Director of Development & External Relations

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Manages and organizes all aspects of the organization’s fundraising/development plan. Researches, identifies, and evaluates potential contributors. Develops and carries out all necessary strategies to solicit funds and maintain ongoing relationships with donors. Works with the development team on identification, direction, and explanation of fundraising priorities. Develops forecasts and analysis, and reviews, interprets, and implements budget projections.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Works with staff to organize, plan, and coordinate annual and seasonal appeals and fundraising events to support ongoing programming. Plans and implements programs that include measurable targets for each fiscal year. Works with development and finance teams and prepares monthly fundraising dashboards for presentation to the board and senior staff. Oversees membership program. Oversees the organization’s publications, marketing, and internal/external relations.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Must have three to five years of fundraising experience relevant to the responsibilities above, including proven experience in securing major gift support and exceptional written language skills, as well as:
● Demonstrated success managing a donor/client portfolio
● Demonstrated success at hosting fundraising events
● Demonstrated success with large grants, including state and federal grants
● Solid personnel management experience and the ability to contribute to a team

How to Apply: 

Applicants can send a resume and cover letter to Kristin Leigh at [email protected].

Salary Range: 
$79,000-$83,000
Contact Information
Name: 
Sydney Hunter
Agency/Organization: 
Explora Science Center
Address: 
1701 Mountain Road NW
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87104
Business Phone: 
5056002624
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Apr 9 2026
Date to Remove: 
May 9 2026

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