Director of Individual Giving

(Full-time)

The Morgan Library & Museum (“the Morgan”) invites applications for the role of Director of Individual Giving in the Development Department. The Director of Individual Giving manages the cultivation and stewardship of members of the Morgan’s highest level patron groups (the Director’s Roundtable ($30,000+ membership level) and the Association of Fellows ($2,500–$29,999)) and other major donors. This includes the solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship of the Annual Fund for Fellows and major donors as well as the growth and administration of the 1924 Society (planned giving). The Director of Individual Giving also oversees stewardship of giving related to campaigns and special projects, Visiting and Collectors Committees, acquisitions, and memorial and tribute gifts, as well as all related gift processing and correspondence. A passion for museum and/or library work is essential. This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO).

Responsibilities

Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and managing stewardship of members of the Director’s Roundtable and Association of Fellows.
Solidifying, expanding, and diversifying individual philanthropic support through management of an active portfolio of prospects and donors.
Working with the Director, CAO, and curators to identify and cultivate major donor prospects. Working with the Events team, managing all related donor events.
With the Director of Membership, coordinating Annual Fund mailings for high level donors.
Overseeing and actively growing the Morgan’s 1924 Society planned giving program, including through planning and implementation of at least one annual event for this group.
With the CAO, working with Finance to ensure year-end financial information is correct and to set goals and budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.
Ensuring that all individual gifts (including those for patron groups, capital campaigns and special projects, acquisitions, Visiting and Collectors committees, and memorial and tribute gifts) are properly processed and acknowledged.
Working with research team, leading strategy for related donor research and prospect development. Preparing relevant materials for meetings of the Morgan’s Board of Trustees and its Development Committee.
Reviewing related printed and digital development materials, including donor lists, invitations, the annual Report to Donors, e-mail newsletters, and other communications.
Working with the Events team to plan local and international travel for patron groups and major donors.
Coordinating with the Events team to help fundraise for annual benefit events.
Supporting the Institutional Advancement team with exhibition fundraising and special project funding.
Serving as an active ambassador and representative for the Morgan.

Qualifications

Experience working with a diverse donor base; familiarity with the New York philanthropic community preferred
Ability to develop relationships with donors to understand their needs and interests
Evidence of exceptional oral and written communication; attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively and strength as a manager
Strong project management skills: ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously and to establish effective timelines for accomplishing long-range goals while completing all tasks on a timely basis
Knowledge of all modules of Raiser’s Edge NXT or other customer relationship management system (CRM)
A high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Comfort working with budgets and financial documents
Willingness and ability to spend evenings and weekends at events as required
Bachelor’s required; graduate degree preferred
Minimum of seven years of increasing responsibility within Development
Experience at a cultural institution strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to secure five- and six-figure gifts
Able to work for extended periods on the computer and to stand for extended periods of time during events

Compensation

$110,000–$120,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits plan.

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The Morgan Library & Museum receives many applications and inquiries for employment. Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all of them. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can contact only those candidates whose skills and background best fit our needs.

Important to note:

Vaccination Requirement
To ensure the overall health and safety of the Morgan Library & Museum campus, all staff of the Morgan are required to be vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19, absent qualifying exemptions for medical, religious, or other reasons in accordance with applicable laws.

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