer Museum is considered a leader among Oklahoma museums and with a board, volunteers and staff actively engaged in planning for the museum’s future

Salary range is salary range $50,000 to $70,000 commensurate with experience.  Benefits include health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation and employer 403(b) matching contribution.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, three years experience in Development with success in cultivation, direct solicitation, grant writing and other aspects of fundraising.  Experience with fundraising database and data entry is also required.  A willingness to work as part of a small team of dedicated staff, enthusiastic volunteers and with broad based community organizations, artists, scholars, and diverse public is also required.  A sense of humor is a must.   Send cover letter, resume and references to dfpollei@mgmoa.org; or Attn: Dane Pollei 1900 W. MacArthur Ave, Shawnee, OK, 74804.  www.mgmoa.org