Director of Individual Giving

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council In•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

LMCC is Manhattan’s Arts Council—a dynamic non-profit organization with a 50 year history of supporting and connecting artists and communities throughout Manhattan. Founded in 1973, LMCC serves hundreds of artists and tens of thousand of audiences each year through robust Re-granting and Artist Residency Programs as well as a dynamic calendar of free public art events throughout Manhattan and at the Arts Center at Governors Island—a 40,000 square foot arts center that is activated year round with public programs and art exhibitions. We are a 15 person team of passionate and devoted arts leaders and administrators, providing funding, studio and rehearsal space, professional development, and leadership in cultural planning and advocacy. All activities and operations are supported by a $6M budget and the leadership of an engaged Board of Directors. LMCC seeks a full-time Director of Individual Giving to lead our individual donor cultivation, Board engagement, and major events. This senior role is responsible for overseeing all individual income streams as well as leading cultivation events including LMCC’s annual gala, the Downtown Dinner. The Director will report to the President and CEO and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Board of Directors. This position is ideal for an experienced non-profit or arts sector fundraiser with a proven track record in strategic planning, donor development, and special event producing. The ideal candidate will be passionate about arts and culture, committed to long term relationship building, and excited about working strategically to develop new funding opportunities.

Requirements

5 - 7 years of progressively responsible development experience, with a track record of success in managing individual giving.
Experience planning and executing large-scale fundraising events, such as galas.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Proven leadership abilities, including experience managing a team and collaborating across departments.
Knowledge of Salesforce and/or other CRM systems and fundraising platforms.
Proficiency using Google Workplace, Microsoft Office, especially with Excel.
Passion for the arts and culture sector.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an integrated fundraising plan to grow individual giving.
Oversee donor communications, acknowledgments, and stewardship strategies.
Project, manage, and re-forecast the annual development department budget.
Directly supervise the Development Assistant and development interns, providing mentorship and support to ensure team success.
Supervise Independent Contractors (as needed).
Work closely with the President, Board, and other senior leaders to align development strategies with organizational goals.
Develop strategies to foster meaningful, long-term relationships with individual donors, including major gifts.
Lead the planning, production, and execution of the annual gala and other large-scale fundraising events.
Coordinate all event logistics for cultivation events, including sponsor relations, venue, entertainment, and auctions.
Lead the sales strategy for gala and other cultivation events including collaborating closely with the Board of Directors and event committees to secure high-level event sponsorships.
Plan and execute special cultivation events to engage current and prospective donors.
Collaborate with program staff to align funding priorities with organizational needs and goals.
Oversee donor data management, ensuring accurate records in the CRM/database.
Generate reports on fundraising progress and regularly present updates to leadership and the Board.