Positions
Director of Advancement
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email hensley@thebakken.org with the following information.
Your resume.
A cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position and how you meet the requirements described in this job description.
OPTIONAL – Please consider filling out an optional, anonymous demographics survey, found here (https://thebakkenmuseum.formstack.com/forms/igm_applicant_demographic_survey). This survey will remain unattached to any application materials and is used only to determine patterns and opportunities for improvement. The hiring manager will not have access to the individual responses collected.
Applicant review will occur as applications are received. Please email hensley@thebakken.org if you have questions about this process.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO:
The Bakken Museum is a one-of-a-kind museum with a focus on innovation and the intersection of STEM and the humanities. The museum encourages curiosity through our exhibitions, events, and on and off-site education programs. Our purpose is to awaken the innovator inside each of us.
OUR VALUES:
Creativity - We believe that everyone has the ability to use their creativity to help make the world a better place. We aim to foster that creativity in each other and our audiences.
Curiosity - We are always learning, growing, and asking questions. This curiosity is the lens through which we approach learning and making connections in unexpected ways.
Uniqueness - We take pride in the ways we can be surprising or different from what might be expected. We encourage our staff and audiences to bring their full selves and embrace the strengths and connections in our differences.
Adaptability - We acknowledge that change is constant and that we are made stronger by our ability to accept and understand change. We improvise with empathy and purpose, using change as an asset to adapt, grow, and develop in new ways that support the needs of our audiences and each other.
Collaboration - We work to leverage our collective genius in service of our mission. We listen to each other, support one another, work to better understand each other, and as a result, grow and evolve together.
Equity - We will strive to be a place where everyone is welcome, represented, and valued and will work to correct the structural imbalances which prevent that goal.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Bakken provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Director of Advancement serves as a member of the senior management team and provides strategic leadership overseeing all aspects of development, marketing, and advocacy strategies for The Bakken Museum.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership — 25%
Provide innovative, visionary, and strategic operational planning and leadership for all museum development, marketing, and advocacy activities. Serve as an active and collaborative member of the Cross-Departmental Working Group.
In collaboration with the President, be an effective partner with the Museum’s Board of Directors, Advancement Committee, and volunteers regarding annual development, marketing, and advocacy goals.
Lead all development and marketing staff providing clear goals, tracking progress, and offering relentless support.
Be a passionate, visible, and informed advocate for The Bakken and engage with the broader community while positioning the Museum for improved fundraising and visibility.
Foster a culture of data-informed decision-making, innovation, and continuous learning within the development and marketing departments and across the organization.
Remain informed of industry trends.
Development — 45%
Develop and execute The Bakken’s long-range fundraising strategy and annual fundraising implementation plan across individual, corporate, foundation, and event giving.
Identify, cultivate, and successfully solicit annual major gifts from a diverse group of individuals, corporations and foundations. Ensure high-quality and appropriate stewardship of donors.
Train and mentor board, staff, and volunteers on fund development and the culture of philanthropy.
Oversee all donor communications and database management.
Create planned giving strategy.
Ensure proposals and reports for all foundation, corporate, government and individual gifts are created and tracked.
Create and produce annual report and other fundraising materials.
Marketing Support – 25%
Develop and oversee the execution of a comprehensive, multi-year marketing and communications strategy to significantly increase attendance, deepen audience engagement, and achieve institutional revenue goals across all contributed and earned income streams (philanthropy, admissions, membership, retail, etc.)
Serve as a steward of the Museum's brand identity, ensuring cohesive messaging, voice, and visual standards are maintained across all internal and external communications and visitor touchpoints.
Develop, coordinate, and promote public events to generate positive awareness and support the Museum’s earned revenue objectives.
Represent the Museum to diverse stakeholders including board members, donors, corporate partners, and general public.
Advocacy — 5%
Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) are core functions of all positions at The Bakken Museum. While some roles may have more specific responsibilities, the items below are a part of everyone's role at the museum:
Demonstrate a commitment to DEAI through continuous personal development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias to help cultivate and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging for all staff.
Proactively work on your own and collaboratively with other museum staff to ensure equitable and representative experiences for all museum visitors and program participants.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
3+ years’ experience in creating successful development and marketing programs.
Strong experience using a donor database.
Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Results- and detail-oriented with the ability to set and meet deadlines.
Able to construct, articulate, implement and evaluate written development plans and budgets.
Exceptional writing and editing Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and timelines.
Authorized to work in the United States.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours per shift.
Ability to move through and access all areas of the buildings and grounds including stairs, indoor and outdoor areas, and small spaces.
Ability to manipulate computers, office equipment, folding chairs and tables, and similar items related to an office environment.
TRAVEL:
Limited to metro area for occasional support of programs or museum initiatives.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the staff member assigned to this position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Bakken Museum is committed to pay equity. The Bakken Museum provides pay grade transparency, and benchmarks pay grades and compensation compared to market. In addition to salary, The Bakken Museum offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time staff and part time staff working over 20 hours including employer matched 403(b), employer sponsored health & dental insurance, paid parental leave, and PTO.