Position Summary:
The Monk Botanical Gardens seeks a full-time development director responsible for designing and implementing the organization's fundraising efforts. The director will develop systems, research prospects, and 'set the table’ for the Executive Director to cultivate prospects, steward donors, and close gifts. The director will also work as a staff liaison with the Board to ensure that the Board has tools and training and is fully engaged in raising needed funds. The director will hire and manage the Development team, including the Member and visitor Services Manager and Visitor Services Associate.
This role involves organizing large-scale fundraising initiatives, working with Board members, managing the annual fund, and building relationships with donors, staff, and volunteers. The development director will also implement major fundraising strategies for giving and planning fundraising.