Philanthropic Advisor

The Cleveland Museum of Art; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free museum admissions

Guest admission discounts

Free parking

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Museum magazine subscription

Discount in museum store

Art classes discounts

Know Your Rights rights information

Job summary

The Cleveland Museum of Art is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor to support the Major Gifts team through donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The role focuses on developing strategies, managing a robust portfolio, and partnering across divisions to advance museum priorities.

Ideal candidates bring extensive fundraising experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to close five- and six-figure gifts. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of direct fundraising experience and/or training, preferably in leadership giving.
• Five plus years of demonstrated consistent closing of five- and six-figure gifts. Must have prolific results in meeting/exceeding established goals.
• Ability and energy to manage and bring new ideas to a robust fundraising program.
• Strong team/partnership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manages a donor portfolio of a minimum of 125 prospects, qualifies potential new major gift prospects, and helps discover new prospects for major-gift level support. Develops gift strategies to cultivate and solicit contributions with a primary emphasis to encourage annual giving while introducing new major gift ($25,000 to $1M+ categories) level opportunities focused on programmatic priorities, and special project needs as directed by the executive leadership.
• Collaborates across the division to write and share proposals for major gift solicitations.
• Clear articulation of the importance and value for supporting the vision and goals of the museum, as well as priority fundraising programs including annual giving.
• Communicates successfully with the division leadership about gifts and donor feedback.
• Works closely with the Stewardship Department to plan for appropriate special engagement and recognition opportunities and to foster strong donor relationships.
• Works with and educates volunteers to successfully achieve solicitation success.
• Communicates with the Donor Records team to properly track donor giving

Skills

Donor relations

Communication

Portfolio management

Fundraising strategy

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tessitura

Job description

The Philanthropic Advisor is an integral part of the Major Gifts team and assists in the ongoing development and implementation of the museum’s major gifts program through the personal cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.

Requirements and Key Competencies

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) and a minimum of three years of direct fundraising experience and/or training, preferably in leadership giving.
• Five plus years of demonstrated consistent closing of five- and six-figure gifts. Must have prolific results in meeting/exceeding established goals.
• Ability and energy to manage and bring new ideas to a robust fundraising program.
• Strong team/partnership skills required.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of high-level prospects with a high degree of results.
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts and develop a working plan to address any issues that arise.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and proofreading skills and be able to effectively articulate museum funding priorities with donors through written proposals, presentations and personal meetings.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter who is exceptionally detail-oriented, able to prioritize and execute daily tasks, and employ excellent organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and various software applications including Microsoft Word products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Tessitura, or similar fund development software packages a plus.
• The employee must also be able to work effectively with other colleagues within the museum.

Responsibilities

• Manages a donor portfolio of a minimum of 125 prospects, qualifies potential new major gift prospects, and helps discover new prospects for major-gift level support. Develops gift strategies to cultivate and solicit contributions with a primary emphasis to encourage annual giving while introducing new major gift ($25,000 to $1M+ categories) level opportunities focused on programmatic priorities, and special project needs as directed by the executive leadership.
• Collaborates across the division to write and share proposals for major gift solicitations.
• Clear articulation of the importance and value for supporting the vision and goals of the museum, as well as priority fundraising programs including annual giving.
• Communicates successfully with the division leadership about gifts and donor feedback.
• Works closely with the Stewardship Department to plan for appropriate special engagement and recognition opportunities and to foster strong donor relationships.
• Works with and educates volunteers to successfully achieve solicitation success.
• Communicates with the Donor Records team to properly track donor giving

Salary Range:

$100,000- $110,000

Full-time Benefits include:

• Free, unlimited admission to select Cleveland Museum of Art ticketed exhibitions (two adult member tickets per visit, subject to availability)
• 50% off admission to select ticketed exhibitions for members' guests
• Free admission to select ticketed exhibitions for unlimited children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
• Priority registration and discounts for museum art classes for adults and children
• 20% discount in the museum store
• 25% discount in the museum restaurant and café
• Annual subscription to Cleveland Art members magazine
• Free Garage Parking
• Your employment relationship with the museum qualifies you for free or discounted admissions to other cultural institutions such as the Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Cleveland Zoo, etc.
• Medical
• Vision
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Critical Illness Insurance
• ID Theft
• Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off

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