Development Director - B'Ship65023202

State of North Carolina•Battleship New hanover, NC

4d•$57,983 - $80,713•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Director is responsible for the management of all aspects of ongoing Capital Campaigns, long-term fundraising, and grantsmanship for the USS North Carolina Battleship Commission, in support of the Battleship North Carolina Memorial. Responsibilities include relationship building, fundraising activities, staff management, donor database management, financial reporting and auditing, solicitation licensing, etc. The Development Director will work for the Executive Director and USS North Carolina Battleship Commission to initiate, coordinate, and implement all aspects of the development and grants programs. Long-term, the development office will build and maintain a robust and comprehensive annual and special gift development program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media, journalism, English, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution AND four years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in fundraising, development, advancement, philanthropy, or grant administration
Experience managing major gifts and donor stewardship programs
Experience in grant writing and grant management
Experience with donor databases/CRM systems and prospect research
Experience leading fundraising campaigns and community partnerships

Responsibilities

Development & Campaign Management - Research, identify, and implement comprehensive plans to secure contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government sources to support the Battleship.
Grant Application and Management – Identify grant opportunities aligned with strategic goals, draft proposals for approval, and maintain a database tracking all deadlines.
Administration and Staff Training – Maintain centralized digital and hard-copy donor history databases, prospects logs, and assignment tracking reports to ensure accurate documentation of campaign progress.