Details
Classification: Exempt, Regular, Fulltime, Hybrid (20–40% on-site)
Location: Mountain View, CA
Department: Development
Position Summary
The Director of Philanthropic Partnerships is responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of grants and sponsorships from foundations, corporations, and government funders. This position identifies funders that align with the work of the Museum and with input from across the organization develops strategies that result in proposals for general support and priority programs.
Responsibilities
- Serving as the Museum’s chief ambassador for all major corporate relationships.
- Aligning the goals and assets of CHM and the goals of corporate partners for mutual success.
- Working across the Museum to establish partnership strategies.
- Executing to build corporate relationships, both in fundraising and in strategic non-funding relationships, across all levels of a partner organization.
- Maintaining a strong partner focus leading to creative new ideas for corporate underwriting and sponsorship programs.
- Building and maintaining a large pipeline of prospects ranging from large companies to mid-size companies to small startups.
- Growing a deep, continuing set of mutually beneficial corporate relationships and building upon them over time.
- Meeting measurable financial and action goals and reporting progress regularly.
- Writing, presenting and following up on proposals and identifying the decision-makers and stakeholders necessary to a successful outcome.
Other Responsibilities
- Uphold the professional standards of his/her field and always act in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum and will protect and enhance its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
- Show respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum's staff, volunteers, and audiences.
- Aspire to excellence in all aspects of his/her work and serves as a model for others.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Suggest methods for improvement of job responsibilities and professional growth.
- Adhere to all CHM protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.
Qualifications and Skills
The professional background, experience, and technical skills required for success in this role.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
- Corporate experience dealing directly with marketing budgets and marketing and sponsorship decisions; or equivalent experience in the non-profit sector
- A proven track record of fundraising success over time with widely varied partners
Preferred
- Outstanding presentation and communications skills
- Demonstrated ability, and total comfort with, building strong relationships at the C-level
- Demonstrated ability to make clear and effective proposals, and to follow them up effectively
- Excellent communications skills, with an emphasis on writing well
- Demonstrated persistence, patience and creativity
- Flexibility to work nights and occasional weekends when Museum events require
Benefits
- Fully sponsored Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Partially sponsored Health dependent costs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions
- 403(b) retirement plan with 1:1 employer matching
- Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) benefits
- Fully sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Discounts in museum store and onsite cafe
Compensation
Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Salary Range: $125,000–$150,000 annually
About CHM
At the Computer History Museum our mission is to decode technology—its computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity. From the heart of Silicon Valley, we share insights from our research, our events, and our incomparable collection of computing artifacts and oral histories to convene, inform, and empower people to shape a better future.
At CHM, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Our Values
At CHM, we strive to create a culture that is collaborative, caring, and fun, where we hold ourselves accountable, look for the best in each other, and learn together. These are our values: integrity, inclusiveness, innovation, communication, curiosity.
How to Apply
Are you ready to become a part of our team? Please apply here.
