COSI Senior Director of Major Gifts

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS COMPANY DESCRIPTION COSI is Columbus' dynamic hands-on science center and was recently named the #1 science center in the country by Parents' Magazine. COSI features more than 300 interactive exhibits throughout nine exhibition areas for all ages. Explore the universe in Space, or hidden worlds under the Ocean. Become an engineer in Gadgets; learn more about yourself in Life; and rewind your mind in Progress. Become an inventor in the Innovation Showcase, and make larger than life discoveries in the outdoor Big Science Park. Or take your tiniest explorers to little kidspace. COSI also boasts a 7-story Extreme Screen Theater, and the country's only high-wire unicycle! Explore science and discover fun - at COSI. To learn more, visit www.COSI.org. JOB DESCRIPTION COSI, the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an experienced, energetic, strategic relationship builder to cultivate and solicit major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support our mission. This new Senior Director position, reporting directly to the Vice President of Advancement, will be responsible for managing effective relationships with donors and prospects, primarily in the $25,000 - $99,000 gift levels, and will manage and provide relationship support for COSI's Advisory Council, an expanding group of volunteer community and business leaders.   This position will be instrumental in assisting the organization in its preparation for a special gifts initiative.   Must possess a minimum of five years of demonstrated success in high level development and fundraising, preferably with significant major gift, capital campaign, and planned giving experience.  Must possess strong organizational, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.  Integrity, professionalism, good judgment, and high standards for customer service are crucial.  A BA/BS in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field is necessary with a Graduate level degree and CFRE certification preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office essential and experience with Raiser's Edge fundraising database highly preferred.   COSI offers an excellent salary and benefits package, as well as the unique opportunity to work at the #1 Science Center in the country as ranked by Parents magazine. Please visit www.COSI.org for a full job description and to download an application. TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter (MUST include salary requirements) or application to: COSI, Attn: HR/sdmg, 333 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215; or fax to 614.629.3151. COSI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Date Posted: February 2010