Full-Time Development Manager
Job Description
ABOUT THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN
Founded in 1825, the National Academy of Design promotes art and architecture in America. As the leading honorary society for visual artists and architects in the United States, we advocate for the arts as a tool for education, celebrate the role of artists and architects in public life, and serve as a catalyst for cultural conversations that propel society forward. As it looks ahead to its 200th anniversary in 2025, the National Academy of Design is at an especially exciting moment of reinvention and possibility. In spring 2023, the National Academy moved into a new 7800-sf exhibition space in Chelsea that reaffirms the Academy’s commitment to the artists and architects who are at the core of its mission and that will enable it to present a vibrant schedule of exhibitions and programs that explore critical issues in contemporary art, architecture, and culture.
LOCATION
Full-time employees of the National Academy are required to work in our offices at 519 W 26th St at least three days per week, are required to attend in-person staff and board meetings, and must be available to attend in-person events and programs as required.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Development Manager is an entrepreneurial, results-driven fundraising professional who will help create and implement fundraising strategies to help achieve the organization’s philanthropic goals. This full-time, exempt position will assist in securing and increasing financial support through individual gifts, managing the application process for foundation grants, and developing and managing a new Friends membership program. The ideal candidate will be personable, analytical, articulate, an excellent written and verbal communicator, and be able to balance multiple priorities and projects. The Development Manager works to build a culture of philanthropy that is inclusive of all stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement a “Friends” membership program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors (individual giving $50 – $2,499), including conceiving of and implementing activations and events for members
- Support the Executive Director, Development Consultant, and/or Director of Development in researching and identifying prospects, matching donor interests to institution goals, and soliciting and stewarding donor relationships
- Support the Executive Director, Development Consultant, and/or Director of Development on all major fundraising initiatives
- Oversee all gift acknowledgment and donor tracking
- Work in partnership with staff to ensure donor data integrity (Salesforce)
- Work in partnership with the Executive Director and Communications team on annual fundraising campaigns
- Help plan, coordinate, and implement development events including donor cultivation cocktail receptions and gala fundraising benefits
- Work with the senior leadership team to coordinate funding proposals and reports for federal, state, city government RFPs, as well as private foundation and corporate funding opportunities
- Monitor news, philanthropic publications, prospect database, and alerts to identify new prospects
- Coordinate and conduct meetings with donors and prospects, as needed
- Support additional development projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- A passion and enthusiasm for the National Academy’s mission
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- A demonstrated ability to engage individual donors and build long-term relationships
- Three or more years of related professional experience in development at a not-for-profit organization
- Demonstrated experience using Salesforce or similar database platform
- Strong organizational skills
- Flexible and adaptable work and interpersonal style
- Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also function as a team player who will take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently
- Experience in planning and assisting with the production of fundraising events, such as art auctions or galas
- Assist with/attend selected fundraising events as needed (some nights and weekends are required)
- Some knowledge of and experience navigating government grants and/or experience writing government and/or foundation grant proposals preferred but not required
SALARY
The salary for this position is $65,000-$75,000 annually and includes an excellent, comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please submit a résumé and one-page cover letter, combined in one PDF titled “Last Name_DEVELOPMENT MANAGER,” via email to careers@nationalacademy.org. Please include “DEVELOPMENT MANAGER” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. HIRING STATEMENT The National Academy of Design is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color, and gender nonconforming candidates to apply. The National Academy of Design is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.36 total views, 0 today