Major Gifts Leader: Donor Strategy & Impact

Philadelphia Museum of Art; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free general admission for you and a+1

Discounted guest tickets

Discounts at museum restaurant and ch?

Job summary

Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks a Major Gifts Officer to lead and grow a portfolio of high-potential donors, coordinating with museum leadership and volunteers to secure transformative gifts. The role focuses on personalized cultivation, strategic solicitations, and rigorous pipeline management.

The candidate will manage approximately 125 prospects, submitting multiple proposals annually and collaborating across departments to secure gifts ranging from $25,000 to $1,000,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Raiser's Edge preferred.
• Minimum seven years of progressive Major Gifts and/or Development experience."

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, achieving visit and proposal targets.
• Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for gifts in the $25,000–$1,000,000 range.
• Coordinate with museum leadership and volunteers to advance fundraising priorities.
• Track progress in Raiser's Edge and report on pipeline status.

Skills

Donor outreach

Prospect research

Communication

Fundraising strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks a Major Gifts Officer to lead and grow a portfolio of high-potential donors, coordinating with museum leadership and volunteers to secure transformative gifts. The role focuses on personalized cultivation, strategic solicitations, and rigorous pipeline management.

The candidate will manage approximately 125 prospects, submitting multiple proposals annually and collaborating across departments to secure gifts ranging from $25,000 to $1,000,000.