Senior Development Officer for Gift Planning
About The Position
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world. At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always. Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued. Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission. Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity. Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
- 5 years in Development required; at least three years of experience in Planned Giving.
- Experience interacting with legal and financial professionals, donors, and other fundraising staff.
- Demonstrated experience establishing rapport with high-level donors and trustees.
- Thorough knowledge of specific deferred giving vehicles and tax implications of outright and deferred gifts.
- Previous experience with PG Calc and some knowledge of donor data.
Responsibilities
- Participate in every aspect of a comprehensive Gift Planning program, including identifying, cultivating and tracking prospects; marketing gift planning concepts to museum supporters; drafting gift planning proposals; soliciting and stewarding gift planning donors; coordinating gift planning events; handling estate administration of financial bequests; and working as an integral part of the larger department.
- Liaise with Counsel's Office and Finance as needed, notably on estate administration and restricted funds.
- Manage estate administration process in consultation with Counsel's Office and Finance as needed.
- Develop and execute planned giving marketing materials for brochures, newsletters, and direct appeals and oversee production and distribution of the same.
- Track existing bequest intentions and life income gifts and steward existing donors through The Met William Society.
- Develop and cultivate a portfolio of prospects.
- Draft planned giving proposals, notably for life income gifts.
- Manage state filings related to life income gifts and work with outside administrator on management of existing life income gift pools.
- Manage planned gifts and planned giving donors and prospects on the donor database.
- Manage particular donor relationships that require special, ongoing reporting and coordination.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous benefits and perks
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
- Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
- Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
- Free financial-planning services
- Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
- 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
- A subsidized staff cafeteria
- Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
