Description

Nestled in 25 acres of beautiful gardens, Philbrook Museum of Art is a 1920s Italianate Villa featuring a dynamic and ambitious program of rotating exhibitions and galleries with selections from an actively growing collection of approximately 15,000 objects. With artworks from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe dating from 3,000 BCE to today, Philbrook is Oklahoma’s most comprehensive art museum and offers visitors a glimpse into a broad range of cultures, time periods, and perspectives. The diverse collection supports a vision of Philbrook as central to the lives of our community as a place for learning, inspiration, and fun. Through bold action and strategic investment, we create a space for new ideas, diverse perspectives, and social connection.

 

 

As the Development Officer, you are primarily responsible for the design, coordination, and execution of successful development and donor events as assigned. In this role, you will also manage a portfolio of donors related to events.  The successful candidate will build strong relationships with colleagues, vendors, donors, and volunteers by communicating proactively and maintaining a professional demeanor and positive attitude.

 

What You Will Be Doing  

 

Project Management: 

• In collaboration with team members, you will manage development events including, but not limited to, member openings, and donor engagement events.
• Manages collection and fulfillment of live auction packages for assigned events.
• In coordination with the Business Office, track expenses and maintain documentation for quotes and invoices.

Relationship Management: 

• You will identify and develop relationships with prospective funders, vendors,  community, and corporate partners related to development events.
• Maintains a portfolio of 25-30 donors related to fundraising events.
• Assists in raising money for fundraising events and other special projects.
• Coordinates with local businesses to offer small revenue generating partnerships.

Event Implementation:

• Ensures deliveries and setup are on schedule for assigned events.
• You will conduct pre-event walk through with staff leads.
• Attends events and ensure museum policies are enforced and event plans are implemented.

Requirements

What You Will Bring

• A Bachelor's Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, and experience in relationship building with donors, members, clients, or volunteers.
• Excellent skills using Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Articulation and comfort picking up the phone and calling people;
• Strong communication - both verbal and written
• Creative thinking skills, initiative, and desire to work collaboratively
• Goal-driven and able to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel;

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Tessitura or other fundraising databases

Why You Will Enjoy Working Here - Competitive Salary and Benefits!

• $40,000 – 44,000 Annual Salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off, Sick Time, Paid Holidays
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan and matching

Schedule - Monday - Friday, with the ability to work evening and weekend events, as needed. Philbrook provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.