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Job Details Job Location : Buffalo Urban League HQ - Buffalo, NY Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Salary: $130,000 This is a temporary position anticipated for two (2) years with benefits. Applicants MUST submit a cover letter, resume and a completed application to be considered. In your cover letter, please address your fundraising experience, total funds raised (specific dollar amount), and your role in the fundraising efforts. This position will require in-office presence. All application materials must be submitted by March 17, 2025. Please apply on the Buffalo Urban League website – bulny.org – Work With Us. Ensure that your cover letter and resume are uploaded, and the Buffalo Urban League application is complete. The 5/14 Memorial Commission was established in the fall of 2022 by Governor Kathy Hochul and former Mayor Byron W. Brown to plan a memorial that honors the lives lost and impacted by the racially-motivated mass shooting at the Jefferson Avenue Tops Friendly Markets on May 14th, 2022. The commission consists of residents, local artists, faith-based leaders, business leaders, and family members of those affected by the mass shooting. 5/14 Memorial Commission’s Mission Statement: “The mission of the 5/14 Memorial Commission is to respectfully develop a living and lasting memorial that will honor the survivors and the lives lost during the racially motivated mass shooting in East Buffalo. The living memorial will embrace the wishes of the families, honor the legacies of their loved ones, reflect the wishes of those who lived through the experience, and provide ongoing transparency and comfort to members of the community.” The incumbent will be responsible for building the framework for overseeing the start-up of the organizational and operational aspects of the Buffalo 5/14 Permanent Memorial and Museum, as well as the building and implementation of a strategic plan to ensure the monument fulfills its purpose as a living memorial to the victims of the 5/14 in perpetuity. This position reports to the Buffalo 5/14 Memorial Commission and its strategic partners. Essential Functions: Provides the Buffalo 5/14 Memorial Commission with vision and leadership for the institution’s development and success. Manages all grant writing, donor communications, and gift/grant management. Establishes and oversees all financial and program budgeting. Conceptualizes a plan for maintenance, display, and general welfare of the memorial, including interior and exterior elements, in accordance with the highest professional standards. Works with the Buffalo 5/14 Memorial Commission to develop a diverse schedule of activities and programming to engage and educate the public, with an emphasis on school-aged children, to the memorial’s mission. Oversees the creation of informational materials including newsletters, website, social media, and press releases to establish a presence and raise awareness for the memorial. Serves as a spokesperson and advocate of the museum; effectively represents the institution to community, professional, and governmental partners. Performs other duties as assigned by the Buffalo 5/14 Memorial Commission. Qualifications Expert level knowledge of museum management, with an emphasis on preserving the memory of a specific event, movement, or person(s). Experience facilitating and guiding fundraising initiatives and capital improvement campaigns. Demonstrated experience supervising a staff and/or volunteers. Excellent managerial, planning, organizational and administrative skills; strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills; high level of presentation, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Ability to proactively seek out relevant grant programs and prepare submissions at the discretion of the Buffalo 5/14 Memorial Commission Board of Directors. Minimum Qualifications: Residency must be established within 90 days of starting date of employment. A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in not-for-profit management is required. Experience in museum management, history, curatorship, or closely related fields is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Buffalo Urban League

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