Senior Philanthropy Officer

Honolulu Academy of Arts • Honolulu, HI

1d • $105,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Advancement Officer, the Senior Philanthropy Officer (“SPO”) develops, implements, and maintains relationship-based fundraising activities for major and planned gifts. They collaborate with a diverse portfolio of individuals and donors to activate philanthropic support of the Honolulu Museum of Art’s mission. Additionally, they act as a strong partner with the Chief Advancement Officer to build a culture of philanthropy across departments. The SPO contributes to Advancement team strategy and models leading practices in engagement, cultivation, stewardship, and donor relationship management. The Senior Philanthropy Officer plays a critical role in increasing donor support and acts as an ambassador for the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) across the community. The ideal candidate is collaborative, relationship-oriented, adaptable, and energized by contributing to a growing and evolving advancement operation.

The Honolulu Museum of Art: Opened in 1927, the Honolulu Museum of Art is a home for art and education created for the benefit of the entire community. Founder Anna Rice Cooke envisioned a museum that would bring people together through the power of art and “the deep intuitions that are common to all.” The museum was conceived of as a place of meaningful exchange and dialogue, celebrating the diverse artistic and cultural traditions of Hawai‘i’s multi-ethnic population. From this founding intention grew the museum of today, with a world-class encyclopedic collection of more than 55,000 works of art, representing a stunning breadth of places and eras, from all corners of the globe and from the ancient past to the present day.

To learn more about HoMA, please visit our website. [https://honolulumuseum.org/about-us-zpj4]

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, non-profit management, marketing, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Seven years of experience managing high level donor relationships with demonstrated success in closing gifts of twenty-five thousand dollars and above for a non-profit.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, mentoring colleagues, or supervising staff within a collaborative fundraising environment.
• Demonstrated accomplishment in managing donor portfolios, strategic planning, solicitations, and achieving or exceeding departmental fundraising goals. Proven history of identifying, cultivating, stewarding, soliciting, and closing gifts.
• Ability to contribute strategically to major gifts and donor engagement initiatives, including annual giving, events, and campaign activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to craft persuasive proposals and donor correspondence.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards with the ability to act with discretion and diplomacy, including sound judgment and confidentiality in regards to donor information.
• Flexible and adaptable in taking on new responsibilities within a growing program.
• Understanding of complex gift planning vehicles and strategies, as well as a command of current US fundraising regulations and practices.
• Proficiency in Tessitura or comparable CRM.
• Honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic supported by commitment, enthusiasm, and follow-through.
• Ability to work within and support a diverse community of visitors, artists, and employees

Nice To Haves

• 10 years of development and fundraising experience.
• 5 years of experience as a supervisor effectively leading teams in strategic initiatives.
• Experience securing blended gifts as part of a capital campaign and annual giving/major gift strategy.
• Master’s degree in business or non-profit management.
• Prior art museum, non-profit, or higher education fundraising experience.
• Understanding of Honolulu Museum of Art’s established identity and dedication to advancing it.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credentials.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects (with capacity to make gifts of $25,000+) to achieve increased engagement and revenue.
• Develops a strategic fundraising plan consisting of identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals capable of making outright and/or planned gifts. Maintains accurate and timely records/contact reports of all interaction with donors utilizing fundraising software.
• Partners with advancement colleagues to support thoughtful stewardship and recognition strategies for major donors.
• Participates actively in portfolio strategy discussions, prospect planning, and moves management processes to support coordinated fundraising execution.
• Supports annual and long-term fundraising priorities through disciplined donor strategy and relationship management.
• Contributes to campaign-related cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies as appropriate.
• Establishes and manages program budget and expense reporting.
• Supports and coordinates complex gifts including real estate, artwork, in-kind, and stock donations in partnership with Advancement leadership and appropriate advisors.
• Works with the Chief Advancement Officer on the continuous refinement, stewardship, and expansion of major gifts programs.
• Conducts donor research utilizing wealth screening and prospecting tools.
• Prepares and submits goals that contain specific timelines, projected results, and outcomes on a quarterly basis to Chief Advancement Officer.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 12 months of service.
• Shop, Museum Café, and Art School discounts.
• Onsite parking provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree