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Mid-Level Giving Specialist

Posted: January 28, 2021 by MAEE Administration

Category: Science Museum of Minnesota

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Mid-Level Giving Specialist
Job Type
  • Full Time
Organization Science Museum of Minnesota
Job Description

Imagine yourself here. Be a part of something great at Science Museum of Minnesota.

The Science Museum of Minnesota knows that the diversity in our communities generates better ideas, inspires creativity, and is essential to building a positive workplace. As an employer of choice, we hire and retain the best employees by valuing differences, creating a collaborative work environment, and providing promotional and career development opportunities. Read our Statement on Equity and Inclusion.

Join our Mission Advancement team as a Mid-Level Giving Specialist. This role has primary responsibility for the acquisition, renewal, and stewardship of Mid-Level giving donors. This role will be responsible for meeting established museum goals and priorities through fundraising strategies that identify, engage, solicit and steward Mid-Level donors. This position oversees a diverse portfolio with a focus on sustaining and growing financial support for the museum.

Work Environment: Temporarily remote work from home to be assessed every 3 months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, office setting onsite. Extensive local travel required in the Twin Cities Metro Area; sporadic overnight travel may be required.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage engagement strategies to ensure consistent, coherent, and effective communications to promote the positive positioning of the museum.

  • Create and implement engagement plans for a mid-level giving portfolio of approximately 150-200 donors.
  • Work with the Director of Leadership Giving to create and implement engagement strategies to qualify and cultivate donors and prospects, and build stewardship plans.
  • Work with the appropriate Mission Advancement staff to ensure appropriate donor recognition, membership benefits fulfillment, and individual donor stewardship.
  • Work with appropriate Mission Advancement staff to create a calendar of dynamic and engaging communications and events for the mid-level giving group with a focus on acquiring new members and upgrading current memberships and gifts.

Develop fundraising strategies and build relationships to further the mission of the division and meet museum goals and priorities.

  • Maintain and expand a portfolio of mid-level donors, including prospecting and building relationships with new and current donors.
  • Partner with museum program staff to develop new donor relationships, and implement giving and stewardship materials.
  • Collaborate across Mission Advancement division to meet established mid-level and individual giving goals.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuous learning by attending seminars/workshops and reviewing professional publications.

Utilize and maintain database files resulting in data integrity and streamlined information collection while adhering to established standards.

  • Create and maintain donor records to ensure timely completion of individual solicitations and communications, and reporting; create tasks for appropriate annual follow up.
  • Monitor and update donors, gifts, and benefits in CRM database system as needed (Tessitura).
  • Update and ensure accuracy of individual stewardship, recognition, and benefits listings.
  • Prepare regular and ad hoc reports and updates and provide detailed information about current donors and future prospects.
  • Prioritize a broad range of activities in a timely and efficient manner.

Effectively prioritize and manage project deadlines resulting in clearly defined tasks and achievable outcomes.

  • Actively promote and participate in the development of an overall culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.
  • Stay current on relevant internal program data; document information and distribute internally as appropriate.
  • Maintain high ethical standards for self and organization. Acts responsibly and in the best interest of the museum.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in development work including, corporate, foundation relations, and individual donor portfolios.
  • Experience in working with diverse audiences.
  • Donor management and/or database experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or equivalent work experience.
  • Familiarity with Minnesota and national corporate and philanthropic community.
  • Familiarity with STEM issues and science programs is desirable.
  • Cultural competency and experience working with diverse communities.
  • Willingness to be open and respectful of all backgrounds.
  • Fluency in language(s) other than English valued (Hmong, Somali, Spanish).

Starting rate: $56,000 USD or more annually / Depending on Qualifications.

The job duties describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list. For some positions, detailed procedures may be outlined in supplemental documents.

We exist to turn on the science and inspire learning, inform policy and improve lives. We envision a world in which all people have the power to use science to make lives better. We value science as an essential literacy and strive for inclusion inside and out so that our museum and our people reflect and respond to the diverse needs and cultures of our community. It is the museum’s policy and practice to hire and promote qualified job seekers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We offer benefit packages for full-time and part-time employees.

