Alaska Aviation Museum

Title: Development Associate

Reports To: Executive Director

Status: Fulltime Nonexempt

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the Development Associate plans, directs and implements the fundraising initiatives for the Alaska Aviation Museum. The Development Associate duties will include, but are not limited to: cultivation and management of all individual and corporate donors, researching, assisting board grant committee with writing grants, management of grants, planning and implementing AAM fundraising events, and all efforts associated with the cultivation of support for AAM.

Responsibilities:

Work with the executive director to develop and execute an AAM annual fundraising plan to bring in $250,000 per year in donations, memberships, sponsorships and fundraisers

Manage donor database and acknowledgements using donor management software

Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors, both corporate and individual

Plan and implement special events, including two main fundraisers per year

  • Develop and implement a plan to obtain underwriting and sponsorship for major events and exhibitions

Write newsletter articles, direct mail, social media posts and e-blasts, handle promotions and public relations for events

Research and secure grants from foundation, corporate, and government funders in conjunction with the AAM grants committee

Create monthly development status reports

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Excellent verbal and written communication

  • Current drivers license and vehicle

Strong social and people skills, knowledge of the community and ability to prospect for new donors while keeping current ones

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient in Adobe Suite & fundraising software preferred

Experience with social media and digital communications

Positive attitude, sense of humor, strong work ethic and high degree of professionalism

A minimum oftwo years’ experience working in museums, nonprofits or a similar environment preferred

Strong sense of personal accountability and follow-through

Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed to support the Museum’s membership programs, fundraisers and events

  • Ability to use the following equipment: Computer, telephone, calculator, AV equipment, copier, fax machine, scanner

Salary: DOE

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three work references via email to Executive Director Shari Hart at or mail to Alaska Aviation Museum, 4721 Aircraft Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502.