Whitney Museum of American Art · 2 weeks ago
Director of Corporate Partnerships
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expThe Whitney Museum of American Art is a prestigious institution dedicated to American art. The Director of Corporate Partnerships will lead the corporate fundraising program, focusing on building strategic partnerships and securing support for various museum initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement corporate fundraising strategies to secure support for exhibitions, education programs, special projects (including capital projects), and general operations
Provide leadership and guidance to staff supporting corporate fundraising
Represent the Museum in external meetings and industry events, promoting its mission and cultivating relationships with corporate partners and prospects
Manage corporate giving budget
Conduct revenue projections and financial analyses
Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate donors, serving as the primary liaison for all corporate giving initiatives and ensuring exceptional stewardship
Design and manage sponsorship benefit packages, ensuring fulfillment of recognition and engagement opportunities that enhance corporate visibility within the Museum’s programs and events
Identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate prospects nationally and internationally, fostering partnerships that reflect appropriate brand alignment and mutual benefit
Qualification
Required
B.A.; Master's degree in business and/or Arts Management preferred
Minimum of 7-8 years professional experience in event planning, sales/marketing, and/or development, preferably in a museum, non-profit, or arts-related organization, or corporate environment
Minimum 4 years with strong managerial experience
Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of Raiser's Edge or familiarity with database programs
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Ability to make sound judgments and decisions
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Preferred
Experience in public speaking (desired, not mandatory)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) elections
Generous Paid Time Off benefits
Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit
Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike
Company
Whitney Museum of American Art
Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Cone
Chief Strategy Officer
Angela Montefinise
Chief Communications & Content Officer
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