Senior Director, Individual Giving & Special Events

Senior Director, Individual Giving & Special Events

Founded in 1937, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, and other manifestations of visual culture, primarily of the modern and contemporary periods.

The Guggenheim realizes this mission through exceptional exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications.

The Guggenheim strives to engage and educate an increasingly diverse international audience through its unique network of museums and partnerships.

With nearly three million annual visitors worldwide, the Guggenheim and its network is one of the most visited cultural institutions in the world.

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SUMMARY OF POSITION

Working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer, the Senior Director of Individual Giving & Special Events manages the individual giving program, the respective affinity group, and giving circle campaigns, in addition to managing strategic special events.

As a seasoned senior leader within the Advancement team, this Senior Director executes year-round cultivation and stewardship efforts, manages individual gifts, and ensures financial goals are achieved.

This person will also be responsible for creating meaningful and impactful events that foster strong stakeholder relations and advance donor relationships and the brand of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Successful experience in direct donor interaction and managing multi-level individual giving campaigns and programming.
• Prior demonstrated experience in managing a seven-figure portfolio.
• Ability to understand the needs and interests of individual major gift donors in order to develop relationships between them and the organization.
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant event management experience, preferably for cultural or mission-based institutions.
• Team management experience, including a team of specialists, contractors, and consultants.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be proactive, use independent judgment and initiative.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Substantial budget development experience.
• Event, film, and photo industry contacts preferred; space management, coordination, and production experience preferred;

familiarity with New York City and international event production field.

Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Working closely with the CAO and, in consultation with leadership of the Guggenheim’s affinity groups and giving circles, implement the strategy for a growing individual giving program.
• Lead individual giving best practices, employing moves management, creating tailored strategies for maximizing individual donor engagement, and expanding the use of the donor database, creating a platform for sustained increased giving.
• Manage and mentor the Individual Giving and Special Events team and support their professional development.
• Partner with the Executive and Advancement Staff, volunteer leadership (Event Chairs, Board Members, etc.), and external suppliers to plan, develop, and implement fundraising events and other group-format programming for the Solomon R.

Guggenheim Foundation (SRGF) events.

• In concert with Corporate Development, oversee Global Corporate Partner events management and fulfillment.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally and support the oversight of the museum calendar of events and the booking of internal and external events to ensure optimal use of the properties.

WORK DEMANDS and ENVIRONMENT :

• Ability to travel within the metropolitan area as required to perform the above duties, as well as possible domestic and international travel.
• Must be able to attend evening and weekend events.
• Occasionally, work may be conducted outdoors, with exposure to varied weather conditions.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on occasion.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

EDUCATION :

Bachelor’s Degree required

MBA or Advanced Degree preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : n / a

REPORTS TO : Chief Advancement Officer

LOCATION : One Liberty Plaza, New York, NY 10006

WORK SCHEDULE : 40 Hours per Week, Schedule TBD

POSITION TYPE : Full-time, Exempt

SALARY RANGE : $175,000 - $200,000 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.

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