Associate VP, Major Gifts & Philanthropy

Kansas City Art Institute; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Art Institute seeks an Associate Vice President of Philanthropy to lead frontline fundraising, manage a portfolio of ~70 major-gift prospects, and secure significant philanthropic commitments in support of the Institute’s mission. The role reports to the EVP of Advancement & Strategic Communication and collaborates across campus leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in major gifts fundraising, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• Five years of professional fundraising experience with a focus on major gifts, including prospect management and stewardship.
• Experience in the arts or arts education setting is preferred.
• Willingness to travel about 15% and work occasional evenings/weekends for donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of ~70 major-gift prospects and donors, prioritizing relationships based on capacity and institutional priorities.
• Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies with timelines and gift objectives.
• Qualify and advance prospects through the major-gift pipeline with face-to-face and virtual visits.
• Solicit major gifts and multi-year commitments and prepare tailored proposals and briefing materials.
• Build relationships with alumni, parents, friends, foundations, and other supporters, aligning interests with institutional needs.

Skills

Major gifts

Donor cultivation

Donor stewardship

Relationship building

Communication skills

Moves management

Education

CFRE Certification

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

Kansas City Art Institute seeks an Associate Vice President of Philanthropy to lead frontline fundraising, manage a portfolio of ~70 major-gift prospects, and secure significant philanthropic commitments in support of the Institute’s mission. The role reports to the EVP of Advancement & Strategic Communication and collaborates across campus leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in major gifts fundraising, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to travel