Institutional Giving Manager

New York Historical Society
life insurance, paid time off, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, New York, New York
170 Central Park West (Show on map)
April 28, 2024
JOB TITLE: Institutional Giving Manager DEPARTMENT: Development REPORTS TO: Director of Institutional Giving ABOUT NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY Visitors experience 400 years of history through groundbreaking exhibitions, immersive films, and thought-provoking conversations among renowned historians and public figures at the New-York Historical Society, New York's first museum. A great destination for history since 1804, the Museum and the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library convey the stories of the city and nation's diverse populations, expanding our understanding of who we are as Americans and how we came to be. JOB SUMMARY The New-York Historical Society Museum & Library, one of America's preeminent cultural institutions and New York's first museum, seeks a dynamic Institutional Giving Manager to help support and grow the institution's foundation, corporate, and government funding sources. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the Institutional Giving Manager will join an active Development Department responsible for meeting and exceeding $20 million in contributed operating revenue from all sources. In collaboration with the Director and working closely with the Manager of Institutional Giving Operations, the Institutional Giving Manager will help to lead efforts to secure essential support for a broad range of institutional initiatives, pursuing ambitious corporate and foundation funding targets for a robust exhibition calendar, expansive education programs that serves New York City's public school students and teachers, the research and public programming of the Center for Women's History, and a range of other Museum and Library initiatives. The Institutional Giving Manager will also pursue local, state, and federal funding, and support the Department in efforts to raise new funds for capital, restricted, and endowment programs. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Craft winning grant proposals for submission to foundations, corporations, and government agencies; Research, identify, and develop outreach strategies for new institutional sources of funding for general operations, exhibitions, educational programs, museum and library initiatives, and capital projects; Develop and execute stewardship strategies in collaboration with Director of Institutional Giving, building a portfolio of current N-YHS program supporters and corporate sponsors, cultivating new and existing relationships and identifying and spearheading opportunities for engagement; Working with Director of Institutional Giving, ensure accurate and up-to-date recordkeeping of grant purposes, allocations, and projections; Oversee and meet a rigorous schedule of external and internal deadlines for applications, ensuring ample time for internal reviews and approvals; Working with New-York Historical's Finance Department, monitor grant compliance and prepare detailed narrative and financial reports to government agencies as well as corporate and foundation donors; Support the Development Department in fundraising activities through proposal narrative development, reports on institutional achievements, and strategic prospect development and stewardship; Participate at a broad range of special events, supporting fundraising galas, exhibition opening receptions, and intimate donor cultivation events, among others; Oversee and mentor Development Department intern in the context of Institutional Giving projects; Additional responsibilities and duties as required. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 4+ years related development experience; Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple long-term assignments while managing tasks of immediate need in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment; Demonstrated success in crafting strong funding proposals and grant reports; Superior editing and proofreading skills; detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy; Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; Facility with budgets and financial reports; A creative thinker and problem-solver who works well independently and with teams and can represent the department well with both internal and external stakeholders; Sincere interest in history, the humanities, and the arts; Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, fundraising database navigation, and fundraising research tools; Ability to work some evening and weekend events. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely a sedentary role using a computer; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The expected salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000. The successful candidate will be offered a salary within this range based on specific factors such as their individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations. New-York Historical Society provides a generous benefits package for eligible employees to support their health and wellbeing, which includes: Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal days, and holidays observed by the Museum; Medical, dental, vision and life insurance; Short and long-term disability coverage options; 403(b) retirement plan with eligibility for employer contributions following one year of full-time service; Flexible spending accounts for health-related expenses, dependent care, and parking and transit expenses; Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their families; 20% discount at the NYHistory Store, Cafe 77 and Clara restaurant, located within the Museum; Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions across the city. COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY To ensure the overall health and safety of the New-York Historical Society community, all newly hired employees of the New-York Historical Society are required to be fully-vaccinated with an FDA or WHO approved vaccine against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, absent qualifying exemptions for medical, religious, or other reasons in accordance with all applicable laws. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role. The New-York Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.