Development Officer

The mission of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is the connect people to the marine environment, inspiring a more sustainable future. We aspire to be a driver in conservation, education, tourism and sustainability - leading the charge to save wildlife and their ecosystems.

The Development Officer will plan, direct, and evaluate the philanthropic activities for the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. This position is part of the leadership team reporting to the Executive Director and provides strategic leadership to advance the mission through annual giving, endowment bequests and gifts, and capital campaigns.

Essential Functions include :

• Formulate and recommend fundraising strategies and programs to balance long-term direction and short-term requirements.
• Direct the fundraising activities of the Virginia Aquarium, including major gifts, corporate and foundation grants, annual and capital campaigns, planned giving and special events.
• Guide and support Board fundraising activities.
• Supervise development staff.
• Provide development training to staff to build a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
• Coordinate and support Executive Director's fundraising efforts, including prospect outreach efforts, meeting preparation and follow-up, strategy development, pipeline management and gift proposals.

The City of Virginia Beach offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include :

Maternity / Paternity and Parental Leave

Employee Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program