What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major & Planned Gifts Officer position at Minneapolis Institute of Art?
Major & Planned Gifts Officer
Full time, exempt
Starting Salary: $80,000 - $85,000, depending on qualifications
The Job
The support of donors is vital to Mia’s mission of inspiring wonder through the power of art. As a key ambassador for Mia, you'll build meaningful relationships with high-profile, high-capacity donors — identifying prospects, cultivating connections, and securing gifts that power the museum's mission. This includes unrestricted annual giving, designated gifts for special projects and programs, and planned gift commitments. Through personal, one-on-one engagement, you'll guide donors from first conversation to closed gifts, helping turn their passion for Mia into lasting support.
In this role, you will….
- Manage and grow a portfolio of 75-100 major donors and prospects ($2,500 ), driving the full cycle from identification through stewardship to meet annual fundraising goals
- Build and execute individualized donor strategies, prioritizing one-on-one meetings to deepen relationships and secure long-term support
- Partner with Advancement leadership, staff, and volunteers to advance portfolio strategy
- Draft proposals, endowment agreements, and other donor/advisor materials
- Stay current on Mia's mission and priorities, plus trends in major and planned giving
- Help shape tailored donor communications, benefits, and events
- Keep Salesforce records accurate and up to date, including all donor activity and contact reports
To be successful in this role…
You are a collaborative team player with a positive attitude. You are creative and open-minded with positive and effective written and oral communication skills. You are highly organized with an efficient working style. You have a commitment to quality, including attention to detail and ability to provide excellent follow-through. You are an enthusiastic advocate for all things Mia.
Specific Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in individual fundraising, or in the legal, financial, or a related field, with direct experience in cultivation and solicitation of individuals, preferably in an arts environment.
- Superior oral and written communication skills, exceptional people skills, strong initiative and self-motivation, and superior judgment and discretion.
- Able to work comfortably and professionally with a diverse group of people including but not limited to: donors, foundations, advisors, Trustees, individual prospects and volunteers.
- Able to serve as a representative of Mia to the public and represent the museum’s mission with enthusiasm and professionalism.
- Ability to work an occasional night or weekend day (for an event)
What do we provide…
- Competitive wages
- Excellent benefits package including 403(b) contribution
- Work life balance that includes vacation days, sick days, 11 holidays, 3 personal days and a 37.5 hour work week
- Personal development and growth opportunities
Mia Culture
The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is an audience-centered, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. Mia is Mission Driven, Generous, Agile, Emotionally Aware, and Positive, and endeavors to create a workplace culture where staff are responsible to one another, to our visitors, and to themselves to do the best work possible.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online at https://jobs-artsmia.submittable.com/submit/360990/major-planned-gifts-officer.
Posting Deadline
Open until filled.
Mia is committed to championing policies and practices that value diversity, foster equity, and empower an accessible and inclusive environment. Our strength lies in the diversity among the broad range of people who contribute their time and talents to Mia. We consider inclusion and accessibility a driver of institutional excellence and seek out diversity of participation, thought, and action. It is our aim, therefore, that our employees, trustees, interns, and volunteers reflect and embrace these core values.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000