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Vice President, Individual Giving

Boston, MA

Museum of Science, Boston

www.mos.org

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Who We Are

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.

The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and live our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.


Why We Need You

The Vice President, Individual Giving, will play a crucial leadership role in maximizing donor potential and building satisfaction and loyalty within the Museum's individual giving programs. This individual will oversee Leadership Giving, Major Gifts, and Giving Societies, ensuring continued revenue growth and donor engagement. As a key strategic leader, the VP will collaborate with the Chief Advancement Officer to develop and implement multi-year strategies to significantly increase individual gifts in both revenue and program expansion. This position requires a dynamic fundraising leader who can manage a high-performing team, cultivate new donors, and drive a culture of philanthropy across the Museum.


What You’ll Accomplish

  • Expand and Oversee Individual Giving Programs:
    • Manage all aspects of individual donor relationships and pipeline, ensuring growth in donor engagement and revenue.
    • Develop and implement strategies to grow the number and size of individual gifts to the Museum.
  • Lead and Develop a High-Performing Fundraising Team:
    • Manage a team of seven fundraising professionals, setting ambitious and attainable revenue goals.
    • Foster professional growth and implement metrics-driven strategies for team success.
  • Drive Donor Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship:
    • Maintain a personal portfolio of 50-100 leadership giving prospects of six-figures or more, prioritizing new donor engagement.
    • Collaborate with senior staff, trustees, and volunteers to enhance donor relationships.
  • Implement Strategic Advancement Initiatives:
    • Lead efforts to recruit new board members and leverage their networks to cultivate prospects.
    • Work cross-functionally to develop donor communication materials, reports, and engagement strategies.
  • Ensure Best Practices in Donor Engagement:
    • Oversee portfolio, pipeline, and moves management strategies to ensure successful fundraising outcomes.
    • Ensure a top-tier donor stewardship program in collaboration with Advancement colleagues.
  • Analyze and Report on Fundraising Performance:
    • Regularly provide detailed reports on individual giving activities for the Chief Advancement Officer.
    • Ensure data-driven decision-making and transparency in fundraising progress.
  • Perform Additional Duties as Assigned:
    • Provide support for special initiatives and broader Museum fundraising efforts.


What We’re Looking For (Competencies)

Exceptional Team Leadership: Demonstrated success in managing fundraising teams and driving professional growth.

Strategic Thinker: Ability to set and execute multi-year strategies for donor growth and program expansion.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in using metrics and donor data to inform fundraising strategies.

Entrepreneurial & Results-Oriented: Self-starter with a strong sense of professionalism and goal achievement.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Proven Fundraising Expertise: 10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, including leadership, major, and annual giving.
  • Donor Cultivation & Stewardship: Experience securing six- and seven-figure gifts and growing donor relationships.
  • Board & Volunteer Engagement: Ability to collaborate with executives, trustees, and senior staff in fundraising efforts.
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Additional fundraising or management certifications are a plus.
  • Capital Campaign and Cultural Institution experience a plus.


How We Work - Our Values

  • Everyone: We are everyone’s museum. We pursue equity and celebrate every person for who they are. We foster an inclusive environment in which we value and respect diversity.
  • Service: We serve our colleagues and community. We hold ourselves accountable to be a trustworthy public resource and to support a sustainable, just, and evidence-based future.
  • Learning: We love learning. We are curious about the world and want to share our joy and wonder with others. We value open minds and recognize that everyone has more to explore, discover, and create.
  • Connection: We find strength in connections. We collaborate across communities, organizations, and disciplines to make science relevant and accessible to all.
  • Boldness: We dream big. We boldly push ourselves forward, pursuing new ideas and challenges. We experiment and learn from our failures as we seek to inspire purpose, spark imagination, and encourage hope.

Salary Range

$180,000 - $205,000 USD

 
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