Individual Giving Officer

Come work for the #2 History Museum in America
and the Best Museum in Pittsburgh! The Senator
John Heinz History Center is seeking an experienced and innovative
fundraising professional to join our dynamic Advancement Team. A
great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career and
make an impact in our community at the Smithsonian’s Home
in Pittsburgh!

About the Senator John Heinz History
Center

The Smithsonian-affiliated Heinz History Center preserves the
rich history of Western Pennsylvania and creates opportunities for
multi-generational audiences to learn and make memories together. A
proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the History Center
is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania and accredited by the
American Alliance of Museums (a designation awarded to less than 5%
of museums in the U.S.). The History Center’s family of museums
includes the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a dynamic
museum-within-a-museum; the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park;
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, a National Historic
Landmark located in Avella, Washington County, Pa.; the Detre
Library & Archives; and an award-winning African American
History Program. The History Center presents diverse and compelling
stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania
connection, through iconic exhibitions, innovative programs,
captivating publications, and engaging digital content for visitors
of every age.

 

Job Posting

The Heinz History Center is seeking a full-time Individual
Giving Officer. As a key member of the History Center’s Advancement
team, the Individual Giving Officer is responsible for executing
fundraising plans for sustaining and growing the number of annual
donors. The Individual Giving Officer is also responsible for
identifying and building relationships with mid-level and major
donor prospects with the goal of increasing gift level and
frequency; working collaboratively with the Advancement Director
and Senior Leadership to co-create and implement cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship activities for mid-level and major
individual gifts; and managing and creating innovative messaging
for the History Center’s annual/bi-annual appeals as well as
targeted affinity-based solicitations. The Individual Giving
Officer should monitor donor giving patterns and trends to inform
fundraising strategies and donor segmentation.

 

The Individual Giving Officer follows best practices in
fundraising and maintains strict confidentiality related to the
personal and financial information of History Center trustees,
donors, members, and other constituents. The successful candidate
will be a self-starter who proactively anticipates team needs; has
superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
and has the ability to effectively build, sustain, and leverage
relationships. The position requires professional appearance and
demeanor; attention to detail; and the ability to manage and
prioritize multiple projects effectively within a fast-paced work
environment. The Individual Giving Officer will work both
independently and collaboratively as a member of the Advancement
Team to strategize and achieve annual fundraising goals.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Advancement
Director. Requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of development/fundraising
  experience in the not-for-profit sector. Prior individual giving
  experience preferred.
• Museum background and/or capital campaign experience is a
  plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
  OneDrive, and Teams.
• Experience with Fundraising or Prospect Research software is a
  plus.
• A writing sample is required with
  application

 

The successful candidate will be required to prove that they
have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid
religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

 

Why Work at the History Center?

• Rewarding, mission-driven work that makes an impact in the
  community!
• Smithsonian-affiliated museum located in Pittsburgh’s vibrant
  and historic Strip District
• Voted the #2 history museum in the nation by USA Today
• Voted Best Museum in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Magazine(2022
  & 2023)
• Flexible work schedule, including potential for hybrid
  work
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
  insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 403(B) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick days)
• Nine (9) paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance / LTD
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts in the Museum Shop and Café
• Public transportation and parking options nearby

 

The History Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The
History Center celebrates diversity and is committed to treating
all applicants & employees fairly based on their abilities,
achievements, and experience without regard to race, national
origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or any other classification protected by
law.