Development Positions

Development Positions

Director of Special Gifts
Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Mount Vernon, Virginia, USA

Department: Development

Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, the home of George Washington seeks a Director of Special Gifts to join the Development team during an exciting time of growth and opportunity. Our Director will plan and implement all aspects of Mount Vernon’s deferred giving program, collaborate with Development office colleagues to integrate deferred giving into direct mail, membership and major gift programs. We look forward to the Director actively identifying and managing his or her own portfolio of prospects and donors for the capital campaign for the National Library for George Washington as well as other special projects, annual giving and membership programs.

Successful candidates will have:

A minimum of 5 years experience in fundraising with particular expertise in planned giving
A passion for working with individual prospects, donors, and people in general
An interest in the Mission of Mount Vernon and eagerness to share its importance with others
Ethical fundraising standards and practices
Bachelor’s degree; Advanced degrees preferred
Computer proficient, including RE, PG Calc, Microsoft Word
Excellent communication skills
Successful track record in raising major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in raising major gifts for museums and working with foundations and individuals supporting antique collections and historic artifacts.

Please forward a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirement by email to hrmail@mountvernon.org, by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.

Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This job posted by MERC from July 28 through October 27.

Giving Society Leadership Gift Officer
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA

www.clarkart.edu

Located in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute is recognized internationally for its pre-eminent art museum, stunning 140-acre campus, highly regarded scholarly and public education programs, and extensive research resources which includes one of the world's leading art reference libraries. The museum is best known for its European and American painting, sculpture, works on paper, decorative arts and its superlative collection of Impressionist artists.

Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, the GSLGO is responsible for managing the cultivation and solicitation of leadership gifts of $1,000+ from new donors to the Clark Society, the institution’s leadership annual giving program, and broadening a wide array of prospects and young patrons donor base. The position is responsible for a portfolio of 200+ donors rated at $1,000+ with a goal to raise $500,000 per year.

The GSLGO collaborates with board subcommittees to identify prospects and manage donors assigned by the Director of Major Gifts. Working closely with Membership in their efforts to recruit new members, active involvement in the membership program by upgrading and renewing continuing members as part of the cultivation and solicitation process is key. This includes planning and coordinating cultivation events to expand the prospect pool and subsequent stewardship.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two to four years of front line cultivation and solicitation experience for gifts of $1,000+ in addition to an appreciation of the role of art in society and art history.

Send Cover Letter and Resume to Cristine More, Search Director, cmore@lllsearches.com.

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This job posted by MERC from June 28 through September 29.

Annual Giving Manager
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
La Jolla, California, USA

Department: Advancement
Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer
Employee Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Requisition: 201010

JOB SUMMARY: The Annual Giving Manager reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for fundraising for various areas within Advancement, including managing the membership program and annual fundraisers. Key responsibilities include overseeing the administrative aspects associated with advancement operations such as gift processing and donor tracking processes.

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude for persuasion are necessary to be successful in this position. Being results-driven with the aptitude for creative problem solving is a plus. The position is key member of the management team in the Office of Advancement. Supervises a full-time Membership Coordinator, Events Coordinator, and Stewardship Manager.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

In consultation with the Chief Advancement Officer, develop, plan and implement annual and long-range strategies to help the Museum of Contemporary Art reach its fundraising goals.
Manage a comprehensive plan to obtain specific goals for individual annual gift support of $1,000 and higher with a successful track record in soliciting for gifts for a similar institution; including the identification, major gift cultivation and solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective annual donors and members.
Devise an overall benefits program for members, including travel and educational opportunities. Work closely with the Education and Curatorial Departments to develop events and benefits particular to each membership level.
Plan, organize, and implement revenue producing major fundraisers, special events, and travel that advance the fundraising strategies. Fundraisers include the annual Monte Carlo gala and Art Auction, which raises a significant portion of the annual operating budget.
Responsible for the overall maintenance of the Museum’s Raiser’s Edge database system including the entry, maintenance and production of all donor and member related data, gifts, acknowledgement and membership renewal and acquisition.
Work closely with the Marketing Manager to devise member acquisition campaigns to grow the membership base, in addition to Annual Fund appeals and collateral materials for the department. Coordination of mailings may involve working with the graphic designer and outside vendors such as the mailing houses, and printers. Strong project management skills desired.
Prepare written communications to major donors and prospects ranging from proposals and informational packages, renewal letters, to acknowledgement letters. Maintain active level of written correspondence with all major gifts prospects
Responsible for the utilization of the prospect module of Raisers Edge to track action as related to prospect cultivation and solicitations.
Provide donor assistance to any phone, and written inquiries. Maintain personal contact and good relationships with donors, administrators, volunteers, and other constituencies. A timely and polite response to donors is imperative
Other duties as assigned by the Chief Advancement Office.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum B.S or B.A. degree and general knowledge of art history; interest in and knowledge of contemporary art is desirable.
Five to seven years successful experience in major or planned gift fundraising preferably in a museum or higher education
Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective professional relationships.
Must possess knowledge of fundraising principles and practices and maintain a professional, polished demeanor.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
Strong project management and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to work in a demanding environment.
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Ability to produce high-quality work on deadline. Comfortable managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
Excellent inter-personnel and verbal communication skills with ability to act in a mature and professional manner with top donors and trustees.

