Job Details
Development Manager
London Museum
Expires in 21 days
Overview
London Museum is running the most exciting cultural project in London for a generation. The creation of an entirely new museum in Smithfield, with the first phase of the project due to open in 2026. With major support already secured from the City of London and the Mayor of London, £100m will come from private and philanthropic funds raised through a major fundraising campaign. We have already secured £64m of this goal.
£34,000 to £36,000
per year
Full time, Permanent
(35 hours per week)
London Museum Spaces (London Wall)
Key information
As innovative designs for the New Museum develop we are now expanding the team to help raise the remaining £38m, as well as secure the funding needed to enhance our Docklands site and significantly grow our “Business As Usual” income in the lead up to the opening of our new home. This includes recruiting a new Development Manager with a track record in securing major gifts and grants from individuals and/or trusts and foundations and ambitions to grow their experience in the cultural sector.
About the role
As Development Manager you will play a vital role in the success of the Museum's ambitious plans to raise the remaining £36m, as well as secure the funding needed to enhance our Docklands site and significantly grow our BAU income. You will have a track record of securing gifts or grants of five figures or more and will be ready to take the next step in securing larger gifts with the support of your manager and colleagues. You will be able to manage, develop and grow a portfolio of high-level prospects, ensuring we have a clear cultivation and communication plan in place for each. We are looking for an outstanding communicator and relationship-builder; with the ability to influence and inspire new potential donors and demonstrate how their support will make a real difference to Londoners and the wider world.
We welcome applicants who reflect London’s diverse communities and who have a passion for the cultural sector and the work of the museum.
Requirements
Fundraising: To manage your own portfolio of potential major gift supporters at the four, five and six figure gift level, seeking out new opportunities and identifying new prospects. To develop long-term sustainable relationships with potential major supporters, that will grow beyond the opening of the New Museum.
Engaging with donors throughout the cultivation cycle from identification to initial meetings, delivering site tours and engagement at events through to gift solicitation, thanking and reporting. Senior Volunteer management
To identify, solicit and build your own group of stakeholders, advocates and New Museum Ambassadors to identify new partnership opportunities; make introductions to our project; join you on tours of the site and inspire those within their networks to support the Project. Communications
You’ll be an articulate and engaging storyteller who will inspire donors to support our New Museum Project. You’ll learn, study, and become an expert on the Project and a passionate advocate and representative for the Museum.
You’ll be responsible for developing engaging presentations, proposals and applications that will compel donor support.
Promoting the work of the New Museum Project, and Development when requested.
Working effectively with colleagues including supporting other fundraisers and inputting into the development of engagement events, materials and strategic planning.
Adapting flexibly throughout the changing priorities of the department, responding to the funding needs of the organisation.