| Gift Officer - Smithsonian Institution | |
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Work Location Washington, DC U.S.A |
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Type of organization / Mission Focus: Geographic Scope: None Keywords: Youth, |
Organization Website: https://trustcareers.si.edu/en/postings/06870b5c-fb17-41cf-9322-83634d8c1ba8 |
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Required Experience: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of fundraising and marketing methods, techniques, and practices to develop new concepts and approaches. Skill in making oral presentations to various internal and external groups to inform about the unit’s programs, objectives and activities. Skill in applying a variety of analytical techniques in gathering and evaluating complex data to developing appropriate recommendations for consideration. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with groups of diverse levels of understanding and backgrounds. Skill in written communication in order to convey information and clarify operations and activities. 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 rejection of your application and may also result in termination after employment begins. The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery." 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. 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. Relocation expenses are not paid. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact OHRTrustBranch@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: https://www.si.edu/oeesd. About Smithsonian Institution Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex of 21 museums and galleries, the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and 14 education and research facilities. There are more than 6,500 Smithsonian employees, including approximately 500 scientists. The total number of objects, works of art and specimens at the Smithsonian is estimated at more than 157 million. |
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Duties / Expectations: Gift Officer (IS-1001-12)
Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC Hybrid work Full-time Skills Do you have experience in Marketing? Benefits 403(b) AD&D insurance Commuter assistance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Full job description Description OPEN DATE: January 13, 2025 CLOSING DATE: January 24, 2025 (This job will close once 100 applications are received which may be sooner than the closing date.) POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Not to Exceed Two (2) Years SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Victor Building, Washington, DC Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Open to all Qualified Applicants What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated. Complete a Probationary Period. Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer. The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply. Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. OVERVIEW Come join a dedicated and creative team at an exceptional time for the Smithsonian, an institution with a bold vision for the future: to build a better tomorrow for all. Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III and the institution’s leadership are launching a campaign to support this vision. The Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future will secure funds for all Smithsonian museums and centers as the institution reimagines its mission to find solutions for collective challenges in a rapidly changing world. The campaign will provide a foundation for critical research to ensure people and nature thrive together, build unparalleled education programs with families and partners, collect the world’s most precious objects, document the present while reflecting on the past, and reimagine the visitor experience both in-person and online. We are bringing the Smithsonian off the National Mall and across the country through dynamic programming and affiliate partnerships, creating access for all. The Smithsonian is also developing two new museums—the National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum. These museums will share the experiences and perspectives of Latinos and women across history and deepen our shared understanding of what it means to be American. The National Portrait Gallery was authorized and founded by Congress in 1962 with the mission to acquire and display portraits of "men and women who have made significant contributions to the history, development, and culture of the people of the United States." Today, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery attracts over 2 million visitors onsite and 4 million online and continues to narrate the multi-faceted and ever-changing story of America through the individuals who have shaped its culture. Through the visual arts, performing arts, and new media, the Portrait Gallery presents poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists whose lives form our national identity. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery (NPG) seeks an enthusiastic and detail-focused Major Gifts Officer to fundraise for general operating and project specific support primarily from foundations, but also from individuals or corporations as needed performing duties including: Discovering and cultivating relationships with prospective donors and providing stewardship for existing donors. Developing and executing strategies for engagement, cultivation, solicitation, negotiation, and stewardship for portfolio entities. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with high-capacity individuals, corporate executives, foundation officers, as well as museum leadership, including executive team members. Drafts donor correspondence, proposals, stewardship reports, and other written communications in a professional manner. Responsible for management of portfolio entities. |
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Primary Skill Fund Development |
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To respond to this posting, use any of the following methods: Email: Fax: U.S. Mail: Organization Website: https://trustcareers.si.edu/en/postings/06870b5c-fb17-41cf-9322-83634d8c1ba8 |
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