ABOUT HANDS ON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Located on Olympia’s East Bay waterfront, Hands On Children’s Museum (HOCM) is the leading play-based, early learning institution in Southwest Washington and the most visited children’s museum in the Pacific Northwest, hosting over 300,000 guests annually. Founded in 1987, HOCM has a long history of growth including three expansions in two decades prior to building its permanent home on the waterfront. Now the museum is embarking on its next major expansion due to open in late 2027 with 70% of the funding already secured.
The Museum’s mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through fun, interactive learning experiences. HOCM’s award-winning education programs include camps, workshops, an onsite preschool, parenting classes, field trips, community outreach, and family support programs.
Hands On is a regional treasure featuring a state-of-the-art LEED Gold facility with 150 indoor exhibits, a half-acre Outdoor Discovery Center and nature play space, Art Studio, MakeSpace for tinkering and inventing, café, and gift shop. Focused on the arts and early STEAM learning experiences, the Museum encourages children to build, garden, cook, create, and get their hands dirty.
Frequently voted a “Best Place” in regional and statewide competitions, the Museum attracts visitors from every state and 20+ countries each year. Hands On is featured in numerous Blippi videos, ranks as a top attraction on Google, Yelp, AAA, and was awarded the Traveler’s Choice Award by TripAdvisor.
THE POSITION
This position will build on the fundraising success achieved by current and past leadership, the Board of Directors, and the surrounding generous community, evolving the development program into its next phase of growth. With record-setting visitation for the size of the museum and the community, Hands On is embarking on its next major expansion campaign. With 28 years of steady growth and successful financial performance, we are looking for a senior development leader to help take us to the next level—an experienced and organized professional who can demonstrate planning and execution skills to achieve both capital and operating fundraising goals. The Director of Development will report directly to the CEO and will work closely with peers and colleagues to craft and tell the story of the Museum.
The Director of Development is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the organization’s fundraising work including, but not limited to, the Summer Splash! Festival & Gala, major gifts and sponsorships, annual giving, grants, the capital campaign, and a planned giving program. A successful Development Director will demonstrate expertise and ability to perform detailed work as well as manage it, along with a willingness to learn and be flexible. The position will oversee 3-4 positions and work closely with the Director of Data & Administrative Systems, the Senior Manager of Strategic Communications, the CFO, CEO, and other leaders across the organization to achieve shared goals.
This role requires an individual who is a strong relationship builder and demonstrates confidence in navigating relationships with senior leaders, donors, and community members. This position also requires active participation with the team in detailed work whenever necessary. All employees are expected to center, model, and champion the values of the Museum.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Development will have the following responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess most of the following qualifications:
ABOUT HANDS ON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Located on Olympia’s East Bay waterfront, Hands On Children’s Museum (HOCM) is the leading play-based, early learning institution in Southwest Washington and the most visited children’s museum in the Pacific Northwest, hosting over 300,000 guests annually. Founded in 1987, HOCM has a long history of growth including three expansions in two decades prior to building its permanent home on the waterfront. Now the museum is embarking on its next major expansion due to open in late 2027 with 70% of the funding already secured.
The Museum’s mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through fun, interactive learning experiences. HOCM’s award-winning education programs include camps, workshops, an onsite preschool, parenting classes, field trips, community outreach, and family support programs.
Hands On is a regional treasure featuring a state-of-the-art LEED Gold facility with 150 indoor exhibits, a…
Hands On Children’s Museum offers a suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, Employee Assistance Plan, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, holidays, Museum membership, free family passes, discounts in the PlayDay Café and Museum giftshop, preschool and camp discounts for children of employees and, most importantly, daily access to play in all HOCM exhibits! The organization will provide relocation assistance as required for the right candidate.
Hands On Children’s Museum offers a suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, Employee Assistance Plan, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, holidays, Museum membership, free family passes, discounts in the PlayDay Café and Museum giftshop, preschool and camp discounts for children of employees and, most importantly, daily access to play in all HOCM exhibits! The organization will provide relocation assistance as required for the right candidate.
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