Museum of the City of New York
Director, Individual Giving & Major Gifts
Museum of the City of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
Director, Individual Giving & Major Gifts
The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) fosters understanding of the distinctive nature of urban life in the world’s most influential metropolis. It engages visitors by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting the city’s past, present, and future. Founded in 1923, MCNY showcases the city’s unique stories and cultural treasures, presenting immersive exhibitions and programs at the intersection of history, popular culture, and art to roughly 200,000 people annually, including 30,000 students and educators. MCNY is recognized as one of the leading museums in New York City.
The Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts is an essential member of the Development Team responsible for overseeing all aspects of MCNY’s individual giving programs, including membership groups, annual fund, major donors, and planned giving. The role has an annual operating support goal of $3–5 million and manages restricted funds for exhibitions and special projects.
Roles and Responsibilities
Create an individual giving strategy that includes annual fund, membership programs, major gifts, and planned giving to fund the Museum’s robust calendar of exhibitions, programs, and operations.
Oversee prospect research to identify potential major donors aligned with the Museum’s strategic priorities.
Manage a robust portfolio of major donors, maintaining strong relationships and providing regular communication and stewardship, including reporting on gift impact.
Collaborate closely with the Museum’s leadership, curatorial, and programs teams to align fundraising efforts with organization goals.
Track and analyze donor behavior and giving trends to inform fundraising strategy for donors at every giving level.
Support the build out of a planned giving program that incorporates legacy giving, endowment support, and annuities to create long‑term revenue pipelines for the institution.
Represent the Museum at professional conferences, networking events, and funding‑related community gatherings.
Mentor and supervise at least two direct reports.
Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in individual and/or major gifts fundraising with a proven track record of executing successful individual giving programs, preferably in a museum or other cultural setting.
Exceptional relationship building, written, and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of New York City’s philanthropic landscape.
Excellent organization and time‑management skills, ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines both individually and as part of a team.
Ability to craft compelling fundraising strategy and messaging for campaigns, solicitations, presentations, and proposals, meeting both donor interest and Museum need.
Passion for New York City and appreciation for MCNY’s multi‑faceted approach to exploring the city through history, popular culture, art, and civic engagement.
Strong understanding of fundraising strategies, cultivation techniques, and major donor moves management.
Flexibility and ability to adapt strategies in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
Proficiency in donor research and CRM systems, preferably Blackbaud’s Altru.
Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring direct reports.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a complex, mission‑driven organization.
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a passion for advancing equity and addressing structural racism within nonprofit organizations.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment This position is primarily performed Monday‑Friday, with occasional weekend or evening work required. Sedentary office work with standard office equipment and keyboards; ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally or negligible force frequently or constantly. Repetitive motion and substantial movements of wrists, hands, and fingers. Close visual acuity required for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Occasional work outdoors under weather conditions including heat and cold.
Annual salary: $115,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, life insurance, 401(k), a defined‑benefit pension plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, options for critical illness insurance, accident insurance, legal services, and pet insurance. Paid time off policy includes 10 days of annual leave, rising to 15 days in year 2 and 20 days in year 3, plus 12 sick days per year and 12 holidays. Employees also qualify for free or discounted admissions to other participating cultural institutions.
How To Apply Please email your resume and cover letter to Jennifer Krauss at Jennifer Krauss Recruiting. The Museum provides a flexible work environment and encourages diverse applicants.
About the Museum of the City of New York: The Museum of the City of New York is committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with staff as diverse as New York City and the audiences who are curious about learning more about its history and engaging in contemporary urban issues. Our staff members are dedicated to working towards a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring city museum in the world.
The Museum of the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the museum provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination with respect to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identification or expression, marital status, military status or veteran, national origin, political association, political/personal convictions, predisposing genetic characteristics, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and style), religion (including attire, clothing or facial hair worn in accordance with religious requirements), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic location, philosophies, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws, in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay‑off, and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. The Museum complies with applicable state and local law governing nondiscrimination in employment which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employees, applicants for employment or interns, as well as contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, other individuals providing services in the workplace or their employees in every location in which the Museum has facilities.
Seniority level: Director. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Other.
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The Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts is an essential member of the Development Team responsible for overseeing all aspects of MCNY’s individual giving programs, including membership groups, annual fund, major donors, and planned giving. The role has an annual operating support goal of $3–5 million and manages restricted funds for exhibitions and special projects.
Roles and Responsibilities
Create an individual giving strategy that includes annual fund, membership programs, major gifts, and planned giving to fund the Museum’s robust calendar of exhibitions, programs, and operations.
Oversee prospect research to identify potential major donors aligned with the Museum’s strategic priorities.
Manage a robust portfolio of major donors, maintaining strong relationships and providing regular communication and stewardship, including reporting on gift impact.
Collaborate closely with the Museum’s leadership, curatorial, and programs teams to align fundraising efforts with organization goals.
Track and analyze donor behavior and giving trends to inform fundraising strategy for donors at every giving level.
Support the build out of a planned giving program that incorporates legacy giving, endowment support, and annuities to create long‑term revenue pipelines for the institution.
Represent the Museum at professional conferences, networking events, and funding‑related community gatherings.
Mentor and supervise at least two direct reports.
Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in individual and/or major gifts fundraising with a proven track record of executing successful individual giving programs, preferably in a museum or other cultural setting.
Exceptional relationship building, written, and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of New York City’s philanthropic landscape.
Excellent organization and time‑management skills, ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines both individually and as part of a team.
Ability to craft compelling fundraising strategy and messaging for campaigns, solicitations, presentations, and proposals, meeting both donor interest and Museum need.
Passion for New York City and appreciation for MCNY’s multi‑faceted approach to exploring the city through history, popular culture, art, and civic engagement.
Strong understanding of fundraising strategies, cultivation techniques, and major donor moves management.
Flexibility and ability to adapt strategies in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
Proficiency in donor research and CRM systems, preferably Blackbaud’s Altru.
Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring direct reports.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a complex, mission‑driven organization.
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a passion for advancing equity and addressing structural racism within nonprofit organizations.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment This position is primarily performed Monday‑Friday, with occasional weekend or evening work required. Sedentary office work with standard office equipment and keyboards; ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally or negligible force frequently or constantly. Repetitive motion and substantial movements of wrists, hands, and fingers. Close visual acuity required for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Occasional work outdoors under weather conditions including heat and cold.
Annual salary: $115,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, life insurance, 401(k), a defined‑benefit pension plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, options for critical illness insurance, accident insurance, legal services, and pet insurance. Paid time off policy includes 10 days of annual leave, rising to 15 days in year 2 and 20 days in year 3, plus 12 sick days per year and 12 holidays. Employees also qualify for free or discounted admissions to other participating cultural institutions.
How To Apply Please email your resume and cover letter to Jennifer Krauss at Jennifer Krauss Recruiting. The Museum provides a flexible work environment and encourages diverse applicants.
About the Museum of the City of New York: The Museum of the City of New York is committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with staff as diverse as New York City and the audiences who are curious about learning more about its history and engaging in contemporary urban issues. Our staff members are dedicated to working towards a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring city museum in the world.
The Museum of the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the museum provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination with respect to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identification or expression, marital status, military status or veteran, national origin, political association, political/personal convictions, predisposing genetic characteristics, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and style), religion (including attire, clothing or facial hair worn in accordance with religious requirements), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic location, philosophies, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws, in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay‑off, and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. The Museum complies with applicable state and local law governing nondiscrimination in employment which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employees, applicants for employment or interns, as well as contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, other individuals providing services in the workplace or their employees in every location in which the Museum has facilities.
Seniority level: Director. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Other.
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