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Hagley Museum and Library - Chief Executive Officer

Posted: 1/15/2026

Salary Range: $225,000 - $260,000
 
Hagley Museum and Library (Hagley) collects, preserves, and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise. Hagley is an indoor/outdoor cultural heritage site that explores the history of innovations in science, technology, and engineering through the du Pont story.
 
Hagley's renowned library furthers the study of the history of business and technology in America. The collections include individuals' papers and companies' records ranging from eighteenth-century merchants to modern telecommunications and illustrate the impact of business on society.
 
Hagley Museum and Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1972. Hagley was designated Delaware's first Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution on June 2, 2014.
 
Hagley Museum attracts approximately 60,000 visitors annually. Over 400 dedicated volunteers donate in excess of 9,000 hours each year. The organization has a full-time staff of 78 and 81 part-time or seasonal positions. The 2025 operating budget is approximately $11,500,000. For more information, visit Hagley’s website.
 
Hagley stands at a pivotal moment, balancing a rich legacy with the need to elevate and amplify its mission of inspiring innovation and the exploration of its historical collections. Hagley is recognized as a leader in inspiring people to investigate and explore the history of U.S. business, innovation, and invention.
 
The current strategic plan, sunsetting in 2026, continues Hagley’s focus on the history, process, and outcomes of innovation. The plan’s strategic goals include: Relevance – What we do, we do for those we serve; Stewardship – What we do, we do well; and Sustainability – what we do provides for us now and in the future. The new leader will have an opportunity to re-engage Board and staff in a strategic planning process to refocus organizational priorities and unite the organization around a shared vision.
 
Hagley is internationally recognized for its patent model and other collections, business history research library, and regionally, signature events. Yet, an opportunity exists to update the organization’s digital footprint, respond to infrastructure and process improvement needs, reinvigorate resource development, and engage with external audiences to elevate Hagley’s profile.
 
Hagley seeks an accomplished leader who has a compelling vision for engaging diverse audiences in lifelong learning related to science, technology, and engineering. They will have experience leading and directing complex organizations or operating units of complex organizations, with varied internal and external constituencies.
 
This individual will have Executive Director or CEO leadership experience in a multi-million-dollar organization, preferably in a nonprofit or cultural institution. The ideal candidate has business acumen and experience allocating resources in support of a strategic plan, setting quantified objectives, meeting those quantified expectations, and running a fiscally sustainable organization. This individual has experience building durable relationships with donors, stakeholders, and constituencies.
 
The Hagley Museum and Library offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for this position annually is between $225,000 and $260,000 and will be commensurate with experience. The comprehensive benefits package includes vacation days, paid holidays, medical/vision/dental insurance, a 403(b) with a $1,000 employer contribution and an employer match of 7% of salary after the first year of employment, onsite housing, and a car, among other benefits.
 
How to Apply
 
If you want to play a key role in this dynamic organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for Hagley’s vision and mission, as well as organizational impact in current or prior roles.
 
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6851916.
 
We are reviewing applications as they arrive. For best consideration, your application must arrive on or before March 1, 2026.

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation  - Donor Relations Specialist

Posted: 1/9/2026

Salary: $60,000

Supervisor: Executive Director
Employment Status: Full-time

Primary Objective
 
The Donor Relations Specialist at Kalmar Nyckel Foundation (KNF) supports fundraising by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role manages donor relations, membership program, annual fund efforts, planned giving, grant writing, and donor outreach as directed. The Specialist works will staff, Board members, and volunteers to create an implement an annual Development Plan to meet short- and long-term funding goals.  
 
Responsibilities and Duties
 
Portfolio and Campaign Management

  • Under the direction of the Executive Director, manage and grow KNF’s annual fund drive, membership and planned giving programs.
  • Identify prospects, assist in the cultivation of new donors and steward existing donors.
  • Help create cultivation plans for prospects and donors, identify opportunities for major and planned gifts, and collaborate with Board members, volunteers, and staff to develop and implement engagement and solicitation strategies as needed. 
  • Research new grant opportunities from corporations and foundations, making and developing professional contacts.
  • Create proposals and reports for current, on-going and new grants.
  • Support Board-led Endowment and Capital campaigns.

Event, Engagement and Programming

  • Solicit and secure sponsorship for community anchor events.
  • Plan and coordinate fundraising and donor recognition events.
  • Work closely with education, marketing, and ship staff to integrate development opportunities within annual program calendar. 

Administration and Support

  • Oversee the donor database (DonorPerfect) by ensuring accurate research, comprehensive recordkeeping, and thorough documentation, including maintenance of mailing lists, call reports, giving histories, and biographical information. 
  • Prepare and manage a development calendar for donor communications, cultivation, and stewardship opportunities.
  • Track and provide regular reporting on progress, performance, and metrics for fundraising goals.
  • Manage and grow the membership program.
  • Prepare and present reports highlighting fundraising results as required.
  • Serve as staff liaison to the KNF Development Committee, assisting with meeting agendas, minutes, and logistics. 

