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Hybrid Director of Individual Giving
Posted 7 hours ago
About the role
- Director of Individual Giving advancing MCA’s mission through philanthropy. Overseeing all individual giving aspects and cultivating donor relationships in a dynamic museum environment.
Responsibilities
- We have an opening for a Director of Individual Giving who will play a pivotal role in advancing the MCA’s mission to inspire and educate through contemporary art by cultivating and securing transformative philanthropic relationships.
- This position oversees all aspects of individual giving, including contributions from Trustees and non-Trustees, and provides leadership to key support groups such as the Women’s Board, Emerge (a collecting group), and regional affiliate groups.
- The Director dedicates at least 60% of their time to face-to-face meetings and solicitations with prospects and donors, serving as a visible ambassador for the museum.
- Develop and implement comprehensive solicitation strategies for unrestricted, restricted, planned gifts, campaign gifts, multi-year commitments, and art acquisitions.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of major gift prospects, creating written strategies, proposals, and maintaining accurate records in Raiser’s Edge.
- Drive donor pipeline development and moves management to secure multi-year commitments and deepen engagement.
- Increase awareness of major gifts among donor prospects and communicate the museum’s mission with passion and clarity.
- Maximize fundraising event revenue by developing donor-centric strategies, securing sponsorships, and leveraging event participation for cultivation and solicitation opportunities.
- Travel domestically and internationally to connect with donors at major art fairs and cultural events, creating unique engagement opportunities that deepen relationships and advance philanthropic support.
- Partner with the Stewardship Manager to operationalize the stewardship calendar: ensuring timely acknowledgements and tax receipts, benefit fulfillment, donor recognition, and impact reporting.
- Lead and develop team members by fostering an inclusive, psychologically safe environment that encourages open, two-way feedback and continuous growth.
- Actively engage in coaching and feedback to strengthen engagement, support professional development, and achieve organizational goals.
- Establish and track individual fundraising goals.
- Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to set, monitor, and achieve contributed revenue and activity goals.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in major gifts fundraising, including face-to-face solicitation and managing high-level volunteers.
- Proven track record of achieving contributed revenue goals and securing significant philanthropic gifts.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills with demonstrated success in motivating and developing staff.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to inspire and influence.
- High level of discretion, judgment, and diplomacy in handling confidential information.
- Collaborative, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and CRM platforms such as Raisers Edge.
- Ability to perform occasional light lifting.
- General mobility throughout the museum.
Benefits
- Individual and MCA-provided retirement savings plans.
- Paid time off.
- Pre-tax, reduced rate parking and Ventra/Metra benefits.
- Free admission to MCA exhibitions for yourself and guests.
- Free admission to many special and member events.
- Reduced price tickets to MCA Stage performances.
- Discounts on dining in Marisol and in our award-winning MCA Store.
- Access to our onsite library.
- Opportunities to attend curator-led staff tours.
- Free or discounted admission to many other cultural institutions across the United States.
- Full-time staff are also eligible for a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance plus free life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
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