The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) seeks a full-time Advancement Manager to be an integral part of the BMA’s Advancement team. The BMA embodies a commitment to artistic excellence and social equity in every decision from art presentation, interpretation, and collecting to the composition of the Board of Trustees, staff, and volunteers — creating a museum welcoming to all.
The ideal candidate will support overall fundraising efforts for the Museum. This position will support the Senior Director of Advancement including, but not limited to, writing donor gift acknowledgements, conducting donor research, and supporting special events, including annual fundraising and cultivation events.
This full-time, exempt position reports to the Senior Director of Advancement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Providing direct administrative support to the Senior Director of Advancement
- Supporting the implementation of current and new efforts to achieve fundraising goals
- Prepares reports and materials for Department and fundraising meetings, and tracks progress and assigned next steps on prospects
- Works closely with the finance department to reconcile monthly and annual fundraising reports
- Oversees trustee gift processing, tracking and acknowledgement
- Track departmental budget and expenses
- Manages the museum’s trustee portal – Boardable
- Manages the trustee list ensuring that all information is current including but not limited to name, address, email, phone, etc.
- Special event support as needed
- When needed attend board meetings and provide administrative support, including taking of minutes
- Coordinates departmental quarterly reprojections
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-year undergraduate degree or professional experience equivalent
- 3+ years progressively responsible experience in fundraising
- Integral knowledge and involvement with a donor/contact management system (i.e. Blackbaud Raisers Edge/NXT)
- Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
- Adept at developing strong relationships
- Strong knowledge in MS Office suite
- Exceptional time management, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Salary Range
$50,000 - $60,000
Employer Name:
The Baltimore Museum of Art
Job Title:
Advancement Manager.
Job Submission Requirements:
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this posting describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
Please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to
[email protected] with “Advancement Manager” your first and last name in the subject line.
Incomplete application materials will not be considered.
Position will be posted until filled.
No phone calls please.
Benefit Package
The BMA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For this exempt position we offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, 403b retirement plan with match, long term disability, flexible spending account, flexible and condensed scheduling, museum and restaurant discounts, and reduced fee gym membership. We also offer accrued vacation, holidays, personal days, floating holidays, and sick days.
