Hybrid Manager – Institutional Giving

at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

• Job title: Manager – Institutional Giving
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $57,420 - $74,650 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Manager of Institutional Giving responsible for corporate, foundation, and government giving at MCA. Overseeing grant writing, donor relationships, and fundraising events to support the museum's mission.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and government awards; maintain and update the annual proposal calendar.
• Project manage the grant writing process, including setting internal deadlines, collecting materials, and assisting with the development of grant budgets.
• Draft letters of intent (LOIs), proposals, evaluations, and reports, taking primary responsibility for requests and reports up to $25,000.
• Collaborate with the Director of Institutional Giving to set personal fundraising goals and remain accountable for achieving targets.
• Manage benefit fulfillment and retention materials for institutional donors.
• Oversee corporate partnership solicitations, including generating new and renewal lists, prospect rating, creating copy and supporting materials, scheduling meetings, and preparing gift acknowledgements.
• Solicit corporations for event sponsorships for major fundraising events such as Vernissage, Visionary Luncheon, and ArtEdge Gala.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM/database for all institutional giving activities.
• Conduct research and prepare briefing documents for institutional donor meetings.
• Evaluate sponsorship opportunities, track requests and follow-up activity, and manage internal and external communications related to grants and sponsorship activations.
• Coordinate with Finance to calendar proposals and report budgets.
• Ensure institutional donor recognition is accurate and up to date across publications, materials, and web platforms.
• Serve as liaison to Visitor Experience for the Corporate Membership program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a development office, with a general understanding of institutional giving best practices.
• Strong organizational, attention to detail, and follow-through skills.
• Database/CRM experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in an open and team-oriented environment.
• Ability to quickly take on new projects and assignments without compromising the quality of routine work and while balancing long-term projects.
• Ability to maintain a strict level of discretion, judgment, tact and diplomacy in all matters.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with a variety of clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• 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.