The Maryland Historical Society offers a wide range of career opportunities, a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The MdHS is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in a job listed below, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Maryland Historical Society
201 W. Monument Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Attn: Personnel (unless otherwise noted)

You may submit the resume and cover letter via fax to: (410) 962-7058. No phone calls please.

The Maryland Historical Society, a 501 (c) 3 corporation, is the state’s oldest continually operating cultural institution. It annually serves more than 125,000 people, with educational programs based on the largest collection of documents, publications and decorative arts relating to Maryland. The society has a membership of approximately 4000 and is served by a staff of 50 and more than 100 volunteers. The current operating budget of the society is $4 million.

The Society is recruiting for the position of Deputy Director for Development to work with the Director, Board of Trustees and the staff management team to raise public and private resources and funds necessary for the operation of the organization. This position serves as the chief development officer overseeing all fundraising, community outreach, special events and public relations/marketing staffing and activities.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Membership retention and acquisition;
• Annual fund campaign (current goal of $ 1 million) including drafting direct mail appeals, supporting materials and response mechanisms;
• Special events and fundraising activities, including supervision of related staffing, volunteers and event logistics as necessary;
• Processing of gifts and related donor acknowledgements;
• Grant applications, conducting prospect research to identify and solicit potential new support;
• Coordinate volunteer activities with other division heads;
• Supervise staff of five, including public relations and marketing functions;
• Preparation and implementation of a $20 million endowment campaign (2008-2012)
• Departmental budget.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Certification desirable.

Experience/Skill Requirements

• Minimum three years experience in planning and management of fundraising and success at raising private monies for non profit service sector;
• Experience in supervision of staff and volunteers;
• Proven record of effective major gift and grant solicitation;
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of an organization;
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, be organized and flexible, meet deadlines and prioritize job responsibilities.

Salary

Commensurate with experience. Compensation package includes performance bonus, health insurance and other benefits.

Application

Send resume and other relevant credentials to: Human Resources Officer, Maryland Historical Society, 201 West Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. No phone calls.

Deadline

Applications must be received by March 31, 2008.