Individual Giving Officer

SUMMARY OF JOB SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will initially be primarily responsible for the portfolio of donors at and below the $2,500 level. It is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position with an anticipated wage of $25–$30/hour. A comprehensive benefits package is also available.

This is only a summary of the position responsibilities and qualifications. For a full position description, please visit http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/development-job.

1.    INDIVIDUAL GIVING (60%)

• Design and implement the annual individual giving strategy for donors at and below the $2,500 level; Increase the number of donors; Collaborate improve overall donor retention rates; Create and execute a strategy to increase giving from smaller donors.
• Build and strength relationships with current and prospective donors.
• Analyze individual giving patterns, appeal response rates, and ROI to make data-driven changes to the annual campaign strategy.

2.    STEWARDSHIP (20%)

• Participate in a collaboration with MCM’s marketing team to develop and advance the museum’s communication strategy to ensure stewardship and cultivation efforts are supported.
• Write, design, and produce materials for regular touch points with donors.

3.    PROSPECT RESEARCH (10%)

• With director of development, identify major and planned giving prospects.
• Recommend how to prioritize identified prospects and the associated next steps.

4.    DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION & OTHER (10%)

• Oversee training of front-line staff on organization gift policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish the museum’s mission.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 
• 3+ years of demonstrated fundraising success in a nonprofit environment.
• Experience with Blackbaud Altru, or a similar database product.
• Upbeat, creative, and collaborative team player with a professional demeanor.