Associate Director of Advancement and Communication, National Museum of the American Indian
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC
Anticipated Start Date: TBD
Description
Position: Associate Director of Advancement
Unit: National Museum of the American Indian
Closing Date: May 10, 2024
Grade SZ ($195,500-$220,000)
Duty Station is Washington, DC or New York, NY
Hybrid Work Schedule
The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) seeks a charismatic and accomplished Associate Director of Advancement with proven fundraising experience to help grow a high-performing advancement department to serve the philanthropy needs of the Museum today and for the future. The incumbent in this position has the responsibility for the overall planning, management, and execution of NMAI’s fundraising efforts including major gifts, membership, special events programming, and donor engagement to include the Advisory Board.
Responsibilities
The Associate Director of Advancement oversees the advancement program for NMAI with responsibility for planning, generating, and executing fund-raising initiatives with an emphasis on major gifts. The Associate Director manages a portfolio of prospects including qualification of new prospects, and the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors through in person visits and communications. The Associate Director provides oversight to the Advancement team including major gifts, events, engagement, and membership. The incumbent develops written annual work plans, visit and solicitation goals in conjunction with the Museum Director, and prepares reports on activities. The Associate Director collaborates with staff and other Smithsonian units on programs and solicitations. A duty station of either Washington, DC or New York City will be considered for this position.
Requirements
An accomplished background with at least seven to ten years of successful experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in a major, cultural institution, non-profit organization, or educational institution.
Experience in soliciting gifts in the six to seven figure range for a variety of purposes including capital projects, endowment and current use (restricted and unrestricted). Proven history of fundraising success, including cultivation through solicitation and stewardship as well as experience working with planned giving, grant writing, and annual fund strategies should be demonstrated in application.
Strong interpersonal skills; an engaging manner, and the capacity to inspire and motivate staff, administrative and leaders, volunteers, donors, and prospects; ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Institution. Ability to lead a team of varied professionals and skill sets. Hands-on board management experience.
Exceptional presentation skills, including the presence to deal effectively with senior level administrators, volunteers, and high net worth individuals; excellent communication skills, including the ability to write, edit, and speak clearly and effectively, and deliver an effective, coherent, and consistent message—a communication style that is open, cordial, and issues-focused.
Must possess a passion for the Smithsonian, its museums and research centers, and the goals and mission of the Institution; a natural connection to the work of the Smithsonian and an innate enthusiasm to broadly champion its programs, entities, and values.
Creativity in strategy development, engagement of stakeholders. Tracks trends and stays current with new approaches to fundraising, effectively evaluating, testing and leveraging new ideas for NMAI.
A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
$195,500-$220,000
How to Apply for this Job
This is not a federal position but has similar requirements and benefits. Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a cover letter here:
Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average number of hours worked per week.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Smithsonian Institution ensures its employees (federal and trust), applicants, and affiliated persons (interns, research associates, fellows, and volunteers) are protected from discrimination and unfair treatment in the workplace regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, gender stereotyping, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or political affiliation and are free from reprisal against protected activities. In addition, other Smithsonian policy prohibits discrimination based on membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors, and political affiliation.
About the Organization
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.
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