Hiring: Director of Major Gifts and Grants Company: National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:45:55 About the job Experience: •50 years of history, a 50,000 sq. ft. facility, and a mission to celebrate freedom, identity, immigration, and perseverance, the NCSML relies on strategic fundraising to support exhibitions, education for all ages, research, community programs, and nationally and internationally produced programs for NCSML TV. •Over 50 years of history, a 50,000 sq. ft. facility, and a mission to celebrate freedom, identity, immigration, and perseverance, the NCSML relies on strategic fundraising to support exhibitions, education for all ages, research, community programs, and nationally and internationally produced programs for NCSML TV. Required Skills: •Lead major gifts strategy for $10,000+ donors, including wealth screening, prospect analysis, and cultivation plans. •Manage a leadership donor portfolio, overseeing solicitation, stewardship, and pledge fulfillment. •Develop and execute fundraising strategies for both annual and capital campaigns, aligning with the museum’s mission and growth goals. •Build and maintain donor pipelines through research, outreach, and relationship-building with individuals, foundations, and corporate partners. •Coordinate solicitation efforts with the Sr. Director of Development, NCSML development team, board committees, and volunteer solicitors, preparing proposals, briefings, and follow-up plans. •Oversee stewardship programs to enhance donor engagement, retention, and frequency of giving. •Manage Grants Calendar, write and submit grant applications, identify new sources to grow financial support, collaborate with other program staff to develop grant opportunities, manage grants and track reporting requirements. •Represent the museum at major events, galas, Meet & Greets, and donor meetings, locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Qualifications: •Proven experience in writing, marketing, and communications for nonprofits. •Strong donor relationship management and stewardship skills. •Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement fundraising strategies for short- and long-term goals. •Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. •Demonstrated capacity to travel for donor meetings and events. •Understanding of philanthropy best practices and fundraising ethics. •To apply: Please send cover letter and resume to Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, NCSML President and CEO: crokusek@NCSML.org. Deadline is September 20, 2026. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!