The Museum of Modern Art · 16 hours ago
Development Officer, Foundation Relations
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expThe Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Development Officer, Foundation Relations, focusing on soliciting and stewarding gifts from Foundations. The role involves strengthening the Museum’s foundation donor base through research, cultivation, and stewardship activities.
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Responsibilities
Works with Associate Director of Institutional Giving, Foundation Relations to strengthen and expand the Museum’s foundation donor base through active research and prospecting, thoughtful cultivation, and consistent stewardship
Conducts smooth and effective written and verbal stewardship of donors and prospects, through phone and email inquiries, onsite visits, and creation of written proposals and reports
Engages with donors and prospects frequently and proactively by phone and email to schedule onsite visits to the Museum’s galleries and programs. Greets and accompanies donors to programs, private tours, and Museum special events
Works with colleagues in curatorial departments, Conservation, Finance, Accounting, International Programs, and Archives, Library and Research Collections to collect relevant data on Museum activities
Drafts sophisticated proposals and reports for donors and prospects, including detailed project narratives, budgets, and reports with visuals as needed
Builds proposal budgets, conducts detailed financial analysis, and creates quantitative reports on funds and endowments
Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and three to five years' relevant experience in grant writing
Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Strong analytical skills and experience with finance/budgeting
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently on multiple projects
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Experience working with a CRM database
Excellent interpersonal skills, both in person and over the telephone
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The Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art connects people from around the world to the art of our time.
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