The Tech Museum Of Innovation - San Jose, CA

posted 7 months ago

Full-time - Director
San Jose, CA
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions

About the position

The Tech Interactive is seeking a Senior Director of Individual Giving to join our team in San Jose, CA. This pivotal role is designed for an experienced fundraising professional who will work closely with the Vice President of Development to set and execute strategies for the Individual Giving pipeline. This includes managing memberships, major gifts, and legacy giving initiatives. The Senior Director will be responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with major donors, ensuring that they feel valued and engaged with our mission. This position is not just about fundraising; it’s about building a community of supporters who are passionate about empowering young innovators through technology. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of major donor prospects, focusing on securing significant philanthropic contributions. You will also supervise and mentor a team of fundraising professionals, providing leadership and guidance to help them achieve their goals. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with the VP of Development to align individual giving strategies with the organization’s overall fundraising objectives. Utilizing data analytics, you will evaluate performance and track donor engagement, which will inform your strategic decisions to enhance donor acquisition and retention efforts. Additionally, you will oversee the planning and execution of donor cultivation events and recognition programs, fostering long-term loyalty among our supporters. A deep understanding of The Tech's mission, programs, and long-range plans is essential, as you will be the face of our organization to potential and existing donors. This role is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of The Tech Interactive and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic plans to drive the full individual giving pipeline, including memberships, annual giving campaigns, major gifts, and legacy giving.
  • Manage a portfolio of major donor prospects, cultivating and stewarding relationships to secure significant philanthropic contributions.
  • Supervise and mentor a team of two major giving officers, as well as a membership and annual giving officer, providing leadership and guidance to achieve fundraising goals.
  • Collaborate closely with the VP of Development to align individual giving strategies with overall fundraising objectives and organizational priorities.
  • Utilize data analytics and metrics to evaluate performance, track donor engagement, and inform strategic decisions for enhancing donor acquisition and retention efforts.
  • Oversee the planning and execution of donor cultivation events, recognition programs, and personalized stewardship initiatives to foster long-term donor loyalty.
  • Be knowledgeable about The Tech's mission, exhibits, programs, and long-range plans and stay current with the functioning of the entire institution in order to effectively communicate The Tech's programs and vision.
  • Complete additional related tasks or duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent level of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 5 - 7 years of progressive experience in individual giving within the nonprofit sector, with a proven track record of successfully securing major gifts and managing donor relationships.
  • Expertise in developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, including membership programs, annual appeals, major gifts, and planned giving initiatives.
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with experience managing and motivating a high-performing team of fundraising professionals.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage effectively with donors, board members, volunteers, and senior leadership.
  • Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to fundraising, capable of analyzing metrics and trends to optimize fundraising outcomes.
  • Knowledge of fundraising best practices, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements related to individual giving and donor stewardship.
  • Passion for the mission and programs of The Tech, with a commitment to advancing its impact through philanthropic support.

Nice-to-haves

  • Fluency in one or more languages common to the Bay Area such as Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health plan deductibles paid
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Free parking
  • Other perks as mentioned in the job description.
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