Associate Director of Advancement - New York, United States - National Museum of the American Indian

Description

Description:





OPEN DATE:
April 19, 2024




CLOSING DATE:
May 10, 2024




POSITION TYPE:
Trust Fund




APPOINTMENT TYPE:
Trust Indefinite




SCHEDULE:
Full Time




DUTY LOCATION:
Washington, DC or New York City, NY
Non-sensitive (NS)/Moderate Risk


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:

The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) seeks a charismatic and accomplished Associate Director of Advancement with proven fundraising experience to help grow a high-performing advancement department to serve the philanthropy needs of the Museum today and for the future.

The incumbent in this position has the responsibility for the overall planning, management, and execution of NMAI's fundraising efforts including major gifts, membership, special events programming, and donor engagement to include the Advisory Board.

A duty station of either Washington, DC or New York City will be considered for this position. Occasional travel will be required.

Established in 1989, through an Act of Congress, the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian is an institution of living cultures dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of the life, languages, literature, history and arts of the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere.

The National Museum of the American Indian is comprised of two premier centers for exhibitions and public programs— a museum in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall, and a second museum in Manhattan in New York City.

The museum also has a collections, research and conservation facility, the Cultural Resources Center, which is located in Suitland, Maryland.

The three state-of-the-art facilities of the National Museum of the American Indian make it a leading museum about Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere and a popular cultural destination for exploring Indigenous cultures - past and present.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Associate Director of Advancement oversees the advancement program for NMAI with responsibility for planning, generating, and executing fundraising initiatives with an emphasis on major gifts.
• The Associate Director manages a portfolio of prospects including qualification of new prospects, and the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors through in person visits and communications.
• The Associate Director provides oversight to the Advancement team including major gifts, events, engagement, and membership.
• The incumbent develops written annual work plans, visit and solicitation goals in conjunction with the Museum Director, and prepares reports on activities.
• The Associate Director collaborates with staff and other Smithsonian units on programs and solicitations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• An accomplished background with at least seven to ten years of successful experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in a major, cultural institution, nonprofit organization, or educational institution.
• Strong interpersonal skills; an engaging manner, and the capacity to inspire and motivate staff, administrative and leaders, volunteers, donors, and prospects; ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Institution. Ability to lead a team of varied professionals and skill sets. Handson board management experience.
• Exceptional presentation skills, including the presence to deal effectively with senior level administrators, volunteers, and high net worth individuals; excellent communication skills, including the ability to write, edit, and speak clearly and effectively, and deliver an effective, coherent, and co