Location Saint Paul, MN
Expires 2021-02-15
Link https://www.smm.org/jobs
MAEE Partner Science Museum of Minnesota
Mid-Level Giving Specialist
  • Full Time
Science Museum of Minnesota
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Expires: 2021-02-15
Link: https://www.smm.org/jobs
MAEE Partner: Science Museum of Minnesota
Job Description:

Imagine yourself here. Be a part of something great at Science Museum of Minnesota.

The Science Museum of Minnesota knows that the diversity in our communities generates better ideas, inspires creativity, and is essential to building a positive workplace. As an employer of choice, we hire and retain the best employees by valuing differences, creating a collaborative work environment, and providing promotional and career development opportunities. Read our Statement on Equity and Inclusion.

Join our Mission Advancement team as a Mid-Level Giving Specialist. This role has primary responsibility for the acquisition, renewal, and stewardship of Mid-Level giving donors. This role will be responsible for meeting established museum goals and priorities through fundraising strategies that identify, engage, solicit and steward Mid-Level donors. This position oversees a diverse portfolio with a focus on sustaining and growing financial support for the museum.

Work Environment: Temporarily remote work from home to be assessed every 3 months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, office setting onsite. Extensive local travel required in the Twin Cities Metro Area; sporadic overnight travel may be required.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage engagement strategies to ensure consistent, coherent, and effective communications to promote the positive positioning of the museum.

  • Create and implement engagement plans for a mid-level giving portfolio of approximately 150-200 donors.
  • Work with the Director of Leadership Giving to create and implement engagement strategies to qualify and cultivate donors and prospects, and build stewardship plans.
  • Work with the appropriate Mission Advancement staff to ensure appropriate donor recognition, membership benefits fulfillment, and individual donor stewardship.
  • Work with appropriate Mission Advancement staff to create a calendar of dynamic and engaging communications and events for the mid-level giving group with a focus on acquiring new members and upgrading current memberships and gifts.

Develop fundraising strategies and build relationships to further the mission of the division and meet museum goals and priorities.

  • Maintain and expand a portfolio of mid-level donors, including prospecting and building relationships with new and current donors.
  • Partner with museum program staff to develop new donor relationships, and implement giving and stewardship materials.
  • Collaborate across Mission Advancement division to meet established mid-level and individual giving goals.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuous learning by attending seminars/workshops and reviewing professional publications.

Utilize and maintain database files resulting in data integrity and streamlined information collection while adhering to established standards.

  • Create and maintain donor records to ensure timely completion of individual solicitations and communications, and reporting; create tasks for appropriate annual follow up.
  • Monitor and update donors, gifts, and benefits in CRM database system as needed (Tessitura).
  • Update and ensure accuracy of individual stewardship, recognition, and benefits listings.
  • Prepare regular and ad hoc reports and updates and provide detailed information about current donors and future prospects.
  • Prioritize a broad range of activities in a timely and efficient manner.

Effectively prioritize and manage project deadlines resulting in clearly defined tasks and achievable outcomes.

  • Actively promote and participate in the development of an overall culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.
  • Stay current on relevant internal program data; document information and distribute internally as appropriate.
  • Maintain high ethical standards for self and organization. Acts responsibly and in the best interest of the museum.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in development work including, corporate, foundation relations, and individual donor portfolios.
  • Experience in working with diverse audiences.
  • Donor management and/or database experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or equivalent work experience.
  • Familiarity with Minnesota and national corporate and philanthropic community.
  • Familiarity with STEM issues and science programs is desirable.
  • Cultural competency and experience working with diverse communities.
  • Willingness to be open and respectful of all backgrounds.
  • Fluency in language(s) other than English valued (Hmong, Somali, Spanish).

Starting rate: $56,000 USD or more annually / Depending on Qualifications.

The job duties describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list. For some positions, detailed procedures may be outlined in supplemental documents.

We exist to turn on the science and inspire learning, inform policy and improve lives. We envision a world in which all people have the power to use science to make lives better. We value science as an essential literacy and strive for inclusion inside and out so that our museum and our people reflect and respond to the diverse needs and cultures of our community. It is the museum’s policy and practice to hire and promote qualified job seekers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We offer benefit packages for full-time and part-time employees.

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