Senior Individual Giving Officer at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – Museum Studies

Job Title: Senior Individual Giving Officer

Job Status: Full-time

Salary: $65,000 – $80,000

Description:

The Museum of Jewish Heritage seeks a driven development professional to advance the Museums’ philanthropic goals by creating and implementing effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for donors and prospects in the Patron Circle ($1,000+), Heritage Circle (Planned Giving), Young Friends (ages 21-39), and other affinity groups. The Individual Giving Officer will also maximize giving across the institution through creation and timely dissemination of the annual Museum Fund appeal and other targeted campaigns.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee a portfolio of donors and prospects in the Patron Circle, Heritage Circle, and Young Friends groups and provide the logistical and creative support to meet fundraising goals;

• Manage timely, personalized and effective acquisition, renewal and appeal cycles for the Young Friends and Patron Circle cycles,

• With support of the Director of Major Gifts, position affinity groups with the overarching goals of deepening engagement with Museum and building pipelines for long-term relationships;

• Work in partnership with the Events team to plan and present engaging, tailored and high-quality donor experiences and fundraising events related to the affinity groups;

• Work with staff and consultants to revitalize and expand the Heritage Circle planned giving program;

• Review and manage financial information in conjunction with EVP of Strategy and Development and as a conduit to the Board of Trustees

• Ensure donor database records are up-to-date and solicitation lists are coordinated across the Development department; and

• Assist the Director of Major Gifts and SVP of Strategy and Development with ancillary duties such as budget preparation, production of collateral materials, board reporting, project management, and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• At least three years of experience in individual fundraising in the non-profit field, preferably in a cultural institution and/or Jewish philanthropy;

• Proven ability to personally cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts ($1,000+) from individuals;

• Ability to ground relationships with donors and prospective donors in Jewish culture and values;

• Superior written and oral communication skills, ability to write and speak in clear, crisp and compelling ways and to articulate the goals, mission and values of the Museum;

• Intellectual depth, maturity and interpersonal skills to foster the trust and confidence of Museum leadership and donors;

• Must adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate an empathetic disposition, exhibit perseverance, and project an optimistic and positive attitude;

• Willingness to work weekends and evenings as necessary; • Working knowledge of philanthropic vehicles and proficiency in Altru or Raiser’s Edge or other development technology for prospect identification and research;

• If hired, we require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed as determined on a case by case basis;

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Position reports to: Director of Major Gifts

The Museum of Jewish Heritage is an equal opportunity employer. As a cultural institution that teaches about the dangers of intolerance, the Museum is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion in its hiring practices.

To apply:

For consideration, qualified candidates should submit their resume and letter of interest including salary requirements to: humanresources@mjhnyc.org