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    Vice President of Development

    Posted by Battleship Texas Foundation on January 28, 2025

    Formed in 1998, the Battleship Texas Foundation (BTF) exists today as an advocate for Battleship Texas to help develop the historic ship into a premier hands-on museum and visitor attraction.

    The Battleship Texas Foundation is currently working on the following preservation efforts and educational outreach programs, to name just a few:
    • Completing repairs/ restoration to the Battleship Texas in a Galveston shipyard.
    • Working with the Port of Galveston to locate a new home port for the ship.
    • Fully restoring the ship’s anti-aircraft guns and secondary battery
    • Increasing public awareness of Battleship Texas, her history, and the men who served on her, as well as her current and future preservation needs
    • Partnering with local museums and organizations to continue displaying Battleship Texas artifacts and educational materials while the ship is being repaired.

    Overview: In collaboration with the Board of Directors, President/CEO, and senior leadership staff, the VP of Development will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive fund development program, including annual giving, major donors, foundation and corporate initiatives, and management of special projects, to generate funds for operations; continue and bring to completion the current capital campaign which has raised approximately $7 million of a 15 million goal and generate significant philanthropic support for the Battleship’s education programs and restoration.

    The position reports directly to the President/CEO.

    Responsibilities:

    Fundraising

    • Lead efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual, major, and planned gift donors and prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations.
    • Represent BTF to the community, including presentations to potential donors and community organizations and accompanying tours of the Battleship Texas, as needed.
    • Prepare local and regional grant submissions and maintain proposal timelines, tracking, and reporting.
    • Optimize BTF’s existing direct mail campaign to increase annual fund revenue
    • Utilize information systems to maintain donor relationships, track donor progress, and evaluate the fundraising program’s success.
    • Oversee donor stewardship/recognition activities.
    • Manage effective engagement and communication with current and prospective donors, including letters, event invitations, website updates, and social media.
    • Establish and oversee policies and procedures for a professional development program.
    • Working with the President/CEO and the Board on the current Capital Campaign for significant restoration and visitor experience improvements to the Battleship.

    Management and Administration

    • Develop, maintain, and update a fundraising strategic plan with the assistance of the president/CEO and board of directors.
    • Create and oversee annual fundraising revenue and expense budgets.
    • Prepare monthly status reports for Board and/or Development Committee meetings. Assist in finding and qualifying new Board members.
    • Assists the President/CEO with Board recruitment, training, and development. Manages membership services and develops the membership database.
    • Manage the growing Development Team, which currently has a Development Manager and a part-time data entry person.
    • Serve as the media liaison for the BTF.

    Qualifications:

    • A passion for the mission of the Battleship Texas Foundation, historical preservation, education programming, and a visionary understanding of the Battleship’s potential as a major attraction.
    • A minimum of 3-7 years of successful fundraising and/or marketing experience is preferred to those with major gift experience.
    • Strong organizational abilities with experience in financial management, program development, and project management.
    • Demonstrated experience and success with fundraising and desire to lead the implementation of comprehensive, collaborative fundraising plans.
    • Demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with diverse community stakeholders and interested citizens.
    • The ability to gather and synthesize information and turn it into a compelling case statement. Ability to effectively communicate the Museum’s mission and goals to current and prospective donors and stakeholders.
    • Strong writing, public speaking, and media skills.
    • Experience with nonprofit boards of directors.
    • Highly self-motivated to take on new challenges.
    • Preferred:
      • Experience in either historic preservation, museums, or military history.
      • Knowledge and use of Blackbaud Altru or Razor’s Edge fundraising platforms and wealth intelligence/prospect-building software such as Wealth Engine.
      • CFRE certification.
      • Demonstrated successful grant writing and submission experience.

    Compensation: $90,000 to $125,000 commensurate with experience, Full-time salaried position, Competitive benefits provided.

    Job Category: Development
    Job Type: Full Time

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