Advancement Manager - (Expired Job)

Toledo, OH, USA|Onsite

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Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $57,500.00 - $89,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Paid holidays

Job Description

Imagination Station is a renowned science center dedicated to providing informal science education to the community through engaging and interactive exhibits and educational programming. Located in Toledo, this institution has become a cornerstone for sparking curiosity and passion for the sciences among visitors of all ages. The center combines hands-on learning experiences with innovative programs to inspire exploration and understanding of scientific concepts in a fun and approachable environment. As a leader in science education, Imagination Station prides itself on fostering a culture that connects science knowledge with community engagement, making it a vibrant hub for science lovers and learners.

The Advancement Manager role at Imagination Station is vital to the organization's ongoing success and growth. Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development, this position is responsible for designing and implementing strategic fundraising activities with a goal of securing at least $750,000 annually in charitable contributions. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of growth in fundraising, demonstrated through effective donor and prospect research, acquisition, and stewardship. Emphasis is placed on relationship management, where fostering deep and sustainable connections with donors and community partners is paramount.

This role involves collaborating cross-functionally with various departments such as program teams, marketing, finance, and experience coordinators to align fundraising goals with Imagination Station’s broader mission and projects. An Advancement Manager must show enthusiasm for informal science education, paired with a passion for inquiry and community involvement. Key responsibilities include maintaining an active donor engagement schedule, managing donor information via specialized software, and crafting impactful fundraising proposals and reports. The manager also works closely with colleagues to analyze membership data and convert members into supporters, increasing the donor base and growing the annual fund by 20 percent year-over-year.

On top of managing donor-centric development activities, the position requires close cooperation with corporate sponsors and event organizers to increase revenue streams through sponsorships and program funding. The manager will provide support to grant writing efforts for government and foundation funding, overseeing a pipeline of over 40 grants. This multifaceted role demands a confident, personable professional comfortable representing Imagination Station to diverse stakeholders and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with entrepreneurial spirit and strategic agility. Overall, the Advancement Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term financial health and mission delivery of Imagination Station, making it an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about science education and philanthropy.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
two to four years in successfully demonstrated fundraising
experience in membership-driven environments, cultural or educational institutions preferred
proven exceptional skill at cultivating and sustaining authentic relationships with donors and other key constituents
experience managing multiple projects
confident, personable and comfortable representing the institution to a variety of individuals and corporate stakeholders
proven track record in all facets of fundraising including annual campaigns, special events, data analysis and reporting, prospect research and cultivation and database management
outstanding written and spoken communication skills, exceptional conversationalist
positive, energetic big-picture individual with solid organization skills
highly entrepreneurial, resourceful, flexible with a high degree of initiative
overall strategic agility, ability both to conceptualize and execute, and the capacity to articulate a visionary approach to initiatives that will enhance the long-term financial integrity of the Imagination Station

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
two to four years in successfully demonstrated fundraising
experience in membership-driven environments, cultural or educational institutions preferred
proven exceptional skill at cultivating and sustaining authentic relationships with donors and other key constituents
experience managing multiple projects
confident, personable and comfortable representing the institution to a variety of individuals and corporate stakeholders
proven track record in all facets of fundraising including annual campaigns, special events, data analysis and reporting, prospect research and cultivation and database management
outstanding written and spoken communication skills, exceptional conversationalist
positive, energetic big-picture individual with solid organization skills
highly entrepreneurial, resourceful, flexible with a high degree of initiative
overall strategic agility, ability both to conceptualize and execute, and the capacity to articulate a visionary approach to initiatives that will enhance the long-term financial integrity of the Imagination Station

Job Duties

Foster a donor-centric approach in all development work across the organization
gain familiarity and remain knowledgeable in Imagination Station programming and activities helping identification and alignment of donor interest and the science center’s work
exhibit a sincere desire and drive to see Imagination Station’s success through building financial resources
maintain a productive relationship cross-functionally with programs, experience, marketing and finance teams to advance development work
excel in all development activities including effective proposal and impact report writing and cultivation and acquisition plan development that broadens and deepens donor base
maintain active community relationships and networking opportunities during and outside work hours
maintain an active meeting schedule with new and existing donors
based on revenue budgets set goals and objectives to achieve fundraising success
maintain all donor information and activity in donor software system
successfully plan and execute all development strategies of the annual fund campaign including the planning and execution of a moves management plan for existing donors
increase annual fund giving by 20 percent annually through retention and acquisition
working with the membership manager, analyze members for prospective donors and develop a strategy and plan that creates a desire to support Imagination Station as a donor
work closely with the Director of Business Development in the strategic cultivation, recruitment and retention of new individuals and corporate donors
identify and cultivate potential individual donors who exhibit an alignment with Imagination Station’s work with intent to build individual donor base
research and cultivate corporations and businesses new to Imagination Station aligning their business interest with Imagination Station’s work culminating in increased revenue for events, programs and exhibits
plan and execute event sponsorship acquisition with increased revenue as primary goal while nurturing key relationships and event objectives
assist grant writers for 40-plus grants from government and foundation sources