Visitor and Commemorative Giving Manager

THE NATIONAL GALLERY; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Visitor and Commemorative Giving Manager to enhance visitor support through innovative fundraising strategies. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to creatively rethink visitor engagement and donation methods, especially with the upcoming reopening of the Sainsbury Wing. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the Gallery's legacy fundraising initiatives and will work towards increasing income from visitor donations. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a significant impact in the arts sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and visitor engagement strategies.
• Proven ability to manage and grow fundraising programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to increase visitor donations.
• Manage the Gallery's commemorative giving program.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy

Visitor Engagement

Event Planning

Commemorative Giving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Professional Fundraising Certification

Job description

The National Gallery has a vacancy for a Visitor and Commemorative Giving Manager to join its Development Department.

With the reopening of the Sainsbury Wing in 2025 and annual visitor numbers expected to exceed 4.5 million in the coming years, there is now a unique opportunity to creatively rethink how visitors are asked to support the Gallery both online and on site through refreshed donation boxes, in our shops and cafes and a more strategic visitor journey. This role will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies to develop and increase income from visitors as well as other low level giving, including the planning and delivery of an annual appeal.

Importantly, this post will also play an active role in our Legacy fundraising, which is an important and exciting area of growth for the Gallery. They will be responsible for growing the Gallery’s commemorative (in memory) giving programme and other areas of Legacy fundraising where appropriate.

This is a full time, permanent position.