Director of Development
The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is seeking a Director of Development who will be responsible for leading the fundraising for the educational and outreach programs as well as the general funding of AIP's Physics Resources Center. The successful candidate will work closely with PRC division directors and key volunteers; maintain contacts with the AIP officers, Governing Board and Member Societies. She/he will manage the Development Office and will be responsible for planning and executing annual drives, capital campaigns, planned giving and project proposals; including identification, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment and stewardship of individual, corporate and foundation donors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree is required and an advanced degree is preferred with a minimum of five years of successful experience in fundraising, particularly in annual and capital campaigns. Experience with planned giving, closing major gifts, training and motivating volunteers, supervising staff, and planning special events are desired. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) status is preferred. She/he will have exemplary written, verbal, interpersonal, leadership, and strategic thinking skills; and the ability to develop strong relationships and act as a representative for AIP programs to outside organizations. Must have the ability to thrive in a complex non-profit corporate environment and have excellent organizational and management skills, with sufficient skill to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Computer literacy, experience with database systems used to track fund raising, including internet-based services, and the ability to manage the transfer of data between database systems are necessary. Experience with grant writing or managing grants preferred. Willingness to travel frequently, according to campaign status.
If you feel that you have the enthusiasm and the combination of experience and education that we are looking for, please send your resume to
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