Annual Giving Manager

Honolulu Academy of Arts • Honolulu, HI

3h • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief Advancement Officer, the Annual Giving Manager oversees the planning, direction, and reporting of annual fund programs designed to engage and deepen relationships with our community of supporters. As manager of the annual giving program, this role is responsible for guiding strategies that activate community generosity toward recurring, ongoing, and sustainable philanthropy. This includes developing digital and direct mail campaigns, telephone outreach, and in-person direct solicitation. The Annual Giving Manager will focus on strategically expanding the annual giving program with a goal of significantly increasing philanthropic support through systematic and thoughtful relationship management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, non-profit management, marketing, or related field, or any equivalent combination of education, and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• One year of successful fundraising, marketing, or related experience in a museum or similar non-profit organization.
• Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising and marketing with the ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Prior experience in successful appeal and solicitation writing.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with an emphasis on persuasion and generating action.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience with fundraising and records management software such as Tessitura, or comparable CRM.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to complete multiple projects under different deadlines.
• Possesses superior judgment and manages confidential information with discretion.
• Superior time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.
• Keen analytical and business strategy skills; able to think critically, make decisions, and justify recommendations and results based on data and analysis.
• Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think independently and work with limited supervision.
• Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, perspective, and a strong work ethic supported by commitment and follow-through.
• Ability to work within and support a diverse community of visitors, artists, and employees.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a museum environment or nonprofit organization.
• Understanding of Honolulu Museum of Art’s established identity and dedication to advancing it.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and executes a strategic vision for HoMA’s Annual Giving program, generating support from donors through multichannel marketing, and communications efforts.
• Collaborates to generate content for donor-facing emails, newsletters, promotional materials, and social media.
• Collaborates with internal partners, including Communications and Curatorial to ensure the timely production and approval of print, email, and online campaign assets; guides the development and design direction for these fundraising materials.
• Works with the Events Manager and Learning & Engagement team to create engagement opportunities.
• Devises targeted mailing lists, monitors promotions, and creates reports.
• Participate in establishing annual revenue and expense budgets and monitoring progress towards goals.
• Generates analytical reports to measure the effectiveness of annual giving strategies and programs relating to the retention and acquisition of donors. Presents information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through respectful communication and cooperation with others at all times, continuous training and modeling inclusive behaviors.
• In partnership with HR, supports the leadership team in ensuring equitable experiences, strengthening inclusion acumen, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all staff.
• Other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 15 days of vacation accrued in the 1st year, increasing to 20 days in the 2nd year.
• 15 days of sick leave accrued annually.
• Group retirement plans with employer matching after the 2nd year.
• Shop, Museum Café, and Art School discounts.
• Onsite parking provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level