Development Manager at Independent Curators International

ICI seeks a full-time Development Manager to support our ongoing fundraising needs. ICI has been on a growth trajectory over the past two years, with increased Foundation giving by 27%, 22% growth in our Board of Trustees, and an annual budget of almost $2.5 million. Working closely with the Director of Development and supervising 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; and tracking donor contacts and transactions.

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 and Stewardship:

• Implement the 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 toward identifying new prospects and opportunities for Individual Giving, including the close management of ICI’s patron membership groups
• Manage 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; and 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 with donor events, member group updates, and documentation of events, liaising with graphic designers and external contractors 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 project manager for ICI’s 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 per year, with the support of the Development Coordinator, in order to effectively retain existing donors and engage new ones
• Ensure the implementation of pre- and post-event donor engagement strategies, as well as proper documentation of donor events for impact tracking and marketing purposes (including website, digital newsletters, annual brochure, and more)
• Secure artworks for the Annual Benefit and 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 and Location: 

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, 2024; early submissions are encouraged. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to info@curatorsintl.org with “DEVELOPMENT MANAGER” in the subject line.