Development Specialist

The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today.

Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity and our shared humanity. The Development Office (DD-DEV) is responsible for securing private financial support to sustain and expand the exhibitions, educational initiatives, conservation efforts and other programs that advance the National Gallery’s mission.

This position plays a key role in raising philanthropic funds for exhibitions, sponsorships and key initiatives from institutions primarily in the foundation space. Provides tactical support to all of DD-DEV by project-managing exhibition fundraising and the grants management process. Duties for this position include; Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects and donors in a defined foundation portfolio that with the objective of growing the number of donors Manages relationship strategies and outreach for leaders across development, exhibitions, curatorial and the executive team for a diverse portfolio of supporters.

Project management and coordination of the lifecycle of corporate engagement opportunities for the National Gallery of Art

Specialized Experience Statement : Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service or private sector, fundraising/business development with documented results; experience preparing proposals, soliciting new/existing donors AND managing portfolio(s) of corporate prospect/donors to achieve fundraising goals.

OPM Qualifications Standard : General Business and Industry Series 1101a Associated Group standard: Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria : Ability to work some weekends and holidays. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This position does not have an education requirement.