About this opportunity
Whitney Museum of American Art Llc lists this Associate Director, Patron Programs opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Associate Director of Patron Programs is responsible for meeting the Whitney Museum’s annual revenue Patron Program targets and operating goals by leading a team responsible for the engagement, cultivation, and stewardship of donors within the Whitney’s Patron Groups (Artist’s Council, Director’s Council, American Fellows, Education Committee, Studio Forum, National Committee), overseeing the Chairman’s Council, and collaborating across the Advancement and Curatorial Teams to support management of five Acquisitions Committees. This role will set strategy and drive revenue across Patron Programs, while playing a critical role in strengthening and expanding the donor pipeline. The Associate Director will sustain Whitney’s high standard of donor cultivation while advancing patrons to increased levels of philanthropic support.
A senior member of the Advancement team, the Associate Director will manage members of the Individual Giving team and collaborate effectively across Advancement functions. The candidate must be results-driven, successful in closing multi-year gifts, making face-to-face solicitations, and able to work collaboratively with volunteer(s), key Museum leaders, and staff across the institution. We seek a person who is adaptable, extremely organized, a creative thinker, an outstanding writer and communicator, and thrives in a very fast-paced environment. The Associate Director must possess a high-level of emotional intelligence, charisma, energy, and the ability to bring a “can-do” enthusiastic disposition to the role and inspire others to do their best work.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of four experienced staffers
Cultivate and maintain a portfolio
Stewardgifts between $25,000 and $50,000
Set clear goals and expectations for the Patron Programs team
In partnership with the Development Operations, identify high-capacity, high-affinity patrons and develop strategies to deepen engagement and advance them within the giving pipeline
Oversee the strategic direction and performance of Patron Programs
Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues across the Museum (e.g., Curatorial, Education, Programs) to support donor engagement and deliver meaningful, mission-aligned experiences
Ensure a high standard of donor stewardship and cultivation across all Patron Programs
Identify opportunities to enhance or evolve Patron Programs
Assist in implementing and/or attending Whitney donor events as needed (some travel required)
Oversee Patron Programs calendar
Maintainaccurateandtimelyrecords of all donor interactions
Utilizeprospect research and giving data to inform strategy and portfolio decisions.
Monitor and report on personal fundraising activity and progress toward goals
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
At least 8-10 years' experience in nonprofit advancement
Proven success raising five-figure gifts or greater
Strategic planning and budget management experience
At least 3 years’ experience in managing a team
Comfort managing and stewarding high-net-worth donors
Expert written and oral communication skills
Experience managing and coaching others toward success
Data-driven fundraiser with comfortleveragingRaiser’s Edge or related software
Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize requests
Strong organizational skills
Commitment to the value of arts in our society
Ability to worknights and weekendsand travel as needed
Experience and Qualifications
Exceptional management, leadership, presentation, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work effectivelyand manage many projects at the same time
Knowledge and understanding of the New York funding community; poise to communicate the institution's mission and interests to a broad audience
Understanding of cultural fundraising and the NYC donor/philanthropic landscape (a plus)
Strong passion for contemporary art and familiarity with the art and cultural world
Experience with Raiser's Edge database or similar fundraising software (important)
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Compensation & Benefits
Fixed compensation of $150,000-160,000per annum
Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections
Generous PTO benefits
Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit
Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike
About the Whitney
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today. Its signature exhibition, the Biennial, is the country's leading survey of the most recent developments in American art.
EEO Statement
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, partnership status, caregiver status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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