Manager, Prospect and Stewardship

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the incumbent will work closely with senior leaders of the Development team to manage overall prospect development across multiple fundraising areas, including annual fundraising, campaign, and special projects to advance ambitious goals. The incumbent will develop a productive prospect pipeline, track progress on donor fundraising strategies, and develop and maintain status reports for the Director and Board members. This role will also lead overall stewardship efforts to maximize philanthropic support. The incumbent will develop individual stewardship plans, draft impact reports, oversee acknowledgement process, establish standardized guidelines for credit lines and other donor recognition, maintain donor lists, and oversee stewardship events. This position will also be responsible for drafting pledge agreements and act as a liaison with other departments (communications, curatorial, operations, etc.) as their activities relate to fundraising. The Prospect and Stewardship Manager maintains a sophisticated and nuanced understanding of donors’ individual interests, enthusiasms, connections, and relationships with the Hammer, in order to advance successful engagement, cultivation, and stewardship strategies across the institution. The incumbent’s efforts directly support the frontline fundraising activity of the Chief Development Officer; Senior Director, Donor Engagement; Deputy Director, External Affairs and Museum Director, which in turn generates approximately $8 million in major gift and principal gift support from individual donors annually.

The Hammer Museum at UCLA believes diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are integral to fulfilling our mission to illuminate lives and build a more just work through art and ideas. We actively see out different perspectives to broaden and enrich our understanding of the world. We believe this inspires thoughtful and provocative exhibitions and programs that serve the vibrant and varied communities that make up the city of Los Angeles. The Hammer understands that art not only has the power to transport us through aesthetic experience but can also provide significant insight into some of the most pressing cultural, political, and social questions of our time. We share the unique and invaluable perspectives that artists have on the world around us.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the incumbent will work closely with senior leaders of the Development team to manage overall prospect development across multiple fundraising areas, including annual fundraising, campaign, and special projects to advance ambitious goals. The incumbent will develop a productive prospect pipeline, track progress on donor fundraising strategies, and develop and maintain status reports for the Director and Board members. This role will also lead overall stewardship efforts to maximize philanthropic support. The incumbent will develop individual stewardship plans, draft impact reports, oversee acknowledgement process, establish standardized guidelines for credit lines and other donor recognition, maintain donor lists, and oversee stewardship events. This position will also be responsible for drafting pledge agreements and act as a liaison with other departments (communications, curatorial, operations, etc.) as their activities relate to fundraising. The Prospect and Stewardship Manager maintains a sophisticated and nuanced understanding of donors’ individual interests, enthusiasms, connections, and relationships with the Hammer, in order to advance successful engagement, cultivation, and stewardship strategies across the institution. The incumbent’s efforts directly support the frontline fundraising activity of the Chief Development Officer; Senior Director, Donor Engagement; Deputy Director, External Affairs and Museum Director, which in turn generates approximately $8 million in major gift and principal gift support from individual donors annually.

5+ yrs Experience in an art museum, arts related organization, philanthropic organization, or institution of higher learning. (Required)
Background and passion for contemporary art, museums, culture, and social change
A successful record of demonstrable accomplishments in envisioning, implementing and managing an aggressive individual giving strategy within a competitive philanthropic environment. Extensive experience and demonstrated skill as part of a high-performing fundraising program (Required)
Skill in recognizing appropriate medium and short-range objectives based on data accumulated and demonstrated ability to realize long range objectives through tactical planning. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. (Required)
Robust understanding of regional, national, and international individual funders for arts, culture, education, social change, and other areas that connect with Hammer’s mission, exhibitions, and programs. (Required)
Demonstrated skill in communicating professionally and effectively with Museum and University staff; community leaders; volunteers; vendors; and donors. (Required)
Interpersonal skill in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions. Ability to delegate authority combined with willingness to work in a “hands on” manner and as part of a team. (Required)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to express, both orally and in writing, the mission of the Museum. Ability to write effective correspondence, funding proposals, creative solicitation materials, and generate gift and fund reporting (Required)
Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize and adjust heavy workload, manage a variety of tasks, and meet various deadlines with changing priorities, frequent interruptions, and conflicting deadlines. (Required)
Strong skills in project management and developing and overseeing work plans. (Required)
Proven skill and experience using Raiser’s Edge; ability to perform data entry and generate reports as requested. (Required)

Bachelor’s Degree in related area/and or equivalent experience/training (Required)

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the “Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse”.
Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary (Required)

Salary: $78,800 – $92,000

Benefits: https://chr.ucla.edu/benefits

Education requirements: Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline to apply: June 29, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Visit UCLA Career Opportunities and search the campus job openings for Requisition #2568. Submit an online application as instructed. “Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, we are regretfully unable to respond to phone calls and emails regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process.”