Development Manager

Wing Luke Museum (WLM) Mission: We connect everyone to the dynamic history, cultures, and art of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders through vivid storytelling and inspiring experiences to advance racial and social equity.

WLM Values: People give us meaning and purpose. Relationships are our foundation. We desire community empowerment and ownership. We do this work knowing: the labor is intensive; the work requires flexibility; we willingly relinquish control.

Position Title: Development Manager

Reports to: Senior Director of Advancement

Rate of Pay: $61,805 - $86,525 annually, DOE

Schedule: Full time; Monday - Friday, occasional evenings and weekends

Location: On-site, five days a week

Benefits: WLM offers a comprehensive insurance package, including health (medical, dental, vision, and prescription), Group Life, Long Term Disability, AD & D, as well as 403(b) participation, 12 paid holidays, paid time off, museum membership, and discounts on museum programs and at the Marketplace.

Position Summary:

The Development Manager supports strategic fundraising initiatives for the WLM Development Team. This role supervises three staff, oversees the team’s daily workload, and supports fundraising and membership campaign strategy. This includes but is not limited to oversight of donor and member communications and the annual Dinner & Auction. The Development Manager ensures the effective implementation of the Museum’s fundraising activities focused on process improvement, assisting with budget preparation and financial activity monitoring. This position is a member of the Advancement department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the Annual Fund Specialist, the Membership & Database Specialist, and the Events Specialist. Manage their workflow and annual goals, assess work performance, and identify areas of improvement with the Senior Director of Advancement.
• Support the individual giving strategy in coordination with the Annual Fund Specialist and Senior Director of Advancement. Work to expand, evaluate, and refine the Wing Luke Museum’s Annual Giving, Leadership Circle, and Sustainers’ Society programs, through direct mail, email, and social media campaigns.
• Manage and nurture a portfolio of donors through tailored strategic management practices to cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships.
• Support the Membership Program strategy in coordination with the Membership and Database Specialist and Senior Director of Advancement. Work to expand, evaluate, and refine the Wing Luke Museum’s Membership Program through direct mail and online campaigns; collaborating across departments on strategy development.
• Oversee and support the planning and execution of the annual Dinner and Auction in coordination with the Auction Consultant Team, Events Specialist, and Senior Director of Advancement.
• Collaborate with the Development Team on other cultivation, stewardship, and community engagement events, including exhibit openings and development events to connect members and donors with staff and artists.
• Work collaboratively within the Development Team to grow support, uphold the mission and values, and contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
• Work with WLM Staff and Board of Trustees (BOT) as ambassadors to foster a culture of philanthropy and encourage relationship building and engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of diversified experience in non-profit development or fundraising including major gifts, annual giving, direct mail, keystone events, pipeline management and interfacing with BOT and key volunteers. Working knowledge of capital campaigns, planned giving, business planning, and/or equivalent experience is highly desired.
• 2 years of supervisory experience, including performance management.
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful and creative fundraising appeals and events.
• Knowledgeable or familiar with Community Centric Fundraising Principles.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring a team through collaborative engagement.
• Must be highly motivated, goal-oriented, able to think strategically and analytically, able to set and stay on track with priorities, manage multiple and interdisciplinary projects, and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to develop a compelling case for support.
• Ability to authentically engage, influence, and steward a wide range of constituents; build long-term and trusting relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in arts management, non-profit management, or marketing; or equivalent fundraising experience preferred.
• Experience with a range of computer office and CRM software (preferably Blackbaud/Altru), Microsoft Office, and other online, cloud-based project management and collaboration tools.

To Apply (no phone calls, please): Please e-mail letter of interest and resume to: jobs@wingluke.org

Museum Overview:

As a National Park Service Affiliated Area and the first Smithsonian affiliate in the Pacific Northwest, the Wing Luke Museum offers an authentic and unique perspective on the American story. Nationally recognized for our work in creating dynamic, community-driven exhibitions and programs, we put our community at the heart of each exhibition we create. The stories you see and hear within our walls are their authentic experiences and perspectives. From the struggles of early Asian pioneers to accomplished works by national Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) artists, their contributions give us a look at what it means to be uniquely American. Our 60,000 square foot facility offers three floors to tell our communities’ stories, with contemporary galleries showcasing both temporary and permanent exhibitions as well as preserved historic spaces accessible only through our daily guided tours. Beyond our walls, we tell the story of our neighborhood, Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, and activate and steward multiple sites throughout the area. While economically challenged, it is a historically and culturally vibrant area, and we see ourselves as a neighborhood concierge and an economic anchor for the nearby small businesses. From restaurants to statues that you might not otherwise notice, there are layers of history and significance that are waiting to be uncovered. Wing Luke Museum offers guided neighborhood tours and events that will encourage you to discover stories and tastes both on and off the beaten path. For more

information, please visit www.wingluke.org.

The Wing Luke Museum is a 501c3 organization. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, racial and social justice. BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.