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Description

Director of Philanthropy

Position Description

The Amerind Foundation of Dragoon, Arizona, seeks a dynamic individual to serve as Amerind’s Director of Philanthropy. Under the supervision of the Executive Director and working with senior museum staff, the Director of Philanthropy will have primary responsibility for developing, implementing, promoting, marketing, scheduling, and evaluating Amerind programs and efforts related to fundraising and donor relationships, including major gifts, annual funds, special events, planned giving, and grants. The successful candidate will engage communities, individuals, corporations, and funding agencies to support Amerind’s long-range and strategic fundraising plans. The successful candidate will be a creative thinker capable of conceptualizing, updating, and implementing Amerind’s fundraising plan for the annual fund, major gifts, special events, and planned giving while working closely with the Executive Director and senior management. The successful candidate will be expected to develop long-term relationships with current donors, cultivate new donors, and work with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in making the ask for donations.

Responsibilities

• Update and develop Amerind’s fundraising plan, case statement, materials, and explanations for Amerind’s development efforts in conjunction with the executive director and senior management
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with Amerind donors
• Expand the number of Amerind’s major gifts and the annual giving dollar amount, and move lower level donors to higher levels
• Process, manage, and maintain gift donations and donor information in Past Perfect database for donors.
• Write timely and gracious acknowledgements of all gifts
• Schedule and attend meetings between donors, key staff, and board members
• Plan fundraising events as a way to cultivate, solicit, and develop relationships with donors

Requirements

• Demonstrate a passion for Amerind’s mission, values, and vision
• Three to five years of experience in development for nonprofit museums, universities, corporations, or related experiences
• Demonstrated ability to raise money, steward donor relationships, cultivate new donors, and develop strong interpersonal relationships with Amerind’s constituencies and to steward those relationships over time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that reflect diplomacy, respect, confidentiality, and passion for Amerind.
• Experience in donor database management, preferably Past Perfect
• Requires exceptional organization skills with attention to detail with the ability for meticulous and timely record keeping, database management of donors, and follow-up with donors
• Ability to provide dynamic presentations and introductions at public and private events
• Bachelor’s degree
• Skill in reading, writing, and editing standard English
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and travel throughout the country

The Amerind Foundation, Inc.

Established in 1937, the Amerind Foundation is a 501(c)3 operating foundation dedicated to promoting knowledge and understanding of Indigenous peoples of the Americas and the world through research, education, and conservation. Amerind is located in rural southeastern Arizona, 60 miles east of Tucson. The successful candidate may be offered housing on campus and is expected to divide their time between the Amerind campus and the Tucson/Phoenix region depending on where they live.

How to Apply

Applications should consist of a cover letter, CV or resume, names of three references, Amerind online application, and written examples of fundraising materials. The cover letter should summarize the applicant’s interests, qualifications, and specific examples of past development duties and outcomes.

The current resume or curriculum vita should detail fundraising outcomes. The names and contact information of three professional references should be individuals who can speak to the applicant’s development experiences and successes. Amerind’s online application can be downloaded at http://www.amerind.org/employment.html. The sample of a fundraising piece (letter, brochure, fundraising plan) should be a piece primarily written or developed by the applicant.

Successful applicants will be asked to provide college transcripts, will undergo a criminal background check, and be required to sign a confidentiality agreement. Review of applications will begin on March 28 and continue until the position is filled. The position will remain open until filled. Please email applications to amerind@amerind.org (preferred) or send a hard copy to the following address.

The Amerind Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 400

Dragoon, AZ 85609

ATTN: Director of Philanthropy

The Amerind Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse professional community and learning environment. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experience in this area.

Description

The Arkansas Arts Center is seeking a Business Analyst with a strong database administrator, information technology and web development background to maintain and improve usability of its patron database for the benefit of its constituents and all departments across the organization. This position is responsible for database management, web integration, security, upgrades and maintenance and will input on strategies for data entry, quality control, training and end user experience improvements.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with the ability to take initiative, work independently and be accountable and capable of finding solutions to challenges and obstacles. Must be a team player, able to work collaboratively and effectively with others. Must have a commitment to be a life-long learner and take initiative to learn new skills, techniques and technologies.

Professional Responsibilities

Manage and support the data structure within the current database for core institutional operations, including but not limited to, integration into current and emerging web platforms, data quality and application management, reporting and queries, database user training and business intelligence analysis.

Perform database administration and supervisory functions, including but not limited to, database maintenance, security updates, clean-up tasks, and quality control audits. Coordinate NCOA updates, software and hardware upgrades. Work with outside IT vendors to troubleshoot network and software issues.

Provide tactical solutions for process implementation and improvements above and beyond, but not limited to, the Raiser’s Edge (i.e. class registrations, event registrations, etc.). Contribute to data structure, data entry, standard reporting, list management and marketing segmentation strategies.

Work cross-functionally with other departments to determine feasibility of expanding database usage for specific projects. Contribute to new and ongoing staff education implementing best practices, as well as provide detailed, project specific training as needed.

