Director of Development

Are you passionate about preserving history, inspiring future generations, and building meaningful relationships that create lasting impact? America’s Automotive Trust, together with our partners and member organizations of LeMay – America’s Car Museum, and The RPM Foundation, is seeking an experienced, dynamic Director of Development to lead our fundraising and donor engagement efforts.

As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Development will develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports exhibitions, educational programs, vehicle preservation, capital projects, and long-term organizational growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising professional who thrives on cultivating relations and connecting donors with a mission that celebrates the innovation, culture, and legacy of the automobile.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement annual and long-term fundraising strategies to meet revenue goals.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, sponsors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Generate new and/or increased gifts at the $750,000 to $1,000,000 level annually.
• Build and manage a robust portfolio of individual, corporate, and philanthropic supporters.
• Partner with the CEO, Chairman of the Board, and Board of Directors to advance fundraising initiatives.
• Lead annual giving campaigns, planned giving programs, and special projects.
• Oversee sponsorship programs for exhibitions, educational programs, exhibits, and signature events.
• Oversee grant opportunities, proposals, development, and reporting.
• Oversee donor communications, recognition programs, and stewardship activities.
• Track fundraising performance and maintain accurate donor records with the CRM database.
• Represent the Trust at signature, community and automotive events.