Museum Development Officer
- Employer
- Colby College
- Location
- Maine, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Closing date
- Feb 4, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Alumni Affairs, Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, Direct Marketing, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Other Fundraising, Special Events
- Fields
- Education, Museum
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Description
Department:
Office of Human Resources
Colby College
5500 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8855
Museum Development
Pay Rate Type:Salary
Job Summary:College Advancement
Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried, Administrative Staff Appointment
- Conduct research and recommend strategies for sustained engagement of prospects and current donors, advancing a culture of philanthropy among the Colby Museum of Art’s audiences
- Solicit, cultivate, and assess museum prospects to grow and deepen the Colby Museum of Art’s annual philanthropy through Friends of Art and other leadership gifts
- Visit virtually and in-person with museum prospects to achieve annual personal and team revenue goals; visits to include annual and leadership gift solicitations, as well as cultivation and stewardship visits
- Work closely with the director of museum development to create,
execute, and refine yearly Friends of Art appeals
- Collaborate with Office of Advancement Communications and Office of Colby Fund as well as the Colby Museum of Art’s director and communications staff to ensure cohesive messaging and mutual financial gains
- Develop and manage written solicitations including at minimum four fundraising appeals throughout the fiscal year
- Collaborate with the Office of Colby Fund to secure 1813 Society level Friends of Art gifts
- Design and produce virtual and in-person events, at the Colby Museum of Art, in Maine, and in key locations across the country, in collaboration with Museum and College Advancement staff, to maximize impact and inspire philanthropy through the judicious use of resources
- Facilitate Museum content, expertise, and networks into College and campaign events and donor-focused communications
- Design and manage special mailings and email campaigns, such as the annual museum holiday mailing and bespoke opportunities
- Oversee and facilitate event communications, data requests, and follow up materials in collaboration with the Museum’s communications staff and other College Advancement colleagues
- Serve as event manager for all aspects of the Colby Museum of Art’s annual Summer Luncheon
- Solicit event sponsorship with a focus on securing new sponsors and increasing previous sponsor support
- Manage data for external communications, guest list, and event briefing materials
- Assist the director of museum development to strategically engage and inform the members of the Museum Resources Committee
- Partner with key members of the committee to secure support for Friends of Art, Summer Luncheon, and additional gifts
- Participate in professional development training offered by the College, Division of College Advancement, Colby Museum of Art, and professional associations to enhance expertise and skills
- Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience
- 3-5 years of fundraising experience in a college, university, museum, cultural or complex institution with demonstrated success in making and closing annual and major gift solicitations from individual donors
- Superb verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with fundraising/alumni relations databases and technology
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to consistently meet deadlines and follow-through on assignments, and attention to detail
- Prior experience working with staff and volunteers, the ability to manage complex relationships, and proven collaboration and teamwork skills in a diverse community to leverage activities, initiatives, and programs for multiple purposes
- Understanding of the Moves Management process and ability to think and work strategically
- Appreciation of Colby’s and Colby College Museum of Art’s missions and the ability to effectively communicate them
- Strong, self-motivated work ethic; flexibility; and proven ability to work both independently and constructively as a member of a diverse community
- Unwavering commitment to fostering an anti-racist, equitable work environment supportive of people from different cultures, backgrounds, and life paths
- Willingness and ability to work outside normal working hours (i.e. nights and weekends)
- Must be willing to travel; valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
Office of Human Resources
Colby College
5500 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8855
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