Responsible for providing leadership in strategically improving processes and procedures with a focus on communication and collaboration to achieve departmental goals.  

Requirements

Professional Requirements

BS Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management, Business Administration or related field required.

Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required.

Three to seven years database administration experience required. Experience with varied database solutions, content management, customer relationship management and web platforms preferred.

Experience with Blackbaud products preferred, including Raiser’s Edge, Patron Edge, Financial Edge, CounterPoint and Net Community.

Experience creating regular, strategic and actionable reporting through Raiser’s Edge, Patron’s Edge, Excel, SQL, Google Analytics and/or other reporting platforms preferred.

This is a full-time position. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401(a) Retirement Plan. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should submit cover letter, resume and three references to Denise Woods, Human Resources Manager, at personnel@arkansasartscenter.org.

Description

The Mercer Museum of the Bucks County Historical Society tells the story of pre-industrial America through an encyclopedic collection of tools and hand craft. The Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and the iconic building is designated a National Historic Landmark. The museum’s new wing offers changing exhibitions and experiences. The staff includes 25 full and part time employees; the operating budget is approximately $2M. Detailed information about the Museum, now in its Centennial year, and its programs is available at www.mercermuseum.org.

The organization is seeking to fill a senior management position for operations and marketing with a professional having strong project management skills. Operationally the position oversees visitor services, business office and related administrative functions and is responsible for monitoring and tracking the strategic plan of the organization. For marketing the position develops, manages, and implements marketing strategies for the organization that will result in audience growth and increased visibility.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5 or more years experience with a museum, cultural organization or related not-for-profit organization with 3 or more years in a supervisory capacity. Experience required in operations management including organizational planning and communications plans. Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge and experience with a broad range of digital and traditional marketing channels including website content management. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills and strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPress) are required. A Bachelors degree in history, marketing or related field is required.

This full-time, exempt position reports to the Executive Director and supervises multiple employees. S/he will be a member of the management team. The salary is competitive and benefits are excellent. Send cover letter, resume, and salary expectations by March 15, 2016 to:

Mercer Museum

Attn: Douglas C. Dolan, Executive Director and President

84 South Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901

ddolan@mercermuseum.org

www.mercermuseum.org   EOE

Description

Purpose

The Head, Collection Imaging & Media Services is responsible for the management and strategic direction of the museum’s Media Services department which includes imaging services and digital asset management.

This position ensures high-quality imaging and digital representations of the museum’s collection in various forms including; photography, photogrammetry, videography, scanning, 3D capture and Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) to internal and external consumers and oversees the Digital Asset Manager System (DAMS), Rights & Reproduction function and digital archive both on-line and on archival media.

Accountabilities

Digital Creation

Manage the creation of digitized representations of the collection, working closely with stakeholders from other departments (Curatorial, Education, Marketing, etc.) as well as external contractors, designers and developers.

Media Services Management

Manage the functions of the Department; workflows, staff, space utilization, supplies, capital and operating budgets

Supervision & Staff Development

Supervise the activity and development of a staff. Assist in interviewing, hiring, and training; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems of assigned staff, interns and contracted vendors.

Scheduling

Manage and implement the weekly digitization/imaging schedule in collaboration with the Photo/Videographers, Senior Coordinator and Preparations Department.

Quality Control

Identify, evaluate, and provide Quality Control procedures for all digital reproductions in order to ensure accuracy and fidelity to the original object as well as essential digital file metadata. Ensure output meets Museum style, tone, site and brand standards.

Digital Asset Management

Provide oversight responsibility for the DAMS and coordinate with other throughout the institution for consistent application of metadata standards.

Photography/Videography

Perform object, portrait, architectural, technical or event photography/videography as needed. Formulate policies for centralizing photography/videography in the institution.

Photogrammetry, 3D capture and RTI

Use the latest techniques, gear and software to capture multi-dimensional and alternative digital effects that allow for enhanced or scientific exploration of the collection.

Budget/Fiscal Management

Responsible for appropriate fiscal management of all related budgets including capital, project and labor.

Scope

$40,000 annual budget

35,000 + objects in the Collection

300+ Imaging Projects per year

2-4 Interns per year

25+ Videos shot per year

10-30 3D/RTI projects per year

Organization

Reports to the Chief Information Officer and has a lead photo/videographer, Rights & Reproduction Specialist, and Department Coordinator as direct reports. Will also periodically coordinate and manage contractors as needed.

Challenges and Opportunities

The position is challenged by the constant need to deliver the highest quality results with fast turnaround times. Responsibilities of maintaining the technical variables of the digitization workflow and the accuracy and consistency of the DAMS.  As a member of the museum’s management staff, this position must be able to build and steward collaborative relationships with other staff across multiple divisions in order to achieve positive and productive outcomes.

