Assistant Director for Development, University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute

The University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum (BI/NHM;

https://biodiversity.ku.edu/ ), on the Lawrence campus, is one of the premier research and education institutes in the U.S. in biodiversity science, biodiversity informatics, paleobiology, biogeography, evolutionary biology, and archaeology.Working with the director, advisory board, the KU Endowment Association development officer, and other staff of the BI/NHM, the

Assistant Director for Development

is responsible for planning, advancing, and implementing development and fundraising activities and events of the BI/NHM. Specifically, this position:Manages museum memberships and organizes donor and prospective donor contacts.Assists KU Endowment fundraising staff with the development of donor gift solicitations.Organizes fundraising activities, including events for donors and prospective donors and public engagement in the museum.Acts as the liaison with the BI/NHM’s Board of Advisors and its committees/activities, and plans meetings of the board four times annually.Seeks out and applies for grant funding that supports the mission of the BI.Works closely with the museum’s Public Programs staff to ensure alignment of planned programs with mission, goals, and development.Serves as a spokesperson for the BI/NHM at events.This position has one staff direct report—the Visitor Services and Donor Relations Coordinator.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, museum studies, or a relevant field.Three years of related professional experience.Experience writing successful proposals to seek external funding as demonstrated by application materials.Strong writing skills as evidenced by application materials.Excellent organizational skills as evidenced by application materials and work and educational history.Supervisory experience, demonstrated by previous work experience and application materials.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster’s degree in communications, marketing, museum studies, or a relevant field.Three or more years of professional experience in development.Strong interpersonal skills as needed for maintaining good donor relations.Knowledge and interest in natural history, as evidenced in application materials.Strong interest in and familiarity with museums, as evidenced in application materials.Experience with non-profit fundraising.Professional experience at a large, public research institution or museum/cultural institution.Familiarity with customer relationship management software (e.g. Patron Manager).Experience with event planning as demonstrated by application materials.At least one year of experience in project management or leading a team.Excellent oral communication skills as evidenced by work history and application materials.Inquiries are encouraged: Dr. Nico Franz, nico.franz@ku.edu

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