Manager of Donor Engagement, Events

We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values.

We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.  The Manager of Donor Engagement, Events plans and manages all aspects of special events for the institution, including Special Exhibition Openings and Fundraising Events.  Under the guidance of the Director of Donor Engagement, the Manager of Donor Engagement, Events will oversee a portfolio of high-profile stewardship events that support the institutional goals of the museum.

Specifically, you will :

• Oversee all aspects of special exhibition openings, including but not limited to Dorrance Gallery Opening Receptions Smaller Special Exhibition opening receptions such as Alter or Dietrich Gallery openings Intimate stewardship events that are in relation to special installations Oversee all aspects of major fundraiser events, including but not limited to Galas Events that have an event specific revenue goal such as the Collab DEA and any future events deemed necessary by the institution In partnership with the Director of Donor Engagement, support a comprehensive donor engagement program and all programs and events as determined by the Advancement team In tandem with the Director of Donor Engagement, maintain a comprehensive calendar which reflects all programming and activities in all constituencies In partnership with the Director of Donor Engagement, manage budget for specific events within the Donor Engagement budget, ensuring timely planning and reconciliation while maintaining fiscal responsibility Perform other duties as assigned Your background and experience include : Progressive experience in engagement events and programs, preferably in an arts, cultural, or educational setting Previous experience managing large scale events preferred Exceptional communication skills with proven track record as necessary for the varied portfolio of events with which this position works Confidence and experience in direct communication with donors / constituents, as well as a driven, results-oriented approach to ensure that events align with the overall institutional fundraising goals Strong organizational, interpersonal, writing, and time management skills; attention to detail; and the ability to respect and maintain confidentiality Knowledge of the arts and cultural philanthropy landscape is a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs required, familiarity with Raiser’s Edge, Campaign Monitor, Zkipster, and Adobe Acrobat preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience Position and Compensation Details The salary for this position is $55,779.
• This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
• This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
• This position reports to Director of Donor Engagement This position is required to be performed fully onsite at Philadelphia Museum of Art locations.

Physical requirements :

Application Timeline Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to :