This is a time of growth and opportunity for the Bell Museum as we celebrate our 150th anniversary in 2022. As associate development officer, you will have the opportunity to work for a primarily public-facing unit of the University of Minnesota (as part of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences - CFANS), while leveraging the horsepower, expertise and resources of the University of Minnesota Foundation. As an associate development officer, you will have a dynamic portfolio of primarily individuals in addition to corporations and private foundations. You will manage and build an active portfolio and focus on making solicitations of $25,000+ and fostering strong, sustainable and donor-centered relationships and partnerships. In this role, you will be an active member of the Bell Museum community, in addition to being a member of the CFANS development team and University of Minnesota Foundation.
We are looking for someone to join our team who is inspired by our mission to ignite curiosity and wonder, explore our connections to nature and the universe, and create a better future for our evolving world. We believe that difference is a strength and are looking for candidates that reflect and respect diversity. We encourage you to apply for the position even if you do not believe you meet every qualification. The associate development officer position is eligible for a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Major Gifts (50%): • Maintain an active portfolio (100+ ) of individual donors, corporations and private foundations with a focus on solicitations of $25,000+. o Performance expectations for this position include making 6+ solicitations and work towards raising $100,000-$500,000 annually. • With the support of the University of Minnesota Foundation’s prospect research team build a pipeline of major gift donors through engagement and qualification. • Leverage partnerships and expertise at the University of Minnesota Foundation - specifically prospect development, planned giving, and the Bell’s annual fund & membership manager. • Collaborate with the Director of Development to support the Bell’s priorities and strategic plan goals. • Continue to raise the profile of the Bell Museum through collaboration with development staff across the University of Minnesota / University of Minnesota Foundation. • Maintain accurate and timely donor records through UMF’s donor management system.
Grants | Sponsorships (35%): • Collaborate with Bell Museum staff to support solicitations to private foundation and corporate donors. • Execute grant proposals and reports that reflect the impact and quality of Bell Museum programs and initiatives. • Develop and solicit corporate donors for sponsorships of special projects, exhibits and events and ensure sponsorship deliverables are executed. • Collaborate with the Director of Development on annual grant strategy, bringing ideas and prospects to the table. • Work in partnership with UMF corporate and foundation teams to ensure proper coordination and monitoring of the grant process.
Leadership Annual Giving | Pipeline Development (10%): • Solicit leadership annual gifts to build a future pipeline for the Bell ($1,000-$10,000) • Collaborate with the Annual Fund & Membership manager on opportunity for personal solicitations at the higher level annual fund
Stewardship | Recognition | Events | Communications (5%): • Assist in management of all museum stewardship and fundraising events, including donor and member events. • Coordinate with other members of the development team to execute member and donor stewardship and engagement strategies. • Assist with creating development communications for donors, website.
Qualifications
Required qualifications: ● Bachelor’s degree ● Minimum of 2 years of successful individual fundraising experience – or four or more years of experience in marketing, consultative sales, public relations, financial advisement or related field where you were responsible for cultivating/soliciting and maintaining long-term, trusting client relationships (either individual or business) for provision of services. ● Ability to work independently and with excellent judgment and attention to detail ● Demonstrated evidence of ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously by employing effective management strategies ● Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to support the strategic directions of the institute and the overall vision of the director ● Proficient in the use of PC software (Microsoft package), databases and email systems
Desired qualifications: ● Demonstrated ability to promote and successfully solicit gifts, managing a prospect portfolio, designing and implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies, and ensuring follow-up activities and stewardship; preferably in a museum or nonprofit setting ● Proven ability to work effectively and tactfully with a diverse group of internal and externalconstituents ● Master storyteller - excellent written and oral communication skills ● Thrives in a collaborative environment
Bell Museum
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, United States 55113-5337
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