What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Giving Officer position at Peabody Essex Museum Inc?
The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), one of the largest and most dynamic art museums in the nation, is seeking an Individual Giving Officer. For over 220 years, PEM has been an anchor in the community, serving as a gathering place where anyone can learn, derive inspiration, and gain a deeper appreciation for shared human experiences from around the globe and through time.
Under the supervision of the Director of Membership and Individual Giving, the Individual Giving Officer is an active front-line fundraiser responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors through personal, relationship-based engagement. The Officer manages a portfolio of high-level members, PEM Fund donors, and select individual, leadership, and major gift prospects, serving as a critical connector between annual, mid-level, and major giving.
This role focuses on one-to-one donor engagement, managing relationships through in-person, virtual, and phone meetings, and supporting the Museum’s ambitious operating and campaign goals. Working closely with curators, senior Museum leadership, high-level volunteers, and Development colleagues, the Individual Giving Officer identifies, qualifies, and advances donors through the giving pipeline using individualized strategies aligned with donor interests and institutional priorities. This Officer will also manage key projects and initiatives as assigned, including but not limited to being a liaison for a Visiting Committee, volunteer management, collateral development, stewardship and cultivation of high-level membership & PEM Fund fulfillment.