Supervisory Development Specialist

National Gallery of Art

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years managing development operations in arts or culture organizations.
  • Proven experience in donor prospecting and pipeline management.
  • Expertise in strategic operational improvements to enhance fundraising effectiveness.
  • Strong analytical skills for financial reporting and donor analytics.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and define donor communications strategies for high-quality output.
  • Manage teams focused on prospect research and metrics tracking.
  • Coordinate special fundraising projects and initiatives for the Gallery.
  • Track, report, and forecast the Development department's financial performance.
  • Implement operational processes to improve fundraising activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Generous leave policies for work-life balance.
  • Retirement program options for long-term financial security.
Full Job Description
Duties

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The Deputy Director, Development Office (DD-DEV) is responsible for securing private financial support to sustain and expand the Gallery's exhibitions, educational initiatives, conservation efforts, and other programs that advance the National Gallery of Art's mission.

The Director of Development Operations leads and supports the processes and systems for the department's fundraising and donor engagement activities in order to maximize the department's capacity to meet revenue goals. These responsibilities include:

  • Leads DD-DEV's donor communications strategy and workstreams by defining processes and implementing best practices for managing high-quality and efficient production of digital and written donor communications.
  • Manages strategy and workstreams of teams responsible for prospect research, analytics, and reporting that have significant impact on portfolio management, performance / metrics tracking and financial reporting.
  • Works with Gallery and DD-DEV leadership on special projects and fundraising campaigns, serving as the project lead for initiatives where fundraising systems, operational processes, and donor communications are critical to project success. Coordinates cross-functional efforts to implement operational improvements and achieve strategic objectives.
  • Supports the operations team's ability to track and report on the Development department's financial successes, including tracking revenue, forecasting, and expenditures


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation


Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service or private sector managing development operations for a museum or related arts and culture organization, including progressively responsible oversight of donor prospecting, pipeline management, and operational strategy that supports fundraising effectiveness.

Please see OPM Group Standard for Administrative and Management positions, combining education and experience section.

OPM Qualifications Standard:

Individual Occupational Requirements: Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 Associated Group standard: Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

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, AmeriCorps) 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.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Flexible Spending Accounts - http://www.fsafeds.com/

Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp

Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp

Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp

Retirement Program - http://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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