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The Cayton Children’s Museum’s mission is to activate the power of play to enrich the lives of children and their families, build stronger and more connected communities, and create a better world.
As a space where we encourage children to experience the transformational and lifelong benefits of purposeful play, we hire people who embody this same spirit. We want our employees to grow not only with our organization, but with our larger play community. Apply to be part of our team today and play your way to a better world!
The Cayton Children’s Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, political affiliation, marital or family status, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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Director of Development
Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica enriches the lives of children and their families through experiential learning and playful experiences. Collaborating closely with schools, partners, and diverse community constituents, the Museum welcomes more than 150,000 visitors annually and serves as a hub for families, schools, and community partners across Los Angeles’s Westside. The organization currently has a budget of $5.5M and an enthusiastic staff of 30 employees. The fundraising team includes the CEO, Board Members, and CCS Fundraising. This Director of Development will manage two people: an Advancement Specialist and a CRM and Database Operations Specialist. They will also coordinate with outsourced and consultant personnel that will include assigned fundraising consultants and may include grant writers, publicists, and others. The Director of Development will be a key member of the Cayton Children’s Museum’s Management Team. CEO Thomas Sullivan actively collaborates with Board Members to drive contributed revenue. A Campaign Planning and Feasibility Study undertaken by CCS Fundraising will be completed in August, after which there will be a new round of solicitations based on the plan. Some campaign-related solicitations are already underway.
For the full description and application instructions, review here.