Gift Officer (Tribal, Foundation, and Corporate)
Washington, DC, United States
Come join a team of dedicated staff at an exceptional time in
the Smithsonian’s history as we prepare for the Smithsonian
Campaign for Our Shared Future. This ambitious fundraising
campaign’s public phase will run from 2024 to 2026, culminating
with the nation’s 250th anniversary. It will expand the
Smithsonian’s reach and impact, empowering the institution to find
solutions to today’s most pressing challenges. The Smithsonian is
also planning two exciting new museums. The National Museum of the
American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
sharethe experiences and perspectives of Latinos and women
across history and deepen our shared understanding of whatit
means to be an American. The Smithsonian has built a model
fundraising organization, driven by talented staff across our many
museums, research centers and cultural centers. This position
offers exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to make
a significant impact on the future of the Smithsonian. There is no
better time to join this amazing Institution.
Established in 1989, through an Act of Congress, the
Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is an
institution of living cultures dedicated to advancing knowledge and
understanding of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts
of the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere. The National
Museum of the American Indian is comprised of two premier centers
for exhibitions and public programs— a museum in Washington, D.C.,
on the National Mall, and a second museum in Manhattan in New York
City – the only Smithsonian to have two museum locations. The
museum also has a collections, research and conservation facility,
the Cultural Resources Center, which is in Suitland, Maryland. The
three facilities of the National Museum of the American Indian make
it one of the leading museums for and about Native peoples of the
Western Hemisphere and a popular cultural and art destination.
Key Responsibilities
The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American
Indian seeks a dynamic major gift officer who has experience with
foundation, corporate, and tribal fundraising. This is an
exceptional opportunity for an energetic professional with strong
frontline fundraising skills to play an important role in building
private support for public programs, exhibitions, educational and
outreach activities, research, and endowment needs of the Museum.
The incumbent will assist the advancement office with prospect
identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
activities for foundations, tribal nations, and corporations. The
incumbent is responsible for providing a high level of support for
the museum’s top-level prospects and donors and managing a
portfolio of institutional prospects with the capacity to support
the mission of the Museum with annual and major gifts. The Gift
Officer will work creatively to match donor interest with unit
priorities, develop funding proposals and negotiate complex
gifts.
Skills, Knowledge, and
Expertise
The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and
communications skills, and a track record in building relationships
across a spectrum of foundation, corporations, and tribal donors.
Progressive fundraising experience, experience with diverse
constituents, and ability to close major gifts should be
demonstrated in your application. This position requires knowledge
of and experience with writing proposals and reports, preparing
complex budgets and grant management. Candidates must have strong
organizational and communication skills, and the initiative and
ability to work independently. Experience with tribal
organizations, in complex higher education or a large cultural
organization is preferred. The position is based in Washington, DC
and reports to the Assistant Director for Institutional
Giving. Travel is required at least 25% of the time.
Occasional weekend and evening work may be required. Occasional
travel may be required.
Applicants who wish to qualify based on education
completed outside the United States, must be deemed equivalent to
higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization
that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational
credentials. This documentation is the responsibility of the
applicant and should be included as part of your application
package.
Any false statement in your application may result in your
application being rejected and may also result in termination after
employment begins.
Benefits and Application Instructions
The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse
workforce. Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and
Discovery." Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a
cover letter to this
link by July 5, 2024. 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. Relocation
expenses are not paid.
What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes,
a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification
and experience requirements related to this job. After review of
applicant resumes is complete, qualified candidates will be
referred to the hiring manager.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to
applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants
requiring reasonable accommodation should contact
[email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. To learn
more, please review the Smithsonian’s Accommodation
Procedures .
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal
Opportunity Employer . We believe that a workforce
comprising a variety of educational, cultural, and experiential
backgrounds support and enhance our daily work life and contribute
to the richness of our exhibitions and programs. See Smithsonian
EEO program information: www.si.edu/oeema .
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