Advancement Coordinator

Advancement
Coordinator
North American
Bison Discovery Center

The North American Bison Discovery Center, Jamestown ND, is
seeking an Advancement Coordinator to oversee revenue-generating
activities and donor-facing functions. The salary range for this
position is 50K-60K, plus benefits. This position has the
possibility of being partially remote, depending on the candidate’s
experience and location.

The role, which is new to the NABDC, will report to the
Executive Director. The job is the result of a master plan created
in 2023, and currently being implemented as the National Buffalo
Museum transitions to becoming the North American Bison Discovery
Center.

The scope of the position includes fundraising, donor
cultivation and relations, grant application and management,
marketing, and outreach. The successful candidate will have
opportunities to develop strategies and create revenue-generating
activities in this museum, which has historically received most of
its funding through the State of North Dakota’s charitable gaming
program.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist in the administration and
operation of the NABDC; assist in planning, organizing, and
supervising Museum revenue generation, marketing and outreach
functions.
Supervise, train, and evaluate
subordinates; provide technical assistance as required.
Participate in the coordination,
preparation, and administration of assigned budget(s); manage
projects within established budgets.
Secure sponsorships and other funding
for exhibitions, educational programs, and special events.
Facilitate strong, positive
relationships between the NABDC and current and potential donors;
engage with visitors, donors, potential donors, and members to
increase support base.
Develop and implement new fundraising
efforts, including online, digital, and social media efforts.
Research grant and other funding
opportunities; direct and complete grant and other funding
applications; administer grants.
Participate in long-term planning and
identify multi-year funding opportunities and advise the Executive
Director of current and future funding opportunities.
Develop and implement donor relations
and donor recognition programs, policies and procedures; direct the
management of the donor database and related programs.
Direct and participate in identifying
potential fundraising events; oversee and direct staff and
contractors who plan and execute fundraising events.
Oversee NABDC marketing and
communications; has responsibility for ensuring consistent and
positive branding and messaging; directs and participates in
marketing campaigns that will have a broad community reach and
appeal; directs and monitors the effectiveness of marketing
campaigns, onsite and offsite visitation.
Provide fundraising and membership
training to front line staff. 
Work collaboratively with other NABDC
managers in developing goals and objectives, as well as department
policies and procedures.
Represent the director at meetings
and with professional organizations as assigned; may act in the
absence of the Executive Director as assigned.
Submit reports to the Board of
Directors, and provide advancement related training, as requested
by the Board or the Executive Director. 

Qualifications

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or
university with major work in philanthropy, non-profit management,
museum management, grant management, or a related field. Education
equivalent to a Master’s Degree is desirable.

A minimum of five years of demonstrated experience, and
measurable results, in planned giving, fund development, grant
writing and administration, sponsorship generation, annual giving
and membership programs, donor relations, endowment, and/or
managing fundraising events.

To apply, please send a cover letter and your resume to Stefanie
Joy Muscat at  [email protected]. No phone
calls, please. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2024.