Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Curators' Circle
Company: SFMOMA
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 17, 2024
Job Description:
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest
museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a
thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. We cannot imagine life
without art; it inspires and connects us every day. Now more than
ever, these connections matter and are aligned with our
values.Inclusive: We strive to be a museum of many voices in
dialogue.Passionate: We believe working with art is more than a job
or trusteeship - it's a way of life.Brave: We are committed to
approaching our work with courage and a sense of
adventure.Empathic: We aim to act like a person, not an
institution.SFMOMA is a place for the infinitely curious to
explore, support, and experience the art of our time. We believe
that modern and contemporary art can influence the way we think,
view the world, and embrace the many voices and perspectives around
us. We aspire to foster an environment that elicits joy, nurtures a
sense of belonging and purpose-where difference is seen as a
strength, and every one is appreciated for their whole
self.Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours/week, approximately 3 days
working onsiteSFMOMA's Annual Giving team cultivates strong
relationships in order to fundraise for museum initiatives. The
Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Curators' Circle is
responsible for successful oversight of the Curators' Circle annual
membership program of contributors of $2,500 through $19,999, the
SECA membership program, and the museum's art Accessions groups.
The Assistant Director is responsible for achieving annual revenue
goals, ensuring excellent donor relations, developing an engaging
annual events program, identifying and soliciting prospects,
leading acquisition and upgrade campaigns, and managing two staff
members.Reporting to and partnering with the Director of Annual
Giving, the person in this role must have an entrepreneurial
approaching to fundraising. They thrive at engaging and inspiring
donors and have a strong track record of personally asking for and
securing significant funding. Within the first year, the Assistant
Director of Annual Giving, Curators' Circle will: -Uphold creative
and enterprising ownership of revenue goals totaling over $2M
annually -Build strong relationships with donors and Trustees,
effectively managing donor volunteer leadership committees, and
actively fundraising from donors and prospects -Provide inspiring
leadership to two full-time staff members: and the Annual Giving
Associate, Curators' Circle and the Annual Giving Associate, SECA
-Commit to advancing actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion in
Annual Giving, Philanthropy and in the museumResponsibilities &
Duties
- Work collaboratively with Philanthropy colleagues, museum
trustees, and volunteer leaders on fundraising strategies.
- Develop and execute implementation of multi-year strategic plan
to grow revenue.
- Own the annual fundraising strategy and ensures the fulfillment
of benefits for individual donors in Curators' Circle.
- Oversee the philanthropic administration of SFMOMA's Accessions
program dues, with a corresponding fiscal goal of approx. $1.2M
each year.
- Lead the Curators' Circle, and SECA committees, made up of
museum trustees and high-level volunteers.
- Partner with Travel Manager to create an engaging and strategic
donor travel program. Must be available and amenable to staff donor
trips both domestic and international (up to two weeks
annually).
- Supervise two Annual Giving Associates.
- Identify, cultivate, and solicit annual Curators' Circle gifts
of $2,500-19,999+.
- Ensure all donor touch points are comprehensively tracked
within Tessitura.
- Identify and bring in new Curators' Circle members and move our
most dedicated and loyal donors to higher levels of giving.
- Work with and prepares volunteer leaders and other appropriate
staff members, as needed, to cultivate and acquire new
members.
- Partner with Donor Event colleagues in the creation and
execution of Curators' Circle programs ensuring an engaging,
creative benefits and events program. Use research and data to
inform program leadership and continued evolution of donor
offerings.
- Communicate with colleagues in an effective and timely manner,
sharing information about prospects and donors to contribute to a
culture of transparency and efficiency.
- Build strong and productive relationships with colleagues
throughout the museum, especially with the Assistant Director of
Project Philanthropy and the Assistant Director of Annual Giving,
Director's Circle.
- Collaborate closely with Enterprise Events colleagues in order
to provide compelling cultivation opportunities and excellent
stewardship.
- Understand the cultural fundraising landscape and is informed
on local, national, and international trends. Qualifications &
Skills
- Possession of a bachelor's degree, or equivalent work
experience
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding annual goals of at
least $1 million
- Minimum of three (3) years working directly with senior
management and the Board of Trustees of an organization
- Extensive knowledge of fundraising principles, techniques, and
ethics
- Experience in devising strategies for cultivation and
solicitation of donors, including crafting compelling written
solicitations and communications
- Knowledge of Bay Area philanthropic community is helpful
- A passion for or knowledge of the arts is highly
desirableWorking Conditions
- Willingness to work flexible hours. Work schedule includes
evenings and Bay Area travel, as well as minimal weekends.$84,872 -
$103,618 a yearJob posting open date:3/26/24All jobs posted will
remain open for at least five business days. We encourage both
internal and external candidates to apply within the initial open
posting period as the application close date may or may not be
extended beyond that initial period. Applications will not be
accepted after a posting has been closed.Location: San Francisco,
151 3rd Street.COVID-19 Environmental Factors: In keeping with
city, county, and state regulations regarding large gatherings, and
to contain the spread of coronavirus, the museum is following the
city of San Francisco guidelines. As a part of our commitment to
health and safety, COVID-19 vaccination is required for all current
and newly hired employees and contractors.Pursuant to the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment
qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. SFMOMA is
an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity,
equity, inclusion, and accessibility. No person shall be
discriminated against based on race, color, religion, gender,
gender identity, age, genetic information,ancestry/national origin,
marital status, disability, medical condition, HIV status, sexual
orientation, veteran/military status, and any other category
protected by federal of state law. You may request reasonable
accommodation if you are unable to or are limited in your ability
to access job postings or provide additional information asked in
the job posting.You can request reasonable accommodation by
contacting the People team at talent@sfmoma.org.
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