Director of Philanthropy & Marketing

The Director of Philanthropy & Marketing provides leadership and strategic direction to increase revenue and brand awareness through effective strategies for funding and marketing the mission and vision of the Discovery Center. The Director is responsible for advancing the organization’s philanthropic goals through innovative development initiatives and cultivating meaningful donor and community relationships. Additionally, the Director oversees all marketing and brand strategies to ensure consistent, compelling messaging and public engagement.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Philanthropy & Fundraising

● Collaborate with the CFO and VP of Philanthropy to set revenue goals, manage fundraising budgets, and track performance metrics.

● Plan and oversee fundraising and donor events, primarily the Secret Garden Party, including event strategy, budgets, logistics, and stakeholder engagement to maximize both revenue and community impact.

● Plan, supervise, and grow Discovery Center’s individual giving program.

● Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners to strengthen long-term philanthropic support.

● Work with the Board of Trustee’s Development Committee to review, monitor and assess fund raising programs, and identify meaningful ways for Board members to participate in revenue-generating activities.

● Oversee donor database management, ensuring accurate records, timely acknowledgments, and actionable reporting to inform strategy with the support of the Executive & Administrative Systems Coordinator.

● Oversee the Young Leaders Council and volunteer programs with the support of the Executive & Administrative Systems Coordinator and Visitor Services Specialist.

Marketing

● Collaborate across departments to craft impactful messaging and storytelling to convey the organization's mission, programs, and community impact.

● Create, produce, and distribute marketing materials such as press releases, newsletters, social media posts, and publications (print and digital), and ensure the consistent use of all print and electronic branding assets such as letterhead and logos.

● Manage content development and maintain the website.

● Utilize and maintain software applications

● Team with the CEO and Vice President of Philanthropy, to manage and maintain community relationships with all key stakeholders and potential partners, which will include public speaking and training presentations.

● Oversee media relations and publicity efforts to promote the agency under the direction of the CEO.

Other Duties:

● Attend monthly staff meetings and ExCEL meetings

● Some Grant Experience is preferred, but not required.

Competencies:

Leadership Strong organizational skills Data-driven decision maker Collaborative Team player Customer service oriented Ability to meet tight deadlines Strong interpersonal and communication skills Self-starter Independent worker Project management Timeliness & punctuality Motivator Flexibility

● Bachelor’s Degree required and a minimum of 5 years in fundraising and/or marketing is required.

● Evenings and weekend hours are required.

● Passion for building brand awareness and donor relations.

● Ability to deal directly with a large number of stakeholders and must be committed to treating everyone associated with Discovery Center -- from Discovery Center’s top donors to all staff -- with respect and care.

● Ability to organize forces and motivate people to action.

● Ability to relate to persons of all ages, diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities.

● Ability to communicate effectively in all modes of communication.

● Excellent skills in organizing work groups and managing and motivating staff and volunteers to work under the specific time constraints of a major event.

● Extreme grace under pressure.

● This job requires periods of standing, sitting, walking, use of hands and arms, bending, lifting, use of computer and keyboard, listening and speaking in person and on the phone. Noise level varies from quiet to loud. Temperature varies from hot to cold

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person