Assistant Director
Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Working closely with the Executive Director, the Assistant Director will help drive the museum's continued growth by supporting fundraising, strengthening community partnerships, and advancing operational initiatives. The museum's programs include Exhibits and Collections, Boat Building, Rowing, Young Mariner Camp, Sail Cruises, and Educational Lectures.
Development & Fundraising
Develop and oversee the annual development plan, including goals, strategies, and timelines
Coordinate and manage the Annual Fund, Major Gifts outreach, and email fundraising campaigns
Support and grow Corporate Sponsorship and Business Partnership programs in collaboration with the Executive Director
Assist in cultivating and strengthening relationships with community leaders, donors, and local businesses
Ensure timely and meaningful donor acknowledgment and stewardship communications
Conduct grant research and assist with proposal writing and reporting
Manage the museum's donor database and CRM system, including gift tracking, reporting, and data pulls for appeals, invitations, and newsletters
Operations & Organizational Coordination
Preserving and celebrating Cape Cod's maritime heritage
Support day-to-day operational management to ensure smooth coordination across the museum's programs, events, and visitor services
Assist the Executive Director in implementing strategic initiatives and organizational priorities
Help coordinate internal planning and communication among program leaders, staff, and volunteers
Develop and maintain systems and processes that improve efficiency, reporting, and program coordination
Assist in preparing operational reports, budgets, and materials for board and committee meetings
Support planning and logistics for major museum events, programs, and fundraising activities
Serve as a key point of coordination between development activities and program operations to ensure alignment and impact
Help identify opportunities to strengthen organizational capacity, partnerships, and earned revenue initiatives
Qualifications
Strong interest in contributing to the growth and success of a community-focused maritime museum
Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum of five years of nonprofit experience in one or more of the following areas: Fundraising and Development, Communications and Donor Relations, Nonprofit Operations or Administration
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, CRM/donor management systems, and email marketing platforms (such as Constant Contact)
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with donors, volunteers, board members, and the broader community
Maintain sense of humor in stressful situations
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Development & Fundraising
Develop and oversee the annual development plan, including goals, strategies, and timelines
Coordinate and manage the Annual Fund, Major Gifts outreach, and email fundraising campaigns
Support and grow Corporate Sponsorship and Business Partnership programs in collaboration with the Executive Director
Assist in cultivating and strengthening relationships with community leaders, donors, and local businesses
Ensure timely and meaningful donor acknowledgment and stewardship communications
Conduct grant research and assist with proposal writing and reporting
Manage the museum's donor database and CRM system, including gift tracking, reporting, and data pulls for appeals, invitations, and newsletters
Operations & Organizational Coordination
Preserving and celebrating Cape Cod's maritime heritage
Support day-to-day operational management to ensure smooth coordination across the museum's programs, events, and visitor services
Assist the Executive Director in implementing strategic initiatives and organizational priorities
Help coordinate internal planning and communication among program leaders, staff, and volunteers
Develop and maintain systems and processes that improve efficiency, reporting, and program coordination
Assist in preparing operational reports, budgets, and materials for board and committee meetings
Support planning and logistics for major museum events, programs, and fundraising activities
Serve as a key point of coordination between development activities and program operations to ensure alignment and impact
Help identify opportunities to strengthen organizational capacity, partnerships, and earned revenue initiatives
Qualifications
Strong interest in contributing to the growth and success of a community-focused maritime museum
Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum of five years of nonprofit experience in one or more of the following areas: Fundraising and Development, Communications and Donor Relations, Nonprofit Operations or Administration
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, CRM/donor management systems, and email marketing platforms (such as Constant Contact)
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with donors, volunteers, board members, and the broader community
Maintain sense of humor in stressful situations
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