Executive Director
Company: AMERICAN PUBLIC GARDENS ASSN
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: January 21, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
--- Hire, motivate and lead staff in all aspects of a successful
botanical garden, including fundraising; marketing; membership;
event coordination; plant collection and display; gift shop sales;
facility rentals; creation and implementation of educational
programs.
--- Provide leadership in fundraising, strategic planning,
budgeting, and day-to-day operations.
--- Maintain strong and open communication with the Board, work
closely with the Board of Trustees and all committees, and report
on development activities at committee and board meetings.
--- Generate and implement a development plan for annual giving,
special projects, and other solicitations, and provide a projected
calendar for coordination with the Board of Trustees and committee
chairs.
--- Establish major donor contacts, conduct prospect research,
cultivate, solicit, and maintain donor relations. Develop
solicitation letters, case statements, proposals, and fund-raising
materials.
--- Oversee maintenance of donor database tracking gifts, pledges,
acknowledgements, and renewals.
--- Recruit and maintain a strong volunteer group through oversight
and appreciation activities.
--- Oversee the Gift Shop merchandising, staffing, and cash and
credit operations.
--- Be responsible for planning and organization of events held at
Heathcote Botanical Gardens, including the arrangements for all
cash and credit operations.
--- Oversee outside contractors.
--- Ensure property, material and equipment belonging to the
Gardens is properly maintained and secured.
--- Develop and implement strategies to promote Heathcote's mission
to affiliates and the community at large. Raise awareness and
credibility through presentations in every sector; public, private,
and governmental.
--- In conjunction with committee chairs direct and supervise staff
and volunteers for marketing, advertising, public relations,
publications, membership, and special events.
--- Oversee the design and production of any publications.
--- Work with the Treasurer and/or Finance Committee to develop and
monitor the annual budget.
--- Collect and maintain information needed for grant writing,
perform or oversee grant writing activities, and administer grants
received. Education and Experience - Position Qualifications: The
Executive Director must exhibit excellent fund-raising skills; be
willing to acquire and maintain complete, current knowledge of
Heathcote Botanical Gardens' mission, programs, and activities; be
detail oriented with strong interpersonal, communication,
organizational and time management skills; have the ability to
manage multiple tasks simultaneously; and demonstrate computer
literacy including the use and value of social media.
Keywords: AMERICAN PUBLIC GARDENS ASSN, Oklahoma City , Executive Director, Executive , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Click
here to apply!
|