What are the responsibilities and job description for the Donor Research and Strategy Manager position at Brooklyn Museum?
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect.
About the role
The Donor Research and Strategy Manager will be critical in enhancing the Museum’s fundraising efforts. This role is pivotal in ensuring that detailed, strategic insights and effective management of donor relationships inform our fundraising strategies. The Donor Research and Strategy Manager will provide comprehensive analysis and insights on gift officer portfolios to the Development team and senior leadership, supporting the overall advancement of our fundraising goals. This role is charged with building and maintaining systems to ensure the Development team has the data, research and strategic guidance they need to move donors up the pipeline.
Responsibilities
- Identify, research, and evaluate new prospects and current donors by reviewing and analyzing databases and numerous internal and external resources, ensuring a robust pipeline of prospects for various fundraising initiatives.
- Oversight of the prospect research workflow including drafting, revising, and editing philanthropic research documents, such as background reports, prospect briefings, event research, and biographies.
- Ensure that briefing materials are appropriate for senior leadership and aligned with institutional strategy and key messages.
- Develop dynamic donor portfolios and implement strategies for effectively managing and ensuring alignment with the Museums' priorities.
- Provide analysis and insights on the donor portfolio, highlighting trends, opportunities, and challenges to inform strategic decisions for maximizing solicitations.
- Lead and systematize data updates and imports into the Tessitura system in support of gift officers and senior leadership.
- Support the moves management strategy of senior leaders, including but not limited to the Museum Director, President & COO, and Chief Development Officer by setting clear goals and benchmarks for prospect advancement.
- Adhere to recognized fundraising and research ethics policies and standards.
- Stay informed on best practices and emerging trends in philanthropy, prospect research, and portfolio management.
Qualifications
Department : Development
Reports to : Director of Development Operations
Position type : Full-time
Union status : Union - UAW Local 2110
FLSA status : Exempt
Schedule : 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm; additional night and weekend hours are required during key events. This role will work onsite 3 days a week.
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