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.

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

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.