Director of Institutional Advancement [The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, NY]

Description

ABOUT THE MORGAN:  The Morgan is a collection of collections assembled by some of the greatest connoisseurs of the past 125 years, and occupies a unique place among the world’s great institutions and in the cultural life of New York. A visit to the Morgan offers thrilling glimpses into the creative process. The Morgan hosted more than 200,000 visitors in FY 2016. This year, the Morgan celebrates the tenth anniversary of its most ambitious building project, a major, critically acclaimed 75,000 square-foot expansion designed by Renzo Piano.

The collection is built on a foundation of manuscripts, rare books, drawings, prints and other works of art acquired by financier Pierpont Morgan, with important contributions from many passionate collectors. Today, the Morgan has the finest collection of illuminated manuscripts in America, tens of thousands of rare books; a vast trove of correspondence, journals and working manuscripts by some of the world’s greatest writers, artists, composers and thinkers; one of the largest and most important collections of old master drawings in the U.S.; and superb holdings of ancient seals and tablets from the Near East.

FUNDING:  The Morgan has a current annual operating budget of approximately $20 million, of which $9 million is received from philanthropic support. An endowment campaign, currently in the silent phase, has secured commitments of $62 million toward a $100 million goal.

THE OPPORTUNITY:  Reporting to The Morgan’s Director, and leading a team of ten, the Director of Institutional Advancement will work closely with the Board of Trustees and senior management to create, communicate, and execute the Morgan’s development strategy, ensuring that institutional strategies and priorities are effectively supported. The current scope of the function includes individual giving; membership; benefit events; corporate, foundation, and government support; project and exhibition fundraising; event marketing and management; planned giving; and the endowment campaign.

Requirements

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:  Record of accomplishment leading advancement, preferably in a cultural institution; genuine passion for The Morgan’s mission; ability to hold meaningful conversations and foster relationships with prospective donors, collectors, curators, and others; track record of success as a major gift fundraiser; a generalist experienced in all facets of advancement, including capital campaigns, planned giving, individual and institutional fundraising, events, and membership; success building, leading, and mentoring high-performing teams; familiarity with the New York philanthropic community; able to tap into new opportunities and employ new approaches; strategic as well as hands-on; adept at crafting and articulating nuanced, sophisticated cases for support to global audiences and constituents; experience working effectively with board members; excellent project/time management skills; experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software; ability and willingness to attend evening/weekend events on a regular basis and to travel, as required; bachelor’s degree is required, an advanced degree is preferred.