Requirements

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in photography required; or combination of education and equivalent photographic experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of four years’ professional digital studio or photographic digital lab experience, with three years in a museum or cultural institution setting. Videography experience a plus.
• Previous supervisory experience with the ability to manage and develop staff performance including writing and performing performance appraisals and progressive discipline.
• Expertise with digital applications including proper object lighting techniques, direct image capture, raw image processing, and photo manipulation.
• Experience with Extensis Portfolio image database a plus.
• Experience with advanced 3D, photogrammetry and RTI imaging a plus.
• Expert level experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Expertise in the application of sophisticated color management techniques, use of FADGI guidelines and ICC profiles as applied to cameras, monitors and inkjet printers.
• Experience in the archiving and storage issues of large digital files.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effective in person and in writing.
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Head, Media Services is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.  They must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and good color vision.

Description

We have an opening for Director, Special Gifts in Williamsburg, Virginia.  In this position, you will be responsible for major gift solicitation within the western region of the United States.

Your responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining a results-oriented program of major gift prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; managing specific objectives; establishing productive working relations with donors, potential donors, and colleagues; developing strategies for and reports on substantive contacts and prospects; establishing productive working relations with a variety of volunteer constituencies; preparing short and long range plans and participating and assisting in managing the annual meetings.

Responsible for major gift solicitation within a designated region of the United States.
Will travel up to 50% of the time.
Establishes and maintains a results-oriented program of major gift prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Responsible for achieving specific dollar and donor visitation goals each year, as established in consultation with the director of Special Gifts Program and the senior vice president for Development.

Participates in annual, supplemental, and planned gift solicitations and activities as determined by the director of Special Gifts Program.

Manages specific objectives with particular attention to (a) the audience to be solicited, (b) the number of proposals to be submitted, (c) the number of personal contacts to be made both on-site and off, and (d) gifts received.

Establishes and maintains productive working relations with donors, potential donors, and colleagues.

Develops strategies for and reports on substantive contacts with prospects.  Creates next step strategies and maintains accurate and meaningful records of donor relationship status.

Establishes and maintains productive working relations with a variety of volunteer constituencies in order to reach new audiences, engage more fully with existing audiences, and to promote the mission of Colonial Williamsburg in communities throughout the region.

Prepares comprehensive short- and long-range plans, including plans for travel and proposals for strategic events, in pursuit of their annual goal.  Plans will include a clear statement of objectives including timelines and follow-up activities.

Participates in and assists, as needed, in managing the annual meetings of the three special donor societies and the Goodwin Society.

Job Requirements:

To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume.

Final candidates are to present in person to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Employment Office a valid driver’s license and an original MotorVehicle Record transcript (MVR).  The MVR is to be no older than 30 days, issued by the same state as the driver’s license, and must cover the past seven years.  New residents must obtain a Virginia driver’s license by date of hire.

Demonstrated success in fundraising, including face-to-face solicitation.

Must: (1) appreciate the importance of philanthropy; (2) have high degree of interest in associating with a non-profit educational institution; (3) be intimately familiar with and knowledgeable about the private sector; (4) either possess or rapidly acquire a detailed knowledge of Colonial Williamsburg and the workings of the organization; (5)  possess excellent oral and written communication skills; (6) have strong organizational, and interpersonal skills; (7) be energetic and self-motivated and (8) have experience with fundraising software systems.

Ability to:  (1) work closely with all members of the community; (2) write and speak convincingly about the importance of Colonial Williamsburg’s mission; (3) give strong and inspirational leadership to volunteer groups and be sensitive to the motivation of volunteers who give their time and money.  Above is generally gained through a four-year degree and at least five years of fundraising or related experience.

Must also possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on Colonial Williamsburg’s criteria.

Highly desired: Experience with Millennium fundraising software; graduate degree; museum experience.

We invite you to further explore this opportunity by viewing the complete position description, job requirements and applying today at:

www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/careers

Colonial Williamsburg supports a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.

AA/EOE

Requirements

To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume.

Final candidates are to present in person to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Employment Office a valid driver’s license and an original MotorVehicle Record transcript (MVR).  The MVR is to be no older than 30 days, issued by the same state as the driver’s license, and must cover the past seven years.  New residents must obtain a Virginia driver’s license by date of hire.

Demonstrated success in fundraising, including face-to-face solicitation.

Must: (1) appreciate the importance of philanthropy; (2) have high degree of interest in associating with a non-profit educational institution; (3) be intimately familiar with and knowledgeable about the private sector; (4) either possess or rapidly acquire a detailed knowledge of Colonial Williamsburg and the workings of the organization; (5)  possess excellent oral and written communication skills; (6) have strong organizational, and interpersonal skills; (7) be energetic and self-motivated and (8) have experience with fundraising software systems.

Ability to:  (1) work closely with all members of the community; (2) write and speak convincingly about the importance of Colonial Williamsburg’s mission; (3) give strong and inspirational leadership to volunteer groups and be sensitive to the motivation of volunteers who give their time and money.  Above is generally gained through a four-year degree and at least five years of fundraising or related experience.

Must also possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on Colonial Williamsburg’s criteria.

Highly desired: Experience with Millennium fundraising software; graduate degree; museum experience.