For candidacy consideration, please submit resume and PERSONALIZED COVER LETTER including salary requirement with subject heading 201010 to clee@mcasd.org.

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This job posted by MERC from June 16 through September 17.

Director of Major Gifts
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA

www.clarkart.edu

Located in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute is recognized internationally for its pre-eminent art museum, stunning 140-acre campus, highly regarded scholarly and public education programs, and extensive research resources which includes one of the world's leading art reference libraries. The museum is best known for its European and American painting, sculpture, works on paper, decorative arts and its superlative collection of Impressionist artists.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Director of Major Gifts is responsible for managing the solicitation of gifts from new donors, primarily individuals, to broaden the Clark’s donor base and support campaign fund raising objectives. The position is a combination of front line fundraiser and manager. Responsible for managing a portfolio of 100+ highly rated donors raising $1 million+ per year, the Director of Major Gifts also manages the Giving Society Leadership Gift Officer who is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding annual donors of gifts in the $1,000+ range.

The Director of Major Gifts will need to work collaboratively with the Senior Director of Development, curatorial, academic, research and grants and foundation staff to develop individual cultivation and solicitation strategies for each donor.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 to 8 years of related experience as well as an understanding and appreciation of the role of art in society and art history.

Send Cover Letter and Resume to Cristine More, Search Director, cmore@lllsearches.com.

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This job posted by MERC from June 15 through September 16.

Development Assistant
High Desert Museum
Bend, Oregon, USA

Title: Development Assistant
Classification: Regular Fulltime (40 hrs/wk) Non-exempt
Job Summary: The Development Assistant provides professional administrative and clerical support to the Museum President and the Development Department staff for all Board of Trustees requirements and all fundraising activities. This is a highly confidential position and requires discreet and professional qualities.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support for the President (25%): Monitor the President’s priorities & time; develops & monitors Board and President’s budgets; provides clerical and administrative support for the Board of Trustees, and manages Board and Committee schedules. Handles official Museum business, (including transcribing, editing & distributing meeting minutes and other Board and President’s Office correspondence); prepares for and attends all Board meetings.
Provide administrative support for development staff: Individual and Corporate Giving: Prepare donor correspondence, (including transcription and editing), mailings and other documents as assigned, including monthly Desert Sage Society renewal requests and thank you letters, assigns thank you calls. Membership – back up Membership Manager on data entry information into Raisers Edge, sending out membership renewals and packets, support additional membership projects and drives, provide coverage at the membership desk, supports Adopt-An-Animal program
Coordinate preparation for donor appointments
Maintain DSS donor boards and donor lists
Produce various donor and giving lists and queries through database management system.
Assist with all departmental after-hours events including planning, registration, set-up and staffing.
Maintain development donor files
Comply with all Museum policies, procedures and safety regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree and/or equivalent experience.
Excellent writing skills with proven ability to compose edit and write with correct English grammar.
Excellent verbal communication and phone skills with proven ability to present information with accuracy, confidence and poise.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and spreadsheets.
Technological and computer programming orientation to learn new skills and become proficient in working with the Museum’s donor database system - Raiser’s Edge.
Minimum of three years experience in responsible administrative support positions.
Demonstrated ability to make decisions.
Ability to work flexible hours and days

To apply, email cover letter and resume to: jobs@highdesertmuseum.org

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This job posted by MERC from June 4 through September 3.

Senior Grant Writer
Museum of the City of New York
New York, New York, USA

The Museum of the City of New York is dedicated to fostering an understanding of New York’s evolution from its origins as a settlement of a few hundred Europeans, Africans, and Native Americans to its present status of one of the world’s largest and most important cities. It does so through a lively schedule of exhibitions, school programs, lectures, symposia, and performances for adults, publications, and rich collections.

