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Museum of Contemporary Craft
Director of Development
Full-time / Exempt position
Full health benefits
Starting Salary: $52-60,000
Reports to Executive Director
Deadline: This position will remain open until filled. Resumes received before April 1 will receive expedited review.

Job Description – This person leads the design and implementation of Museum of Contemporary Craft’s fund-raising strategies and manages and maintains the activities of a three person development department. The Director of Development has the goal of broadening MCC’s base of support and strengthening the organization through business partnerships, relationships with private foundations, governmental funding agencies, and increasing individual support. S/he will create and steward a balanced development plan to help the institution reach its annual financial goals. The Museum currently has a budget of $1.7 million, of which almost 60% is unearned income.

Basic responsibilities include:
 Lead and strategize all development efforts in conjunction with the Executive Director and Board of Directors
 Manage a 3-person development department
 Plan and direct activities of the board with regard to development
 Develop and steward a major donor program, from prospect research through donor cultivation and requests
 Develop and oversee annual fund and membership development campaigns
 Develop departmental budget and work within organizational budget
 Increase visibility of the corporate giving/sponsorship program
 Research, write, and assemble private foundation and government grants
 Participate in development of overall museum strategies as part of the Planning Team
 Represent the organization at community events & through membership in professional organizations
 In concert with the Curatorial, Education, Events, and Communications departments, expand audience development

Skills and background:
 Bachelors Degree
 Experience in development with a cultural organization preferred
 Experience leading and managing a development department preferred
 3-5 years experience building relationships and cultivating donors (both individual and organizations)
 Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills
 Creative thinker
 Ability to speak in public and articulate and share passion for organizational mission
 Experience with relationship database (Raiser’s Edge preferred)
 Microsoft XP and Office Suite

Send cover letter, resume and list of three references to: david@museumofcontemporarycraft.org.
David Cohen
Museum of Contemporary Craft
724 Northwest Davis Street
Portland, Oregon 97209

For more information:
http://www.museumofcontemporarycraft.org/2008_03_Development_Job.pdf

Louisiana Crafts Guild
Job Posting: February 14, 2008
Position: Executive Director
Mission Statement
The Louisiana Crafts Guild passionately educates and promotes creative expression and artistic excellence in craft.
Organization History
The Louisiana Crafts Guild is a private nonprofit arts organization whose goal is to provide promotion and support for fine craft artists across the state. The Louisiana Crafts Guild was incorporated with the state in December of 1997. In partnership with the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Crafts Guild recognizes, promotes and educates member craftsmen throughout the state. Members are juried by state standards and accepted members display the Guild logo to denote their acceptance into the Crafts Marketing Program. Members are authorized to use the exclusive Crafts Marketing Program logo on all handcrafted wares, “Handmade by Louisiana Craftsman”.
In April of 2001, the Guild opened the Sans Souci Fine Craft Gallery to exhibit and sell member work. The gallery serves as the retail establishment and an exhibit area for the fine crafts of its members. The Guild offers members multiple sanctioned retail events and additional retail opportunities at satellite gallery partnerships in Alexandria and Shreveport. Guild membership stands at 200 and is growing.
Position/Responsibilities
Job Title: Executive Director
Reports to: Board of Directors
Supervises: Louisiana Crafts Guild staff and contracted services
Responsibilities and Duties:
The Executive Director is responsible for conducting the administration of the Louisiana Crafts Guild in an efficient and effective manner, in accordance with the mission, objectives, goals and policies set by the Board of Directors.
The Executive Director will fulfill the functional roles of (partial list):
Administration
o Assure smooth-running, efficient staff support for the organization.
o Supervise Guild employees, contractors and interface with the board of directors.
o Working in cooperation with the Board of Directors, direct and supervise the implementation of special events.
Programs
o Evaluate, assess and manage current programs and develop and implement new ones.
o Negotiate and execute all contracts in accordance with Board policies.
Marketing, Public Relations and Communications/Technology
o Develop efficient marketing procedures and member services.
o Listen and strategically respond to membership issues and concerns.
o Prepare a written marketing plan.
o Create and implement a strategy to personally visit and attend events and meetings throughout the state with a view toward building membership and Guild prominence.
o Coordinate the design, production and distribution, including electronically, of all promotional materials.
o Represent the programs to government officials, agencies, organizations and the general public.
Development/Fundraising
o With Board of Directors, set realistic contributed and earned income goals.
o Prepare an annual written development plan with specific strategies for increasing funding.
o Cultivate relationships for development and fundraising from the private and public sector including corporate, individual, foundation and government.
o Direct, promote and participate in all fundraising activities.
Financial Management
o Run the organization in a fiscally responsible manner within the Board-approved budget.
o Participate in the creation, maintenance and supervision of financial management systems necessary to the efficient running of the organization.
Board Responsibilities
o Provide liaison with all committees.
o Regularly report to the full Board.
o In conjunction with the President, develop agendas for regular meetings of the board and the annual membership meeting.
o With input from the Board, begin to develop an advisory council of prominent individuals with influence.
Application Process
Candidates must submit:
1. Professional Resume
2. Biography
3. Salary Requirements
4. Short narrative/paragraph relating how candidate’s experience can benefit the Louisiana Crafts Guild
All applications/correspondence must be submitted by March 14, 2008.
All submissions must be sent electronically to:
Susan.Schear@artisin.com
Susan Schear, c/o ARTISIN LLC, 375 Mt. Prospect Ave., Suite 6B, Newark, NJ 07104-2134 973 482-1000 (phone)
 

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