Major Gifts Officer

Description

Help Shape the Future of One of Florida's Premier Arts Organizations

Artis-Naples is seeking an experienced Major Gifts Officer to build meaningful relationships with philanthropists who are passionate about advancing world-class visual and performing arts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative development team and manage an established portfolio of engaged donors while helping grow philanthropic support for one of the nation's leading multidisciplinary arts organizations.

Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, you will develop and strengthen relationships with donors capable of giving $5,000 or more annually, guiding them through every stage of the donor journey-from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship. You'll inherit a portfolio of approximately 80-100 donors and prospects and play an important role in achieving more than $1 million in annual contributed revenue.

In addition to managing your portfolio, you'll oversee the Canadian Friends affinity group, helping strengthen relationships through thoughtful communications, strategic engagement and special events.

If you enjoy building authentic relationships, connecting donors with meaningful impact, and working alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about the arts and philanthropy, we'd love to meet you.

We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance; a retirement plan with a 6% employer match after one year; generous paid time off (PTO); professional development support; complimentary performance tickets; museum access; wellness benefits; and more. Learn more at .

Why Join Artis-Naples?

As the premier multidisciplinary arts organization of Southwest Florida, Artis-Naples creates and presents over 800 extraordinary artistic experiences, education programs and community engagement initiatives each year. Join our collaborative and talented development team to cultivate lasting donor relationships in support of these world-class programs while partnering closely with leadership, volunteers and colleagues across the organization. The Major Gifts Officer will have the opportunity to identify bespoke fundraising opportunities based on individual donor interest across the visual and performing arts, playing a key role in the success of Artis-Naples programs and mission.

This role offers:

• An established major gifts portfolio with significant opportunities for renewal, upgrades and new philanthropic investment.
• A collaborative, experienced development team.
• Meaningful interaction with engaged donors.
• The opportunity to help shape transformational philanthropy supporting the arts.
• Professional growth within one of Florida's premier cultural organizations.

What You'll Do

Build and Manage Donor Relationships

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 80-100 major donors and prospects, with room to grow up to 150.
• Develop personalized cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies.
• Build strong relationships through regular meetings, events and meaningful engagement.
• Prepare compelling gift proposals and donor strategies.
• Identify and cultivate planned giving opportunities when appropriate.
• Achieve an annual fundraising goal of approximately $1 million.

Lead the Canadian Friends Program

• Grow and steward the Canadian Friends affinity group.
• Develop strategic communications and engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate donor events and activities that strengthen relationships.

Partner Across the Organization

• Collaborate with colleagues throughout Artis-Naples to deliver exceptional donor experiences.
• Participate in donor events, performances and cultivation activities, including evenings and weekends.
• Assist with stewardship communications, acknowledgements and donor correspondence.
• Maintain accurate donor records and protect donor confidentiality.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three or more years of successful frontline fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success securing five- and six-figure gifts.
• Experience managing a portfolio of individual donors.
• Outstanding relationship-building, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Preferred

• Experience in arts, higher education, healthcare or another relationship-based nonprofit fundraising environment.
• Familiarity with donor database systems such as Tessitura or Raiser's Edge.
• Experience with planned giving.
• Appreciation for the visual and performing arts.

If your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification but you believe you would be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position based in Naples, Florida. Regular in-person donor meetings, performances and special events are an important part of the role, and evening and weekend work is expected. Flexibility may be available based on business needs.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to work in a standard office environment, regularly use a computer, communicate effectively with donors and colleagues, and occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Artis-Naples is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel welcomed, respected and empowered to contribute. We encourage candidates with diverse experiences and perspectives to apply.