Desired Qualifications

  • Two to three years of successful experience in fundraising.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop operating and/or capital funds: corporate and individual giving, government and foundation grants, fundraising events and membership programs.
  • Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of DE fundraising laws, regulations, and funding sources at all levels.
  • Management of annual fundraising campaigns, personally soliciting funds, and motivating others to solicit funds.
  • Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and effective time management skills in a flexible and changing work environment. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven success collaborating with diverse teams to manage projects effectively.
  • Ambitious work ethic with a high level of action and productivity.
  • Experience working with donor databases; DonorPerfect experience is preferred.
  • Experience with museums, maritime-oriented organizations and/or educational programming is preferred.
  • Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.
  • Self-confidence and a sense of humor.

Expectations
 
Commitment of 40 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings.
 
Salary & Benefits
 
$60,000 and benefits. Benefits include: health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement plan (after 1 year), paid leave, 12 paid holidays, sailing passes, and gift shop discount. This position is an exempt salaried position.
 
How to Apply

Please send cover letter and resume to office@kalmarnyckel.org. Initial consideration will be given to applications received by January 31, 2026.

National Liberty Museum - Director of Fundraising (Philadelphia, PA)

Posted: 1/7/2026

Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000
 
The National Liberty Museum (NLM) envisions a society that values freedom of thought, civil discourse, respect for all people, and the essential pursuit of liberty. Through thought-provoking exhibitions, public programs, and annual awards series, the NLM empowers youth to become civic leaders, celebrates remarkable champions of liberty, and inspires conversations about freedom and democracy. As a concept museum, NLM is not beholden to a particular historical period, event, collection, or political ideology, which frees the museum to bring a multidisciplinary lens to the ongoing process of interpreting liberty in meaningful ways with and for contemporary audiences.
 
The National Liberty Museum (NLM) seeks an extraordinary leader to oversee its development department and diverse philanthropic initiatives. Reporting to the Museum’s Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will bring a unique blend of energy, creativity, and strategy to the task of expanding the Museum’s support base through fundraising. An enthusiastic collaborator and thought partner, the Director of Fundraising will build and lead a team of up to three development professionals with expertise in major gifts, institutional giving, special events, and development operations.
 
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of proven fundraising experience, preferably in the non-profit, Museum, or cultural sectors, with five or more years demonstrated success at a senior management level of a similarly sized organization. The successful candidate will have an understanding of and a passion for the mission of the National Liberty Museum. Must have experience in the planning, implementing, and managing comprehensive fundraising campaigns, including experience with capital campaigns. Demonstrated experience with multiple categories of giving such as major gifts, foundation, government, and corporate support, planned giving, and special events is essential. Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in relevant field preferred, or relevant experience. Must be willing and able to travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary. This is an onsite position in Philadelphia with some flexibility as needed.
 
For a complete position description, listing of qualifications, and additional information on the National Liberty Museum, visit our website at https://apptrkr.com/6831300.
 
Qualified candidates may send resume to:
 
Tara Sweeney
Lambert & Associates
222 S Manoa Road, Suite 201
Havertown, PA 19083
tsweeney@lambertassoc.com 

Hagley Museum and Library - Donor Relations Manager

Posted: 1/6/2026

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 
 
Reports To: Director of Development
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., occasional evening or weekend events related to their role. This is an onsite position. 
 
Job Purpose
 
Hagley is seeking a full-time Donor Relations Manager to join our Development team! The Manager will engage regularly with Hagley donors, key constituent groups, corporate partners, and institutional funders personally and through various communications channels to convey impact and inspire deeper engagement with Hagley.
 
Working directly with the Director of Development, the Donor Relations Manager will design and implement a rolling calendar of communications, newsletters, events, stewardship, benefit fulfillment, tribute program management, and other activities and outputs. The Manager will also engineer and execute campaigns to attract (and retain) donors. Naturally curious, creative and with excellent adaptive communication and technical skills, the Manager is a consummate story-seeker and compelling communicator of impact. 
 
