Director of Campaign and Individual Gifts
Indyhunger, Fishers, IN, United States
Overview
The Director of Campaign and Individual Gifts serves as an external “driver,” guiding campaign leadership to consider the current capital campaign and acting as a point of accountability for the organization. This role also has key leadership responsibilities on the Development Team and is responsible for managing a donor profile of up to 100 individuals, making gifts totaling over $200,000 in support of the Annual Impact Fund. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to: Manage the development of the campaign brand and voice in partnership with the Conner Prairie marketing team and any outside council, as necessary. Leverage the most effective leaders, specifically the campaign’s volunteer leadership, Museum executive leadership and Conner Prairie Development team to raise money. Orchestrate monthly meetings/follow-up to monitor and gauge progress and make recommendations on all aspects of activity (prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, follow-up, closing strategies and stewardship). Accountable for establishing benchmarking targets to ensure activity and financial goals are met and exceeded in a timely manner. Manage a portfolio of 100 or more individual donors capable of supporting the Museum with gifts of $1,000 and greater to support the solicitation of more than $1,000,000 in gifts (operating, capital, and planned gifts) each year. Execute a minimum of 12 face-to-face meaningful donor engagement calls per month. Manage the development and implementation of major gift solicitation strategies as well as planned giving strategies. Monitor, evaluate, and report on progress and outcomes against department goals and the Museum SMART goals. Research industry, organizational data, and trends to create a productive individual giving program. Collaborate with development team members and business intelligence department initiatives. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises team as assigned. Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in philanthropy, business development, or other related field is required; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a development or fundraising role is required. Previous experience working in the museum and/or entertainment park industry is desired.
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The Director of Campaign and Individual Gifts serves as an external “driver,” guiding campaign leadership to consider the current capital campaign and acting as a point of accountability for the organization. This role also has key leadership responsibilities on the Development Team and is responsible for managing a donor profile of up to 100 individuals, making gifts totaling over $200,000 in support of the Annual Impact Fund. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to: Manage the development of the campaign brand and voice in partnership with the Conner Prairie marketing team and any outside council, as necessary. Leverage the most effective leaders, specifically the campaign’s volunteer leadership, Museum executive leadership and Conner Prairie Development team to raise money. Orchestrate monthly meetings/follow-up to monitor and gauge progress and make recommendations on all aspects of activity (prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, follow-up, closing strategies and stewardship). Accountable for establishing benchmarking targets to ensure activity and financial goals are met and exceeded in a timely manner. Manage a portfolio of 100 or more individual donors capable of supporting the Museum with gifts of $1,000 and greater to support the solicitation of more than $1,000,000 in gifts (operating, capital, and planned gifts) each year. Execute a minimum of 12 face-to-face meaningful donor engagement calls per month. Manage the development and implementation of major gift solicitation strategies as well as planned giving strategies. Monitor, evaluate, and report on progress and outcomes against department goals and the Museum SMART goals. Research industry, organizational data, and trends to create a productive individual giving program. Collaborate with development team members and business intelligence department initiatives. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises team as assigned. Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in philanthropy, business development, or other related field is required; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a development or fundraising role is required. Previous experience working in the museum and/or entertainment park industry is desired.
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