What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Officer position at ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS?
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: AR - LITTLE ROCK, AR
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Not Specified
Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Business Development
Description
The Development Officer will report to the Director of Development and maintains regular communication with and working knowledge of the AMFA community, donors, prospective donors, and cultivation strategies.
Primary Duties and responsibilities:
- Develops and implements a robust and comprehensive support program that generates annual revenue and actively engages the individual and corporate community in the AMFA
- Builds a program for current supporters, deepening the relationship with the AMFA and leveraging the benefits of the new building, scheduled to open to the public in 2022
- Researches and pursues new individual and corporate funding, developing, and sustaining long term support of the AMFA
- Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with AMFA partners, donors, and stakeholders. Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships
- Develops fundraising strategies based on knowledge of established AMFA objectives, needs, and priorities
- Works with AMFA staff to build a deep knowledge of programming, benefits, and objectives to create a compelling case for support
- Assists in and makes independent, direct solicitations for sponsorships and in-kind support
- Assists in the generation of annual revenue to meet budgetary goals through identification, cultivation, and solicitation of gifts
- Continuously monitors status of current donors and builds prospects for new gifts
- Assists with the development and execution of fundraising events, including gala/benefits
- Assists in reporting, research, and supports other aspects of the Development Department; and as needed, serves as liaison with certain community and auxiliary groups.
- Other related duties, as required
Qualifications
Candidate Profile:
- 3-5 years related experience and/training; equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; MBA preferred
- Highly organized and proactive individual
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Knowledgeable of the strategic use and reporting of donor and/or customer relationship management software
- Uses active learning and listening while working with potential and existing donors and partners.
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000