Specific Duties

  • Write stories, drafts communications based on a yearly calendar, and coordinates events and other activities to enhance relationships with current and prospective donors.
  • Maintains the MailChimp development channel for development communications; creates and edits content on Canva (or similar) for distribution; and manages and writes LinkedIn content to promote benefits of corporate engagement with Hagley.
  • Fulfills benefits for Fireworks at Hagley for corporate partners and VIP groups, as well as serve as liaison to Corporate Partners with Fireworks onsite entertainment needs.
  • Coordinates invitations for Residence Committee parties (Spring Party, New Year’s Eve) and President’s Circle Dinner event logistics with Hagley event staff and assists onsite.
  • Manages Tribute program for Bud to Bloom as well as memorial tree and bench programs, including closing of gifts, execution of donor agreements, site selection and coordination of plaque/bench placement.
  • Manages #GivingTuesday and DoMore24 social media campaigns including messaging, coordination with marketing department, and page-building, as well as stewardship and reconciliation.
  • Designs and executes a first-time donor communications/cultivation plan to inspire renewals.
  • Edits, designs, and distributes special affinity e-newsletters to key Hagley groups.
  • Writes donor-impact and other content for quarterly issues of Hagley Magazine.
  • Ensures accurate and appropriate donor recognition in all formats (e.g., proofread annual and campaign donor listings for 100% accuracy, including plaques, signage, annual reports, program, and other listings)
  • Regularly reviews and refreshes development website content with department staff to ensure the most accurate and current information.
  • Assists with impact reporting for grant and foundation final reports and for Annual Report.
  • Assists Director of Development as needed on special capital campaign initiatives. 
Minimum Experience and Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree required. 
  • At least 3 years of marketing, sales, or fundraising experience with primary responsibility for driving communications campaigns or meeting revenue goals.
  • Marketing and storytelling experience portfolio.
  • Track record of using design software to publish communications.
  • Demonstrated success engaging with internal and external constituents including staff, members, donors, volunteers, community partners, vendors, and others.
  • Knowledge of basic fundraising principles, practices, and techniques.
Required Skills and Abilities

  • Commitment to the Hagley mission and values.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills that compel and inspire.
  • Accuracy and impeccable attention to detail.
  • Comfortably and professionally interact with a variety of donor groups and individuals, including cross-departmental staff. 
  • High degree of external presence and ease initiating conversations with new contacts.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team, and to take initiative, manage multiple tasks and projects, and meet deadline-driven projects.
  • Adept at using Microsoft Office Suite and related applications. Experience with CRM (relational databases such as Blackbaud products) a plus.
  • Publisher, Adobe software (or similar programs), Canva, and/or MailChimp experience.
  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as position requires.
  • Self-transportation capabilities for Hagley-related business purposes.
Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience. Hagley offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first of the month following your start date.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, plus a 7% employer contribution after one year of service.
  • Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
  • Twenty-five (25) days of paid time off annually, plus eight (8) recognized holidays.
  • Standard thirty-five (35) hour work week.
  • Complimentary admission to Hagley for employees, their families, and friends, as well as free admission to Smithsonian-affiliated institutions for employees. 
How to Apply
 
Please send your resume to careers@hagley.org with the job title in the subject line. 

Cardinal O’Hara High School - Director of Institutional Advancement (Springfield, PA)

Posted: 11/4/2025

Salary Range: $110,000 - $115,000

Cardinal O’Hara High School is a four-year, co-educational, comprehensive diocesan high school. Located in a suburban residential community in central Delaware County, Cardinal O’Hara High School is one of the Philadelphia area high schools that make up the Secondary School System of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The student population of close to 1,000 comes from over 20 school districts.
 
The Director of Institutional Advancement at Cardinal O’Hara High School serves as the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for leading the fundraising efforts of the school by creating a strong awareness among various constituencies that showcases the school as the ideal choice for philanthropy, volunteerism, and most importantly education of young men and women as they prepare for their futures as leaders in our Catholic faith. The Director of Institutional Advancement has the ultimate goal of significantly increasing fundraising outcomes. The advancement function includes oversight and management of the annual fund, major gift solicitations (including tax credits, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving endowments, capital campaigns) and fundraising through special events and sponsorships. Management includes supervising the Data Specialist and the Director of Alumni Relations Manager and Stewardship.
 
Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of five years of demonstrated development or sales-related experience. An understanding of and commitment to the mission of Cardinal O’Hara High School is essential. The incumbent must have experience building an advancement program and attaining fundraising goals with a proven track record of closing numerous major and principal gifts. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build, foster, and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external constituencies including administrators, faculty, board members, volunteers, students, donors, and prospects. Bachelor’s degree required. Must be willing and able to travel with occasional evening and weekend event duties.
 
For a complete position description and additional information on Cardinal O’Hara High School, please visit our website at https://apptrkr.com/6695742.
 
For inquiries, nominations, and applications, please contact:
Cathy McGeever
Lambert & Associates
cfmcgeever@lambertassoc.com

Coastal Concerts - Executive Director

Posted: 11/10/2025

Salary Range: $38,000 - $45,000 (30 hours/week)

Lead the Future of Classical Music in Sussex County!

