Department: Development

Reports to: Senior Director of Major Gifts

Classification: Exempt, Full-time

Benefits: Full Museum Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

About the Dallas Museum of Art 

Established in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is among the 10 largest art museums in the country and is distinguished by its commitment to research, innovation, and public engagement. At the heart of the Museum and its programs is its global collection, which encompasses 25,000 works and spans 5,000 years of history, representing a full range of world cultures. Located in the nation’s largest arts district, the Museum acts as a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary events, and dramatic and dance presentations. The DMA is an Open Access institution, allowing all works believed to be in the public domain to be freely available for downloading, sharing, repurposing, and remixing without restriction. For more information, visit DMA.org.

The Dallas Museum of Art is supported, in part, by the generosity of DMA Members and donors, the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

DMA Mission: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.

The DMA will:

• Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
• Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
• Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.

Scope of Position:

The Individual Gifts Officer is responsible for cultivating and securing four and five-figure annual gifts from mid-level individual donors and prospects. The Officer proactively engages DMA members, supporters, and others to renew and increase annual giving. Also, the Officer plays a key role in developing the Museum’s stewardship of major individual donors while collaborating with other staff and fundraising leaders.

The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter, capable of securing mid-level giving from individuals. Applicants should possess excellent communication and relationship-building abilities with the detailed organizational skills needed to manage a robust program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Qualify and maintain a portfolio of up to 250 mid-level donors, members and prospects, cultivating relationships with a goal to deepen patron engagement and support.
• Oversee Family Forum Group including oversight of renewal and acknowledgement, along with benefit fulfillment.
• Develop and implement overall moves management plans, strategies and steps for donors and prospects.
• Track and meet metrics for interactions and solicitations.
• Write compellingly for a wide range of purposes including personal and group emails, program descriptions, gift proposals, Museum updates, and more.
• Conduct donor research in collaboration with other team members and update donor profiles, as needed.
• Participate in DMA donor events as required to execute the stewardship strategy.
• Be the primary liaison for VIP tours for internal and external constituents.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRMENTS

Education, Experience, and Certification:

• A bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of nonprofit individual fundraising experience.
• Strong experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other Office suite applications.
• Previous Raisers Edge and CRM experience preferred.

Key Qualifications:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports, presentations, and proposals that make a compelling case for support and steward donors.
• Experience cultivating, soliciting, and securing individual support from mid-level donors at the four and five-figure gift level.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with tracking and managing a donor portfolio management system.
• Strong project management and organizational competencies with a demonstrated aptitude for multitasking, attention to detail, and meeting competing and overlapping deadlines.

Our Core Values

• Act with Integrity: We are honest and ethical.
• Build Inclusivity: We create spaces where everyone can feel like they belong.
• Communicate Respectfully: We listen intentionally and advocate for diverse perspectives.
• Embrace and Drive Change: We are innovative, creative, and solutions driven.
• Foster Connections: We collaborate around shared goals.
• Maintain Balance: We encourage ourselves and each other to reflect and recharge.
• Remain Curious: We pursue personal and professional learning.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy

The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.

Equity

Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.

Diversity  

Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.

Inclusion  

We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.

EOE

The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA 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.