Individual Giving Manager
Seattle Art Museum
- Seattle, WA
- $33.00-35.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
COMPENSATION: $33.00-35.00/hourWORK SCHEDULEThis role is typically scheduled during standard business hours, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends required to support donor events and solicitations. This position is hybrid eligible under SAM’s current policy (subject to change).BENEFITSFull-time employees are eligible for SAM’s comprehensive benefits package, including:Fully employer-paid HMP medical plan or employee contribution PPO plan.Dental, vision, and basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D.Flexible Spending Account (FSA).Short-Term Disability and Supplemental Dental Insurance.Participation in SAM’s 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary 3% annual employer contribution and match program (eligibility after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked).Paid vacation, sick and safe time (PSST), bereavement leave, jury duty, 11 scheduled holidays, and 1 paid floating holiday.Subsidized unlimited ORCA card for public transit.Onsite fitness facility access.Free museum membership at the Patron level, Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums, and discounts at the SAM Shop and on museum programming.ABOUT SAMSeattle Art Museum’s vision is to be the museum for all of Seattle—a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. We aim to create a welcoming community where people find inspiration and discover our common humanity through exceptional art and engaging programs.As the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest, SAM shares its global connections, powerful exhibitions, and dynamic programs to engage, educate, and inspire. SAM is a vibrant, three-site organization that is supported by 365 employees, 10 executive leaders, and more than 200 volunteers.WE ARE LOOKING FORA donor-centered fundraiser who thrives on relationship-building and strategy. You’ll bring:Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in liberal arts, marketing, arts, business administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.At least 4 years of development experience.Knowledge of a broad range of fundraising techniques and how they support each other.Proven success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts.Strong relationship-building skills with donors, trustees, executives, and colleagues.Strategic, proactive, and professional communication skills (verbal and written).Supervisory and project management skills, with ability to motivate and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.Knowledge of fundraising database systems; ability to learn Tessitura.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Asana, Slack, and online research.Ability to pass and maintain a security background check.Preferred QualificationsExperience in the nonprofit sector, ideally arts & culture.Familiarity with the Seattle philanthropic community.Proficiency with Tessitura.WORK CONDITIONSExposure: Primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise.
Stationary Work: About 80% at a desk; 20% moving around the work area. Occasional extended standing may be required during events.
Communication: Clear and professional verbal and written communication in English with donors, trustees, and colleagues is essential.
Office Work: Regular use of computers, phones, and office equipment.ACCOMMODATIONIf you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know at hr@seattleartmuseum.org.The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of this position. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@seattleartmuseum.orgCelebrating difference. At Seattle Art Museum, our members, visitors, and local community come from all walks of life, and so do our employees, volunteers, and interns. The plurality of our identities and experiences strengthens our mission: connecting art to life. Our mission and vision call us to be responsive to a multitude of cultural contexts and lived experiences, and as such, our Strategic Plan directly addresses the role art plays in empowering and elevating social justice movements, and promoting structural change to further equity in our society. SAM is particularly dedicated to racial equity in the workplace, because we know that people of color are the most impacted when it comes to both historical and present inequities. We know that equity is not a single fixed destination, it’s ongoing reckoning. As SAM continually strives to be a more inclusive and equitable workplace, we are particularly interested in engaging with those who have been historically underrepresented in the museum field. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace, and a sense of belonging for each and every employee, because we know our organization is at its best when we celebrate difference.SAM is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer, and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know at hr@seattleartmuseum.org. The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of the role. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@seattleartmuseum.org. For candidates, we ask that, if possible, you wait until you're invited to a screen, online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation.We encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace, and a sense of belonging for each and every employee, because we know our organization is at its best when we include, celebrate and embrace difference. We encourage you to submit an application, even if your experience doesn’t feel like a 100% match with the position. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, and research tells us that womxn and folks of color are less likely to apply if they don't see themselves meeting or exceeding every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every requirement in this job post. You could very well be a great fit for this role or others.Requirements for employment. In order to be employed by the Seattle Art Museum, you must reside in the state of Washington. Employment at SAM is contingent upon successful clearing and maintenance of clearance in both a federal and state criminal background check.Want to learn more? If you haven't already, check out our for more on working at SAM.Though we'd love to be able to reply to every question that crosses our desk, due to the high volume of applications we receive, our HR team is unfortunately unable to offer a response to inquiries requesting search status updates, inquiries about hiring timeline, or requests to be put in touch with directly with the Hiring Team. If your experiences and capabilities are well suited to an open role, our Recruiter or the Hiring Manager will reach out directly to schedule an interview. Thanks for your understanding!Powered by JazzHR