Employment

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Major Gifts Officer, Full-Time

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individuals, organizations, private foundations, and businesses/corporations related to Major Gift fundraising activities of the Bruce Museum. They will develop and implement strategies for cultivating relationships, and matching donor interests with Museum needs while securing financial donations.

Position Summary

The Major Gifts Officer reports to the Chief Development Office and is responsible for the following:

• Identify, cultivate, and develop strategies to solicit major donor prospects for significant contributions to Bruce Museum funding Campaigns, giving societies, and overall fundraising goals.
• Maintain a portfolio of major gift donors/prospects; track and report progress using metrics on a defined basis.
• Work closely with the Museum board and fundraising committees to manage prospect assignments and record interactions/actions.
• Serve as an integral part of the team that develops the major gifts annual campaign and Endowment Campaign, coordinating the development of campaign materials, activities, and events.
• Solicit or facilitate solicitation meetings with major donor prospects, working directly with the CDO and museum leadership as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely records/contact reports of all interactions with donors utilizing fundraising software.
• Coordinate and maintain positive relationships with other staff members to maximize donor relationships and philanthropic giving.
• Function as a resource in the coordination of fundraising events.
• Prepare written materials such as proposals, solicitations, reports, and appeal letters.
• Provide excellent donor service as a primary point of contact.
• Work collaboratively with the development and finance teams to facilitate reporting, research, and analysis.
• Assist with proposal/concept development, including management, writing, and ensuring high quality, successful submissions to individuals and private foundation donors.
• Coordinate strategic meetings with major donors and internal teams.
• Use major giving fundraising and marketing tools.
• Work collaboratively with board members and staff on fundraising priorities.
• Acknowledge major donors through public and private recognition.
• Attend institutional cultivation events to steward donors and prospects and development new key relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Recommended Education, Experience, Knowledge, & Skills:

• At least six years of relevant work experience, including front-line fundraising, working with individual donors, and experience with 501(c)(3) fundraising.
• Demonstrated work experience and donor contacts in mission-aligned areas.
• Demonstrated success managing a portfolio of donors.
• Proven track record in fundraising from individuals.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial ability to develop alliances and coordinate shared interests of all parties.
• Excellent problem-solving skills designed to meet the organization’s challenges.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with considerable experience in writing and presenting information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to use data and CRM systems to set fundraising strategy and priorities, measure outcomes, and drive superior performance.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and prospect research skills.
• Strong interpersonal, mediation, and facilitation skills.
• Familiarity with 501(c)(3) regulations is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree

Compensation $80,000-$87,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Medical & Dental (approximately 75% of premium covered by employer); HSA (employer contribution towards plan(medical) deductible); 401k (5% employer contribution); Pre-tax Commuter benefit; Group Term Life Insurance coverage up to $50k maximum; Short Term & Long-term disability coverage; PTO (Sick, Vacation & some federal holidays); Bruce Museum, AAM & NEMA Memberships; 20% discount in the Museum Store & Café.

To apply: submit a cover letter and CV to jobs@brucemuseum.org with the subject line applicant’s last name and “Major Gifts Associate”.