About the Organization
Hall of Giants is a nonprofit with a bold mission to create an immersive, world-class museum and entertainment complex that will celebrate the power of entrepreneurship. But it’s more than a museum—it’s a cultural movement that redefines how America sees entrepreneurs.

Position Summary
The Hall of Giants seeks a strategic and mission-aligned Vice President of Development to lead our growing fundraising and donor engagement operations.

The Vice President of Development is a senior leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that advances the mission and long-term sustainability of the organization. This role oversees all aspects of fundraising, including capital campaigns, major gifts, foundation and corporate relations, annual giving, donor stewardship, and campaign planning.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, experienced relationship-builder, and results-driven professional passionate about advancing the mission of the Hall of Giants. It’s an exciting opportunity to shape the future of this transformative museum experience at a pivotal moment in its development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Fundraising Strategy & Execution
    • Develop and lead a comprehensive fundraising plan to achieve annual revenue goals
    • Develop and lead a comprehensive fundraising plan to achieve capital campaign revenue goals
    • Oversee a diversified funding portfolio including capital gifts, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, individual giving, and special campaigns
    • Identify and cultivate new donor prospects
  • Capital Campaign, Major Gifts & Donor Relations
    • Develop and manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects
    • Implement individualized cultivation and stewardship strategies
    • Work closely with leadership and board members to support high-level donor engagement
    • Conduct outreach to foundations; ability to write grant proposals is a plus but not required
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration
    • Lead and mentor development staff person with the potential for further growth, including new talent recruitment as growth warrants
    • Align fundraising initiatives with organizational goals
    • Provide regular reports to the CEO and board on progress toward fundraising targets
    • Partner with the board of directors to enhance their involvement in fundraising

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience with a track record of success
  • Passion for working with a new organization and building something from the ground up
  • Proven ability to close major gifts and manage donor relationships
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to plan and prioritize
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Comfort engaging with high-level stakeholders and donors
  • Passion for the organization’s mission and impact
  • Experience with donor databases and fundraising software (e.g. Salesforce)
  • Bachelor’s degree a plus but not required; being a life-long learner is a requirement
  • Willingness and ability to travel 30-35% of the time.

Candidates with successful experience in capital campaigns and corporate fundraising are strongly preferred. Personal enjoyment of museums will be an asset to any candidate.

Salary
The projected annual salary range is $90,000-$150,000, contingent upon the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate. Additional performance-based compensation may be available at the discretion of leadership.

To Apply
To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph(s) describing why you are drawn to Hall of Giants’ mission and how you came to those beliefs.
    • Your interest in the Vice President of Development position
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Stephanie Keaveney, Senior Manager of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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