Membership Growth & Annual Giving Lead

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Cody (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Museum of Wildlife Art seeks a driven fundraising professional to manage all aspects of membership programs, annual giving, and donor stewardship. You will lead acquisition efforts, coordinate events, and supervise staff and volunteers to grow unrestricted gifts and sustain donor relations.

You will collaborate with leadership to optimize fundraising strategies, analyze campaign results, and ensure timely delivery of benefits and communications to supporters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising preferred.
• Customer service orientation and excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor databases.
• Ability to supervise and train staff and volunteers.
• Experience with donor stewardship, events, and digital outreach.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and engage supporters and ensure fulfillment of promised benefits.
• Coordinate annual events for members and develop engagement activities.
• Identify and solicit annual fund donors and develop stewardship strategies.
• Oversee gift accounting processes and maintenance of donor records.
• Lead member and donor acquisition strategies with internal partners.
• Write copy and oversee printed membership and annual giving materials.
• Manage relationships with printers, vendors, and external partners.
• Analyze past appeals to guide future messaging and outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and meet deadlines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational abilities

Analytical skills

Supervise/train others

Multitasking

Discretion/good judgment

Independent / self-directed

Deadline management

Collegial teamwork

Social media & digital outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

National Museum of Wildlife Art seeks a driven fundraising professional to manage all aspects of membership programs, annual giving, and donor stewardship. You will lead acquisition efforts, coordinate events, and supervise staff and volunteers to grow unrestricted gifts and sustain donor relations.

You will collaborate with leadership to optimize fundraising strategies, analyze campaign results, and ensure timely delivery of benefits and communications to supporters.