Annual Giving Director

About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI’s mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. The Museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in Griffin MSI’s garage and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you!

The Job: The Annual Giving Director is responsible for Museum's individual annual giving programs, comprised of unrestricted individual contributions ranging from $2,500-$99,999. The position plays a pivotal role in collaborating with Museum leadership, trustees, and staff to ensure the achievement and surpassing of all fundraising and donor engagement goals. 
 

This is a hybrid position that requires occasional weekend and evening special event availability.
 

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Museum's individual annual giving programs to achieve specified fundraising targets.
• Oversee the strategy and implementation of Giving Circles (from $2,500 - $50,000+) ensuring clear communication of giving ranges and benefits to donors.
• Manage auxiliary groups, including the President's Council and Black Creativity Council to foster collaboration, engagement, and impact.
• Plan and execute fundraising plans for high-profile fundraising events, including the Black Creativity Gala and the Columbian Ball, to ensure their success in meeting revenue goals and engaging donors and prospects. 
• Build strong relationships with Museum leadership, trustees, and key stakeholders to align individual giving strategies with organizational objectives.
• Establish and achieve donor contact goals, ensuring meaningful engagement and stewardship of current and prospective donors.
• Provide strategic input to Museum leadership regarding fundraising priorities and opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven (7) years' experience in annual giving, fundraising, or related areas with a minimum of 5 (five) years managing diverse teams.
• Proven experience in fundraising, individual giving, and managing high-level donor relationships.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising for large-scale fundraising events.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with focus on donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Strategic thinking and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be proactive, work independently, and accomplish results.
• Language:
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
• Mathematical:
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as basic math figures and amounts.
• Reasoning:
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concreate variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Physical:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment:
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusivity Mission

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.