Major Gifts Officer

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will play a key role in securing philanthropic support for the museum by managing a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making5, 6 and 7 figuregifts.Reporting to the Director of Majorand PrincipalGifts, the MGO will contribute to the development and execution of the museum’s major gifts strategy through effective donor engagement, solicitation, and stewardship. This position requires a strong commitment to relationship-building, strategic thinking, and goal-oriented fundraisingas well as adeep interest incontemporary art. The MGO will collaborate closely with colleagues across Advancement—including Individual Giving, Strategic Partnerships and Events, Advancement Operations, and Foundation, Government and Planned Giving—to align donor strategies with institutional priorities and maximize philanthropic impact. Responsibilities Build and manage a portfolio of100–150 donors and prospects capable of giving $50,000and aboveto the Whitney;carryand achieve an individual fundraising goal tied to the portfolio performance.Review and refresh portfolio based on updated research,interactions, andresearch. Develop and execute strategies to deepen donorengagement and increase giving over time,leveragingevents,programsand institutional touchpoints. Craft compelling donor strategies tied to exhibitions, acquisitions, education, and otherstrategicpriorities.Collaborate thoughtfully withsenior leadersand colleagues across the Museum(including the museum Director, curators,educators,andother key stakeholders) in donor engagement, preparing meeting briefs and supporting materials. Draft personalized proposals, gift agreements, and stewardship materials to support donor engagement and successful solicitations. Represent the museumon-and off-siteatdonor events,committee meetings, openings andmore. Ensure growth of pipeline throughcultivation ofnew prospects. Deeplycollaborate withdepartments across the museumand withinthedepartmentto ensurea holisticdonorapproach,a unified fundraising effort, andaccuratetracking. Increase participation inWhitney’splanned giving program asappropriate. General Duties and Purpose Maintain responsibility for management of all gifts within your portfolio adhering to the Advancement Data Services processing procedures; upholding not for profit compliance, and ensuringtimelyandaccuratestewardship of all donors Effectivelyutilizethe Museum’sCRM,Raiser’s Edge,tomaintainrecords ofcontactwith donors and prospects; analyze potential donor research materials to targetappropriate givers; and track, evaluate and present relevant giving information. Manage expensebudgetsand work with colleagues within the department to effectively maximize finite resources towork smartand notjust hard. Maintain fundraising schedules,objectives, databases and tracking systems for your area and ensure that plans are implemented, goals achieved,timelyreports generated and information shared; ensure that fundraising is done in the most efficient and cost-effective way. Ensure that all donors and patrons are appropriately recognizedboth publicly and privatelyand regularly communicated with; make donor stewardship a priority at all levelsdevelopastewardshipprogram and administer the fulfillment Creatively plan, organize, and manage patron level events, programs, travel, and other cultivation activities within the scope or the defined program and in support of the other major donor groups. Ensure that all programs reflect the unique mission ofthe Whitneyin its commitment to supporting individual artists and meet the standards of excellencethe Whitneystrives to achieve Beacommitted collaborator, energize about the work of the Whitney with asolutions-orienteddisposition energizingMajor Gifts team Additional&Other Duties Maintainaccurateandtimelyrecords of all donor interactions in Raiser’s Edge;utilizeprospect research andgivingdata to inform strategy and portfolio decisions. Monitor and report on personal fundraising activity and progress toward goals, ensuring effective management of donor pipelines and engagement plans. Confidentiality Access toconfidential documents such as museum strategic planning,funding strategies,pledge agreements Confidential donor records, giving history Constituent anonymity and personal information Advance Museum Exhibition Schedule Requirements At least8-10years' experience in nonprofit advancement/major gifts fundraising; experience in museums or cultural institutions a plus Track recordof securing six figure+commitmentsin non-profit or commercial sectors Comfort managing and stewarding high-net-worth donors Expert written and oral communication skills Data-driventhinkerwith comfortleveragingRaiser’s Edge or related software Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize requests Strong organizational skills Commitment to thevalueorarts inour society Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Familiarity with Zoom and Basecamp Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or familiarity with database programs Strong level of comfort with museums and the art world or cultural world Collaborative with adriveto workwith others Unusual Working Conditions Donor travel (domestic and international) Event hours: early mornings and evenings for patron events, private tours, Museum openings, programs, dinners, and other Museum-wide events. Expected to have flexible hours for special projects that have certain deadlines. Compensation & Benefits Salary range is $120,000 - 135,000 and will be commensurate with experience Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) elections Generous Paid Time Off benefits Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role. About the Whitney The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today. EEO Statement The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status,pregnancy,partnership status,caregiver status,veteranstatus, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation,genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history,domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status,or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis oftheir qualifications for the job to be filled. 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