The Museum of the City of New York is seeking a bright, enthusiastic, Senior Grant Writer, which serves as a key member of the Museum’s fundraising team. The Senior Grant Writer contributes significantly to all activities related to the research, identification, writing and submission of grant proposals for private and public foundations and government grants and contracts. The position is also responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting data on the performance of funded program activities. The Grant Writer reports to the Senior Vice President for External Affairs and works collaboratively with other Museum staff. The Grant Writer supervises the Grant writing Associate, a junior position that manages the unrestricted and education-related foundation portfolios and provides support for grant writing activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Write grant proposals as well as letters of inquiry, progress reports, acknowledgment letters, and other correspondence to prospective and renewing foundations, corporations, and government agencies
Research and identify corporate, private and public foundations, government and individual prospects as sources of funding for Museum programs, special projects, exhibitions, and collections management initiatives
Gather and prepare all materials to accompany grants (financial data, bios, required forms, etc)
Manage Grantwriting Associate
Maintain and update donor/prospect records; keeping up-to-date calendar of grant/report submission deadlines
Manage proposal archive and maintain an accurate list of corporate, private and public foundations, government and individual donors
Develop project-specific and general support proposals/applications/solicitations, from corporate, private and public foundations, government and individual prospects
Prepare monthly activity reports including funding requests, grants and reporting information, as well as gift and grant reports for the Board of Trustees
Participates in all fundraising initiatives as needed
Cultivate relationships with institutional funders by organizes lunches and site visits
Monitor trends and opportunities for grant development
Must be a team player and flexible about work hours
Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills, including MS Office, internet and fundraising software. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
Ability to work in a fast-pace environment
Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects/deadlines
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations
Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate a variety of data
Ability to work with diplomacy and tact at all times

Please submit cover letter, salary history, writing samples and resume to jobs@mcny.org or fax to 917-492-3960 or mail to Museum of the City of New York, Attention Human Resource Department 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029

Museum of the City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This job posted by MERC from May 20 through August 19.

Director of Corporate Giving
Japan Society
New York, New York, USA

Established in 1907, New York's Japan Society is an internationally recognized nonprofit, nonpolitical organization that provides access to information on Japan, offers opportunities to experience Japanese culture, and fosters sustained and open dialogue on issues important to the U.S., Japan, and East Asia.

We seek a Director of Corporate Giving
The Director of Corporate Giving will oversee and advance all aspects of corporate giving, including maintenance of existing accounts, identifying prospects, and recruiting new corporate members and sponsors. The Director will collaborate with senior management to design and implement effective strategies to increase corporate giving, and be an integral part of the Development Team, working hands-on with program areas and Special Events on cultivation events, as well as fund raising campaigns and the annual dinner.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

Serve as the frontline for corporate membership, overseeing monthly renewals, upgrade and solicitation materials, telephone and email inquiries, and providing customer service/troubleshooting.
Research and identify corporate member prospects; create and implement cultivation strategies to increase overall corporate membership revenues through upgrades, new memberships and cross-selling opportunities such as rentals, Webcast services, and program sponsorships.
In coordination with program areas, research and identify potential corporate sponsors for gallery exhibitions, film, performing arts, education, corporate, policy and other program areas as appropriate.
Work with the Media and Marketing team on corporate membership-related collateral materials, including membership-related aspects of Japan Society’s website and online presence.
Collaborate with program areas and Special Events on cultivation events, fund raising campaigns and the annual dinner.
Conduct cultivation visits with existing and potential donors, and cultivate members at Japan Society programs on a regular basis throughout the year.
Fulfill corporate member and sponsor benefit obligations and requests, including complimentary gallery passes, Executive Courtesy Cards, complimentary catalogues and invitations to programs and openings.
Manage annual revenue budgets and forecasts.
Oversee data entry in Raiser’s Edge related to corporate members and sponsors and corporate prospects.
Prepare correspondence, marketing materials and related documents, including proposals, acknowledgement letters, benefits and report drafts.
Oversee credit lines of corporate sponsors in coordination with Director of Foundation Relations.
Oversee airline contracts and ticket usage and report to Finance Department as needed.

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and a minimum of six to eight years corporate membership program management/corporate fundraising experience. Familiarity with Japanese culture required. Japanese language skills a plus. Experience in the for-profit sector a plus.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successfully cultivating and soliciting corporate partners; superior written, verbal, and intercultural communication skills; accomplished skills in networking and building external relationships; and excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Must be a hands-on, resourceful team player with experience managing staff and building consensus. Experience with database processing (preferably Raiser’s Edge) required.

To Apply: Email a letter of interest and your resume to: jobs@japansociety.org.

Japan Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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This job posted by MERC from May 18 through August 17.

The last update to this page was 7-28-10.

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