Posted September 19, 2014.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic development professional with an affinity for the arts and culture to join the RISD Museum.  Reporting to the Director of External Affairs, this role oversees the implementation of the Museum’s overall strategy and fundraising plans as approved by the Director of External Affairs.  The Associate Director provides oversight and leadership to meeting annual, capital, and program fundraising goals through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors ($1,000+) and private/family foundations. Additionally provides oversight and supervision to Membership and Annual Fund, and Corporate, Foundation and Governmental development activities within the department.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and seven years’ experience in nonprofit development with at least three years managing other staff and at least three years of major giving experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and teamwork skills—ability to interact with a broad variety of people.
  • Highly attuned listener who understand cues for giving – ability to develop prospects and raise funds.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Knowledge of planned giving vehicles.
  • Competence in accounting and financial principles for nonprofit organizations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using fundraising databases required.
  • A demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and work under pressure with grace.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about RISD and to APPLY ONLINE, please visit our website at http://www.risd.edu/jobs.

RISD is an Equal Opportunity employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.