| The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU is dedicated to producing and sharing new art and ideas, and to supporting creative communities. We are driven by our commitment to cultural equity and inclusion. The ICA’s program includes exhibitions, film screenings, talks and discussions, publications and performances, and features artists and thinkers from around the world. Designed by Steven Holl Architects, the ICA’s 41,000 square foot building opened to the public in April 2018. We welcomed over 100,000 visits in our first year. Reporting to the ICA’s Executive Director, the Director of Development will plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising program for the ICA to realize gift income—cash and deferred and endowed and current—in order to achieve the Institute’s operating and strategic objectives. They will develop and oversee a fundraising and engagement plan for individual donors, corporate and foundation supporters, and the ICA’s membership. Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead efforts to design, implement, and evaluate strategies for the stewardship of all aspects of fundraising, including individuals, members, corporations, foundations, and government.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive fundraising program for the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) to realize gift income— cash and deferred and endowed and current—in order to achieve the ICA’s operating and strategic objectives.
• Build and diversify the ICA’s funding base, matching opportunities with programmatic priorities.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift/planned giving prospects.
• Working in alignment with DAR and other central VCU development-related departments, develop and/or oversee the development of grant proposals for government, foundations, and corporations.
• Solicit major gifts through meetings via face-to-face, telephone, or online conference appointments; and personalized mailings in order to obtain first-time or increased major donor contributions.
• Advise ICA staff of appropriate fundraising strategies in order to assist in securing philanthropic commitments
• Provide assistance to donors regarding tax laws, university policies, and procedures.
• Maintain prospect records, plans and contact reports in the database of record.
• Research, plan and develop materials such as articles, press releases, and letters of appreciation in order to support fundraising, stewardship, and donor recognition programs.
• Resolve concerns and challenges in partnership with respective administration/faculty/staff to honor donor intent and maintain a positive and engaged relationship between stakeholders and the Unit.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to partner in the solicitation and engagement process.
• Develop integrated fundraising plans that support the mission and strategic goals of the university.
• Coordinate with member engagement and communications staff as activities relate to giving, and in partnership with the Unit team and central DAR office.
• Participate fully in the Development and Alumni Relations team across all university and VCU Health units, including serving as a mentor or volunteer in the development community at VCU, in Richmond, and/or nationally.
• Manage a department with up to three staff members, full and part time. Application review begins August 26, 2019 To review the full description and qualifications, and to apply, visit: https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/91846 |
