Director of Development

Director of Development Georgia Historical Society Savannah, Georgia   The Moran Company is pleased to partner with the Georgia Historical Society to recruit the organization’s next Director of Development.

Overview The Georgia Historical Society (GHS), the premier independent statewide institution responsible for collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia and American history, is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Director of Development.

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected institution during an exciting period of growth.  Based in historic Savannah, Georgia, GHS was founded in 1839, making it the oldest continuously operating historical society in the South.

It is known nationally for its scholarly rigor, public outreach, and stewardship of a priceless collection.

The successful candidate will be a seasoned development professional who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment and is motivated by excellence, impact, and mission.

About the Georgia Historical Society One of the nation’s first historical societies, GHS is exceptional in being a private, nonprofit institution with a statewide educational and research mission.

GHS houses the earliest and most distinguished collection of materials related to Georgia history in the nation.

With a staff of 20+ and an annual operating budget of over $5 million, GHS has grown significantly over the past two decades, in both its programmatic impact and fundraising capacity.

The organization is guided by core workplace beliefs centered on integrity, professionalism, and mission alignment.

The GHS team shares a strong commitment to preserving and interpreting Georgia and American history in a fact-based, scholarly, and apolitical manner.