Institutional Giving Associate

The Institutional Giving Associate supports a robust funding pipeline for new and increased institutional donor involvement. Playing a key role as part of a fast-paced Advancement team, the Institutional Giving Associate develops funding proposals and reports, supports corporate membership and sponsorship solicitation and activation, and coordinates stewardship activities, among other activities and projects. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the Institutional Giving Associate serves as a key public interface between the museum and its supporters.
The ideal candidate for this role should possess a high work ethic, excellent communication skills, strategic thinking abilities, strong organizational skills, and excellent relational skills.

Essential Functions:
● Work closely with the Director of Institutional Giving to meet and exceed MOCA’s fundraising goals for institutional giving (corporate, foundation, and government support)
● Research, develop, and submit compelling proposals and decks to secure Annual Fund support and restricted programmatic funds for exhibitions, education programs, and special projects. Work jointly with interdepartmental colleagues to identify and package museum programs and initiatives for funding
● Coordinate Corporate Membership program including renewals, upgrades, and benefit fulfillment such as distribution of event invitations, admission passes, and other benefits
● Organize and draft materials for exhibition and education funding, donor research profiles, acknowledgment letters, and other donor communications
● Maintain a central calendar for institutional giving, track activities in the Altru donor database, and monitor donor acknowledgement in credit lines
● Collaborate with the Individual Giving team and support organizational events involving both institutional and individual donors
● Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and corresponding with donors and stakeholders
● Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
● Minimum two years’ experience in development for a major non-profit organization or comparable career experience, preferably in arts and culture with an emphasis on donor or client relations and/or proposal development
● Detail-oriented with the ability to work efficiently and collaboratively under deadline
● Proficiency in Microsoft, Adobe, and Google suites. Graphic design skills are a plus.
● Experience utilizing fundraising software and online databases
● Must be able to represent the museum in a skilled, professional manner at meetings and visits with funders and colleagues.
● Bachelor’s degree (or substantial coursework) in art history, art education, studio art, or closely related field preferred.

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required. Heavy usage of computers and phones required.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Position covered by MOCA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement: No

The Museum of Contemporary Art is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Museum of Contemporary Art’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Salary: $60,000 – $70,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, FSA, 401(k), Paid Time Off

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: February 28, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Go to MOCA.org or apply here.