Individual Gifts Officer

Summary: This position will assist in the Museum's efforts to secure funding from individual donors through upper-level membership campaigns to maintain and foster growth in the Beaux Arts Council Membership program. This position will be responsible for building and maintaining excellent relationships with Museum supporters and providing for stewardship of current donors. Position requires working effectively with a variety of Museum departments to secure support for Museum projects, as well as working with appropriate marketing and program staff to provide recognition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding annual individual membership goals.
• Manage a portfolio of donors while developing strategies to expand support to the Museum.
• Assist in development and implementation of Museum strategies for cultivation and solicitation members and potential donors.
• Develop written annual work plan, with visit, and solicitation goals, in conjunction with the Director of Development.
• Leads the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Museum annual donors.
• Collaborate with development colleagues, curators, staff, and volunteers to promote strategic development goals.
• Attend Museum events outside of regular work schedule.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, filing, and information management;
• Work with supervisor to create analytic donor reports

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Emphasis in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, humanities, or related fields preferred. Must have at least three years of fundraising experience with a demonstrated track record of achieving defined revenue goals. Exceptional oral and written communication skills are necessary, as well as organizational skills. Must have an ability to work in a team environment. Must have working knowledge of MS Office; Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising software preferred.

Additional Details

Hiring Range: $72,448-$90,560; commensurate with experience

Work Hours:Full-Time, Benefits eligible on first day of employment.

Relocation assistance available.

Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test before hire.

The Saint Louis Art Museum is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color.

The Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.