What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Individual Giving position at Museum Associates?
Director of Individual Giving (Regular, Full-Time)
Annual Giving
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Individual Giving and the Development team, the Director of Individual Giving is responsible for growing and stewarding giving groups with a cumulative fundraising goal of over $3 million. The program includes all areas of individual giving, including the Art of the Middle East Contemporary, Costume Council, Decorative Arts & Design Council, LENS: Photography Council, Modern and Contemporary Art Council; as well as the acquisition groups Art Here & Now: Studio Forum (AHAN) and the Decorative Arts & Design Acquisition Committee (DA2), and Contemporary@LACMA (C@L) and other groups as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for programming, identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donor groups and programs.
Evaluates and oversees the work of the Development Associate, who manages activities and members for LACMA’s art councils.
Key liaison for curators connected to each group, and has oversight of revenue and expenditures for the area.
Responsible for setting and meeting goals for growing and stewarding groups
Collaboratively supports prospect managers and other colleagues on donor cultivation and stewardship
Responsible for overseeing programming, including liaising with curatorial departments, working with Events staff, and overseeing associate
Provides oversight and guidance to direct report on stewarding and growing groups
Conducts ongoing budget analyses
Evaluates current operating model of the restricted giving program
Provides guidance and oversight for volunteer leadership positions within the programs and assists in stewarding current Chairs and providing assistance in succession planning
Works closely with all members of the Development team, curators and other programmatic staff at LACMA
Participates in LACMA donor events, including work on evenings and weekends; some travel required to meet with donors and implement programmatic activity; occasionally participates in LACMA Travel programs
In collaboration with the Assistant Vice President, analyzes, makes recommendations for, and helps implement improvements to departmental efficiencies, staffing, systems and processes, and administrative procedures; helps oversee training for new staff, including materials and training sessions
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Performs other duties or special projects as assigned
Benefits:
The expected annual salary for this Los Angeles, CA based position is $85,000.00- $92,000.00 subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan.
LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Art Administration or related field
Minimum 4 years of experience with non-profit fundraising including experience with individual giving, membership and events
Understanding/knowledge of museums and collection building
3 years of management experience
Salary : $85,000 - $92,000
