Mural Arts’ Chief Advancement Officer is a member of the Executive Team and is responsible for managing and directing the fundraising, earned revenue and communications programs for Mural Arts Philadelphia (MAP), with efficiency and a clear vision of growth and goals that align with MAP’s strategic plan, and support the organization’s mission, vision and values. This role is a highly visible and public position for MAP, and reports directly to the Executive Director. As an executive level representative for the organization, this position demands strong interpersonal, and relationship building skills, along with sophisticated professionalism, urgency and the drive to develop, implement, and meet all annual financial goals.
The Chief Advancement Officer creates and implements strategies to increase revenue through awareness, manage donor relationships, and expand audiences. Core responsibilities of this role include strategic oversight of all fundraising and stewardship efforts; strategic oversight of communications and marketing plans; broadening and expanding the tours and merchandise offerings; and serving as the key liaison to the Board. The Chief Advancement Officer has three direct reports at the Director level. The position is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with major funders, while cultivating new partnerships / relationships that support growth objectives for MAP. The Chief Advancement Officer works with leaders across the organization to ensure that all teams are working toward the same revenue goals and using their time effectively on related programs. The role works in close collaboration with the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Finance, and the Board of Trustees, with responsibilities that are split between the program management and operations management of the organization’s revenue and communication efforts.
Responsibilities
Fundraising and Revenue Management
- Works closely with the Development team to plan and oversee all fundraising for the organization, with annual goals in the range of 16m – 18m
- Creates and executes the annual fundraising plan and earned revenue targets growing organizational understanding of the market and future opportunities
- Works with the Director of Finance and program directors to develop annual department level budgets and project revenues
- Works with the Director of Tours & Merchandise to develop earned revenue targets for the fiscal year in excess of $300,000.
- Identifies and implements strategies to overcome revenue challenges and barriers.
- Develops and manages longer term campaigns and revenue plans
- Cultivates new sources of support / funders with an emphasis on individual giving, including major and planned gifts
- Oversees the management and coordination of all galas and fundraising events for MAP, including securing needed sponsorships from individuals and corporations