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The Anchorage Museum connects people, expands perspectives, and encourages global dialog about the North and its distinct environment. Exploring the intersection of art, history and science, the Anchorage Museum shares multiple perspectives and experiences that tell a greater story. We welcome diverse perspectives and recognize all are enriched when a diversity of voices, viewpoints, and skills are included and engaged in the work we do and are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
For a full job description and to apply, go to www.anchoragemuseum.org/about-us/employment.
The Anchorage Museum is seeking an enthusiastic community-minded fundraiser for the position of Individual and Corporate Giving Manager supports the Museum's mission, values, vision, and core commitment to the visitor experience, community engagement, and institutional relevancy for the future through development. The Individual and Corporate Giving Manager plans, directs, and implements effective annual fundraising efforts for the Anchorage Museum, including but not limited to: individual and corporate giving, writing applications and proposals to corporate entities, and implementing special events and donor cultivation and recognition events. This position also records and acknowledges all gifts to the Museum and assures timely recognition and stewardship of annual donors.
Essential Functions:
Contributes to and supports the Museums strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity advancement
Contributes to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives
Participates in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement.
Works with Chief Development Officer to set strategy and execute fundraising plans for sustaining and growing the number of annual donors, the size of individual donations, and building a pipeline of prospective donors for the Museum to include converting members and occasional givers to annual donors
Achieves revenue goals related to unrestricted individual and corporate giving
Develops, directs and implements Museum efforts to annually raise restricted and unrestricted funds ($500,000, plus) through individual and corporate giving, sponsorships, and contributions
Writes and prepares donor solicitations and proposals
Plans and implements donor cultivation, recognition, and fundraising events, including the annual Museum Gala
Supports efforts to secure individual table and ticket sales for fundraising event(s)
Develops, implements and monitors annual fundraising campaigns (acquisition, renewal and upgrade) including direct mail, e-campaigns, online giving, and year-end campaigns focused on entry-level and mid-level gifts from individuals
Contributes to the maintenance of accurate and complete donor constituent records
Records all contributions in fundraising database; prepares and distributes written gift acknowledgements, receipts and reports
Assures timely gift stewardship and appropriate recognition for all contributions, Including preparing donor recognition signage, lists, planning of sponsor/donor recognition events, exhibit openings
Manages a portfolio of 25+ prospects and corporate and individual donors including relationship building, asking and stewarding
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Successful experience in individual and corporate fundraising
Strong social and people skills, and knowledge of the community
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a development team which includes staff, board members, and volunteers
Must have a positive attitude, utmost integrity, strong sense of discretion and mature personality conducive to dealing appropriately and effectively with all levels of donors, staff, board, and volunteers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated experience in writing donor-centered fundraising communications, solicitations and stewardship communications
Ability to develop and evaluate donor prospect lists, establish contacts and successfully elicit support for the Anchorage Museum
Strong management, planning, delegation, and follow-through skills, with attention to accuracy and detail
Computer proficiency in use of fundraising (e,g Altru), word processing, and spreadsheet software
Ability to maintain donor confidentiality as appropriate
Ability to train and motivate volunteers and generate enthusiasm in fundraising and other volunteer activities
Ability to work independently and accept direction and supervision relative to assigned task
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in fundraising, marketing, or related field
Three to five years of successful experience in development and fundraising for a recognized non-profit institution (may be substituted with experience in non-profit marketing and public relations)
Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
Two years experience working in museums or a similar environment preferred
CFRE preferred
If you are interested in this exceptional opportunity, please log on to our website to review the complete job description. Interested parties may complete an employment application and submit it along with a resume and cover letter via email, fax or mail. Please note we are unable to accept resumes in place of an employment application.
LOCATION:
Anchorage Museum
Attn: Human Resources
625 C Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone: (907) 929-9200
