The Textile Museum is seeking a Development Research Manager to maximize donors' philanthropic relationships with The Textile Museum.

Position Objective: Identify, research and manage donor prospects with major gift capacity; and coordinate prospect tracking, protocols, and reporting standards. Oversee the management of the museum's Development and Membership database.

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Position Status: Full-time, Monday - Friday; occasional evening and weekend work with special events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, research and evaluate/rate donor prospects with the capacity to make a major gift to The Textile Museum; this includes existing donors/members and screening of new prospects (individuals, foundations, and corporations).
• Oversee management of the Raiser's Edge database, including periodic updates of the software and maintenance contract.
• Create written protocols for museum-wide data entry in Raiser's Edge.
• Provide research profiles on select prospects with suggested strategies and next steps; prepare briefings and solicitation strategies as required; provide background research for donor cultivation and stewardship events and visits.
• Prepare all mailing lists and reports from Raiser's Edge, including monthly renewal files (if requested by membership manager), and other requested lists from development or marketing.
• Track prospects and keep current the prospect lists for the museum's key fundraisers; control the prospect rating system including moves management and keep all data current.
• Prepare weekly gift reports "tickler" reminders for senior staff and other fundraisers.
• Prepare agenda for weekly prospect review meetings and provide relevant data and/or profiles for discussion; do follow-up data entry and update prospects lists.
• Prepare all monthly development and membership reports.

Required Skills: B.A. required, preferably in Art History or Museum Studies and a minimum of three years experience in research and data management in a non-profit organization. Must be proficient with Raisers Edge 7.0 and MS Office Suite. Excellent computer skills and familiarity with online research tools. Superior written and verbal communication skills. Detail oriented and a self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision. Superior written and oral communication skills and comfortable with public presentations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Non-profit work experience preferred.

To Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample to:

Tania Draghi
Recruiter
tdraghi@tpo-inc.com
Please note in the e-mail subject line: The Textile Museum--Development Research Manager

The Textile Museum is seeking a Membership Manager to manage a broad-based national and international membership program to enhance the Museum's base of support in conjunction with the Museum's strategic plan.

Position Objective: Develop and implement strategies that annually increase the Museum's membership and revenue.

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Position Status: Full-time, Monday - Friday; occasional evening and weekend work with special events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the renewal and acknowledgment schedule.
• Coordinate annual direct mail campaign with outside consultant.
• Work with the Membership Assistant to get all member renewals out on schedule; devise strategies for membership upgrades.
• Supervise the Membership Assistant and verifying accuracy of data entry.
• Assist with follow-up mailings as needed.
• Prepare and manage membership, direct mail and members' events budgets.
• Coordinate and act as liaison between the outside mailing house and the Museum.
• Prepare monthly statistical reports on membership.
• Coordinate production of membership printed materials.
• Plan and implement special events for members as required.
• Prepare and present updates on annual membership activities as needed or requested.
• Respond to inquiries for information from the public and The TM staff.

Required Skills: B.A. required, preferably in Art History or Museum Studies and a minimum of three years experience in a fast paced development/membership department. Direct mail fundraising experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Raisers Edge 7.0 is essential. Detail oriented and a self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision. Superior written and oral communication skills and comfortable with public presentations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Non-profit work experience preferred.

To Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample to:

Tania Draghi
Recruiter
tdraghi@tpo-inc.com

Please note in the e-mail subject line: The Textile Museum--Membership Manager

Position Objective: Service Museum customers by selling Museum Shop merchandise and assist with Web site sales.

Reports to: Assistant Shop Manager

Position Status: Part time

Work Schedule: Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends. Additional hours may include assisting with shop events, exhibition openings, receptions and educational programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Open and close shop when scheduled to work.
• Provide information to the visitor about The Textile Museum, its collection, current and upcoming exhibitions, activities, events and lectures.
• Become familiar with Museum Shop and Web site merchandise.
• Provide courteous, professional and knowledgeable service to both internal and external customers in a timely manner.
• Process sales, returns and sends.
• Ensure all forms such as sends/Web site orders and membership are legible, accurate and complete.
• Assist with the preparation and counting of physical inventory.
• Support events and activities involving the Museum and Museum Shop.
• Performs basic cleaning, such as dusting, polishing, etc. of shelves, fixtures and bins.
• Organize books, periodicals and Museum publications.
• Price and stock merchandise.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels on the sales floor.
• Restock bags, gift boxes, supplies and forms.

To Apply: Send resume to cwilliams@textilemuseum.org

The Textile Museum is an equal opportunity employer.