Major Gifts Officer

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Located in the heart of San Francisco, the Asian Art Museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 inspiring artworks ranging from ancient jades and ceramics to contemporary video installations. Dynamic special exhibitions, cultural celebrations, and public programs for all ages provide rich art experiences that unlock the past and spark questions about the future. 

Currently, we are seeking a Major Gifts Officer (MGO) to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an organization that values teamwork, collaboration, and inclusion and where you will be surrounded by a diverse, talented, and enthusiastic group of colleagues. Reporting to the Director of Individual and Legacy Giving, the MGO manages the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors for the Nexus Membership Program (five-figure annual gifts). The MGO manages the volunteer committee for Nexus, working closely with leaders of t his group to enhance donor engagement and grow the Nexus program. The MGO works to develop and deepen the relationships between individual donors and the museum for the long-term benefit of the museum. The MGO must be resourceful and work well with a diverse group of donors being responsive to their needs and concerns and proactive in providing customer service, cultivation, and stewardship. The MGO is expected to solicit donors directly, and to manage and assist volunteers in solicitation. The MGO may represent the department on internal committees, as well as represent the museum to outside groups. Working under broad direction, the MGO is required to apply independent judgment to complex tasks within specialized areas. To learn more about this job opportunity, visit this link. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS  

The Asian Art Museum offers competitive salaries. The actual salary for this position will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. In addition to competitive salaries, the Asian Art Museum offers a generous benefits package, which includes: 

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans.  
• Group and individual retirement plans. 
• Life insurance and long-term disability.  
• Generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave policies.  
• Employee assistance program.  
• Professional development opportunities.  
• Other perks include free admission to other museums nationwide and participation in a variety of learning activities, including curator gallery talks, art hits, and more. 

APPLICATION PROCESS  

The position is open until filled with first review of applications by Monday, August 22, 2022.  

Apply online at: https://about.asianart.org/careers/.  

Following the first review of candidates, application materials will be screened to the most qualified candidates who will be invited to the next phase of the process. A final selection will be made upon completion of comprehensive reference and background checks.

Please note, all museum team members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (to be fully vaccinated, 14 days must have passed since the final dose of a two-shot vaccine, or a single dose of a one-shot vaccine was received) and provide proof, absent qualifying exemptions in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals receiving a conditional offer of employment from the museum will be provided a copy of the vaccination policy. For questions regarding this requirement, please e-mail: humanresourcesdepartment@asianart.org.