Major Gifts Officer, Arts Program
About The Position
The Major Gifts Officer, Arts Program position will play a key role in advancing AltaMed’s Arts and Healing programs, with a particular focus on supporting the future Chicano and Mexican American Museum. This position is responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, many of whom will be newly identified outside of existing portfolios. The Major Gifts Officer will apply best practices to drive fundraising efforts for the arts initiatives, ensuring strategic growth and donor engagement. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven ability to identify new prospects and develop long-term relationships. Responsibilities include writing compelling solicitation letters, proposals, acknowledgments, and other donor communications. Additionally, the Major Gifts Officer will coordinate small cultivation events and manage special projects to foster deeper connections with potential and current donors and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and goals of AltaMed’s arts programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, communications, arts, art history, Chicano Studies, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of major gift fundraising experience.
- Verifiable experience in major gift fundraising, specifically with multiple years of successful solicitation of gifts from individuals at the $100K to $2M range.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s preferred.
Responsibilities
- Qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
- Applying best practices to drive fundraising efforts for the arts initiatives.
- Writing compelling solicitation letters, proposals, acknowledgments, and other donor communications.
- Coordinating small cultivation events.
- Managing special projects to foster deeper connections with potential and current donors.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
