Director, The Circles [Museum of New Mexico Foundation]

Museum of New Mexico Foundation

Job Posting: Director, The Circles

October 16, 2014

Director, The Circles

Museum of New Mexico Foundation • Santa Fe, NM

Job Classification: Exempt/40 Hours/Week

Reports to: President/CEO

General Summary

The Director leads The Circles, the premier membership program for the Foundation, with responsibility for the Circles’ program management, travel program, and key special events.  The Director also seeks corporate sponsorships for membership events.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and execute an engaging calendar of events to solicit and retain upper-level members and donors to the Circles, the first step to philanthropic support of the Museum of New Mexico divisions
• Plan events in collaboration with the museum directors and the division development teams to ensure they are mission focused and museum based
• Support individualized, peer-to-peer solicitations from the Foundation Board of Trustees and others for new Circle members, renewals and upgrades among existing Circles members
• Nurture long-term relationships with the Foundation and divisions by creating effective recognition and stewardship programs for The Circles membership and by creating engaging opportunities to learn more about the museums and giving opportunities
• Lead volunteers and staff in the successful implementation of several key Foundation special events and fundraisers, including the annual holiday party
• Manage the Foundation’s travel program, which is available first to top level Circles members, working with museum staff and tour operators to create custom tour experiences that are mission driven and unique
• Create a welcome program for new Circle members and prospects to include a welcome membership packet as well as a personal invitation to dinner, coffee or cocktails in the home of a Foundation trustee
• Manage a personal portfolio of 250+ Circles households
• Works with the Director of Membership and Communications to create and maintain collateral materials including a program brochure, an annual calendar, travel itineraries and promotional literature specific to The Circles that communicate the Foundation’s mission and core qualities consistently and with the highest professional standards for donor communications
• Manage an expense budget to ensure cost effective expenditures and appropriate allocation of resources for the Director’s programs
• Advocate for philanthropy, the role of development, and the Museum of New Mexico and be knowledgeable about development industry best practices
• Work collaboratively with staff with an emphasis on accountability, performance, team work and personal and professional growth
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward corporate sponsorships for Foundation events.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with 5 to 7 years prior experience
• A record of increasing responsibility in resource development for non-profit arts organizations
• A collegial and collaborative leadership style
• Large scale event planning

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times, maintain donor and volunteer confidentially at all times and communicate effectively with members, donors and volunteers
• Outstanding organizational and planning skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of an often complex and highly personal team
• A detail-oriented approach with excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to speak in public
• The ability to be an informed and articulate spokesperson for the Foundation and the museums/historic sites and be a passionate advocate for philanthropy
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Raisers Edge

Salary and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with skills and experience, in general range of $60,000/year
• Health and dental Insurance (70% of premiums covered by employer)
• Life insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Major Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave) and Family Leave of Absence
• 401(a) and 403(b) Retirement Plans

To Apply:

Submit cover letter and resume with subject line:  APPLICATION FOR DIRECTOR, CIRCLES to Executive Assistant atExecAsst@museumfoundation.org.

The Museum of New Mexico Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Education and Experience

• Qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with 5 to 7 years prior experience
• A record of increasing responsibility in resource development for non-profit arts organizations
• A collegial and collaborative leadership style
• Large scale event planning