Development Manager, George Mason’s Gunston Hall

Position Title:                                   Development Manager

Reporting Supervisor:                      Executive Director

Location:                                           Gunston Hall, Mason Neck, Virginia

Length of Appointment:                  Year Round

Status:                                                Exempt-Full Time

Compensation:                                 Based on Qualifications

Benefits:                                            Eligible for medical (including dental and vision), retirement, life insurance, access to an employee assistance program, professional development days, and paid vacation and sick days.

Purpose:

George Mason’s Gunston Hall is seeking an aspirational, energetic, and collaborative individual to serve as the organization’s full-time Development Manager. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Manager is responsible for all aspects of development and fundraising at Gunston Hall. This work includes cultivating and soliciting gifts, stewarding relationships with donors and prospects, administrative support of all development department functions, and coordinating strategic fundraising initiatives. In performing these duties, the Development Manager is expected to demonstrate a commitment to relationships, organization, accuracy, confidentiality, detail, the ability to meet deadlines, the ability to work as part of a high functioning team, exemplary communication and diplomatic skills, and a passion for the mission of Gunston Hall.

Additionally, Gunston Hall is currently implementing a comprehensive fundraising campaign. Guided by the theme of Forever Revolutionary!, this campaign will directly support the realization of key elements of our Campus Master Plan, enhance our ability to fulfill our mission, and advance our brand promise of being The Home of American Rights. The Development Manager, while working closely with the Campaign Leadership Committee, will be an active leader and participant in this Campaign.

To be successful in this position, the Development Manager must value authenticity, inclusiveness, stewardship, and civic engagement. The Development Manager should bring a positive attitude to their work and promote good will and wellness within the organization. Finally, the Development Manager should be an enthusiastic and willing learner, one who is committed to their own development and growth, and one who is passionate about facilitating the success of their colleagues.

Compensation will be based on qualifications. Performance will be evaluated based on the achievement of team and individual goals specific to the requirements of the position.

Additional benefits of employment at Gunston Hall include:

·      The opportunity to collaborate with a creative team of individuals committed to the organization, our mission, and to each other’s success.

·      Opportunities to experience 554 acres along the Potomac River.

·      An organizational commitment to wellness and personal fulfillment.

·      Access to comprehensive professional development programs.

·      The ability to create flexible work experiences.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support and participate in the organization’s comprehensive fundraising campaign, annual giving solicitations, and associated activities.
• Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters and other correspondence.
• Gather and maintain foundation, corporation, and individual donor files.
• Create regular fundraising reports and other database reports as needed.
• Continually update and correct database records.
• Conduct research and write donor profiles on prospective corporate, foundation, individual, and other potential donors.

·      Manage Gunston Hall’s sponsorship and membership program.

• Coordinate production and mailing of annual appeal letters, the Annual Report, donor recognition signage and associated materials.
• Assist with tasks related to grant proposals and reports.
• Assist with event planning, execution and follow-up including the maintenance of guest lists, gathering and preparation of registration materials, sponsorship fulfillment, and other duties as assigned for fund-raising events.
• Handle administrative details associated with the Board of Regents Development Committee meetings (i.e. prepare and distribute notices, agendas, minutes, etc.).

·      Support strong relationships with all donors, members, prospects, and stakeholders.

• Administrative and other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities:

·      Support strong relationships with members of the Gunston Hall Board of Regents; The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA); and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

·      Serve as a representative of the organization and articulate Gunston Hall’s mission and goals for a wide range of audiences.

We are seeking an individual with the following attributes:

• Demonstrated success in diverse and vibrant settings.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and data management skills.
• Exemplary communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize and navigate donor needs and sensitivities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, and to work independently or as a unified team for organizational excellence.
• Ability to achieve goals, manage projects, and meet targeted deadlines.
• Experience creating comprehensive, usable, and data driven reports.
• Experience providing and supporting exemplary guest service.
• A positive attitude, energetic personality, motivational spirit, and creatively open mind.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
• A commitment to excellence. 

Qualifications for this position include:

• A Bachelor’s degree and a record of progressive experience within a non-profit development office and/or cultural organization, museum, or historic site is preferred.
• Experience with Donor Perfect or comparable fundraising software is preferred.
• Experience with public-private partnerships is preferred.
• A passion for the mission of Gunston Hall is preferred.

About George Mason’s Gunston Hall:

The mission of Gunston Hall is to stimulate the exploration and understanding of principles expressed by George Mason in the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and a National Historic Landmark, Gunston Hall was built by George Mason from 1755-1759. Today, the site includes Gunston Hall; reconstructed outbuildings; a visitor center, museum, event facility, and museum shop; and 554 acres of diverse landscape situated along the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia. For more information, please visit www.gunstonhall.org.

Application Process:

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Mark S. Ingrao, CCP, CAE, Interim Executive Director, at [email protected]

Gunston Hall is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives and a wide range of experiences to the workplace are encouraged to apply.