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Assistant Manager, Individual Giving
Job Location:
Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
10 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Assistant Manager Individual Giving
Museum overview
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art history and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration compassion courage and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections exhibitions and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect. Read more about our story here.
About the Role
The Assistant Manager Individual Giving is a highly organized detail-oriented professional responsible for supporting the planning administration and data management of the Contemporary Art Committee (CAC) and Advisors programs. Reporting to the Senior Development Officer Individual Giving this role plays a key part in ensuring the successful execution of these programs as drivers of revenue and donor engagement.
This role also supports portfolio management for the Senior Development Officer Individual Giving and leads donor stewardship for the Exhibition Fund and Impact Fund across the Individual Giving team ensuring consistent thoughtful engagement and communication with supporters.
A key member of the Individual Giving team the Assistant Manager Individual Giving works closely with colleagues across Development Curatorial and Special Events to ensure strong internal coordination accurate data tracking in Tessitura and seamless execution of donor strategies. This role is ideal for someone with strong project management skills attention to detail and an interest in supporting high-level fundraising programs and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day administration and project management of CAC and Advisors including timelines communications renewals and other activities aligned with fundraising goals
- Support the planning and execution of donor events and engagement opportunities including CAC studio visits Advisors meetings and other stewardship and cultivation programs in collaboration with Curatorial Development and Special Events colleagues
- Support portfolio management by tracking donor activity monitoring pipeline progress and coordinating follow-up to ensure consistent movement toward solicitation goals
- Maintain accurate donor records in Tessitura including interactions contact reports plans and next steps ensuring strong data integrity
- Prepare donor materials such as invitations proposals renewals and briefing documents
- Oversee donor stewardship for the Exhibition Fund and Impact Fund including communications reporting and engagement opportunities
- Partner with Individual Giving officers to ensure consistent donor communication engagement and strategic alignment
- Track fundraising goals participation and pipeline metrics and provide regular updates to support team decision-making
- Stay informed on Museum priorities exhibitions and programming to support mission-aligned donor engagement
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience in development donor relations or a related field
- Strong project management organizational and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to take initiative manage competing priorities and drive projects to completion
- Excellent attention to detail and accountability particularly in donor tracking data management and fundraising goals
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build thoughtful relationships and support donor engagement stewardship and events
- Collaborative adaptable and able to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Tessitura or a similar CRM Microsoft Office and a strong commitment to data integrity Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for donor events
- Passionate about arts and culture and committed to the Brooklyn Museum mission
Application Requirements
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Writing Sample
Department: Development / Individual Giving
Reports to: Senior Development Officer Individual Giving III
Salary: $67742.74
Union status: Union UAW Local 2110
FLSA status: Exempt
Position type: Full-Time
Schedule: 35 hours per week MondayFriday 9 am5 pm; additional night and weekend hours are required during key events
Benefit Offerings
The Museum provides competitive compensation along with generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Individual benefit offerings may vary based on position type and union status.
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan
- Generous paid time off including annual vacation leave sick leave and 13 Museum holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre-tax health care dependent care and commuter expenses
- Employee Assistant Program
- Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions
- Early access to Museum exhibitions
- Invitations to staff-only programs tours and on-site engagement events
- Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs
- 40% discount for staff in Museum shops
- 20% discount at Museum café
- All positions are based in Brooklyn New York with some eligible for a hybrid work schedule (three days on-site / two days remote)
Apply Today
We recognize that its unlikely that any candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications for a role. If much of this job description resonates with you we strongly encourage you to apply today. Were committed to welcoming candidates with a wide range of experiences and perspectives especially those who see themselves contributing to our mission to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration compassion courage and the will to act.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet, the museum is New York City's second largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works.
