Manager of Individual Giving

 
 
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
Organization: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Title: Manager of Individual Giving
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
Salary: $65,000-$75,000
Position: Full-time, exempt
 
About Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art:
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is a leading presenter of contemporary art in the Midwest. Since opening in 1994, the Museum has been committed to enriching lives through contemporary art by connecting diverse audiences with the work of living artists. With a robust schedule of exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, the Museum serves more than 50,000 visitors annually. Admission is always free, reflecting the Museum’s mission of accessibility and community engagement. Philanthropic support and membership play a critical role in sustaining the Museum’s exhibitions, collections, and educational programs.
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Help supporters accomplish their philanthropic goals and fulfill their philanthropic passions through a genuine relationship with Kemper Museum.  The Kemper’s Development Team works collaboratively to establish and nurture relationships that generate rewarding philanthropic investment in the Museum.
 
The Manager of Individual Giving is devoted chiefly to identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding mid-level individual donors ($1,000-$4,999). Beyond annual support, the Manager is also responsible for cultivating donors to secure current and deferred endowment gifts. The successful candidate would be a highly organized, self-motivated individual who has excellent communication, project management, presentation and interpersonal skills. Experience in development for an arts organization is desirable, as is a strong team orientation and a sense of humor.
 
Normal office hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Flexibility is required as the work schedule may start earlier or end later in the day. Some flexibility is also available on remote work. The Associate Director, Individual Giving should also expect to work at weekend and evening events as needed.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
Annual and Endowment Gifts

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 supporter and prospect households including members of Visionaries (gifts of $2,500+). May also include several corporate donors.
• Build relationships with supporters/prospects.
• Solicit annual gifts, both new and renewals, upgrading gifts as appropriate.
• Cultivate annual supporters toward a gift/pledge for the Kemper Museum’s endowment or other special campaigns.
• Define and implement strategies to move lower-level supporters into Visionaries.
• As part of the philanthropy team, create and implement a stewardship strategy that effectively appreciates supporters which also provides appropriate public recognition for their support.
• Participate in prospect management meetings to determine appropriate prospects for various campaigns and the strategies to cultivate and solicit mid-level and major prospects.

• Staff liaison to Kemper Contemporaries (young professionals group) working with both the chair and committee members to develop events and strategies to grow the Contemporaries.
• Engage committee and board members as well as other volunteers in the engagement, solicitation and stewardship of individuals supporters and qualified prospects.

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree and/or CFRE is a plus.
• Three years minimum experience in development (preferably working with individual supporters and as a member of a development team). 
• Proven track record with increasing responsibility and measurable success against goals.
• Appreciation for the arts and an understanding of their role in our community.
  • Effective written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Must be able to lift 10-15 pounds.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Teams)
• Donor database proficiency