Associate Director of Development
Associate Director of Development
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Job Description
Position: Associate Director of Development
Reports To: Senior Director of Development
Direct Reports: 3; Membership & Annual Fund Manager Database Associate and Development and Grants Coordinator
Indirect Reports: 1; Special Events Coordinator (reports to Membership & Annual Fund Manager)
Division: Development
FLSA Status: Salaried exempt
Salary Range: $annually
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Hybrid Option: 3 days per week onsite (including Tuesdays and Thursdays) with the option for 2 days remote. Occasional weekend and evening work at events is required.
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Development will play a leadership role in the management fundraising and operations of the Development division. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development the Associate Director oversees the museums institutional giving program and development operations. Key responsibilities in this area include contributing to development and membership program strategy developing government foundation and corporate funders writing grants and other funding proposals (individually and collaboratively with artistic or program staff) overseeing research documentation and reporting systems and processes and planning for future largescale initiatives.
This role provides leadership by guiding the efficiency of the division supervising and mentoring staff and overseeing and refining administrative procedures and operations. The Associate Director supervises three team members: the Database Associate (who manages the CRM and monthly reporting) the Membership and Annual Fund Manager (who plans and executes a robust annual calendar of membership and annual fund events and appeals) and the Development and Grants Coordinator (who provides administrative and grant support).
The Associate Director also participates alongside the entire development team in cultivation stewardship and fundraising events throughout the year.
About the Frye Art Museum
Founded in 1952 the Frye is Seattles only free art museum bringing together art and new ideas within a stunning Olson Sundberg Kundigdesigned building in historic First Hill. A foundation collection of turnofthecentury oil paintings is bolstered by a wide range of modern and contemporary art holdings reflecting our regions evolving identity and a commitment to exploring the art of our time. Learn more at .
Mission
The Frye Art Museum connects Seattle with the art and artists of our time. We collect exhibit program and build community around a wide range of modern and contemporary art with a special focus on amplifying the voices of living artists.
Vision
Inspired by the history of our namesakes the spirit of their salon and the global city they called home the Frye Art Museum of today is where Seattle:
- Meets Artists.
- Encounters New Ideas.
- Experiments with Tradition.
- Indulges the Senses.
- Learns through Experience.
- Gathers In Community.
- Feels Cherished.
About the Development Division
The Development Division is responsible for the development and engagement of members and donors and actively seeks to attract new audiences to build support for the future.
Raising revenue through membership broadbased annual fund donations major gifts special events and venue rentals the division plans and executes a full calendar of engagement initiatives throughout the year including seasonal exhibition openings member programs ticketed fundraisers private event rentals and other cultivation opportunities to strengthen support and expand the museums community of funders
Key Responsibilities
Department Management (Operations Stewardship) 50
Strategy:
- Provide strategic guidance and support for the Membership and Annual Fund Manager to grow membership and the Annual Fund and implement new priorities
- Provide strategic guidance and support for the Database Associate to ensure data integrity aid reporting and implement effective operations
- Create oversee and adapt department systems and standard operating procedures to ensure thoughtful and consistent funder stewardship
- Collaborate with the development team and other museum departments torefine processesand systems including but not limited to moves management
Program Planning and Management:
- Ensure accurate and appropriate recognition of supporters working with other departments (Exhibitions Communications Learning & Engagement) to communicate and implement recognition (Annual Report digital donor wall exhibition title walls website print materials)
- With the Database Associate and in support of crossdepartmental initiatives implement research screenings and recommend new members donors and funders for portfolio assignment
- Provide regular moves management reporting for frontline fundraisers (plan summaries LYBNTYs) oversee quarterly dashboards measuring fundraising progress annual plan review and assignment process
Institutional Giving: 50
Strategy:
- Develop a strategic institutional giving workplan to meet current program needs and revenue goals
- Collaborate with Senior Director and executive leadership to develop cultivation and solicitation strategies for single and multiyear grant applications to major institutions and national funders
- Collaborate with department directors and program managers to identify current and future funding needs
- Build and contribute to a framework for research and identification of potential funders for future initiatives including for general operations programs and capital projects
Program Planning and Management:
- Actively manage a grant calendar monitoring deadlines initiating workflow tracking and reporting grant status and revenue pipeline
- Coordinate and serve as contributor and project manager for exhibition and collections grants and as primary grant writer for general operations and program grants
- Work with program manager and Finance to adapt institutional and program budgets for grant applications and gift proposals
- Develop or update institutional giving dashboards to track progress and revenue pipeline
- Fulfill institutional reporting as required draft or assemble final reports or progress updates update external institutional profiles as required
- Identify take part in or facilitate opportunities to steward institutions organizational leaders cultural agencies
- Record and track all grant activity in the database updating plans regularly
Desired Qualifications Knowledge and Skills
The ideal candidate flourishes in a collaborative environment enjoys building systems and has a passion for interacting with internal and external stakeholders to ensure organization mission and fundraising goals. They will have:
- Demonstrated leadership skills including managing and mentoring staff
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask across multiple projects both independently and collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines
- Ability to write clearly and develop a compelling case for support for a variety of purposes (grants program proposals etc.