Coastal Concerts seeks an Executive Director (ED) to guide its nonprofit mission and energize the growing organization in Sussex County.

The ED will manage daily administrative operations, concert logistics, artist relationships, community outreach, and board relationships. Reporting to the Board President, the ED will help promote classical music appreciation through live concerts, outreach, and education. To be successful in this role, you must have proven leadership, relationship-building and communication abilities, and must be detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

This is a flexible 30-hour per week, work-at-home position, and the candidate must be available to work 5-6 Saturdays per year at each of the concerts. The salary range is $38,000 - $45,000 based on education and experience. Apply now and make a difference through music. See the complete job posting and instructions for applying at https://www.coastalconcerts.org/career-opportunities.

Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame - Executive Director

Posted: 11/2/2025

Salary Range: $2,000/month (part-time)

The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame seeks an Executive Director who will bring talent and dedication to a part-time position of high visibility.
 
The Hall maintains a museum at Frawley Stadium, honors a carefully selected array of new inductees annually at the state’s major sports banquet, and educates the public about the history of sports in Delaware. 
 
The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Governors, particularly its President and Treasurer, and is expected to devote an average of 10 hours per week to the position.
 
The Executive Director’s skills must include:

  • Strong writing and editing ability.
  • Facility in electronic data and text management, including managing mailing lists and other databases, maintaining a web site, formatting and producing a newsletter and other communications.
  • Willingness to ask for volunteer help, foundation gifts, banquet advertising, and media coverage. 

The Executive Director will be expected to:

  • Manage the maintenance of the physical plant of the museum.
  • Plan and manage the Hall’s annual May banquet.
  • Work on fundraising from membership, the state, foundations and others.
  • See that volunteers staff the museum when it is open.
  • Work with the media for coverage.
  • Attend board meetings and keep board members informed of developments.
  • Work with the Treasurer on prompt deposit of receipts and payment of proper expenses.
  • Maintain regular outreach to members and prospective members.
  • Keep the website current, accurate and attractive.
  • Promptly respond to calls and other requests for information from the public.
  • Help advance visibility of the Hall to community groups.
  • Secure advertising for the souvenir program and steer board members to do likewise.
  • Work with the inductees after they are selected in March through the banquet.
  • Promote the banquet and special events.

The Executive Director will receive pay suitable for a well-qualified part-time director. Because the service is not full-time, we recognize that our candidate may have other activities or sources of income, but the Hall must be given continuous high priority on a weekly basis, and simultaneously when the director is called upon by the board to work on new or unscheduled and pressing business.
 
How to Apply
 
Interested applicants should submit a resume with a cover letter to delawarefame@gmail.com.

Delaware Public Media - Development Director

Posted: 10/31/2025

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience

Delaware Public Media is Delaware’s only NPR affiliate, reporting on news and stories of interest to Delawareans and providing the best of independent news and journalism from national sources like NPR and American Public Media. Headquartered on the campus of Delaware State University and working statewide, we are a small local team that brings the same robust news coverage as larger markets.

 

We are seeking a Development Director to expand our membership program. This is a specialized fundraising and institutional development position. We are seeking an experienced professional with a demonstrated record of success.

 

Responsibilities

  • Set and achieve, in collaboration with the General Manager, annual and multi-year revenue goals.
  • Develop and implement solicitation, cultivation and stewardship strategies that build loyalty and affinity with existing and new donors.
  • Grow and manage a strong, established annual and sustaining giving program.
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward mid and major donors.
  • Oversee and direct the coordination of solicitations, including on-air fund drives and direct mail, e-mail and personal solicitations.
  • Independently manage and maintain donor database, online giving, gift payment processing and acknowledgment, and pledge fulfillment.
  • Collaborate with external marketing consultants on development and general station communications, including the execution of digital and social media strategies.
  • Plan and oversee events and activities that build donor and community connect.
  • Work cooperatively and collaboratively with DPM staff and volunteers to model teamwork.
  • Work with the General Manager on special projects, fundraising and other duties.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience in development or fundraising.
  • Three or more years’ experience in non-profit fundraising or development, preferably in a public media organization.
  • Proven experience in a broad range of development activities, including annual and major giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, planned giving and special events.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work collaboratively to inspire, motivate and focus others to meet goals.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of and a commitment to the core values of public radio/media.
  • Proficiencies in database functions, Excel, Word, mail merges, web and e-mail communications.
  • Reliable personal transportation and valid driver’s license.
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
  • This is a hybrid staff position.

 

How to Apply

 

For additional information about this position or to apply, please contact Tom Interrante, General Manager, Delaware Public Media, at tinterrante@delawarepublic.org.

 

Delaware Public Media is an equal opportunity employer.