Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Curators' Circle - San Francisco, CA, United States - SFMOMA

Description

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. We cannot imagine life without art; it inspires and connects us every day. Now more than ever, these connections matter and are aligned with our values .

Inclusive : We strive to be a museum of many voices in dialogue.

Passionate : We believe working with art is more than a job or trusteeship - it's a way of life.

Brave : We are committed to approaching our work with courage and a sense of adventure.

Empathic : We aim to act like a person, not an institution.

SFMOMA is a place for the infinitely curious to explore, support, and experience the art of our time. We believe that modern and contemporary art can influence the way we think, view the world, and embrace the many voices and perspectives around us. We aspire to foster an environment that elicits joy, nurtures a sense of belonging and purpose—where difference is seen as a strength, and every one is appreciated for their whole self.

Schedule : Full Time, 35 hours/week, approximately 3 days working onsite

SFMOMA's Annual Giving team cultivates strong relationships in order to fundraise for museum initiatives. The Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Curators' Circle is responsible for successful oversight of the Curators' Circle annual membership program of contributors of $2,500 through $19,999, the SECA membership program, and the museum's art Accessions groups. The Assistant Director is responsible for achieving annual revenue goals, ensuring excellent donor relations, developing an engaging annual events program, identifying and soliciting prospects, leading acquisition and upgrade campaigns, and managing two staff members.

Reporting to and partnering with the Director of Annual Giving, the person in this role must have an entrepreneurial approaching to fundraising. They thrive at engaging and inspiring donors and have a strong track record of personally asking for and securing significant funding.

Within the first year, the Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Curators' Circle will:

·Uphold creative and enterprising ownership of revenue goals totaling over $2M annually

·Build strong relationships with donors and Trustees, effectively managing donor volunteer leadership committees, and actively fundraising from donors and prospects

·Provide inspiring leadership to two full-time staff members: and the Annual Giving Associate, Curators' Circle and the Annual Giving Associate, SECA

·Commit to advancing actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion in Annual Giving, Philanthropy and in the museum

• Work collaboratively with Philanthropy colleagues, museum trustees, and volunteer leaders on fundraising strategies.
• Develop and execute implementation of multi-year strategic plan to grow revenue.
• Own the annual fundraising strategy and ensures the fulfillment of benefits for individual donors in Curators' Circle.
• Oversee the philanthropic administration of SFMOMA's Accessions program dues, with a corresponding fiscal goal of approx. $1.2M each year.
• Lead the Curators' Circle, and SECA committees, made up of museum trustees and high-level volunteers.
• Partner with Travel Manager to create an engaging and strategic donor travel program. Must be available and amenable to staff donor trips both domestic and international (up to two weeks annually).
• Supervise two Annual Giving Associates.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit annual Curators' Circle gifts of $2,500-19,999+.
• Ensure all donor touch points are comprehensively tracked within Tessitura.
• Identify and bring in new Curators' Circle members and move our most dedicated and loyal donors to higher levels of giving.
• Work with and prepares volunteer leaders and other appropriate staff members, as needed, to cultivate and acquire new members.
• Partner with Donor Event colleagues in the creation and execution of Curators' Circle programs ensuring an engaging, creative benefits and events program. Use research and data to inform program leadership and continued evolution of donor offerings.
• Communicate with colleagues in an effective and timely manner, sharing information about prospects and donors to contribute to a culture of transparency and efficiency.
• Build strong and productive relationships with colleagues throughout the museum, especially with the Assistant Director of Project Philanthropy and the Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Director's Circle.
• Collaborate closely with Enterprise Events colleagues in order to provide compelling cultivation opportunities and excellent stewardship.
• Understand the cultural fundraising landscape and is informed on local, national, and international trends.

• Possession of a bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding annual goals of at least $1 million
• Minimum of three (3) years working directly with senior management and the Board of Trustees of an organization
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising principles, techniques, and ethics
• Experience in devising strategies for cultivation and solicitation of donors, including crafting compelling written solicitations and communications
• Knowledge of Bay Area philanthropic community is helpful
• A passion for or knowledge of the arts is highly desirable

• Willingness to work flexible hours. Work schedule includes evenings and Bay Area travel, as well as minimal weekends.

$84,872 - $103,618 a year

Job posting open date: 3/26/24

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We encourage both internal and external candidates to apply within the initial open posting period as the application close date may or may not be extended beyond that initial period. Applications will not be accepted after a posting has been closed.

Location: San Francisco, 151 3rd Street.

COVID-19 Environmental Factors: In keeping with city, county, and state regulations regarding large gatherings, and to contain the spread of coronavirus, the museum is following the city of San Francisco guidelines. As a part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccination is required for all current and newly hired employees and contractors.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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