Senior Development Manager, WHITECHAPEL GALLERY

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Development Manager to lead fundraising efforts and cultivate relationships with supporters. This role is pivotal as the Gallery approaches its 125th anniversary, providing a unique opportunity to reshape fundraising initiatives aligned with its Vision and Values. The successful candidate will engage with artists and donors, driving income generation and ensuring financial stability for future projects. If you have a creative approach to philanthropy and a commitment to the arts, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the cultural landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and managing donor relationships.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising initiatives from individuals and corporate supporters.
• Develop and manage Patrons programmes and corporate relationships.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Education

Degree in Arts Management or Related Field

Professional Fundraising Certification

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 happening today. They will work 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 the 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. They will maintain 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, ensuring the Gallery’s future financial stability.