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Description
The not-for-profit Monterey Bay Aquarium opened in 1984, and has earned a reputation for being among the world's finest. Located on Monterey's historic Cannery Row and featuring exhibitions that focus on Monterey Bay's diverse habitats and wildlife, it attracts between 1.7 and 2.4 million visitors each year.
The institution's mission is to inspire conservation of the oceans, both through exhibits and through conservation research and advocacy in such areas as sea otters, open-ocean fishes research, marine protected areas, fisheries health and others. More than 80,000 schoolchildren take advantage of the aquarium's free education programs and tours every year.
We have 75,000 member households including over 3,000 annual donors and operates a multifaceted fundraising program including online, telemarketing and direct mail giving opportunities. Annual fundraising goals are $20 million dollars to support new exhibits, education, research, ocean policy initiatives and to build the endowment fund.
Position Overview:
Major Gifts is responsible for all aspects of the Aquarium's personal cultivation program for annual donors giving $2,500 and above and for Ocean Legacy planned giving donors. The Major Gifts Officer focuses on identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors for the purpose of increasing retention, gift amounts and gift frequency. The Major Gifts Officer prepares and implements plans and materials; and participates in all facets of the Aquarium's fundraising activities.
To Apply:
Please email or mail a cover letter and resume. No attachments, please.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity.