Associate Director, Leadership and Planned Giving at the Museum of Science

Job Title: Associate Director

Job Status: Full-time

Location: Boston, MA

Salary: $116,000 – $125,000

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Associate Director, Leadership & Planned Giving is responsible for securing $1-5 million per year in leadership and planned gifts ($25,000+) to support the Museum of Science. The position will build a major gift pipeline that creates a sustainable philanthropy stream across both unrestricted and restricted giving. The Associate Director will act individually and in partnership with Museum staff, content experts and other internal constituents, and be an ambassador and spokesperson for the Museum. They will interact with a wide array of external constituents including C-level executives, community and business leaders, and Museum volunteer leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Raise between $1-5 million annually
  • Raise Annual Fund and Gala (unrestricted) 5- and 6-figure gifts annually
  • Dedicate 80% of job to prospect/donor identification/discovery, cultivation, engagement and solicitation activities
  • Design and execute 30 leadership gift solicitations annually for a portfolio of 120 donors
  • Execute approximately 150 donor visits a year

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday. May required attendance at night and evening events.

REPORTS TO:

Associate Vice President, Individual Giving

STARTING SALARY:

Exempt (Salaried). $116,000-$126,000/year

BENEFITS:

Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, commuter spending account, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, a Museum Membership, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!

The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors of Science or Arts degree required
  • 5 or more years of major gifts fundraising experience
  • Proven track record of soliciting and securing 6 and 7 figure gifts
  • Demonstrated understanding of major gift best practices including adherence to an accountability matrix and pipeline development
  • An entrepreneurial individual who demonstrates progressive advancement experience. A team player and builder who is naturally collaborative, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.
  • Creative advancement professional, able to identify funding opportunities and match them with donor and prospect interest. Also able to work collaboratively with program colleagues to develop opportunities for prospective donors, where appropriate.
  • Experience working successfully with institutional leaders, including leadership, colleagues, and volunteer leadership.
  • Proven communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with others

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