- Company: Honolulu Academy Of Arts
- Location: Wake Island, Honolulu
- Full Time
- Wake Island, Honolulu
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The Honolulu Academy Of Arts is hiring a Senior Philanthropy Officer to lead relationship-driven major and planned giving at our Wake Island, Honolulu location. This full-time role offers an experienced fundraiser the chance to deepen community investment in one of Hawai‘i's premier arts institutions.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Senior Philanthropy Officer cultivates and stewards lasting donor relationships that fuel major and planned gifts. Working closely with a wide range of supporters, this position translates personal connection into meaningful philanthropic backing for the mission of the Honolulu Museum of Art, while serving as a trusted collaborator across the advancement team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, launch, and sustain relationship-based fundraising initiatives focused on major and planned gifts.
- Manage and grow a varied portfolio of individual prospects and committed donors.
- Inspire philanthropic support that advances the Honolulu Museum of Art's mission and programs.
- Partner with the Chief Advancement Officer and colleagues to align giving strategies with institutional goals.
- Act as a dependable advocate and collaborator within the broader advancement function.
Qualifications
- Proven experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and planned gifts.
- Strong relationship-building skills with diverse individuals and donor communities.
- A collaborative, partnership-oriented approach to advancement work.
- Commitment to the arts and to the mission of a cultural institution.
- Ability to work full time on-site in Wake Island, Honolulu.
About Honolulu Academy Of Arts
The Honolulu Academy Of Arts champions the arts and creative life of Hawai‘i through the Honolulu Museum of Art. Our advancement team builds the philanthropic relationships that make exhibitions, education, and community programming possible, and the Senior Philanthropy Officer plays a central part in that work.
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- Role Senior Philanthropy Officer
- Employer Honolulu Academy Of Arts
- Location Wake Island, Honolulu
- Type Full Time
- Posted June 13, 2026
- Apply by 2026-07-21
- Overview Full original description on this page (302 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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- Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
- Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
- Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
- Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
- Create or update donor databases.
- Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
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