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Major Gifts Officer

3 months ago


Philadelphia, United States Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Full time

Why join us at PAFA?

PAFA celebrates the transformative power of art and art-making and encourages people from all walks of life to join us on our continued journey in shaping the American artist. Our commitment to preserving the historic charm of our Furness-designed Landmark Building ensures that its legacy endures for generations to come. Additionally, we shape the future of American art by enhancing our presence in Center City, contributing to the redevelopment of North Broad Street, and creating a culturally diverse arts hub. Come be a part of our journey and help us continue to celebrate and create the art of tomorrow

ABOUT PAFA

Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is America's first school and museum of fine arts. Located in the center city of Philadelphia, PAFA is intimate in scale with a strong sense of community. PAFA offers several nondegree and certificate in studio art and art appreciation programs. PAFA's museum has an outstanding collection of American art, and the museum actively collects and exhibits contemporary art, including work in new media. Additionally, PAFA is home to the Brodsky Center, a print and papermaking center focused on the creation of innovative editions by contemporary artists.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Because we were the nation's first art museum and art school, we believe PAFA has a moral obligation to ensure that every member of our community can study and work in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging. We have the additional obligation of ensuring that our community reflects that rich tapestry of beauty and diversity that surrounds our world. We are committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire arts, cultural and educational sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. PAFA is committed to maintaining an inclusive learning environment, and a diverse community of students, faculty and staff.

PAFA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to work in our pluralistic community.

POSITION: Major Gifts Officer

PAFA seeks an energetic and experienced fundraiser with a demonstrated track record and proven ability to close major gifts ($25,000+) and direct the leadership annual giving program ($1,500 plus). Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Major Gifts Officer will have a vital role in the continued growth of philanthropic revenue for PAFA. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role will work in close collaboration across the Development Department, President & CEO, and across the organization to meet goals.

The Major Gifts Officer will support the work of senior leadership and volunteers in their major gift fundraising efforts and help drive the strategy and activity to expand the prospect pipeline. The Major Gifts Officer will actively manage an assigned portfolio of prospects using moves management strategy to qualify, engage and solicit new prospective donors, and retain and increase support from current donors. Work collaboratively with colleagues to create thoughtful tailored strategies and solicitation materials in support of annual operating goals, and restricted gifts for special initiatives including such as exhibitions, education programs, endowment funds, and capital projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with the Chief Development Officer, create and implement a dynamic plan for expanding the leadership and major gifts program. This plan will include strategic goals and activities aimed at increasing and diversifying philanthropic giving across all areas from individuals including planned giving;

  • Actively maintain a personal portfolio of individual donors and prospects (with the capacity to give $25,000 and above), and achieve monthly goals for meaningful prospect contact including meetings, solicitations and other interactions that deepen relationships with PAFA;
  • Qualify new prospects as assigned, meet monthly metrics, and actively move through the donor lifecycle, working in collaboration with Director of Development Operations to identify prospect pools and opportunities;
  • Develop and implement strategies for major gift prospects, and craft tailored solicitation materials,
  • With the Chief Development Officer, support the President & CEO, Board of Trustees and other key stakeholders in their fundraising work;
    Manage leadership giving programs (the Peale Circle, Brodsky Center Advisory Council and other giving areas) including the solicitation and renewal process, benefit activation, event oversight and stewardship. Serve as primary point-person for the Peale Circle, keeping donors informed and enthusiastic about the organization through clear and consistent communication;
  • Collaborate with the Manager of Membership & Annual Giving and the Manager of Development Events to create pathways for increased engagement for event attendees and members, and to build the individual giving pipeline.
  • Utilize Raiser's Edge NXT to track moves management, manage relationships, event attendance, prospect information and reporting in adherence with department practices and policies;
  • Keep abreast of industry best practices, trends and ethics;
  • Oversee and work with colleagues to ensure proper acknowledgment and recognition for donors, as well as to ensure that reports, regular communications, and stewardship activities and recognition events are handled effectively and efficiently;
  • Serve as an effective representative for PAFA;
  • Perform other job related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum three to five years of development experience with knowledge of best practices
  • A passion for the arts with a genuine interest in advancing PAFA's mission to celebrate the transformative power of art and art-making
  • A motivated and strategic fundraiser with a record of successfully building meaningful relationships with donors and identifying new opportunities to increase revenue
  • A flexible, collaborative team player and problem-solver who partners well with colleagues to achieve shared institutional goals
  • A strategic thinker who sees the big picture, but is also sufficiently detail-minded to develop the necessary building blocks to reach the desired goal
  • Exceptional professionalism, tact, and poise. Ability to work with diverse constituencies including staff, faculty, students and volunteer leadership
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Strong intellectual curiosity and emotional intelligence
  • Familiarity of the philanthropic landscape in Philadelphia, planned giving, and individual giving vehicles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Expertise in Raiser's Edge NXT software (or similar system) required
  • Ability to work some evening and weekend events.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts accepts digital applications only. A complete application should include the following:

Resume
Cover Letter


When submitting your application online, please save your documents as Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF (.pdf) files. To help us process your applications as efficiently as possible, please save your files with the following filename format:

LastName_FirstName_Resume
LastName_FirstName_CoverLetter


*Due to the amount of potential applicants, we do not respond to voice calls or messages about the status of your application. Based on the criteria for the position, the most qualified candidates will be contacted directly. Thank you for your interest in PAFA.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

For over 200 years, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)-the oldest art museum and school in the nation-has supported a close-knit community of faculty, critics, scholars, curators, museum-professionals, and alumni and created a home for contemporary artists to reinvent tradition and make their own mark on the future. PAFA is a national leader in fine arts education that brings together artists and the public through exceptional teaching programs, a world-class collection of American art, major exhibitions, and widely accessible public programs.

This specialized and unique art school attracts some of the most committed and promising art students from across the country and around the globe to study painting, drawing, printmaking, illustration, and sculpture with a distinguished faculty of working artists. The school holds a position of national prestige, with cutting-edge studio and classroom facilities, private studios for students, a historic cast collection, and the opportunity for students to exhibit in a world-class museum.

PAFA's museum is internationally known for its collections of American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper and for its exhibitions that are helping to broaden the story of American art to be more inclusive of women and artists of color. Its archives house important materials for the study of American art history, museums, and art training.


EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law