Development Associate, Corporate Partnerships

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) is seeking a proactive, creative, and strategic Development Associate, Corporate Partnerships. Reporting to the Director of Partnerships, the Development Associate will be part of the team responsible for meeting the Museum’s approximately $2+ million institutional giving operating fundraising goal each year, as well as the Museum’s ongoing fundraising goals for new capital projects, focusing on multi-faceted and integrated programs for corporate sponsors across the Museum’s range of exhibitions, programs, and events.

Responsibilities include:

• Compile and present research on prospective corporate partners
• Regularly liaise with admissions, event, marketing, and programs staff to compile relevant marketing metrics to inform prospective and existing corporate partnerships
• Maintain up-to-date to-do list for corporate targets, including deadlines and status updates for all proposals
• Maintain and enter corporate gift information in institutional database
• Manage MAD’s Corporate Membership program, including administration of benefits for current members as well as taking an active role in researching and targeting new members; suggest modifications to Corporate Member program and benefits as necessary; respond to enquiries from prospective Corporate Members
• Create one-sheets on MAD’s exhibitions, events, and programs, including writing and editing text, selecting images, and layout in InDesign according to MAD template
• Create company-specific pitches in InDesign as directed
• Prepare, print, and package all material for meetings, presentations, and proposals
• Liaise with public relations staff to update exhibition and program credit lines to reflect sponsorship agreements
• Assist with the preparation and compilation of Board reports and materials as required
• Attend programs and events as required
• Supervise departmental assistants, interns and other team members as required

Candidates must have a minimum 3 years of marketing, agency, and/or development experience, preferably in a cultural setting.

Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the Museum’s mission, and to working to advance its position among national and international institutions; experience measuring and demonstrating ROI of marketing programs; proven track record of success in fundraising or in creating revenue-generating programs; ability to advocate effectively for the Museum and its goals in professional and social settings; superior communication and organizational skills; ability to remain flexible and focused in a demanding work environment and to prioritize deadlines and assignments effectively.

Position available immediately.

Please send a cover letter and resume to: jobs@madmuseum.org, and note “Development Associate” in the subject line. Calls will not be accepted. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Membership Manager

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) is seeking an energetic membership professional to join the Membership team. The Museum is the country’s preeminent institution dedicated to the collection and exhibition of contemporary objects from these disciplines created in a variety of media.

The Membership Manager will oversee the Museum’s dynamic general membership program (up to $1,000), the MAD Contemporaries (the young patron’s membership group), and organization of member events and benefits. The Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing creative strategies for the acquisition, stewardship and retention of Museum members, as well as the advancement of members to higher level categories, and for expanding online platforms for outreach. The position manages two membership staff and works in close coordination with the Major Gifts and Special Events team; the position reports to the VP for External Affairs.

The successful candidate will be an independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas, a sense of humor and a collaborative spirit, and will bring fresh thinking about how to evolve and extend membership outreach online, in print, and in person. Position requires excellent writing, communications and organizational skills; ability to work both independently and in a team; and ability to think creatively and strategically.

Responsibilities include:

• Development and implementation of creative strategies to retain and steward existing members, upgrade members to higher categories, and grow the overall membership base through online and direct mail outreach, relationship building, face-to-face solicitation, telephone contact and follow-up.
• Development and implementation of expanded platforms for online outreach for the acquisition, stewardship and retention of members, as well as annual appeals and other fundraising activities.
• Organization of special events and programs that create opportunities for members and prospects to connect with the Museum and its mission; solicit members to participate; attend all events and trips and engage participating members.
• Creation of marketing partnerships and special programs to enhance membership benefits.
• Relationship building and prospecting online, by mail, in person and by telephone.
• Research of prospective members and individual donors.
• Collaborating with staff in other departments to develop and implement strategies to grow donors and members; manage follow-up to ensure maximum prospect engagement from each event, track results from all events.
• Development and management of annual income strategies and budgets from solicitation and direct mail efforts;
• Assessment and reporting on performance of membership appeals and events on a quarterly basis.
• Creation of membership materials, including Annual Fund and direct mail appeals, , renewal and acquisition appeals, and acknowledgments.
• Manage two membership staff members; work collaboratively with Special Events and Major Gifts teams, as well as other development staff.
• Manage process for member appeals, renewals, and acquisitions.
• As requested, help create materials for board committees and attend meetings.

Candidates must have:

• A minimum 5 years of full-time non-profit membership experience, preferably in an arts setting.
• Proven track record of success in membership, individual giving and marketing, including development and implementation of online, in person and in print direct marketing and individual engagement; extensive online experience required.
• Strong analytical skills in tracking and evaluating outreach outcomes.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, friendly demeanor and interest in building interpersonal relationships with staff, artists, donors, and prospects.
• Experience in engaging with donors and prospective donors.
• Raisers Edge or other comparable database knowledge and experience.
• Individual/Prospect research experience and creation of prospect profiles .
• Ability to remain flexible and focused in a demanding work environment and to prioritize deadlines and assignments effectively.

Candidates will also demonstrate a commitment to the Museum’s mission, to working to advance its position within the New York City cultural landscape and an ability to advocate effectively for the Museum and its goals in professional and social settings.

Position available June 1.

Please send a cover letter and resume to: jobs@madmuseum.org, and note “Membership Manager” in the subject line. Calls will not be accepted. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Special Events Associate Position (Contracted)

The Museum of Arts and Design is seeking a Special Events Associate to work closely with the Associate VP: Special Events and the Special Events Manager.

Details:

• Start date: Mid June
• End date: Late December with the possibility of continuation
• Hours: 9:30am-5:30pm (plus events)

Responsibilities & Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Coordination/Management of the following: invitation design, production and printing of all events related materials, catering, facilities, AV and external vendors
• Solicit in-kind donations such as wine/beer/alcohol for events
• Solicit and administer donations for silent auction and gift bag
• Assist with museum events such as fundraisers, exhibition openings, luncheons, dinners, cultivation events and receptions
• Solicit and coordinate space rentals and supervise/manage these onsite events
• Assist Development Department as needed
• Assist with payment processing and reporting
• Assist with maintenance of tumblr account/website
• Work closely with event chairs, artists, committees, and various departments at MAD
• Assist with all fundraising initiatives including follow up calls/emails, strategy and dispersal of invitations/committee letters

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in meeting or event planning
• Museum experience is an advantage
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Ability to plan high-quality, professional events from beginning to end
• Strong project and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to get things done in a timely manner
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Poised and confident manner as position interacts with upper level donors
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and also as part of a team
• Willingness to provide outstanding customer service. A flexible, "can do" attitude
• Proven ability to plan, manage, and execute multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and works well under pressure
• Uses good judgment and can act independently within specific parameters/guidelines to support the execution of activities
• Articulate with strong written communication skills
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint a must. Experience with InDesign, Tumblr, Raiser’s Edge, Dropbox a major plus

Candidates will also demonstrate a commitment to the Museum’s mission, to working to advance its position within the New York City cultural landscape and an ability to advocate effectively for the Museum and its goals in professional and social settings.

Position available mid June.

Please send a cover letter and resume to: rebekka.grossman@madmuseum.org, and note “Special Events Associate” in the subject line. Calls will not be accepted. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.