American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History

Senior Major Gifts Officer

New York City, New York (onsite) · Senior · Contract

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About the role

  • The Museum's scientists draw on a world-class permanent collection of more than 30 million specimens and objects, some of which are billions of years old, and on one of the largest natural history libraries in the world.
  • This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a robust array of donors as they move through the mid-level and major gift process at the Museum.
  • Pay will be determined based on several factors.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and strengthen a portfolio of 125-150 major gift donors and prospects with the capacity to make 5-6 figure gifts to deepen their engagement and relationships with the Museum, and ultimately increase their giving.
  • Create customized short-, intermediate-, and long-term strategies for the existing donor/prospect portfolio.
  • Partner with Gift Officers on mid-level giving to develop customized portfolio strategies to deepen ties to the Museum and grow year-over-year revenue.
  • Maintain current and accurate records in the Raiser's Edge
  • Conceptualize and implement strategies to engage new prospects, including identifying and researching prospective donors as needed.
  • Plan, manage, and host various cultivation and stewardship activities, including one-on-one and volunteer council meetings, tours, and other small gatherings.
  • Manage a schedule that includes local travel and occasional evening and weekend work.
  • Manage two Gift Officers, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to ensure individual targets are met.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with Museum colleagues, including Museum leadership, fellow Advancement staff, scientists, educators, and exhibition.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Minimum of seven years of professional experience in fundraising, including at least four in a major donor-facing role in a nonprofit development context.
  • Demonstrated success personally soliciting and closing a variety of complex gifts at the major gift level (five-and six-figure gifts required).
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, internet applications, and fundraising databases.
  • Knowledge of and experience with Raiser's Edge.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and decision-making skills.
  • Volunteer management skills and experience.
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Annual salary in the range of $135,000-150,000. Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.
  • AMNH offers an extensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, Retirement Plans, and PTO. Learn more at amnh.org.
  • This is a New York City based hybrid position. Members of the AMNH Advancement team are expected to work at the Museum campus for a minimum of 4 days per week.

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated success leading and managing a team and creating a positive and productive work environment, with three years of supervisory experience preferred.

Compensation

  • Annual salary in the range of $135,000-150,000.
  • Pay will be determined based on several factors.
  • The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Benefits

  • AMNH offers an extensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, Retirement Plans, and PTO.

Company info

  • About the Organization The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), founded in 1869 with a dual mission of scientific research and education, is one of the world's preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural institutions.
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