Senior Philanthropy Officer

**Job Summary:** Under the direction of the Chief Advancement Officer, the Senior Philanthropy Officer (“SPO”) develops, implements, and maintains relationship-based fundraising activities for major and planned gifts. They collaborate with a diverse portfolio of individuals and donors to activate philanthropic support of the Honolulu Museum of Art’s mission. Additionally, they act as a strong partner with the Chief Advancement Officer to build a culture of philanthropy across departments. The SPO contributes to Advancement team strategy and models leading practices in engagement, cultivation, stewardship, and donor relationship management. The Senior Philanthropy Officer plays a critical role in increasing donor support and acts as an ambassador for the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) across the community. The ideal candidate is collaborative, relationship-oriented, adaptable, and energized by contributing to a growing and evolving advancement operation. **The Honolulu Museum of Art:** Opened in 1927, the Honolulu Museum of Art is a home for art and education created for the benefit of the entire community. Founder Anna Rice Cooke envisioned a museum that would bring people together through the power of art and “the deep intuitions that are common to all.” The museum was conceived of as a place of meaningful exchange and dialogue, celebrating the diverse artistic and cultural traditions of Hawai‘i’s multi-ethnic population. From this founding intention grew the museum of today, with a world-class encyclopedic collection of more than 55,000 works of art, representing a stunning breadth of places and eras, from all corners of the globe and from the ancient past to the present day. To learn more about HoMA, please visit our [website.](https://honolulumuseum.org/about-us-zpj4) **Minimum Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in business, non-profit management, marketing, or related field or equivalent experience. - Seven years of experience managing high level donor relationships with demonstrated success in closing gifts of twenty-five thousand dollars and above for a non-profit. - Demonstrated experience leading projects, mentoring colleagues, or supervising staff within a collaborative fundraising environment. - Demonstrated accomplishment in managing donor portfolios, strategic planning, solicitations, and achieving or exceeding departmental fundraising goals. Proven history of identifying, cultivating, stewarding, soliciting, and closing gifts. - Ability to contribute strategically to major gifts and donor engagement initiatives, including annual giving, events, and campaign activities. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to craft persuasive proposals and donor correspondence. - Adherence to the highest ethical standards with the ability to act with discretion and diplomacy, including sound judgment and confidentiality in regards to donor information. - Flexible and adaptable in taking on new responsibilities within a growing program. - Understanding of complex gift planning vehicles and strategies, as well as a command of current US fundraising regulations and practices. - Proficiency in Tessitura or comparable CRM. - Honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic supported by commitment, enthusiasm, and follow-through. - Ability to work within and support a diverse community of visitors, artists, and employees **Desired Qualifications** - 10 years of development and fundraising experience. - 5 years of experience as a supervisor effectively leading teams in strategic initiatives. - Experience securing blended gifts as part of a capital campaign and annual giving/major gift strategy. - Master’s degree in business or non-profit management. - Prior art museum, non-profit, or higher education fundraising experience. - Understanding of Honolulu Museum of Art’s established identity and dedication to advancing it. - Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credentials. **Essential Duties** - Develo…