Employment Opportunities
• Dia Art Foundation Associate Director of Development
• Dia Art Foundation Development Events Internship
Dia Art Foundation Associate Director of Development
Dia Art Foundation seeks a full-time Associate Director of Development.
Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development is responsible for executing the fundraising strategy and plan for Dia’s operating budget. The Associate Director of Development helps supervise three development staff and oversees the day-to-day activities of the Development office to ensure deadlines and goals are met in all areas of operating support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
Dia Art Foundation, based in New York City, is committed to advancing, realizing, and preserving the vision of extraordinary artists. A nonprofit founded in 1974, Dia collects the work of some of the most renowned artists of the last half-century, presents long-term, site-specific projects in the Western United States, in New York City, and on Long Island, executes new commissions and an ongoing series of original artists’ projects produced for the web, and produces scholarly publications related to its exhibitions and collection.
Responsibilities include:
• Supervise three development staff.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Development office inclusive of moves management system, data management, all reporting functions, support to the Board of Trustees Development Committee.
• Ensure the annual operating goals during a campaign period and help to build the pipeline for major donor support that will help achieve the results of the operating budget and the campaign.
• Play a leading external role as a major gift fundraiser.
• Strategically develop corporate, foundation and government relations strategies for meeting annual operating goals for all Dia’s programs.
• Oversee and execute a comprehensive donor communication and engagement strategy.
• Provide regular reports to the Director, Director of Development, and senior staff.
• Oversee national and international travel program for Trustees and patrons.
• Manage two annual special event fundraisers (New York City and Beacon).
• Working with Director of Development and Major Gifts Officer, develop patron programs, cultivation events, solicitation strategies, stewardship, and recognition programs.
• Working closely with the Director of Development and Major Gifts Officer, build and strengthen the pipeline of supporters for board development and a capital campaign.
Qualifications:
• Candidate must be a self-starter and possess excellent organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to manage high-volume office and multiple projects simultaneously
• S/he works well as a team member, both departmentally and interdepartmentally
• Attention to detail and a careful, confident, precise working style are essential
• Major gifts and capital campaign experience is preferred
• Competitive candidates should have a baseline understanding of fundraising databases and a willingness to help develop Dia’s database into a more robust fundraising tool
• Knowledge of contemporary art and familiarity with Dia’s history and programs is required
This is a full-time position. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: developmentposition@diaart.org.
For additional information visit www.diaart.org
Dia is an equal opportunity employer.
Dia Art Foundation Development Events Internship
Dia Art Foundation seeks a part-time intern in the Development department.
Reporting to and working closely with the Development Associate and Director of Development, this intern will focus on the 2013 Dia:Beacon Spring Benefit, which celebrates the 10th anniversary of Dia:Beacon. The Benefit is an annual fundraising event centered around a seated luncheon in the Dia:Beacon galleries, and the intern will have the opportunity to observe and contribute to the planning of a fundraising event from start to finish.
Dia Art Foundation, based in New York City, is committed to advancing, realizing, and preserving the vision of extraordinary artists. A nonprofit founded in 1974, Dia collects the work of some of the most renowned artists of the last half-century, presents long-term, site-specific projects in the Western United States, in New York City, and on Long Island, executes new commissions and an ongoing series of original artists’ projects produced for the web, and produces scholarly publications related to its exhibitions and collection.
Responsibilities include:
• Maintaining accurate database files for past event attendees and supporters
• General administrative tasks, including mailing invitations, photocopying, and filing records
• Providing logistical support to the Development Associate and Director of Development for this event
• Assisting at Dia programs and events in New York City
Qualifications:
• Attention to detail and careful, professional working style
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic understanding of contemporary art
• Familiarity with Blackbaud Altru or other fundraising databases a plus
• The ideal candidate for this position would be pursuing an advanced degree in an art history or arts administration program
This unpaid internship would be based in Dia’s administrative offices in New York City, with occasional travel to Dia:Beacon as necessary. It requires a commitment of 2 to 3 full days per week from February through the end of May.
For consideration, please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to development@diaart.org.
No phone calls or emails to addresses other than the one specified, please.
