Description

Position : Strategic Management Fellow

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Development

Classification: Non-exempt

Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision; paid personal, holiday, and sick time; $1500 stipend for professional development

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional weekend and/or evenings as needed, 35 hours per week

Fellowship Period: Nine-month fellowship with proposed start date of September 3, 2024

Compensation: $18.50/hour

Mission :

The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.

The DMA will:

• Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
• Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
• Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.

Scope of the Position:

The Strategic Management Fellow supports the planning, evaluation, and implementation of special projects and strategic initiatives related to the DMA’s upcoming capital expansion campaign. The Fellow reports to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and will work closely with the CDO and Senior Director of Major Gifts on campaign strategy, communication, and reporting.

Duties/Functions

• Overall campaign management and organization including pipelines, prospect tracking, strategy, task assignment, and maintenance of timelines.
• Conduct detailed donor research on current/prospective donors.
• Work closely with the Manager of Advancement Services and others to manage relevant donor information and ensure its accuracy in the database, including entering call reports from the Chief Development Officer, Senior Director of Major Gifts, and other campaign leaders.
• Assist in preparing reports and updates for the campaign leadership.
• Lead moves management meetings and work with CEO, CDO, Senior Director of Major Gifts and volunteers to identify prospective capital campaign and other major donors.
• Schedule meetings, preparing talking points, assembling presentations, and full meeting prep for, Board members, campaign volunteers and DMA staff.
• Draft and prepare all campaign correspondence including solicitation proposals, meeting requests, and meeting follow up.
• Create campaign strategic agendas, meeting Power Points, initiate meeting follow up, and staff other campaign-related committees and teams, as required.
• Maintain and update campaign prospect lists and related materials.
• Prepare regular campaign reports to share with staff and volunteer leadership.
• Produce all campaign correspondence including letters of acknowledgment.
• Maintaining master campaign calendar to maximize cultivation events and keep campaign committee on track.
• Organizing and monitoring volunteer assignments and follow-up and assisting in all aspects of volunteer-led fundraising efforts.
• Handle any incidental details related to the campaign as specified by the CDO.
• Support administrative functions of the Development Department as needed.

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Certification :

• Graduate student with a flexible course load or recent recipient of a graduate degree with an interest in pursuing a professional career in a museum or non-profit organization.
• Advanced degrees in business administration, non-profit management, law, organizational behavior, information technology, marketing, communications, fundraising, data analysis, accounting, finance, or similar fields will receive preference.

Key Qualifications :

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to drive multiple concurrent projects to completion.
• Good judgement in decision-making and completing job responsibilities.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage changing priorities.
• Effective diplomatic skills and ability to use discretion.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure high quality deliverables.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving, with the ability to influence without direct authority, develop effective partnerships, and build consensus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a demonstrated ability to prepare executive level written and oral presentations.

Our Core Values

Act with Integrity: We are honest and ethical.

Build Inclusivity: We create spaces where everyone can feel like they belong.

Communicate Respectfully: We listen intentionally and advocate for diverse perspectives.

Embrace and Drive Change: We are innovative, creative, and solutions driven.

Foster Connections: We collaborate around shared goals.

Maintain Balance: We encourage ourselves and each other to reflect and recharge.

Remain Curious: We pursue personal and professional learning.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy

The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.

Equity

Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.

Diversity

Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.

Inclusion

We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.

EOE

The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.