The Center for Curatorial Leadership (CCL) equips curators with the tools to assume and succeed in art museum leadership roles in the rapidly evolving cultural climate of the 21st century. Founded in 2007, CCL delivers four annual instructional programs to art museum curators across the arc of their careers: the CCL Fellowship for senior curators; the CCL/Mellon Foundation Seminar in Curatorial Practice for advanced PhD candidates; an International Curatorial Institute, in partnership with the Museum of Modern Art, focused on curators of modern and contemporary art from around the globe; and an ongoing Alumni Platform that connects a growing network of 450+ graduates from across all programs. Combining finance, strategy, and management coursework with mentorship, practicum exercises, and other activities in the field, CCL believes that curators who not only take charge of the art in their care but who are also equipped with the training to be moral and equity-based leaders will be well-positioned to anticipate and address the issues and opportunities facing museums today. As a result of both the skills it imparts and the immense respect it enjoys in the field, CCL has an extraordinary record of empowering curators and placing its fellows in the uppermost ranks of the museum world.
We offer a flexible, inclusive work environment for talented individuals who are eager to contribute to CCL’s mission, and who respond to new ideas and initiatives within our field with insight, imagination, and sensitivity.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Status: Full-time Exempt
Salary: $130,000 – $160,000, commensurate with experience
Schedule: 40 hours/week
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with outstanding employer contributions; Unlimited Paid Time Off; Long-term disability coverage; Pre-Tax Commuter benefit; Free financial-planning services; Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities.
Job Posted 10/7/2024
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CCL seeks a dynamic professional to serve as the organization’s first Director of Development. As Director of Development, you will be responsible for initiating and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes all aspects of giving totaling approximately $2.5M per year, alongside an ongoing $15M quasi-endowment campaign to secure CCL’s long-term financial stability. You will develop and steward new and existing relationships with major gift prospects, corporate and foundation donors, individuals, and alumni – with a focus on growing the individual donor base – to raise funds for the programs and special initiatives that serve CCL’s network of art curators across the arc of their careers, from Ph.D. students to mid-career curators, department heads, and museum directors. This position will report to the Executive Director and serve as a critical partner to the Board of Trustees on high-level fundraising strategies. This position will lead overall Development operations, manage the consulting Grants Writer, and work closely with staff across the organization to support strategic program growth and gift management.
Exceptional candidates will have demonstrated success in creating and executing fundraising plans covering major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, individual giving, and alumni stewardship. As the leader of a high volume of development activities, candidates must also have excellent organizational skills and expertise in all aspects of organizational fundraising, including the production of annual appeals and campaigns, strategies for gift and grant prospecting, solicitation, and stewardship, and management of a robust funding portfolio. As an integral member of the CCL team, the essential responsibilities of the Director of Development will be to:
The Director of Development will:
CCL seeks to field applicants with both traditional and non-traditional professional experiences. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred. Candidates with a demonstrated ability to successfully fundraise in the non-profit sector, preferably in an arts and culture and/or higher education context, are encouraged to apply. Those with a minimum of 8-10 years of successful fundraising experience with a primary focus on major gifts and high-level donor cultivation are also welcome. Other key qualifications are:
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the CCL offices located in the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut (the “Tri-state” areas), and able to commute to and from the office in a single day. Staff is currently working on-site 10AM-6PM Monday through Thursday, subject to change.
Questions about your application can be directed to jobs@cclcurators.org. No phone calls please. Applications are being accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position has been filled. In the event that your application is shortlisted we will reach out again to you directly to schedule an interview. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we cannot respond to every application.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of a job description describes you, then please apply for the role.
The Center for Curatorial Leadership firmly commits itself to provide equal opportunity of employment to all employees and applicants. No person will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, personal appearance, marital or familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. CCL is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, working conditions, scheduling, training, compensation, benefits, disciplinary action, termination, employee activities, access to social, educational, and recreational programs, and general treatment with respect and dignity during the employment of our employees. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CCL will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.