Director of Donor Engagement
About The Position
The Director of Donor Engagement oversees an integrated program and team responsible for a wide range of functions to support the Advancement division’s annual goals and the institution’s broader objectives, including programming, event planning, communications, and overall stewardship to all advancement constituencies. The Director manages the work streams of the Engagement team and conceptualizes overarching engagement strategies to support the division’s cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship activities, in partnership with the team and colleagues across the museum. Among other key partners across the museum, the Director will work closely with the Director of Events and Dining whose team will continue to oversee and manage plans for facilities, AV, and security for Advancement events.
Requirements
- Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years to ten years successful event planning, communications, stewardship, and fundraising experience.
- An understanding of museum priorities, culture, and operations.
- Ability to think creatively and conceive of programs, events, and communications that are exciting and engaging with a goal of supporting the Advancement Division growing contributed revenue and supporting the museum’s overall mission.
- Track record of carefully building and managing budgets and financial reporting
- Candidate must demonstrate outstanding managerial, organizational, communication, and social skills.
- Excellent writing, editing, proof-reading skills.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and demonstrated flexibility in meeting shifting demands and priorities.
- Available to work a schedule that includes nights and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement innovative engagement strategies that strengthen donor commitment, inspire new and repeat giving, deepen relationships, and expand philanthropic participation across individual and institutional audiences.
- Lead a comprehensive program of in-person and digital engagement, including events, communications, and experiences that advance donor cultivation and stewardship.
- Develop and oversee donor communications strategy, ensuring high-quality print and digital collateral that reflects institutional priorities and resonates with diverse donor audiences.
- Direct donor stewardship initiatives, creating meaningful recognition and engagement opportunities that reinforce long-term relationships.
- Collaborate on donor travel programs in partnership with the Individual Giving team, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with engagement goals.
- Manage annual engagement plans, including program calendars, event schedules, and operating budgets to deliver on Advancement and institutional objectives.
- Serve as primary liaison with Events and Dining partners, ensuring exceptional experiences for Advancement programs and donor-facing initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support.
Benefits
- Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
- Discounted guest tickets for admission
- Discounts on gift memberships
- Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
- Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
- Health savings or flexible spending account program
- Retirement savings program with museum match
- Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
