Institutional Giving Officer Position Available In Bucks, Pennsylvania

Institutional Giving Officer 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 ABOUT

THE JAMES A. MICHENER ART MUSEUM

In 1988, the James A. Michener Art Museum opened as an independent, non-profit cultural institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Bucks County region. The Museum is named for Doylestown’s most famous son, the Pulitzer-Prize winning writer who first dreamed of a regional art museum in the early 1960s. The Museum has evolved from a modest facility with a locally derived mission to an accredited institution with a broad vision. A world-class collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings and special exhibitions showcasing a wide range of historical and contemporary works attract visitors from around the world.

Position Summary Reports to:

Director of Development FLSA:

Exempt Fundamental to this position is developing and overseeing institutional giving strategies with the Director of Development. The position will manage the institutional giving pipeline and grants calendar to achieve goals for foundation, government, and corporate giving. The position will also work with businesses in the community to increase membership in our Business Partner Program and other support from businesses. The ideal candidate has proven administrative skills and a strong work ethic. Exceptional organizational abilities, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Utmost discretion and confidentiality are required in all relationships with the Museum’s external stakeholders as well as internal staff and personnel. Independent judgment and initiative are required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload. Duties and responsibilities

• Maintain Institutional Giving Calendar, identifying and researching prospective sources for grants.
• Build relationships with funding organizations to facilitate the application process. Follow-up and track status of applications.
• Collaborate with other Michener departments to identify funding needs, develop pitches, and gather information for informed grant and report submission.
• Write and submit LOI’s, grant applications, and reports.
• Build connections with local, state, and federal government stakeholders to identify funding opportunities and advocate for the Museum.
• Maintain registrations and designations that facilitate our institutional giving goals (e.g., SAM, EITC).
• Represent the Museum at the Business Partner Advisory Council and help facilitate their efforts. Work with the Council and our Business Partner members to grow membership in the program and additional support from the business sector.
• Create business sponsorship materials and proposals, as needed, and grow support from the business sector.
• Provide support for and attend various fundraising, stewardship, and cultivation events.
• Create and maintain systems for systematic tracking of donor stewardship and other fundraising process documents as needed.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of organizational systems for effective file storage and knowledge management, including ensuring fundraising documents are well organized and named correctly in the shared drive and our CRM, Altru.
• Provide communications and operational support for Michener Art Museum fundraising activities. Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2-4 years of grant-writing experience, as well as frontline interaction with donors, preferably businesses.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy related to preparation of materials and presentations.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, utilize data, and present information effectively.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership in-person and virtually.
• Ability to anticipate, plan, prioritize and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, respond to numerous requests from various parties, and effectively handle a high volume of work.
• Ability to deal with high-profile organizations and officials with diplomacy and integrity.
• Tact and good judgment in handling confidential information.

Position includes competitive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@michenerartmuseum.org. Please indicate your last name and “Institutional Giving Officer” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We will respond to those candidates whose qualifications are best aligned with the components of this job description. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. The James A. Michener Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michener Staff are expected to maintain a genuine and deep commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person