Assistant Director of Advancement - Washington, United States - Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution

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Description

Description:

OPEN DATE:
May 22, 2024

CLOSING DATE:
June 14, 2024

POSITION TYPE:
Trust Fund

APPOINTMENT TYPE:
Indefinite

SCHEDULE:
Full Time

DUTY LOCATION:
Washington, DC

Moderate Risk/Non-Critical Sensitive

Open to all qualified applicants

What are Trust Fund Positions?
Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian.

They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts.

Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status.

The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side.

Trust employees have their own benefit program and may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care).

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Conditions of Employment

Pass Preemployment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated as low risk.
Complete a Probationary Period
Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OVERVIEW:

Come join a dedicated and creative team at Smithsonian Associates, an organization that leverages the vast resources of the Smithsonian Institution and produces a broad array of education programs both in-person around the Washington DC area and online for Smithsonian members and the general public.

Associates curates and produces informative, enlightening, entertaining, and insightful programs inspired by and amplifying the full character of the Smithsonian's collections, exhibitions, and research.

Audiences of all ages explore topics in scientific, historic, artistic, and cultural expression.

Through their participation, members and the public become involved in the Institution's work, creating broad interest and support for the Smithsonian.

The Smithsonian Associates is a financially independent educational non-profit business activity within the Smithsonian: funding is derived entirely from ticket sales, tuition, membership fees and fundraising.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Smithsonian Associates seeks to hire an accomplished Assistant Director of Advancement with proven fundraising experience to build and manage a portfolio of prospects, donors, and members to execute a fundraising program focused on a range of giving.

The Assistant Director directs Associates' advancement activities, with responsibility for planning and executing major and annual gift fundraising initiatives including individuals, corporations, and foundations.

The incumbent will secure contributions by discovering and cultivating a productive relationship with current and prospective members and donors; presenting opportunities for giving through solicitation efforts; and crafting and implementing a multi-year fundraising plan.

The incumbent works closely with the Smithsonian Office of Advancement to coordinate with colleagues on matters relating to proposals, gift agreements, budgets and reporting, and other policy and process areas.

This position reports to Associates' Director and supervises a high-functioning department including advancement, membership, and communications professionals.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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Application Instructions
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Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

About Smithsonian Institution:

Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and nine research facilities.

There are 6,000 Smithsonian employees, including approximately 500 scientists. The total number of objects, works of art and specimens at the Smithsonian is estimated at nearly 137 million.