Reports to: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Full time, Exempt
Salary: $120,000 - $135,000
Rooted in a Mission to illuminate the cultural essence of Las Vegas by sharing iconic signage, diverse collections, and stories that define its vibrant past, present, and future, The Neon Museum is now embarking on an ambitious new relocation and expansion effort nearly tripling its existing footprint. We are seeking an experienced, creative, collaborative advancement professional who will lead and grow the Museum’s ongoing philanthropic streams.
The Director of Philanthropy (DP), a senior position reporting to the Executive Director, leads a team of staff managing grants, database, and events fundraising with an annual goal of $1.6M. A junior development officer is also budgeted for this department and may be hired at the DP’s discretion.
The DP will work with their team to establish portfolios of existing and potential donors to develop growth goals in all fundraising channels. While the DP’s primary focus is on operational support, the DDE will play a significant role in carrying forward the donors’ voice in the capital campaign.
To apply:
Applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining how your professional experience relates to the position description and a current resume.
We’re excited to learn how you’re a fit for this role.
Position Description
Strategy
· Serve as member of the Senior Staff exemplifying leadership, strategy, and collaboration
· Create, implement and execute annual development plan
· Establish metrics of success for individual team members and department as a whole
· Assess and improve opportunities for increased charitable giving including corporate, foundation, government, and individual
· Collaborate with finance department to ensure proper revenue tracking, projections and reporting.
· Collaborate with Marketing Department on fundraising campaigns, donor and member recognition, communications and retention.
· Serve as staff liaison with Board of Trustees Development Committee
Tactical
· Oversight in application language ranging from foundation appeals to federal grants
· Sponsorship packages including program description and benefits
· Crafting language for restricted and unrestricted giving
· Directing membership appeals that retain existing members and grow new members
· Organizing engaging events that deliver revenues and audience
· Cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding existing and potential donors
Direct Reports (5 individuals)
Sr. Grants Manager, Sr. Events Manager, Database Coordinator, (2) Events Coordinators. A junior development officer is budgeted and can be recruited at the DP’s discretion.
Desired Experience and Qualifications
· Five+ years’ experience in philanthropic fundraising or direct donor management raising at least $1M annually.
· Five+ years’ experience managing a team
· Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices and major, annual and planned giving programs with the ability to coach team members on concepts and direct strategies.
· Able to gather and analyze data, to devise solutions to problems, to prepare clear and concise reports, an ability to follow instructions, constant attention to detail and ability to perform with a high level of accuracy, completeness and legal compliance.
Benefits Provided by The Neon Museum
· Subsidized employee health insurance, including dental and vision coverage.
· Employer-contributed 403(b) retirement plan.
· Fifteen days paid vacation annually, increasing with tenure.
· Additional 10 days observed paid holidays per annum.
· Paid sick leave.
· Museum store discount and other discount programs.
· Counseling and advice benefits.
· Employee complimentary museum ticket program for friends and family.
Working Conditions
· Requires travel to multiple sites and locations.
· Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions and in close proximity to other people sitting / standing for long periods of time.
· Requires availability for occasional work on evenings and weekends.
· Available to work varied shifts and extended hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
· Ability to work outdoors in seasonal desert weather conditions.
· Ability to use a computer and office equipment.
· Valid clean driver’s license and use of a car.
Our Mission
The Neon Museum illuminates the cultural essence of Las Vegas by sharing iconic signage, diverse collections, and stories that define its vibrant past, present, and future.
Our Core Values
Our culture is driven by four values:
· To create a sense of belonging for everyone
· Promote scholarship through our work and collaboration
· Offer fun engagement for everyone that reflects the spirit of Las Vegas
· Demonstrate excellence.
Equal Opportunities
The Neon Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to help perform the duties and tasks of this position.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Neon Museum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Embracing the diversity of our community, and our workforce, is an important part of our values as an organization, as is striving to ensure equity and inclusion in all our practices.
About The Neon Museum
On our existing 2+ acre campus, The Neon Museum offers an outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard; the North Gallery, home to the 360-degree light and sound experience “Brilliant! Jackpot”; and an awe-inspiring visitors’ center inside the historic lobby of the former La Concha Motel. Public and K-12 education, community outreach and engagement, research, and arts preservation represent a selection of our many ongoing projects. Welcoming 200,000-plus visitors annually, the Museum has received numerous national accolades and extensive recognition as a Las Vegas treasure. The Neon Museum enjoys regional, national, and international media attention through print, web, podcast and television. The Neon Museum was recognized alongside The Metropolitan, The Getty, and the Smithsonian as one of the top 27 museums in America by Travel + Leisure. USA Today named us “The Best Pop Culture Museum.” Museum leadership has become the authority on arts & culture and architecture in Las Vegas by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Travel Weekly, The Times, Forbes, and more.
