Donor Engagement & Gifts Officer

Sjmusart; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The San José Museum of Art is seeking a Mid-Level Gifts Officer in San Jose, CA to advance fundraising by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors capable of giving between $1,000 and $25,000. You will manage a donor portfolio, develop engagement strategies, and align donor interests with SJMA's programs and community impact.

You will work closely with the Director of Development, conduct regular donor interactions, track activity in Blackbaud/Altru, and help build a sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred.
• Three (5) years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fundraising, development, membership, sales, or relationship management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 150–250 donors and prospects.
• Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Conduct regular meetings, calls, and visits with donors and prospects.
• Track donor activity and moves management within the Museum's CRM system.
• Identify opportunities to increase donor engagement and giving.
• Solicit and secure annual gifts ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.
• Work with the Director of Development on donor strategies and portfolio management.
• Identify prospects for leadership annual giving, major gifts, and campaign giving.

Education

Bachelor's degree

3–5 years related experience

Tools

Blackbaud/Altru

Job description

The San José Museum of Art is seeking a Mid-Level Gifts Officer in San Jose, CA to advance fundraising by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors capable of giving between $1,000 and $25,000. You will manage a donor portfolio, develop engagement strategies, and align donor interests with SJMA's programs and community impact.

You will work closely with the Director of Development, conduct regular donor interactions, track activity in Blackbaud/Altru, and help build a sustainable