Senior Development Manager

WHITECHAPEL GALLERY; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Senior Development Manager to lead fundraising efforts and cultivate relationships with individual and corporate supporters. This pivotal role within the Development Team will contribute to the Gallery's mission to transform philanthropy as it approaches its 125th anniversary. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in shaping the future of arts philanthropy, working creatively to align fundraising initiatives with the Gallery's values. If you are passionate about arts and fundraising, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising and managing donor relationships.
• Ability to think creatively to generate income aligned with values.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising initiatives from individuals and corporate supporters.
• Manage key corporate relationships and develop Patrons programmes.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Donor Cultivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic, and commercially minded individual to lead support from the Gallery’s individual and corporate supporters.

A key role within Whitechapel Gallery’s Development Team, the successful candidate will play an instrumental part in realising some of the most exciting international artistic projects today, working with both artists and dedicated supporters to shape the artistic landscape and write the next chapter of arts philanthropy at the Gallery.

The Senior Development Manager is responsible for leading the Gallery’s fundraising from individuals as well as managing key corporate relationships. This includes developing and fulfilling the Gallery’s Patrons programmes (Global Circle, Director’s Circle, Curator’s Circle, Patrons, and Corporate Patrons), as well as project support from Exhibition Circles, the Commissioning Council, the Education Council, and the Errantry Fund, a new initiative to garner support from philanthropists interested in creating long-term structural change.

This is an important moment in the Gallery’s history as we approach our 125th-year anniversary in 2026, creating an opportunity to celebrate our distinguished past while presenting a radical vision for the future. An opportunity to re-look at our fundraising initiatives and align them with our new Vision, Mission, and Values. The Senior Development Manager will play a key role in transforming philanthropy at the Gallery over the next year, working closely with the Director of Development and Director.

The Senior Development Manager will be a fundraiser who enjoys working across streams and has a particular passion for identifying, cultivating, and nurturing inspiring and mutually beneficial relationships for the Gallery, and maintaining a portfolio of donor supporters and prospects. You will be unafraid of thinking creatively to deliver income generation that aligns with the Gallery’s values, to ensure the Gallery’s future financial stability.