Job Posting

Minneapolis Institute of Art | Minneapolis, MN
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000

The Job
Secure major gifts from individual donors, including unrestricted annual gifts, designated gifts for specific projects and programs, and planned gifts by managing a portfolio of high profile, high-capacity donors. This position is responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donor prospects and closing major annual gifts and planned gifts. Plans, implements and evaluates a comprehensive planned giving strategy for Mia. Act as a key ambassador through personal contact with donors and prospects.

In this role, you will…

• Manage a portfolio of 75 – 100+ major and planned gift prospects to secure funding and meet annual fundraising goals for unrestricted, restricted, and planned gifts from individuals. Annual goals are typically $1 – 2 million.
• Create and execute an individual plan for each donor so individuals are retained and upgraded, with a focus on one-on-one meetings to establish and strengthen donor relationships for long term support.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive planned giving program that aligns with Mia’s fundraising goals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments on donor strategies and maintaining timely and accurate reports to leverage optimal fundraising opportunities.
• Produce or assist with documents, calculations, proposals, endowment agreements and other materials as needed by prospects, donors and advisors.
• Maintain an active, current body of knowledge of Mia and its mission, programs, activities, institutional needs, and fundraising priorities as well as planned giving trends and vehicles.
• Communicate and report on activities to department team and other key staff.

To be successful in this role…

• You are organized, energized and have exceptional people skills.
• You have extensive experience in fundraising, legal, financial, or related field.
• You enjoy developing and maintaining professional relationships with Trustees, donors, prospects, foundations, and volunteers.
• You thrive in an environment with challenging annual goals.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• At least seven years’ experience in individual fundraising, legal, financial, or a related field.
• Direct experience in cultivation and solicitation of individual donors.
• Demonstrated success in closing six-figure annual, endowment, and planned gifts.
• Expertise in planned giving and/or tax law.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to represent Mia’s mission with enthusiasm and professionalism to the public.

Mia Culture
The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is an audience-centered, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. Mia is Mission Driven, Generous, Agile, Emotionally Aware, and Positive, and endeavors to create a workplace culture where staff are responsible to one another, to our visitors, and to themselves to do the best work possible.

To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online at https://jobs-artsmia.submittable.com/submit.

Posting Deadline - Open until filled

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