Senior Philanthropy Officer

Senior Philanthropy Officer

Under the direction of the Chief Advancement Officer, the Senior Philanthropy Officer ("SPO") develops, implements, and maintains relationship-based fundraising activities for major and planned gifts. They collaborate with a diverse portfolio of individuals and donors to activate philanthropic support of the Honolulu Museum of Art's mission. Additionally, they act as a strong partner with the Chief Advancement Officer to build a culture of philanthropy across departments. The SPO contributes to Advancement team strategy and models leading practices in engagement, cultivation, stewardship, and donor relationship management. The Senior Philanthropy Officer plays a critical role in increasing donor support and acts as an ambassador for the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) across the community. The ideal candidate is collaborative, relationship-oriented, adaptable, and energized by contributing to a growing and evolving advancement operation.

Opened in 1927, the Honolulu Museum of Art is a home for art and education created for the benefit of the entire community. Founder Anna Rice Cooke envisioned a museum that would bring people together through the power of art and "the deep intuitions that are common to all." The museum was conceived of as a place of meaningful exchange and dialogue, celebrating the diverse artistic and cultural traditions of Hawai'i's multi-ethnic population. From this founding intention grew the museum of today, with a world-class encyclopedic collection of more than 55,000 works of art, representing a stunning breadth of places and eras, from all corners of the globe and from the ancient past to the present day.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, non-profit management, marketing, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Seven years of experience managing high level donor relationships with demonstrated success in closing gifts of twenty-five thousand dollars and above for a non-profit.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, mentoring colleagues, or supervising staff within a collaborative fundraising environment.
• Demonstrated accomplishment in managing donor portfolios, strategic planning, solicitations, and achieving or exceeding departmental fundraising goals. Proven history of identifying, cultivating, stewarding, soliciting, and closing gifts.
• Ability to contribute strategically to major gifts and donor engagement initiatives, including annual giving, events, and campaign activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to craft persuasive proposals and donor correspondence.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards with the ability to act with discretion and diplomacy, including sound judgment and confidentiality in regards to donor information.
• Flexible and adaptable in taking on new responsibilities within a growing program.
• Understanding of complex gift planning vehicles and strategies, as well as a command of current US fundraising regulations and practices.
• Proficiency in Tessitura or comparable CRM.
• Honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic supported by commitment, enthusiasm, and follow-through.
• Ability to work within and support a diverse community of visitors, artists, and employees

Desired Qualifications

• 10 years of development and fundraising experience.
• 5 years of experience as a supervisor effectively leading teams in strategic initiatives.
• Experience securing blended gifts as part of a capital campaign and annual giving/major gift strategy.
• Master's degree in business or non-profit management.
• Prior art museum, non-profit, or higher education fundraising experience.
• Understanding of Honolulu Museum of Art's established identity and dedication to advancing it.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credentials.

Essential Duties

• Develops and maintains a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects (with capacity to make gifts of $25,000+) to achieve increased engagement and revenue.
• Develops a strategic fundraising plan consisting of identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals capable of making outright and/or planned gifts. Maintains accurate and timely records/contact reports of all interaction with donors utilizing fundraising software.
• Partners with advancement colleagues to support thoughtful stewardship and recognition strategies for major donors.
• Participates actively in portfolio strategy discussions, prospect planning, and moves management processes to support coordinated fundraising execution.
• Supports annual and long-term fundraising priorities through disciplined donor strategy and relationship management.
• Contributes to campaign-related cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies as appropriate.
• Establishes and manages program budget and expense reporting.
• Supports and coordinates complex gifts including real estate, artwork, in-kind, and stock donations in partnership with Advancement leadership and appropriate advisors.
• Works with the Chief Advancement Officer on the continuous refinement, stewardship, and expansion of major gifts programs.
• Conducts donor research utilizing wealth screening and prospecting tools.
• Prepares and submits goals that contain specific timelines, projected results, and outcomes on a quarterly basis to Chief Advancement Officer.
• Demonstrates a commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through respectful communication and cooperation with others at all times, continuous training and modeling inclusive behaviors.
• In partnership with HR, supports the leadership team in ensuring equitable experiences, strengthening inclusion acumen, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

The Honolulu Museum of Art is committed to practicing salary transparency. The salary for this position is $105,000 per annum to $115,000 per annum. Please note that pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting pay, including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

This opportunity includes a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 15 days of vacation accrued in the 1st year, increasing to 20 days in the 2nd year.
• 15 days of sick leave accrued annually.
• Group retirement plans with employer matching after 12 months of service.
• Shop, Museum Café, and Art School discounts.
• Onsite parking provided.

Working Conditions and Atmosphere:

Work takes place onsite in an office environment. General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with flexible scheduling as appropriate. Ability to operate general office equipment including computers, copiers, printers, etc. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 25 pounds of general office material or equipment. Ability to work some evening and weekend hours.

The employee must be able to fulfill all Essential Duties with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.

EEOC Statement:

HoMA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. HoMA recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions and benefit programs without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, including pregnancy and gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, reproductive health decisions, marital status, arrest and court record (except as legally applicable), citizenship, credit history, military and veteran service, victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse victim status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibilities and essential functions of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work duties and requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

HoMA maintains a policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices and decisions, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. This applies to both HoMA employees and applicants for employment with the Museum. Any form of harassment of any employee because of any protected status is prohibited.

HoMA welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our diverse community of employees. We encourage applications from candidates across a wide variety