Special Events & Donor Engagement Manager

International Center of Photography • New York, NY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The International Center of Photography (ICP) is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture, offering an open forum for dialogue through exhibitions, education, public programs, and community outreach. Since its founding in 1974, ICP has presented over 700 exhibitions and thousands of classes, with an integrated center on the Lower East Side uniting its school and museum. The Special Events & Donor Engagement Manager supports ICP’s fundraising goals through strategic events, donor engagement initiatives, and revenue-generating partnerships. This role works closely with Development leadership to support event-related revenue, contribute to sponsor and donor outreach, and ensure ICP events serve as meaningful fundraising and stewardship opportunities. The position leads the coordination and execution of ICP’s special events, balancing fundraising support with strong operational oversight, and collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors to deliver high-quality donor experiences aligned with ICP’s development priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 5 years of development events, fundraising, or related experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting donor cultivation and sponsorships preferred
• Experience working in nonprofit, cultural, or arts organizations preferred
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising goals for ICP’s signature events, including the Infinity Awards and Spotlights Luncheon
• Assist in drafting and sending donor and sponsor outreach, including solicitation communications and promotional campaigns (e.g., ticketing emails)
• Support identification and cultivation of corporate sponsors and individual donors connected to events
• Track event pledges, revenue, participation, and engagement metrics
• Prepare post-event fundraising and donor engagement reports
• Partner with Development colleagues to align events with donor cultivation strategy
• Lead coordination and execution of all aspects of ICP fundraising events and exhibition openings
• Develop and manage event timelines, run of show, and budgets
• Oversee logistics in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors
• Partner with Marketing and Communications on event promotion, content, and collateral
• Develop and support communications plans for Development audiences around events
• Coordinate guest lists and donor communications with Development team members
• Support on-site event execution and cross-departmental coordination
• Oversee coordination across event committees, co-chairs, volunteers, and vendors, including auctions, raffles, and related fundraising components
• Partner with Development and Finance to ensure accurate data entry, invoicing, and acknowledgements
• Support development and fulfillment of corporate sponsorship opportunities
• Assist with sponsor communications and recognition
• Maintain relationships with corporate partners and event stakeholders
• Coordinate the planning and execution of exhibition openings (3–4 annually) and other on-site cultivation events
• Partner with Curatorial, Public Programs, Education, Marketing, and Development teams
• Track attendance and engagement insights to support donor follow-up
• Support execution of space rental events in coordination with Facilities, Visitor Experience, and external clients
• Ensure alignment with ICP policies and operational standards
• Assist in evaluating event performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Support the overall goals and initiatives of the Development team
• Maintain accurate records and databases related to events, donors, and sponsors
• Build collaborative relationships across ICP departments
• Stay informed on trends in fundraising events and the arts sector

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (with employer contributions and HRA support)
• Employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% after one year
• Flexible spending accounts and pre-tax commuter benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, personal days, holidays, floating holidays, and a birthday day off
• Free or discounted museum admission, staff discounts, and access to perks programs
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition-free ICP courses and discounted education programs for employees and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees