Overview
Gift Officer Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia, USA at Smithsonian Institution
Gift Officer (IS-1001-13)
Final date to receive applications:14 February 2025
Department:Office of the Under Secretary forEducation
Employment Type:Full Time
Location:Washington, DC
Reporting To:Associate Director forAdvancement
Compensation:$120,579 – $156,755 / year
Description
OPEN DATE:
January 16, 2025
CLOSING DATE:
February 14, 2025
POSITION TYPE:
Trust Fund
APPOINTMENT TYPE:
Indefinite
SCHEDULE:
Full Time
DUTY
LOCATION:
Washington, DC
Position Sensitivity:
Non-Sensitive/Low Risk
OVERVIEW
Come join a team of dedicated staff at an exceptional time for the Smithsonian. In 2024, we launched the Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future, the largest fundraising campaign in the institution’s history. The campaign aims to raise $2.5 billion to support all Smithsonian museums and centers. This position offersexcitingopportunities for the successful candidate to make a significant impact on the future of the Smithsonian.
As part of its strategic focus to build and enrich a national culture of learning, The Office of the Under Secretary forEducationis actively planning and implementing initiatives to expand outreach and engagement across the country.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Office of the Under Secretary forEducationseeks an experienced gift officer to serve as a member of its fundraising team. The position builds and manages a portfolio of prospects and donors to execute a program focused on high capacity giving to support the Smithsonian’s work. The position is responsible for efforts resulting in significant contributions to support the pan-Institutional work of both the Rural Initiative and the Reckoning with Our Racial Past Initiative.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates will demonstrate proven success in securing significant contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Strong organizational, relationship,collaboration, andcommunication skillsare essential. A minimum of three years of major gift fundraising experience is required. Experience in complex highereducationor a large cultural organization is preferred. Travel is required, and work during evenings and weekends may be necessary.
Applicants wishing to qualify based oneducationcompleted outside the United States must provide documentation deemed equivalent to U.S. highereducationprograms.
Benefits and Application Instructions
The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks adiverse workforce. Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a cover letter by February 14, 2025. Resumes should include a description of related work experience.
Any false statement in your application may result in rejection. Relocation expenses are not paid.
Commitment toDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To learn more, please review the Smithsonian’s Accommodation Procedures.
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Title: Gift Officer
Company: Smithsonian Institution
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Category: Non-Profit, Administrative/Clerical
