Title: Development Officer | The National Steeplechase Museum

Primary Contact Name: Wesley Faulkenberry

Primary Contact Email: wesley@steeplechasemuseum.org

Organization Name: The National Steeplechase Museum

Organization Website: https://steeplechasemuseum.org/

Organization City & State: Camden, SC

Position is: Full-Time

Position Title: Development Officer

Status: Full-Time

Time Period: Year-Round

Available: Preferred Start Date: August 24

Position Summary

The National Steeplechase Museum is seeking a motivated and organized Development Officer to join its team in a full-time, on-site position. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role supports the museum’s fundraising, community engagement, marketing, and administrative efforts while helping advance the museum’s mission. 

Description

The Development Officer will cultivate relationships with donors and constituents, assist with fundraising initiatives, support daily museum operations, and work with the Museum’s Board of Directors. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys building meaningful relationships. Experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, grant writing, event coordination, or nonprofit administration is preferred. 

Responsibilities

• Process and acknowledge charitable contributions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and distribute donor communications, including acknowledgment letters, newsletters, and stewardship materials.
• Generate reports and analyze fundraising data using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Cultivate relationships with current donors and identify new prospects.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising and donor stewardship events with the Board of Directors.
• Perform administrative duties, including processing invoices, managing correspondence, and supporting daily office operations.
• Assist the Curator with exhibit installation and maintaining the museum environment.
• Create social media content promoting the museum and its programs.
• Design development and marketing materials using Canva or similar software. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least two years of experience in an administrative or related professional role.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to learn new systems, adapt to changing priorities, and solve problems effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization or development office.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Experience with grant writing.
• Experience planning and coordinating events.
• Experience designing marketing materials using Canva. 

Benefits

• Full-time, on-site position.
• Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to support the mission of a nonprofit museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of steeplechase racing in America.
• Collaborative work environment with a small, committed team.