Major & Planned Gifts Officer

About the role

The support of donors is vital to Mia’s mission of inspiring wonder through the power of art. As a key ambassador for Mia, you'll build meaningful relationships with high-profile, high-capacity donors — identifying prospects, cultivating connections, and securing gifts that power the museum's mission.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of 75-100+ major donors and prospects ($2,500+), driving the full cycle from identification through stewardship to meet annual fundraising goals
• Build and execute individualized donor strategies, prioritizing one-on-one meetings to deepen relationships and secure long-term support
• Partner with Advancement leadership, staff, and volunteers to advance portfolio strategy
• Draft proposals, endowment agreements, and other donor/advisor materials
• Stay current on Mia's mission and priorities, plus trends in major and planned giving
• Help shape tailored donor communications, benefits, and events
• Keep Salesforce records accurate and up to date, including all donor activity and contact reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three years’ experience in individual fundraising, or in the legal, financial, or a related field, with direct experience in cultivation and solicitation of individuals, preferably in an arts environment
• Superior oral and written communication skills, exceptional people skills, strong initiative and self-motivation, and superior judgment and discretion
• Able to work comfortably and professionally with a diverse group of people including but not limited to: donors, foundations, advisors, Trustees, individual prospects and volunteers
• Able to serve as a representative of Mia to the public and represent the museum’s mission with enthusiasm and professionalism
• Able to work an occasional night or weekend day (for an event)