Description

SUMMARY

The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) is seeking a Manager of Donor Giving Societies to build meaningful and successful relationships with members of IMA’s higher level donor societies which includes the Second Century Society, annual unrestricted gifts of $2,500 or more, and the Founders Society, life-time cumulative giving of $100,000 or more.

The Manager of Donor Giving Societies 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.

Overview

The Manager of Donor Giving Societies is responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with society members and prospects, leading to new or increased financial support.

Essential Job Functions

  • Develop an integrated, comprehensive plan to increase support of the Second Century Society member program through various solicitation methods including direct mail campaigns and prospect events.
  •  Design meaningful, mission based benefit events and programs to strengthen identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of the donor societies.
  •  Work with the Advancement team of gift officers to identify and cultivate a diverse demographic of donors and prospects for the donor societies.
  • Assist the Deputy Director for Institutional Advancement and the Director of Major Gifts with the stewardship of the high level donors including governors of the board.
  • Manage and nurture a portfolio that is comprised of a select group of identified donors.
  • Implement and manage a travel program that proactively stewards donor society members and enhances engagement with the IMA.
  •  Assist donor society members who have questions or concerns related to their involvement with the IMA.
  • Author thoughtful correspondence to donor society members.
  • Enter contact reports in Raiser’s Edge that summarize donor meetings and provide clear follow-up action items.
Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and a minimum of five – seven years related experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience in planning high-level donor events required. Knowledge of museum operations and culture preferred. Must be able to work across multiple departments with competing priorities, manage budgets, and negotiate with outside vendors.

Other Skills and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills with a donor- centered manner required.  High level discretion and diplomacy required; must be able to handle confidential information with sensitivity and tact.  Attention to detail and ability to balance multiple tasks and demands required.  Ability to work with donor data base software.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to work outside of normal business hours due to the donor event schedule.

Job Information
  • Indianapolis, Indiana, 46208, United States
  • 25454819
  • October 28, 2015
  • Manager of Donor Giving Societies
  • Indianapolis Museum of Art
  • Development/Membership
  • No
  • Full-Time
  • Indefinite
  • BA/BS/Undergraduate
  • 5-7 Years
  • 10-25%