Director of Major Gifts
Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, New York, United States
Posted May 2, 2025
150000 - 175000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Whitney Museum of American Art collects, exhibits, and interprets 20th- and 21st-century American art, fostering living artists and educating the public.
Job Description
The Director of Major Gifts will provide strategic leadership in securing significant philanthropic support for the museum. The Director will develop and implement a comprehensive major gifts strategy to grow and manage a portfolio of donors capable of contributing six figures and above to the Whitney.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 8-10+ years' experience in nonprofit advancement/major gifts fundraising; experience in museums or cultural institutions a plus
- Proven track record of securing six figure+ gifts
Benefits
- Salary range is $150,000 - $175,000 and will be commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) elections
- Generous Paid Time Off benefits
- Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit
- Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
- Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike
