Development Specialist

National Gallery of Art • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Development Specialist works in the National Gallery of Art’s Development Office, which secures private financial support for exhibitions, educational initiatives, conservation efforts, and other programs that advance the Gallery’s mission. The role helps raise philanthropic funds for exhibitions, sponsorships, and key initiatives, primarily from institutions in the foundation sector. It provides tactical support across the Development Office by project-managing exhibition fundraising and the grants management process. The position also manages corporate engagement opportunities and relationships with a diverse portfolio of supporters.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service or private sector in fundraising or business development with documented results; experience must include preparing proposals, soliciting new or existing donors, and managing corporate prospect or donor portfolios to achieve fundraising goals; OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR a combination of education and experience.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation and be suitable for Federal employment.
• Must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects and donors in a defined foundation portfolio, with the objective of growing the number of donors.
• Manage relationship strategies and outreach for leaders across development, exhibitions, curatorial, and the executive team for a diverse portfolio of supporters.
• Project-manage exhibition fundraising and the grants management process.
• Project-manage and coordinate the lifecycle of corporate engagement opportunities for the National Gallery of Art.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits listed include Flexible Spending Accounts, health insurance, leave, life insurance, and a retirement program; eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed