Major Gift Officer [Indianapolis Museum of Art, IN]

Description

SUMMARY

The IMA Major Gift Officer will build strong, meaningful and successful relationships with current and prospect major and planned gift donors to the IMA, leading to a substantive increase in philanthropic support for IMA operations and programs.  The IMA Major Gift Officer will work closely with the IMA curatorial and senior leadership and volunteer leadership to effectively identify, engage, solicit and steward donors at the level of $50,000 and greater, with an emphasis on planned giving.

The Major Gift Officer will be a valued member of an advancement team for one of the country’s leading public arts institutions. This position offers exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to identify sustainable ways to grow support and make a significant impact on the future of the IMA.

Founded in 1883, the Indianapolis Museum of Art serves the creative interests of its communities by fostering exploration of art, design, and the natural environment. Over the last 130 years, the IMA has built a solid reputation regionally and nationally for artistic excellence, and is poised to assume a position of prominence as a museum on the leading edge of innovative practices in audience engagement and programming. With a deep commitment to Indianapolis and a strong vision for the future, the IMA is an institution on the move.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following:

1.  Manage a portfolio of approximately 125 to 150 donors and high net worth individuals, averaging 20 substantive visits per month.

1. Develop detailed cultivation and solicitation strategies for individuals within the portfolio to increase their level of support.
2. Working closely with curatorial and senior leadership and volunteer leadership to engage them in the donor strategies.
3. Work closely with Advancement Services Manager and Advancement team members to expand major and planned gift prospect list and design donor engagement, recognition and stewardship.
4. Maintain accurate and timely tracking of all donor activities using Raisers Edge.
1. Manager the planned giving recognition society, IMA Legacy Circle
2. Coordinate activities of IMA Planned Giving Advisory Group and utilize the group’s professional expertise

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree required; graduate studies or masters degree preferred.  Minimum 5 to 7 years experience and proven track record in major gift fundraising and donor stewardship required; experience in securing planned gifts and with cultural institutions preferred.

ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must have exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to communicate professionally and diplomatically with a diverse group of major donors, Board members, and executive management team.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to donors and employees required.  Persuasive writing skills required.  Must demonstrate initiative and follow-through.  Must be able to work effectively across multiple departments and at all levels of the organization.  Ability to think creatively and develop effective solicitation materials and correspondence required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Skills are required in the areas of organization, computer, and customer service. Event planning skills, including ability to supervise and coordinate volunteers and event activities, are also required.