- Familiarity with program and nonprofit budgets
- Ability to maintain confidential donor information
- Commitment to advancing diversity equity inclusion accessibility and belonging
- Fluency in English
Preferred Education/Experience
- 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising work including supervisory experience demonstrated success in grant or proposal writing and knowledge of fundraising systems
- Portfolio of work experience in museums arts and cultural organizations
- Bachelors degree in arts administration business humanities or an equivalent combination of education and experience. C.F.R.E desirable
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Intermediate Excel proficiency and the ability to perform basic data analysis
- Experience and proficiency with a CRM (Blackbaud Altru or other database system)
Benefits
- 35hour work week
- Hybrid Option: 3 days onsite (including Tuesday and Thursdays) and 1 day remote
- Full health benefits: Dental Vision Medical 100 employer paid option)
- Paid vacation and sick time accrual after 90 days of employment
- Transportation and Commuter benefits
- 403b savings plan with 1.5 employer match
- Employee assistance program
- 20 Museum store discount
- 15 Cafe discount
- Reciprocal museum membership
How to Apply
Candidates should submit a resume that outlines relevant experience and a cover letter. The position is open until filled but priority will be given to candidates who apply by May 2 2025
In the cover letter please address the following questions:
- Why are you drawn to work at the Frye in the Development Division
- What about this role appeals to you
- Why is this opportunity relevant and important to you at this moment in your career
We strongly encourage applicants from individuals of all backgrounds especially those who bring diverse perspectives that will continue to contribute to the inclusive and equitable culture fostered by the Frye Art Museum. We value diversity in all forms and believe diverse experiences voices and perspectives enrich our work and community.
The position is open until filled. No emails or phone calls please. Due to the high volume of applications received we can only contact candidates whose skills and backgrounds best fit the
needs of the open positions. We will contact you by email or phone if we wish to arrange a phone screen.
Work Conditions
Work areas are inside in a climatecontrolled environment with light background noise. Work is occasionally performed at other indoor and outdoor event sites. Shift times may vary to meet the museums requirement to staff the facilities and events. Work may require weekend and evening hours and extended periods of attendance at museum events.
Physical Conditions Required to Perform Essential Functions
- Remaining in a stationary location standing or sitting and occasionally moving through the museum which is wheelchair accessible.
- Regular operation of computer systems and other office equipment such as phones and printers.
- Capacity to stay onsite for extended durations during museum programs and events.
- Ability to converse and exchange information for effective communication.
As much as possible the Frye Art Museum will accommodate applicants with disabilities to perform essential functions and duties. Please contact the Human Resources Department for additional information.
COVID19 Considerations
Note that all employees are asked to adhere to museum guidance and policy for COVID19 which may change over time.
EEOC Statement
We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements in this job description but may only meet some of the qualifications. We encourage applicants to apply if much of this job description describes them.
As part of our commitment to a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace we invest in building teams with various backgrounds identities and experiences. The Frye is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color creed sex religion age marital or veteran status national origin disability sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by local state or federal law.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
