Director of Individual Giving

Brooklyn Museum

United States, New York, Brooklyn

200 Eastern Parkway (Show on map)

Oct 22, 2024

Position:
Director of Individual Giving

Location:

Brooklyn, NY

Job Id:
199

# of Openings:
1

Director of Individual Giving

Museum overview

The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect.

About the role

We are looking for a creative and forward-thinking professional to lead our Individual Giving program with a best-in-class approach. In this role, you will refine our current strategies and introduce new ones to enhance the program's effectiveness. The ideal candidate will not only bring original ideas but also connect the dots with existing efforts, leveraging their experience to craft cohesive and actionable plans that set new standards of excellence.

The Director of Individual Giving works closely with the Museum's Director, President, Chief Development Officer, and the Board of Trustees to grow the museum's individual donor base and secure significant contributions. This role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for the museum's mission, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a proven track record in fundraising.

Responsibilities

Create and execute a comprehensive plan for individual giving to meet and exceed revenue targets and support the museum's mission.
Oversee and direct the Major Gifts and Patron Group programs with direction toward holistic donor asks including planned gifts, endowment support and future capital requests
Build and maintain relationships with a portfolio of major and prospective donors through personalized engagement and stewardship.
Assess and identify potential for donor engagement across major gifts, annual giving, and planned giving.
Design and implement effective strategies for donor recognition and retention, including events and communications.
Attend museum events and public engagements to promote the museum's mission and build relationships.
Partner with the Director of Development Operations to establish annual fundraising goals and monitor team progress.
Manage and motivate the Individual Giving team, support their professional development, and ensure they meet their goals.
Collaborate with the Director of Development Operations to ensure effective moves management and prospect research.
Oversee the development of high-quality briefing materials and proposals for the Director, President, Chief Development Officer, and Trustees.
Ensure the team effectively uses and maintains the database, applying best practices for data-driven decision-making.
Guide the team in working with museum staff (curators, educators, conservators) to support their involvement in development efforts.

Qualifications

10 or more years in progressively responsible roles in fundraising
Demonstrated experience working across a majority of key areas within Individual Giving, including patron programs, planned giving, annual giving, and major gifts
Direct experience soliciting gifts, with a preference for Major Gifts
Familiarity with the philanthropic landscape of New York City
Expertise in goal-setting and regular reprojection work to assist in the financial health of the institution
Proven record of mentoring staff and collaborating across departments in a large institution
Strong background in developing verbal and written donor communications
Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and to implement changes
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to nurture strong and enduring relationships
Demonstrates exceptional management skills and excels in collaborating effectively with museum colleagues.
Experience working with customer relationship management software, such as Tessitura, to track goals, team accountability and donor stewardship
Knowledge of and commitment to the Brooklyn Museum's mission, history, and programs, and a strong affinity with Brooklyn
Entrepreneurial mindset with an eagerness to have impact

Department: Development

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Position type: Full-time

Salary: $132,375.60

Union status: Non-Union

FLSA status: Exempt

Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm. This position is subject to occasional overtime and weekend hours.

If you have questions about our online application system, get in touch with us at job.applicationquestions@brooklynmuseum.org.

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