Development & Outreach Manager

Title: Development & Outreach Manager

Classification: Full-Time Exempt; some nights & weekends required

Reports to: Executive Director

Compensation: annual salary range: $60,000 - $66,000 commensurate with experience, plus health benefits, paid time off, holiday pay, retirement plan, and life insurance.

Position Announcement

Tomaquag Museum is growing, and we are looking for a new team member to join us on this journey. If you are someone who gets excited about new challenges, being a part of a transformational project, and leading others to success while motivating others to participate in that success…then this position is for you!

Tomaquag Museum is excited to pass the baton from the Executive Director to a dedicated professional who can manage and coordinate its Fund Development and Marketing programs to align with and meet its future goals. This is a position for someone who wants to gain invaluable experience in a short time while creating superior outcomes at an extraordinary organization.

Organization Overview

Tomaquag Museum is an Institute of Museum and Library Services 2016 National Medal winner. Tomaquag Museum’s mission is to educate all our relations on Indigenous cultures of the Dawnland (Southern New England) through engagement and shared dialogue to reconcile the past and empower present and future generations. The Museum is Rhode Island’s only museum dedicated to the Indigenous peoples of southern New England, particularly the federally recognized Narragansett Tribal Nation.  The Museum is well respected and is visited each year by researchers, students, and travelers from across the United States and throughout the world.

Founded in 1958, Tomaquag Museum is an independent nonprofit organization governed by a board of directors. Its funding comes from grants (state, federal, foundations), individual contributions, and program services. The 2023-2025 strategic plan outlines strategies to increase both individual philanthropy and program revenue.

Tomaquag Museum is planning a move to URI in 2026 where a new Museum & Research Center is being built on the Southwestern corner of the Campus. The capital campaign has been in the silent phase since 2022 and has raised over $6 million guided by a Campaign Manager.

Position Overview

The Development & Outreach Manager will serve as the department head for the Marketing and Fund Development teams. The current departments, each with two staff members, have previously reported to the Executive Director. The Development and Outreach Manager will report to the Executive Director and will be a member of the senior leadership team.

The Museum is amid a capital campaign to fund “its new home” and is led by a Campaign Manager with the Executive Director. While the Development and Outreach Manager will not be responsible for the Capital Campaign, they will work closely with the Campaign Manager.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, guiding the staff and Board of Directors in best practices. They will view challenges as exciting and rewarding while fostering an environment of questioning and learning. The Development and Outreach Manager will be a key player both in an internal operations role (managing development operations, communications strategy, etc.) and an external facing role (direct fundraising, event management, board development).

Scope and Impact

The Development and Outreach Manager will have a unique opportunity to design and implement marketing and development programs to meet Tomaquag Museum’s strategic goals. The programs currently include direct mail appeals, peer-to-peer fundraising (e.g., 401Gives), Annual Honoring fundraiser, grant writing, social media promotion, film, e-blasts, quarterly newsletter, website maintenance, and other Museum events. The Development and Outreach Manager will incorporate stewardship practices, individual gift solicitation, major gifts, planned gifts, grants management, performance metrics, and employee improvement goals into the existing effort.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management

·      Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership team and work collaboratively with team members to:

o  Be a key thought leader in the creation and execution of organizational priorities as outlined in the strategic plan and the long-range business plan.

o  Develop and implement a fundraising plan with key strategies to support the future vision of Tomaquag Museum.

o  Develop and implement a marketing and promotions plan with key strategies to avail Tomaquag programming to end-users.

o  Support the board of directors of Tomaquag Museum with training and development opportunities as illustrated in the strategic plan.

Fundraising/Development

·      Serve as the Chief Development Officer managing fund development staff: Development and Planning Coordinator, Development Assistant, per diem grant writers) and implementing a plan that meets the strategic goals of the organization, specifically:

o  Increase individual philanthropy through major gifts and stewardship.

o  Manage a corporate giving and sponsorship program.

o  Manage an annual grants calendar ensuring timely submissions and reports.

o  Create and implement a planned giving program.

o  Motivate the board of directors with best-practice education and tactics.

o  Review/assess the current CRM for continued usability (Past Perfect online); recommend new CRM platforms.

o  Develop and implement a prospect management system along with cultivation schedules.

o  Oversee Tomaquag’s major fundraiser, The Annual Honoring, ensuring mission-driven fundraising success (i.e., ROI mission promotion).

Marketing/Media

·      Serve as the Chief Marketing Officer managing two staff: Media and Tech Coordinator and Marketing Associate; acts as the primary contact for public relations. Implement a plan that meets the strategic goals of the organization, specifically:

o  Create an integrated marketing plan that coordinates all strategies, i.e., social media, film, website, e-blasts, newsletter, paid advertising, direct marketing, etc.

o  Develop workplan and benchmarks for success.

o  Implement a media-buy plan to maximize ROI.

o  Innovate and maintain an excellent website user-experience.

o  Develop an understanding of Tomaquag Museum’s target audiences and implement direct marketing tactics for those audiences, e.g., Scouts, College Students, Civic Organizations, After-School-Programs, Home Schoolers, Camps, etc.

·      Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

·      A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in nonprofit fund development and marketing, management experience preferred.

·      Bachelor's Degree, CFRE preferred.

·      Knowledge of fund development and marketing best practices and how to implement and manage those practices.

·      Demonstrated success in closing major gifts.

·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·      Excellent interpersonal skills.

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Docs, CRMs, Squarespace or similar.

·      Be a self-starter, problem-solver, and goal-driven.

·      Ability to understand and adhere to high levels of discretion and confidentiality.

·      Candidates must be able to work with diverse people.

·      Background check required.

·      Sincere commitment to fulfilling the Tomaquag Museum mission.

·      Ability to lift to 20lbs.

·      Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Tomaquag Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, socio-economic status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tomaquag Museum is a family-friendly organization. We can also offer flexibility to meet the needs of the right candidate.

Submit resumé with a cover letter and three professional references to:

Email: admin@tomaquagmuseum.org   Subject: Hiring Committee

USPS:

Tomaquag Museum

Attn: Hiring Committee – DOM

390A Summit Rd.

Exeter, RI 02882