Advancement Specialist

Come join a team of dedicated staff at an exceptional time in
the Smithsonian’s history as we prepare for the Smithsonian
Campaign for Our Shared Future. This ambitious fundraising
campaign’s public phase will run from 2024 to 2026, culminating
with the nation’s 250th anniversary. It will expand the
Smithsonian’s reach and impact, empowering the institution to find
solutions to today’s most pressing challenges. The Smithsonian is
also planning two exciting new museums. The National Museum of the
American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum
share the experiences and perspectives of Latinos and women
across history and deepen our shared understanding of what it
means to be an American. The Smithsonian has built a model
fundraising organization, driven by talented staff across our many
museums, research centers and cultural centers. This position
offers exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to make
a significant impact on the future of the Smithsonian. There is no
better time to join this amazing Institution.

 

Key Responsibilities

The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)—the oldest and
largest of Smithsonian art museums—seeks a creative and
entrepreneurial individual to create scalable growth for the Annual
Fund and Director’s Circle membership program. The incumbent will
join a collegial and successful Development team that is
responsible for raising support for core museum priorities. The
incumbent must be able to plan, execute, and manage an annual fund
strategy in coordination with counterparts in External Affairs and
Digital Strategies and be familiar with best practices in
philanthropic messaging and digital communications. This position
is also responsible for managing an ambitious membership program to
increase acquisition, improve renewal rates, implement innovative
donor stewardship, and increase overall membership revenue. The
Annual Giving Manager will manage a portfolio of prospects and
conduct visits to recruit new members and develop a robust pipeline
for SAAM’s major donor and planned giving programs. Event and
programmatic experience is vital to the success of both annual
giving and membership. Responsibilities include preparing donor
communications including solicitations, renewals, and
acknowledgments; tracking and reporting on membership; managing
direct mail appeals; creating compelling marketing materials; and
coordinating membership events.

 

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Minimum of three years of relevant experience, including
managing a membership and annual fund program, is desired. Strong
written and verbal communication skills; the ability to manage
multiple deadlines; and superior organization skills are essential
to success. Experience at a cultural organization is preferred.

 

Applicants who wish to qualify based on education completed
outside the United States, must be deemed equivalent to higher
education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that
specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational
credentials. This documentation is the responsibility of the
applicant and should be included as part of your application
package.

 

Any false statement in your application may result in your
application being rejected and may also result in termination after
employment begins.

 

Application Instructions

The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse
workforce. Join us in “Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and
Discovery.” Interested candidates should submit their resumes using
this
link by February 9, 2024. Resumes should include a description
of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this
job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average
number of hours worked per week. Relocation expenses are not
paid.

 

What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes, a
review of your resume will be compared against the qualification
and experience requirements related to this job. After review of
applicant resumes is complete, qualified candidates will be
referred to the hiring manager.

 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion

The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to
applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants
requiring reasonable accommodation should contact oastaffing@si.edu. 
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be
made on a case-by-case basis.  To learn more, please review
the Smithsonian’s Accommodation
Procedures.

 

The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We believe that a workforce comprising a variety
of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds support and
enhance our daily work life and contribute to the richness of our
exhibitions and programs. See Smithsonian EEO program
information: www.si.edu/oeema.