Major Gifts Officer

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is seeking a Major Gifts Officer.

The Museum is seeking a results-oriented and donor-centered individual to serve as Major Gifts Officer within a comprehensive campaign environment. As part of a six-member team that reports to the Senior Director of Major Gifts, he/she will personally cultivate, solicit and manage a portfolio of 100 plus prospects. The Major Gifts team works strategically and collaboratively with Museum leadership, Trustees, volunteers and staff throughout the institution. The Major Gifts Officer also serves as the development liaison with a curatorial or program department of the Museum.

The Museum seeks detail-oriented candidates who are creative and systematic in their approach to working with their portfolio, and can engage and inspire prospective donors and volunteers. The successful candidate must have the ability to articulate in a compelling manner the priorities and programs of the Museum, and identify and interpret the interests of donors. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of seven years of progressive Major Gifts and/or Development experience, a proven track record of success in closing gifts through direct solicitation, as well as in supporting the fundraising efforts of professional and volunteer leadership. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required. This position offers the opportunity to work with donors at the highest levels and be part of a dynamic Development office during a transformational expansion project designed by world renowned architect Frank Gehry.

To apply, please attach a cover letter and resume to submit with your application.

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