Assistant Director, Online Engagement and Fundraising
Come join a team of dedicated staff at an exceptional time in the Smithsonian’s history as we prepare for the Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future. This ambitious fundraising campaign’s public phase will run from 2024 to 2026, culminating with the nation’s 250th anniversary. It will expand the Smithsonian’s reach and impact, empowering the institution to find solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.
The Office of Advancement oversees and guides the fundraising efforts of the entire Smithsonian and is home to the central advancement organization for the Institution. The office engages with staff throughout the Smithsonian in accomplishing their goals.
Key Responsibilities
The Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Advancement seeks an experienced candidate to fill the role of the Assistant Director of Online Engagement and Fundraising. This position is responsible for planning, managing, executing, and increasing the Institution’s digital philanthropy efforts. This work encompasses formulating digital philanthropy and outreach strategies, integration of membership programs, and support of new and emerging strategies and special projects. The successful candidate will have experience with omni-channel program integration and cross-collaboration with internal and external partners. The Assistant Director manages an office that creates a high volume of content and provides services to execute and manage online engagement and fundraising initiatives. The incumbent is responsible for meeting an annual fundraising goal and supervises a team of three staff members and multiple contractors.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong background in online engagement and fundraising strategy, communications, and technical knowledge of digital marketing practices and techniques. Applicants should demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, experience in the creation of web-based content, and understanding of data analytics and reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Luminate Online (formerly Convio), as well as comparable email programs, HTML, and photo-editing programs. Strong organizational, relationship, collaboration, and communication skills as well as the ability to work independently are necessary. Experience in complex omni-channel integrated strategies with internal and external strategic partners at a national, higher education, or a large cultural nonprofit organization is required. A bachelor’s degree is required.
Application Instructions
The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a cover letter using this link by October 9, 2024. Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average number of hours worked per week.
Any false statement in your application may result in your application being rejected and may also result in termination after employment begins. Relocation expenses are not paid.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact oastaffing@si.edu. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a workforce comprising a variety of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds support and enhance our daily work life and contribute to the richness of our exhibitions and programs.
Additional Info
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Focus: Fundraising, Donor/Donations, Planned Giving
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid Position)
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