Job: Development Director, AIA New York Chapter / Center for Architecture
New York Chapter AIA/Center for Architecture
(New York NY)
Center for Architecture:
Established in October 2003 by the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter and its charitable affiliate, the Center for Architecture Foundation, the Center for Architecture is New York City’s premier public space for exhibitions, discussion, and professional exchange on architecture and design. With multiple galleries, a lecture hall, public resource center, library and conference rooms, the Center serves as the place where the public and design professionals meet. Since its opening, the Center has presented hundreds of exhibitions and thousands of meetings and events, greeting 100,000 visitors a year. The Center is supported by an energetic, driven and enthusiastic board and staff, and the atmosphere is fast paced and full of stimulating content every day.
Job Purpose:
The Director of Development creates and oversees the implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising which may include major gifts, special events, corporate donations, grant solicitation, planned giving, and in-kind resources for the AIA New York Chapter and the Center for Architecture Foundation.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Strategic Planning
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors for the AIA New York Chapter and the Center for Architecture Foundation, and senior staff to create a development plan that increases revenue to support the strategic direction of the organization
- Implement the development plan in accordance with ethical fundraising principles
- Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities to ensure that goals are being met
- Monitor trends in the community and adapt strategies as necessary
- Oversee planning and execution of the Heritage Ball (1,200 attendees), the Honors & Awards Luncheon (600 attendees), and other special fundraising events
- Identify and develop corporate, community and individual prospects for fundraising priorities, including assisting with corporate membership in collaboration with Director of Member Services
- Develop and manage timelines for various fundraising activities to ensure strategic plans and critical processes are carried out in a timely manner
- Prepare grant applications in collaboration with the Center for Architecture Foundation and the Director of Exhibitions
- Co-manage, with the Director of Membership, the administration of a donor mailing list/database that respects privacy and confidentiality of donor information
- Coordinate in-kind donations and appropriate donor benefits
- Develop policies and procedures for development activities which reflect ethical practices
- Develop the donor sponsorship schedule of benefits for participating in the Center for Architecture’s, the AIA New York Chapter’s, and the Center for Architecture Foundation’s programming and steward donors accordingly Staff Management
- Engage volunteers for special development projects using established volunteer management practices
- Supervise Development Coordinator Budget Management
- Develop and gain approval for an annual budget for non-dues related programming
- Monitor expenses and analyze budget reports on development activities and recommend changes as necessaryMarketing and Communication
- Foster an understanding of philanthropy within the organization
- Develop a comprehensive communication plan to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of its fundraising activities
- Coordinate the design, printing, and distribution of marketing and communication materials for the development efforts
- Build relationships with community stake holders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- MBA/MPA highly desirable
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the following:
- Fundraising management of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) activities
- Federal and regional legislation affecting nonprofit organizations
- Special events planning and management
- Management of volunteer resourcesExperience
- Minimum five years development experience (cultural institutions preferred)
- Demonstrated fundraising success
- Demonstrated experience creating and implementing fundraising strategies
- Knowledge of fundraising software (FileMaker Pro preferred)
- Strong written and presentation skills Please submit application with cover letter and salary requirements in the body of the email and attach resume, a relevant writing sample, and 3 references. Applications should be submitted to Cynthia Kracauer, AIA, LEED, Managing Director: ckracauer@aiany.org. Put “Development Director_[Your Name]” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Website: http://aiany.org
