Development Manager at Independent Curators International
Job Title: Development Manager
Job Status: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $65,000 – $68,000
ABOUT ICI:
Independent Curators International (ICI) supports the work of curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation, collaboration, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. Our collaborative programs connect curators across generations, and across social, political and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange, access to art, and public awareness for the curator’s role.
With a longstanding commitment to diversity, a significant part of our mission is to amplify underrepresented voices in the curatorial field. We work with curators in more than 70 countries and across all regions of the United States to present exhibitions and public programs that champion diverse practices and perspectives and connect ideas from around the world. Our professional development initiatives create transformational change, and for the past decade, we have fostered, empowered, and sustained a new vanguard of curators that reflect the racial/ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity of the U.S.
POSITION SUMMARY:
ICI seeks a full-time Development Manager to support our ongoing fundraising needs and to join our team. ICI has been on a growth trajectory over the last two years with increased Foundation giving by 27%, Board of Trustees growth by 22% and an annual budget of almost $2.5 million. Working closely with the Director of Development and the Development Coordinator, the Development Manager is responsible for managing the logistics of ICI’s fundraising efforts, with a focus on project management and event production. The Development Manager will be responsible for executing donor events and communications for cultivation and stewardship purposes; acting as production manager for the Annual Benefit & Auction, including the fulfillment of art sales; as well as tracking donor contacts and transactions. This position reports directly to the Director of Development, and supervises the Development Coordinator.
The ideal candidate is a detail oriented professional who utilizes project management skills to move key deliverables along independently with strategic guidance and input from the Director of Development. They should also be an
enthusiastic supporter of ICI’s mission and committed to our core values, which include inclusivity and
accessibility; experimentation; international engagement and cultural exchange; cooperation and
collaboration; and generosity.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cultivation & Stewardship
- Implement cultivation and stewardship strategy determined by the Director of Development: help meet fundraising goals by engaging existing and new donors through communications, events, and art sales and contribute to identifying new prospects and opportunities for Individual Giving, including the close management of ICI’s patron membership groups.
- Manage all ICI fundraising records using ICI’s databases on Bloomerang and mailchimp; and analyze data to assess success of donor engagement and retention strategy. Prepare invoices and maintain financial records. Prepare meeting materials with the creation of donor profiles, agendas, and briefings. Follow up on meetings and keep donors and potential donors abreast of developments at ICI; track progress against annual fundraising targets.
- In collaboration with the Communications and Digital Content Manager, ensure the development section of ICI’s website is updated, liaising with graphic designers as needed, listing and editing donor events and member groups; and publishing documentation on the website as needed.
- Lead and produce ICI’s donor communications strategy, determined by the Director of Development, for sustained engagement and renewal rate.
Events
- Serve as the project manager for the Annual Benefit and Auction, ensuring that all staff, interns, volunteers on the Benefit team and outside contractors such as event planners, are delivering their tasks on time both leading up to and on the day of the event. Track all ticket sales and donations, and ensure proper acknowledgments are sent for the Annual Benefit and Auction.
- Plan and execute 10-15 donor events a year with the support of the Development Coordinator, to effectively retain existing donors and engage new ones. Ensure the implementation of pre-and post event donor engagement strategies. Ensure proper documentation of donor events for impact tracking and marketing purposes including but not limited to, website, digital newsletters, and annual brochure.
- Secure art works for the Annual Benefit & Auction, and fulfill all Auction art sales, in coordination with Auction partners. Art handling expertise and market knowledge for selecting artworks is a plus.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range is $65–68k. This is an exempt position and employee benefits include fully-paid medical insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation, eight paid holidays, two weeks at the end of the year when the office is closed in recognition of the holidays, and sick time.
Hours:
Full time; office hours are Monday–Friday, 10 am to 6 pm. Applicants should be based in New York City by the start date and open to working a hybrid in-office and remote schedule. Occasional evening and weekend events in New York are required.
To Apply
Applications will be accepted until May 15; early submissions are encouraged. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to info@curatorsintl.org with “DEVELOPMENT MANAGER” in the subject line.
Deadline 5/15/24.