Development Associate - Public Art Fund (New York, NY)

Sydney Krassen

Public Art Fund (“PAF”), New York’s leading presenter of contemporary art projects in public spaces, seeks a dynamic Development Associate.

Public Art Fund has presented exhibitions by the world’s most compelling and significant artists in New York City and beyond for more than 40 years. These projects set the standard for excellence in the field, giving urban space new meaning, while engaging diverse audiences and making culture accessible to all. The Development Associate plays a vital role in all aspects of the organization’s fundraising efforts, with a special emphasis on data management and institutional giving, as well as assisting with special events. Additionally, the Development Associate is the lead on Friendship, Public Art Fund’s free membership program. The Associate reports to the Development Manager and works closely with other Development team members to
support essential departmental activities.

Key responsibilities include:
• Database Entry & Record Keeping: together with the Development Manager, maintain Raiser’s Edge NXT database records for all donors and prospects, enter gifts, event information, biographies, and update records on an ongoing basis; track grant deadlines; ensure central files remain organized.
• Proposals & Reports: provide grant writing support to the Development Director, including drafting proposals and reports, copyediting narratives, requesting information from colleagues, gathering supplemental materials, and submitting on deadline.
• Gift Acknowledgement: generate a high volume of personalized acknowledgement letters on a
timely basis.
• Events: support the Development Manager, Events with the coordination of events ranging from
patron group activities to exhibition openings, cultivation events, and the Spring Benefit; includes
coordinating guest lists, manage RSVPs, generating facebooks and seating plans, and staffing events. Take the lead on planning/coordinating select events.
• Membership: lead Public Art Fund’s free membership program and support paid membership initiatives.
• Art Fair Liaison: act as primary contact for a range of external partners including international art fairs and biennials.
• Mailings: coordinate production of major campaign mailings
• Prospect Research: work with the Development Manager to research and prepare reports on
prospective donors.
• The Development team works collaboratively on initiatives across the department and depends on each team member to lend support in the general fundraising efforts and promotion of the
organization’s mission

Desired Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Two years of relevant work experience in fundraising and/or special events
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities, including prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to think strategically, with an understanding the department and organization’s goals and
mission
• Aptitude for and experience working with development database software; experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT a plus
• Strong technology skills including fluency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; G-Suite;
Adobe Acrobat and Zoom
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for special events

Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits offered.

To apply, please email a cover letter 2-3 page professional writing sample, and résumé as attachments to humanresources@publicartfund.org. Indicate the job title “Development Associate - 2021” in the subject line. No telephone calls please.

Public Art Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that art has the power to spur conversation among people of different perspectives, to open hearts and minds, and to help shape the face and future of our country. A diverse workplace filled with people of different backgrounds reflects our organizational values and is vital to delivering on our mission. Join us!