The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation seeks a detail-oriented and collaborative individual who excels in customer service for the role of Annual Giving Officer. This position is responsible for overseeing the annual unrestricted giving program, specifically annual fund campaigns, and Foundation level memberships. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the museum’s mission to share great art as part of a dynamic and supportive team.
Responsibilities include the following as well as other related duties:
- Play a key role in developing an annual plan for sustainable growth in Foundation-level membership ($300+) at VMFA
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- Serve as a first point of contact for all inquiries pertaining to Circle level membership benefits and gifts, annual fund giving, and employee giving
- Manage both the membership renewal process and gift acknowledgment processes
- Draft and send e-mailed membership renewal messages for foundation level members
- Develop strategies for increased donor engagement and sustainable membership growth
- Support the Director of Membership in executing upgrade campaigns in the general levels ($175 and below) to increase revenue in VMFA Circle Levels ($175 to $600)
- Manage two Annual Fund campaigns annually
- Devise and implement a direct mail strategy. Draft copy, obtain necessary stakeholder approvals, order supplies, request lists, and coordinate with the mail house.
- Initiate targeted mailings for particular groups of donors
- Spearhead digital strategy working with the Marketing and Communications team on email, social media, and Giving Tuesday components
- Play a key role in producing the Director’s holiday video
- Analyze and report campaign results
- Engage with donors regularly (written communications, email, telephone, in-person meetings) with words of thanks, program invitations, and to encourage them towards further investment in the museum.
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous development experience in one or more of the following: annual campaigns, annual giving, membership programs, corporate annual giving, direct marketing and data analysis.
- Exceptional abilities in written communication, specifically persuasive writing
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge database
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000 annually
This salaried, exempt position offers competitive employee benefits, including 14 paid holidays, a comprehensive health benefits package, and more!
Special Requirement:
- Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm, Friday April 26th, 2024.
To apply, please submit the following to recruitment@vmfa.museum:
- Brief cover letter
- Resumé
- Names and contact information for three professional references
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