Development Manager

KidZone Museum•Truckee, CA

8d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

KidZone Museum, an interactive children’s museum dedicated to inspiring children and families through play, creativity, and learning, is seeking a Donor Development Manager. The Donor Development Manager is part of ensuring that KidZone has the resources it needs to thrive by building and nurturing relationships with donors, grantors, foundations, and museum members to secure long-term support. The role includes managing donor portfolios, creating stewardship plans, and meeting with donors to secure major gift commitments. The Manager oversees donor data and analysis, coordinates fundraising events, and implements targeted communication strategies to maximize contributions and donor loyalty. This position is also responsible for researching, writing, and managing grants to fund strategic initiatives, ensuring the museum’s financial health and mission-driven impact. Managers support general operations as needed. The Donor Development Manager plays an integral part in making sure KidZone has engaging exhibits, interactive experiences, and the resources to provide access for all visitors.

Requirements

3–5 years of Nonprofit Development, Fundraising, and/or Grant Management Experience
Proficient in CRM Systems
Strong Communication and Organizational Skills
Research and informative persuasive writing for fundraising purposes
Must have reliable transportation, ideally living within Reno/Truckee Area and can travel in snow

Nice To Haves

Experience with Donor Databases Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Non-Profit Management or Related Field Desirable

Responsibilities

Prepares campaign materials
Coordinates Donor Prospect Strategies
Tracks Contributions
Supports Major Donor Cultivation and Stewardship throughout all Phases of the Campaign
Designs and Implements Annual Fundraising Campaigns
Cultivates and Stewards Relationships with Individual Donors, Corporate Sponsors, and Foundation Partners and Oversee Donor Communications
Drafts Newsletters, Solicitation Letters, and Impact Updates
Prepares Timely Thank-you Letters and Acknowledgments
Coordinates Donor Meetings and Supports Leadership and Board Members in Donor Engagement
Researches and Identifies Grant Opportunities Aligned with the Museum’s Programs
Drafts Proposals and Budgets for Grants and Manages Reporting Requirements
Cultivates Sponsorships and In-kind Donations from Businesses and Community Partners to Strengthen KidZone’s Financial Base
Coordinates with Fundraising Committee to Execute Fundraising Events such as Galas, Donor Receptions and Community Benefit Activities
Secures Sponsorships, Coordinates Logistics, Manages Volunteers and Ensures Successful Donor Recognition
Prepares Post-event Evaluation and Reports
Provides Tools, Training and Support to Strengthen their Role in Fundraising and Donor Cultivation
Coordinates Board Participation in Campaigns, Events and Stewardship Activities
Prepares Fundraising Updates for Board Meetings
Maintains Accurate Donor Records in the Fundraising Database
Oversees Donor and Stakeholder List Management
Generates Reports for Staff and Board Review
Ensures Compliance with Nonprofit Fundraising Standards
Supports Overall Fundraising Administration