• Job Description

  Req#: 485253

  Position Title: Individual Giving and Events Manager

  Department: Development

  Reports To: Director of Development

  Position Classification: Full-time, Exempt, Benefits-Eligible

  
  

  Work Location: Onsite at the Queens Museum

  Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

  Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 per year

  Management Classification: Supervisory

  
  

  
  

  About the Queens Museum

  The Queens Museum is dedicated to presenting high-quality arts and educational programming for the people of New York, and particularly the residents of Queens, a uniquely diverse ethnic, cultural, and international community. The Museum’s work honors the history of our site and the diversity of our communities through a wide-ranging and integrated program of exhibitions, educational initiatives, and public events.

  In this current moment of uncertainty, we recognize that museums should serve as places of care; not just for their collections, but for their communities, staff, and artists. The Queens Museum strives to be a cultural institution that is open, responsive, inclusive, and empathetic.

  
  

  Position Overview

  The Individual Giving and Events Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of a robust fundraising strategy that builds and maintains individual donor relationships and increases individual support and engagement with the Museum across giving levels.

  
  

  Responsibilities include overseeing and developing the Museum’s membership and patron programs, securing giving to support exhibitions and programs, conceiving and delivering creative patron engagement opportunities including special events and patron trips nationally and internationally, planning and executing the Museum’s two annual fundraising events (Annual Gala and Spring/Summer party), planned auctions and other events, developing and leading in the outreach for individual giving initiatives including online campaigns, supporting individual donor outreach for capital campaign support, and supporting Board giving and engagement. The Manager reports to and works closely with the Director of Development

  Essential Functions

  • Lead planning and execution of the Museum’s major events (i.e. Annual Gala, openings and cultivation events for major donors and prospects, etc.)

  • Maintain direct relationships with donors and build new relationships by creating opportunities for engagement with the Museum and by highlighting museum programming.

  • Lead donor cultivation and engagement events for the Exhibitions Circle and Board engagement.

  • Maintain existing and develop new relationships with patrons, donors, trustees, and members

  • Devise and deliver donor engagement programs including special, talks, events, visits, cultivation dinners, and trips nationally and internationally

  • Execute special fundraising projects (i.e. art sales, patrons circles, Adopt-A-Building program, etc

  • Write and follow up letters of inquiry, acknowledgment letters, and appeals

  • Research new funding prospects and support all efforts to identify, cultivate, and steward new and existing donors

  • Create promotional materials and packages to support fundraising requests

  • Follow all processes and procedures for receiving and recording gifts and updating funder lists

  • Track all donors and prospects in Salesforce, run custom reports, generate mailing lists

  • Oversee the management and training of interns and temporary support staff as needed

  
  

  This list represents the essential functions of the role, this list does not constitute an exhaustive list of job functions

  
  

  Competencies

  • Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and a creative approach to problem-solving

  • Thrives in culturally diverse settings

  • Displays a high level of support for colleagues, and builds professional and respectful relationships with others

  • Adaptability and flexibility

  • Ability to work independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and adhering to deadlines

  
  

  Qualifications

  • Prior experience planning large-scale events and donor programs

  • Knowledge and interest in contemporary art practice

  • Ability to think creatively, synthesize information effectively, and tailor information to appeal to a broad spectrum of funder interests

  • Proven ability to manipulate and analyze large volumes of data in Donor databases and CRMs (Salesforce preferred)

  
  

  Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising

  • Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, a related field and/or its work experience equivalent

  • Availability to work onsite at the Queens Museum and nights and weekends as required

  • Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills

  • Strong computer skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and CRMs

  
  

  How to Apply

  Submit the following application materials through our online careers portal:

  
  

  1. A resume outlining your work experience

  2. A Cover letter describing your interest in this position

  
  

  Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only complete applications including a cover letter will be considered for an interview.

  
  

  Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role

  
  

  Interview Process

  • Introductory interview (Zoom)

  • Second interview (onsite at QM)

  • Final Interview (onsite at QM)

  
  

  Please note that while careful consideration will be given to each submission, the Museum will only contact those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and work experience best meet the requirements of the position.

  
  

  Benefits

  This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include:

  
  

  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Wellness Days

  • (11) Paid Holidays & (4) Summer Fridays per year

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

  • Retirement Benefits (401K savings plan, Pension plan, and Life Insurance policy)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Free affiliate admission to most American Museums

  
  

  Hybrid Work Model

  The QM team is currently practicing a hybrid work model, incorporating a blend of onsite and remote working. QM department heads require attendance onsite at the Museum 3 days per week, to participate in in-person meetings and project work

  
  

  Requests for Accommodations

  If you require additional support at any stage of the application process due to disability, please contact us by phone at (718) 592-9700 Ext. 145, or via e-mail at hr@queensmuseum.org to request and arrange for reasonable accommodations.

  
  

  EEOC Statement

  The Queens Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, familial status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV status, arrest record, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

  
  

  COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

  The highest priority of the Queens Museum is safeguarding the health and safety of its employees and communities. It is therefore the policy of the QM to require employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a measure of public safety. As such, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment of the Queens Museum. This job offer is conditional upon proof of COVID-19 vaccination, which is to be submitted to Human Resources prior to the start of work date stated on this letter. Requests for reasonable accommodations for persons who cannot show proof of vaccination because of a disability, pregnancy, religious belief, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses,

  or for medical, or other covered reasons will be considered in accordance with all applicable laws.

  
  

  Living Land Acknowledgment

  The Queens Museum would like to acknowledge the past, present, and future generations of Matinecock, Canarsie, Lekawe (Rockaway), Munsee Lenape, and the interconnected Matouwac communities across the Greater Long Island region, as stewards of the land.

  As both a museum of art and a historic site built on unceded Indigenous lands, the Queens Museum is committed to working towards a living land acknowledgment built on listening, collaboration, and action together with Indigenous communities. We recognize the ongoing impacts of the violent colonial displacement of Native people–as well as the displacement of animal relatives and the disruption of natural ecosystems–by the United States.

  We invite our communities to join us in taking action now by devoting time to taking care of the land, whether this be cleaning up your local park or donating to an Indigenous-led advocacy group.

• About the company

  The Queens Museum, formerly the Queens Museum of Art, is an art museum and educational center located in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in the borough of Queens in New York City, United States.

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