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The Hudson River Museum, Yonkers, NY
Assistant Director, Advancement
The largest museum in Westchester County, The Hudson River Museum was founded in 1919 as a museum of Art, History and Science with a focus on addressing a diverse local community. The museum incorporates Glenview, an 1876 masterwork of Eclectic/Eastlake architecture on the National Register of Historic Places, a permanent collection focusing on the Hudson River Valley from the 18th century to the present, a full dome technologically advanced planetarium, a 400 seat amphitheater overlooking the Hudson River and the Palisades, an active special exhibition schedule and the Joyce Green Education Center. Cited by the New York Times as “one of the nation's most unusual cultural facilities,” it continues to bring a multifaceted program to the people of Yonkers, Westchester County and the Tri-State region.
Working with the Director and the Board Development Committee, the successful candidate will assist with and oversee with all aspects of development, including the following:
· Set fundraising goals and timelines
· Manage the annual development budget, monitor expenses, and analyze reports on development activities
· Implement development strategies for annual giving, special events, grants and donations (government, corporate and individual), sponsorships, planned giving and in-kind resources
· Coordinate, direct, and evaluate all fundraising activities of HRM to ensure that development goals are met, and report to the Board on development matters at its regular meetings
· Identify and cultivate institutional, community and individual giving prospects
· Determine criteria, titles and benefits for tiered giving and membership
· Create and maintain relationships with new and existing donors; manage related databases
· Oversee schedule of application and reporting for ongoing grants; identify new grant opportunities
· Develop a comprehensive communication plan; assist with HRM website and social media platforms as appropriate; provide input on the design, printing, and distribution of marketing and fundraising materials
· Participate in appropriate local and regional networking/outreach events to promote HRM to prospective and actual donors
· Supervise development staff and volunteers
· Other duties as required
The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years’ experience in development at a museum or cultural organization with a focus on the arts; a track-record of proven fundraising, particularly at the individual level; experience working with boards, and outstanding communications, organizational and interpersonal skills. BA required. Salary dependent on experience. Excellent benefits and work environment. Please send resume with detailed cover letter and contact information for at least three references to Geri Thomas, President, Thomas & Associates, Inc., [log in to unmask]
David Griffin, Senior Associate
Thomas & Associates, Inc.
40 West 37th Street - Penthouse A
New York, NY 10018
P. 212.779.7059
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