Development Officer

Art and Wellness Enterprises • Bentonville, AR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an integral part of a collaborative, donor-centered fundraising team securing major gifts from individuals and corporations to support the museum’s mission. The Development Officer will serve as a key member of the Crystal Bridges and the Momentary development team and support strategic fundraising goals through discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. He/she/they will collaborate and participate in fundraising events and donor relations events intended to raise special funds and maintain engagement. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic self-starter with excellent people skills. Candidates should exercise flexibility, good judgment and discretion and be able to function independently while working in a centralized development structure. Candidates should be attentive to detail, while adapting quickly to, planning for, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced setting. Additionally, ideal candidates possess the ability to be an effective ambassador for the museum incorporating the museum’s mission, impact to the community, and leader in the American art space. Candidates must be capable of establishing and fostering philanthropic connections that contribute to current and future fundraising goals and must maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality including compliance with the Donor Bill of Rights.

Requirements

• Three or more years’ experience cultivating and soliciting gifts in a nonprofit setting or transferrable skills
• Working knowledge of fundraising CRMs such as Razor’s Edge, Donor Perfect, and Tessitura
• Familiarity with or strong interest in fundraising and/or nonprofit organizations
• Careful attention to detail and ability to convey complex information clearly and write concisely
• Willingness to learn and embrace the mission and goals of the organization, and Willing and able to travel for donor visits and fundraising events.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience in development, research, or related field
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills in data analysis to translate data into actionable information
• Outstanding writing skills and adept at understanding and conveying complexity, nuance, and enthusiasm
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams
• Proficiency in AP writing style
• Ability to apply good judgment, discretion, and a commitment to professional ethics and data security when dealing with highly confidential donor and prospect information
• Excellent written and oral communications skills that convey information clearly and concisely
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with an ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a deadline sensitive environment
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends with an attitude of doing what it takes to get the job done.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in fundraising CRM Tessitura
• Demonstrated success in raising securing gifts of $10,000 or more from individuals and prospects
• Experience working in a nonprofit or higher education development space.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support by developing and maintaining relationships with assigned prospects
• Grow and maintain a portfolio of 125 donor and sponsor prospects
• Secure major gifts at the $10,000 + level for individuals and corporations for programs, exhibitions, festivals, and VIP level memberships
• Secure 20 face-to-face or virtual visits per month and track and record progress in the Tessitura fundraising CRM
• Steward existing relationships and plan for renewal opportunities including deferred giving
• Prepare solicitation materials including proposals, gift agreements, and correspondence to support donor communication and commitments, and
• Lead VIP tours and participate in special fundraising projects through recognition and events.

What This Job Offers

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