What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Donor Engagement position at Philadelphia Museum of Art?
Director of Donor Engagement
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 Director of Donor Engagement oversees an integrated program and team responsible for a wide range of functions to support the Advancement division’s annual goals and the institution’s broader objectives, including programming, event planning, communications, and overall stewardship to all advancement constituencies.
The Director manages the work streams of the Engagement team and conceptualizes overarching engagement strategies to support the division’s cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship activities, in partnership with the team and colleagues across the museum. Among other key partners across the museum, the Director will work closely with the Director of Events and Dining whose team will continue to oversee and manage plans for facilities, AV, and security for Advancement events.
Specifically, you will:
Design and implement innovative engagement strategies that strengthen donor commitment, inspire new and repeat giving, deepen relationships, and expand philanthropic participation across individual and institutional audiences.
• Lead a comprehensive program of in-person and digital engagement, including events, communications, and experiences that advance donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Develop and oversee donor communications strategy, ensuring high-quality print and digital collateral that reflects institutional priorities and resonates with diverse donor audiences.
• Direct donor stewardship initiatives, creating meaningful recognition and engagement opportunities that reinforce long-term relationships.
• Collaborate on donor travel programs in partnership with the Individual Giving team, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with engagement goals.
• Manage annual engagement plans, including program calendars, event schedules, and operating budgets to deliver on Advancement and institutional objectives.
• Serve as primary liaison with Events and Dining partners, ensuring exceptional experiences for Advancement programs and donor-facing initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support.
Your background and experience include:
• Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years to ten years successful event planning, communications, stewardship, and fundraising experience.
• An understanding of museum priorities, culture, and operations.
• Ability to think creatively and conceive of programs, events, and communications that are exciting and engaging with a goal of supporting the Advancement Division growing contributed revenue and supporting the museum’s overall mission.
• Track record of carefully building and managing budgets and financial reporting
• Candidate must demonstrate outstanding managerial, organizational, communication, and social skills.
• Excellent writing, editing, proof-reading skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and demonstrated flexibility in meeting shifting demands and priorities.
• Available to work a schedule that includes nights and weekends.
Position and Compensation Details
- The salary for this position is $115,000.
- This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
- This position reports to Chief Advancement Officer
- This position is required to be performed fully onsite at Philadelphia Museum of Art locations.
- Physical requirements:
- Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
- Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
Institutional Requirements
- Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
- Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
- Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.
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.
What We Offer
Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:
- Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
- Discounted guest tickets for admission
- Discounts on gift memberships
- Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
- Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees including:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
- Health savings or flexible spending account program
- Retirement savings program with museum match
- Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure.
Salary : $115,000