The Metropolitan Museum of Art · 5 days ago
Deputy Chief Development Officer for Individual Giving
The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expThe Metropolitan Museum of Art is a renowned institution that showcases over 5,000 years of art. The Deputy Chief Development Officer for Individual Giving will be responsible for securing philanthropic support essential to the Museum's programs and operations, managing a portfolio of high-potential donors and collaborating with senior leadership to drive fundraising efforts.
ArtAssociationE-CommerceEventsMuseums and Historical SitesNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and steward a dynamic portfolio of 100 to 125 high-potential donors and prospects, prioritizing frequent, high-quality interactions such as meetings, lunches, gallery visits, and substantive conversations to advance relationships and philanthropic commitments
Build and sustain strong relationships with individuals in the portfolio, strategically positioning them for significant fundraising requests aligned with the Museum’s priority needs, with particular emphasis on major capital, programmatic, and general operations priorities
Strategically partner, as appropriate, with the Museum’s Trustees, Director and CEO, curators, and Development colleagues to coordinate and elevate cultivation and solicitation efforts
Strategically partner with the Museum’s Trustees, Director and CEO, curators, and Development colleagues to coordinate and advance cultivation and solicitation efforts
Work closely with curatorial, programmatic, and Development colleagues to design and execute strategic engagement opportunities and events that support donor cultivation and revenue generation
Partner with Development leadership to develop systems that track, assess, and strengthen cultivation and solicitation efforts, helping ensure progress toward departmental fundraising goals
Maintain strong relationships with donors and prospects through consistent personal, written, and digital stewardship
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, with a graduate degree preferred
A minimum of 10 years of fundraising experience, with demonstrated success working within cultural institutions
Proven ability to develop, manage, and deepen relationships with high-potential donors and prospects
Strong knowledge of art history and curiosity for a wide array of projects across the institution
A strong track record of closing five-, six-, and seven-figure philanthropic commitments
Extensive familiarity with New York's cultural, philanthropic, and social communities
Experience working with high-level donors and prospects
Demonstrated ability to operate as a motivated self-starter while also contributing effectively as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Flexibility to accommodate the varying schedules of donors and prospects; willingness to travel as needed
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
Free financial-planning services
Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
25% discount for staff in Museum shops
A subsidized staff cafeteria
Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Company
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as The Met, presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.
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