Lewis Latimer House Museum: Full -Time Development Manager, Individual & Institutional Giving

Lewis Latimer House Museum Development Manager, Individual & Institutional Giving Full-Time Permanent Position

Organization Profile: A New York City landmark, the historic house of African American inventor, humanist, and son of fugitive slaves Lewis Latimer, the Lewis Latimer House Museum (LLHM) calls attention to Latimer’s and other People of Color’s contributions to science, technology, arts, poetry, and American life, through multilingual tours, exhibits, public and S.T.E.A.M. educational programs in the above areas. Visit lewislatimerhouse.org.

Who We Look For: The ideal candidate for the Development Manager, Individual & Institutional Giving position is passionate about forming meaningful relationships with community stakeholders, African American history and culture, serving immigrant communities, working across different cultures and cultivating engagement. The candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for someone who is acquainted with the arts and culture world or who seeks to learn about it. LLHM is an organization by and for Communities of Color, and it strives for a culture that supports the professional growth of its staff. This role has responsibility for individual and institutional giving, oversight of a fundraising calendar and growing roster of funders, and often works with the Executive Director, Communications Manager, and the Board, to articulate future strategy for institutional giving proposals and individual giving outreach. The candidate will report to the Executive Director and be joining an ambitious and successful fourperson team.

Responsibilities: • In conjunction with the Executive Director, develop an annual fundraising plan for LLHM • Track fundraising progress, conduct timely report to the Executive Director, and make recommendations in revenue-growing strategy

Individual Giving: • Develop and execute annual strategy for campaigns, including the Friends of Lewis Latimer House Museum initiative, to cultivate and engage individual donors and secure individual donations in collaboration with the Communications Manager, • Craft written communications for individual donors and steward relationships • Manage gift processing and donor acknowledgement, donor database, and financial reporting using Excel and an CRM or donor management system – implement a new donor database platform for LLHM as needed • Plan, organize, and supervise special events for solicitation and cultivation purposes, working with the Executive Director and the board • Attend LLHM programs as necessary for relationship building with donors and potential donors • Research potential donors to expand prospects Lewis Latimer House Museum 34-41 137th Street Flushing, NY 11354 lewislatimerhouse.org 718.961.8585

Institutional Giving: • Work with the Executive Director to develop annual goals and timeline to pursue institutional giving • Maintain and update the grant proposal and report calendar • Craft grant proposals and reports at the direction of the Executive Director • In conjunction with the Executive Director, maintain positive, collaborative relationships with institutional supporters

Qualifications: • At least three years of professional experience in nonprofit fundraising with responsibilities in both individual giving and grant writing • Exceptional communication skills and comfort interacting with individuals across a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds • Excellent writing, editing, research, and proofreading skills are necessary. Must pay exceptional attention to details and accuracy • Proficient working knowledge of Google Platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and donor database or CRM platforms • Deep interest in and knowledge of Black history and culture preferred • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills • Comfort with developing positive, effective relationships with colleagues, Board members, donors, visitors, and interns is highly desired • Knowledge of New York City philanthropic network, best practices and trends is a plus

Job Type: This role is a full-time permanent position, $55,000-$65,000/year commensurate with experience. Hybrid position with both virtual and in-person work. Must be available for weekly virtual staff meetings and attending in-person public and fundraising events occasionally on weekends or weekday evenings to provide support as needed.

To Apply: Please email 1) a cover letter outlining how your background and experiences fit the position, 2) a resume, and 3) three references to info@lewislatimerhouse.org with ”Development Manager – [Applicant Name]” in the subject line. No phone calls please.