Campaign Director (Temporary, 5-Year Term with Possible Extension) at KID Museum

Campaign Director (Temporary 5-Year Term with Possible Extension)Lead a Transformative $15M CampaignAre you a strategic fundraising leader ready to drive impact at scale We invite you to join our team as Campaign Director a senior role at the forefront of launching and executing our ambitious $15 million campaign. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our organization and the communities we serve.Position OverviewAs Campaign Director you will spearhead the active solicitation phase to achieve a $3 million goal by June 2026 while building industry-standard campaign infrastructure systems and policies all working to lay the groundwork to achieve our $15 million campaign within five years. This temporary position is for the 5-year duration of the campaign with the possibility of extension. You will report to the Chief Strategy & Advancement Officer and work in close partnership with the Sr. Director of Development the Development team the Executive Director Board and cross-functional teams to ensure campaign momentum and success.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Fundraising & Solicitation:Develop and lead the solicitation strategy to secure $3 million in new campaign commitments by June 2026 including at least $1.5 million in cash.Establish and meet clear performance metrics for prospect visits dollars solicited and dollars raised.Lead and administer the Moves Management process for major donors developing systems to support donor engagement beyond the campaign.Collaborate with senior leadership to achieve 100% Board participation in campaign fundraising.Campaign Infrastructure & Data Management:Design refine and implement campaign-specific systems policies and protocols in coordination with development and finance teams.Create and execute a comprehensive prospect management and pipeline plan.Ensure accurate and timely data capture for gifts pledges prospects and moves management in our donor database (Patron Manager/Salesforce).Manage the campaign timeline monitor progress against established metrics and oversee campaign-related expenditures.Committee Management & Communications:Serve as the primary liaison to the Campaign Committee preparing agendas minutes and coordinating communications and follow-up.Support committee members in making direct solicitation asks.Partner with the Marketing & Communications team to establish and implement the campaign communications plan.QualificationsBachelors degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification strongly preferred.710 years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience with demonstrated success managing multi-year multi-million-dollar campaigns.Proven track record of personally soliciting and closing six- and seven-figure gifts.Experience supporting senior leadership and high-level volunteers (Board Campaign Committee) in fundraising activities.Expertise in developing and managing campaign infrastructure budgets and data systems preferred.Commitment to fostering an inclusive collaborative and mission-driven work environment.Employment DetailsType: Temporary employee for the 5-year campaign duration with possibility of extension.Reporting Structure: Reports to the Chief Strategy & Advancement Officer; fully integrated into the Development team.Compensation and Location The salary range for this position is $110000 to $120000 (commensurate with experience) and it is offered along with a competitive benefits package. The position is based in Bethesda MD.Why Join UsThis is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact campaign collaborate with passionate colleagues and leave a lasting legacy. We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about KID Museum here: About - KID MuseumDiversity Equity Accessibility and Inclusion are important interdependent components of everyday life at KID Museum and are critical to our pursuit of excellence. KID Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color religion national origin age gender sex ancestry citizenship status mental or physical disability genetic information sexual orientation veteran status or military status.Required Experience:Director Key Skills HR & Payroll,Instrument,Corporate Sales,Corporate Risk Management,Administrative Services,Database Administration Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 110000 - 120000