The Baltimore Museum of Art seeks a full-time, experienced Director of Annual Giving and Advancement Services to lead their Annual Giving team. The ideal candidate will have experience in focused strategizing, designing, and executing communications and benefits for members and annual donors to the museum, with a strong focus on direct cultivation and solicitation of individual donors and members at all levels.
The Director of Annual Giving and Advancement Services must have extensive knowledge of museum Advancement operations and systems. This position collaborates with colleagues in the Advancement Department and across the institution including the senior leadership team.
This full-time, exempt position reports to the Senior Director of Advancement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive annual giving strategy to increase total dollars raised for the Museum
- Lead the annual giving and advancement services team to support achievement of annual fundraising goals
- Support the creation and execution of a new membership structure that aligns with the museum's mission and audience
- Create prospect pipeline, moves management system, and maintain an active awareness of prospect pool at various stages of identification, cultivation and solicitation
- Design search queries, custom reports, and dashboard views to support the Advancement division using Raiser’s Edge, NXT, and ACME ticketing software
- Collaborate with advancement staff and key staff members in curatorial, education, and marketing to develop successful donor strategies
- Lead the logistics planning and day-of event management for BMA Council events, Affiliate Group events, and other advancement events as needed
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with donors through personal visits and secure appointments for senior leadership when appropriate
- Manage and analyze donor data to drive decision-making and improve fundraising results
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-year undergraduate degree or professional experience equivalent
- 7+ years progressively responsible experience in fundraising
- 5+ years of staff supervision/leading a department
- Integral knowledge and involvement with a donor/contact management system (i.e. Blackbaud or similar)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Adept at developing strong relationships
- Strong knowledge of MS Office suite
- Exceptional time management, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Willingness to go the extra mile and support colleagues across the institution
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills
Salary Range
$80,000 - $90,000
Employer Name:
The Baltimore Museum of Art
Job Title:
Director of Annual Giving and Advancement Services
Job Submission Requirements:
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this posting describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
Please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to
[email protected] with “Director of Annual Giving and Advancement Services” your first and last name in the subject line.
Incomplete application materials will not be considered.
Position will be posted until filled.
No phone calls please.
Benefit Package
The BMA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For this exempt position we offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, 403b retirement plan with match, long term disability, flexible spending account, flexible and condensed scheduling, museum and restaurant discounts, and reduced gym membership fee. We also offer accrued vacation, holidays, personal days, floating holidays, and sick days.
SALARY - $85,000 - $90,000
