Manager, Institutional Giving and Government Affairs

Guggenheim; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,958 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guggenheim Museum is seeking a full-time Manager for Institutional Giving and Government Affairs. This role involves managing a robust fundraising portfolio and generating grant awards with support from leadership. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, four to six years of relevant development experience, and exceptional writing skills.

This position allows for hybrid work and offers a salary range of $68,958.50 - $75,000 annually, contributing to important cultural initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in relevant fields.
• Four to six years’ development experience, preferably with a cultural institution.
• Superior writing skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a foundation and government fundraising portfolio.
• Conduct prospect identification, research, and analysis.
• Provide administrative support for donor records in SalesForce.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

SalesForce

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SalesForce

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Manager, Institutional Giving and Government Affairs

We are Guggenheim, a global constellation of museums unlike any other in the world. Four museums on three continents, united by the power of groundbreaking art to connect us to ourselves and to each other. Since our founding in 1937, the Guggenheim has introduced, celebrated and brought to the public the newest voices and visions in modern and contemporary art. When Solomon R. Guggenheim and Hilla Rebay set out to share the joy they first experienced in discovering experimental art, they initiated the creative risk-taking that is today synonymous with “Guggenheim” throughout the world. Across the globe, each Guggenheim stands not just as a backdrop for visionary art but as masterpieces in and of themselves to experience.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

As a member of the Development Department, the Manager, Institutional Giving and Government Affairs is responsible for managing a robust foundation and government fundraising portfolio, administrative duties relevant to foundation and government fundraising efforts, and generating grant awards with the support and guidance of the Director of Institutional Development and Chief Development Officer.

SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree a plus. Degrees in arts administration, arts education, art history, or museum studies preferred; English, journalism, or other disciplines with a heavy focus on writing also given very strong consideration.
• Four to six years’ development experience, preferably with a cultural institution. Exhibition fundraising experience preferable.
• Superior writing skills, adherence to very high standards for presentation of proposal/report materials; consistent attention to detail; excellent organizational skills; and ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with local, regional, and national foundation and government funding sources.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, set goals, and develop effective strategies for meeting those goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively and form solid relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Equally adept with identification, cultivation, written solicitation, and stewardship of foundation and government donors.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and SalesForce required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• With the support and guidance of the Director of Institutional Development, manage a six to seven-figure portfolio of foundation and government donors and prospects with the goal of maintaining and increasing existing levels of giving and generating new sources of support.
• Keep apprised of the Guggenheim’s activities and match those activities with foundation and government grant opportunities, focusing in particular on exhibitions, conservation, public programming, education and special initiatives. Assist with requests for special projects and other fundraising efforts as relevant/assigned.
• Conduct prospect identification, research, and analysis; prepare and submit proposals and reports and research briefings for meetings; provide effective and ongoing stewardship of current donors and cultivation of prospective donors.
• Provide Administrative support for the team, including maintaining Institutional donor records in SalesForce database and central files; create opportunities and new donor records in SalesForce, track grant moves management in SalesForce, enter pledge and gift information in SalesForce, track reporting deadlines and grant deliverables, process gifts and facilitate the generation of acknowledgement letters.
• Maintain team calendar, schedule meetings internally and externally, process team expense reimbursement; create briefs for funder site visits, and manage the facilitation and internal document submission required prior to donor tours to the museum.
• Work collaboratively as a key member of the Institutional Development team and as part of the wider Development Department. Maintain strong working relationships with staff across Guggenheim departments, working particularly closely with the Curatorial, Education, Conservation, as well as Legal, Finance, Global Communications, and Publications.
• Liaise with program staff from foundations and representatives from government agencies.
• Represent the Guggenheim at internal and external meetings, as well as site visits, exhibition openings, and other events/receptions.
• Reconcile departmental tracking spreadsheets in preparation of budget and expense reports.

WORK DEMANDS and ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to travel within the metropolitan area as required to perform the above duties at any of the Guggenheim's owned or leased properties upon request.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays on occasion.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's degree optional.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

N/A

REPORTS TO

Director, Institutional Giving and Government Affairs

WORK SCHEDULE

Hybrid eligible, and hours vary based on position

POSITION TYPE

Full-time, Exempt, This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 2110 UAW.

SALARY RANGE

$68,958.50 - $75,000 Annually

The Guggenheim is dedicating itself to creating paths that lead to a more inclusive and diverse institution. We encourage inquiries from applicants who will reflect the plurality of our culture and our global audience. The Guggenheim does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability status.

Department: Advancement. This is a full-time position.