Donor Programs & Events Manager
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POSITION SUMMARYThe Cincinnati Art Museum is seeking a full-time Donor Programs and Events Manager to play a key leadership and planning role on the museums Philanthropy team. The Donor Programs & Events Manager leads all donor, member, and affiliate group programs and events, and craft unforgettable experiences that both cultivate and celebrate our community of supporters. Infusing creativity into the programs and events will be crucial to encouraging meaningful connections between our donors and our mission.Reporting directly to the Director of Philanthropy, the Donor Programs & Events Manager will lead our major fundraising events, including Art in Bloom and Gala. In this role, the incumbent will have the creative freedom to create and execute innovative experiences that attract audiences and drive philanthropic support for the museum.The Donor Programs & Events Manager will collaborate and work closely with volunteers, board leadership, and staff to ensure seamless event execution. In addition to strategic oversight, the incumbent will manage a dedicated Donor Events Coordinator, providing leadership and guidance working together in bringing the vision to life.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESFundraising* Directly manage all aspects of museum fundraising events, including Art in Bloom (spring fundraiser), Gala (fall fundraiser), and other events that change on a yearly basis.* Develop and lead the execution of special event fundraising strategies including peer-to-peer solicitation, corporate sponsorship, direct mail, and on-site fundraising strategies. Participate in direct personal gift solicitation as needed.* Create new fundraising events, as needed, which will raise funds for the Art Museum and oversee volunteer committees organizing such events.* Provide creativity, strategic thinking and leadership in the planning and execution of membership and donor events, including receptions, dinners, luncheons, and lectures that help to cultivate, solicit, and steward existing and prospective donors.* Own event fundraising goals as outlined in the museums budget.Volunteer Management* Oversee and acts as primary museum point of contact for volunteer committees tasked with organizing museum fundraisers.* Coach, educate, motivate, and support volunteer committees in the execution of peer-to-peer fundraising and sponsorship solicitation.* Oversee strategy for the management of museum affiliate groups and their associated programs, including the Womens Committee, Duveneck Association, Sowell Committee and CAM Catalysts.Management and Other Responsibilities* Manage full-time Donor Events Coordinator and temporary interns.* Coordinate staff resources to support museum fundraising events, including but not limited to internal hospitality team, marketing, public relations, and design.* Oversee the creation of all written material as it relates to donor/member events and fundraisers, including invitations, sponsor packets and solicitation letters.* Deliver post-event reporting, acknowledgement letters, recognition, budgeting evaluation and future event recommendations.* Attend and staff all major donor events.* Other duties as assigned by the Director of Philanthropy.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS* A bachelors degree in hospitality, event management/planning, arts administration, or related field. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working directly with major fundraisers or other donor events with a track record of success managing volunteer planning committees, or combination of education and experience.* Must have proven ability to execute and manage small and large-scale events that produce significant income and must have outstanding relationship building abilities.* Management experience a plus.* Ability to collaborate with others to achieve institutional objectives.* Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and a good working knowledge of customer/donor databases, word processing, and other relevant computer programs.* Create and administer the departmental budget.* Must possess the ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from volunteers, Art Museum staff, donors, members of the Art Museum, and the public.* Evening and weekends availability are required for this position.Compensation details: 0 Yearly SalaryPI7fc6ab1-