Director of Advancement Operations

The Director of Advancement Operations will play a key role in cementing the Whitney’s Advancement Operations function in partnership with the Chief Advancement Officer and peer Advancement Directors.

The Director is a strategic and organized leader who will implement and streamline processes to input, manage, and report on advancement activity.

They will excel at deploying and refining new systems and working successfully with teams, to simplify advancement data management, prioritize prospect research and strategy, and elevate relevant insights in service of the donor experience and advancement goals.  Responsibilities :

• Develop protocols and practices for managing advancement data and activity in support of the Whitney’s broader fundraising objectives and needs  Manage prospect research strategy by partnering closely with and managing the Prospect Research Manager; ensure function operates in service of all advancement teams and routinely identifies new membership prospects for upgrade  Develop and elevate key advancement reports that drive decision-making for museum leadership   Oversee the processes for tracking art acquisitions and entering and acknowledging gifts  Ensure all processes related to advancement operations are clearly documented and work closely across the department to ensure consistent implementation Continually evaluate best practices in data management across the sector and introduce new protocols and practices at the Whitney  Track updates to IRS policies related to gift acceptance, processing, and acknowledgements and ensure compliance  Serve as a bridge between Advancement, IT, Finance, and Business Systems to assure observance of policies and coordinate reporting    Requirements :   Bachelor’s Degree  8-10+ years' experience in nonprofit advancement; experience in museums or cultural institutions a plus  Significant experience with Raiser’s Edge or related software  Ability to develop easy-to-understand reports and systems on key advancement metrics such as retention, activity, and more  Experience managing and coaching others toward success  Collaborative, team player who excels at partnering with colleagues Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize requests across multiple teams  Strong organizational skills  Expert written and oral communication   Compensation & 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  The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role.
• The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee.

The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.  If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

About the Whitney :

Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.  EEO Statement :

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