The Museum of the Palestinian People is the first museum in Washington D.C. devoted to exploring and celebrating Palestinian history, arts and culture. By sharing our stories with those who walk through our doors, we invite the world to discover what unites us all.

Position Overview:

The Director of Development at the Museum of the Palestinian People is a key leadership role responsible for spearheading fundraising initiatives. This position plays a crucial role in increasing and diversifying funding while enhancing the museum's brand recognition and visibility at the community and thought-leader levels.

Responsibilities:

Development:(80%)

• Develop the museum's new development plan aligned with the strategic vision.
• Oversee the annual fundraising program, including major gifts.
• Oversee and coordinate the annual museum dinner
• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of major gift donors/prospects, taking the lead on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Build and strengthen relationships with foundations and other development opportunities.
• Create customized solicitation strategies matching organizational objectives and donor interests.
• Manage government and foundation development processes, including high-level relationship management, contract oversight, and shepherding fundraising and reporting processes.
• Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Director on identifying new funding opportunities.
• Make public appearances, attend networking events, and accept speaking engagements to share information about the Museum of the Palestinian People.
• Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems.
• Supervise the creation of communications and publications to support development activities including the annual report.
• Draft thank you letters to supporters
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Grant Proposals: (20%)

• Research grants that match the museum criteria for arts and culture
• Collaborate with Director of programs in identifying the programs and activities to apply for
• Apply for grants and reports after completion as necessary

Requirements:

• Ability to travel within the Washington DC area
• Significant prior development experience (at least 5 years).
• Availability for some flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
• Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to work across teams, including with volunteers and community leaders.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and able prioritize competing deadlines and requests.
• Must have knowledge of and interest in Palestinian culture and history.
• Must be able to maintain a positive, calm disposition in a fast-paced startup environment and during demanding times.
• Must be available on Saturdays at least 2 Saturday per month to engage with visitors and donors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with NEON development programs.
• Previous role as a Development Director.
• Expertise in cultivating and prospecting major donors.
• Public speaking experience.
• Possession of a car, valid driver’s license, and insurance.
• Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Non-profit Management, or Business Administration is a plus.
• Arabic fluency preferred, but not required.

Applications will be accepted through January 31th, 2025. A commitment of at least 2-3 years is requested.

Salary is competitive includes health care, retirment plan, etc.

Please include:

• Cover Letter – in PDF format, with “ (Last Name)-Cover” as the title.
• Resume – in PDF format, with “(Last Name)-Resume” as the title.