Elizabeth Darling Email and Phone Number

Oversees strategies for successful growth in the VMHC membership. -Meets and/or exceeds annual household and dollar goals associated with the membership program.-Creates and implements membership communications inclusive of renewal letters, acknowledgements, digital communications, and events.-Oversees content creation and production for a direct mail effort for the VMHC Fund annual giving program. -Supervises Membership Associate In coordination with VMHC program directors and curators, creates dynamic engagement events and opportunities annually for the stewardship and cultivation of membership support. -Virtual Curator Programs-Member Social Events-Member Travel Events-Donor Stewardship ReceptionsManages the VMHC Stewardship Plan inclusive of acknowledgement procedures, tax receipt procedures, and name recognition tracking. -Collaborates with Advancement Team for solicitation of lead annual giving donors.-Supports Advancement Team leadership with individual major donor stewardship strategies. Implements annual Honor Roll.Supervises donor database systems inclusive of gift entry procedures, prospect management procedures, and gift reporting needs as assigned -Trains VMHC employees as needed on donor database system. Assigns rights as needed.-Oversees gift reporting for capital campaigns

Create various digital and print solicitations throughout the yearAssist in the formation of the museum’s new e-communications platformManage and craft procedures for the member database (Raiser’s Edge) of over 12,000 current and potential members/donorsRepresent Advancement department’s needs in our database transfer from Raiser’s Edge to Tessitura, specifically overseeing the conversion of all member/donor dataReview data entry and acknowledgement process charitable donations Collaborate with Finance department on the current daily reporting structure for contributionsOversee budget of Advancement department expensesManage the transition of brand standards and messaging within Advancement department

Process and maintain membership and gift records.Coordinate specific projects for membership mailings.Interact with members and the public at events at the VHS.Monitor, create, and update the ticketing pages for events and membership on the VHS website.Build relationships between new and long-time donors to the mission and goals of the VHS.

Welcome patrons and visitors to the museum.Answer phone calls, provide information over the phone, in-person, and online.Complete assigned tasks related to gift shop design, merchandising, and advertisements.Update online calendars of museum-related events.

Deliver tours of Virginia HouseOrganize and Review the CollectionsExecute events such as group meetings, Girl Scout Programs, and weddings on siteAssist in the upkeep of the house and groundsPlan future programs and events

Assist docents during tours of the Museum Review and study artifacts and documents within the museum Participate in weekly organized meetings and events at the museum Relate with students and children of all school ages while on tours or doing activities

Supervise 45 high-school-aged students during a 3.5 week language campMaintain intensive German immersion with the studentsPlan and execute daily games, activities, and sports for the studentsFoster welcoming environment for studentsParticipate in daily meetings

Assist team leaders during major events at museumInform visitors to museum of attractions and eventsInteract with children or all ages during craft activities relating to museum exhibits

Foster strong sense of community among hall of 26 first year womenPlan and executed hall and building community events and programsParticipate in weekly staff meetingsProvide a safe and welcoming living environmentComplete duties and security checks on weekends and weeknightsRelate with residents and notice problems which may occur on the hall at the onsetWell-versed in hall policies and emergency protocols