Description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Tudor Place seeks a dynamic, strategic and seasoned Director of Advancement to lead integrated external affairs at a pivotal moment in the institution’s history. The Director of Advancement will move Tudor Place’s ambitious vision forward and ensure the resources, relationships and public presence needed to bring that vision to life.

The Director of Advancement will oversee the strategic integration of a comprehensive portfolio including fundraising, membership, events, communications, marketing, brand strategy and institutional positioning. This leader will drive transformative growth in revenue and audience while strengthening Tudor Place’s visibility, relevance and impact across multiple platforms and communities. This is an opportunity for a bold and collaborative leader to shape how Tudor Place is experienced, supported and understood—locally and globally, on-site and online.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Advancement supervises the Communications Manager and Senior Development Manager, as well as interns, consultants and vendors. The position also works closely with the Board of Trustees, Committees and Executive Director to achieve Tudor Place’s annual $2M budget and capital campaign objectives. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 
Development
   Develop and execute a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy to support Tudor Place’s mission, vision and strategic priorities, that strategically integrates and maximizes all external facing initiatives.
   Design and lead all fundraising efforts, including major and planned gifts, annual giving, membership, foundation and corporate support, special campaigns and earned revenue, as well as donor stewardship and engagement.
   Drive sustainable, diversified revenue growth and strengthen a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
   Develop and implement strategies for reaching Annual Fund and membership revenue goals, including solicitations, online giving and recurring gifts. 
   Identify, cultivate and maintain ongoing relations with individual and corporate donors. 
   Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to ensure that organization’s fundraising and cultivation goals are achieved.

Membership, Events & Engagement
   Plan and manage Tudor Place’s signature fundraising event, the Spring Garden Party, including close collaboration with event chairperson(s), honoree, committee and board members.
   Develop, plan and lead events that advance mission, build community and support fundraising goals.
   Oversee membership strategy and growth, deepening engagement and loyalty.
   Foster meaningful relationships with partners, cultural organizations, community groups and stakeholders.

Communications, Branding & Positioning
   Develop an annual communications plan and provide strategic leadership for all communications, marketing and brand initiatives.
   Ensure a cohesive and compelling institutional voice across print, digital, social, media and on-site experiences, elevating Tudor Place’s storytelling to connect history to contemporary audiences; maintain organizational Style Guide.
   Develop and communicate a consistent branding message across all platforms and departments; collaborate with department heads on marketing needs. 
   Expand multi-channel engagement and visibility among local, national, international and virtual audiences.
   Serve as primary point of contact for media and liaison between staff and media. 
   Lead press relations including pitching and crafting press releases and emails to encourage coverage of museum news and activities; cultivate relationships with local, regional and national media.
   Oversee planning and production of signature products, reports and publications, newsletters, e-marketing campaigns and other assets.
   Manage and oversee organization website, including domain renewal and site maintenance/updates.
   Oversee plan and creation of content for social media channels to build deeper engagement. 

Organizational Leadership & Departmental Administration
   Supervise activities of departmental staff, including time reporting, performance evaluation and coordination of professional development; mentor departmental staff by fostering creativity, accountability and collaboration.
   Actively contribute to the senior leadership team, providing strategic insight, shared accountability and stewardship of the museum beyond departmental responsibilities, working together to build and foster an internal culture of connectivity.
   Serve as an institutional leader, advancing the museum’s mission, values and strategic priorities through collaborative decision-making and cross-departmental leadership.
   Prepare quarterly progress reports for trustee and committee meetings. 
   Track department and project spending and annual budget performance. 
   Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 
   B.A./B.S. degree 
   Minimum five years’ experience in external affairs leadership role for a non-profit organization, preferably a museum or other cultural organization.
   Supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 
   Demonstrated track record of transformative growth in revenue, audience and engagement.
   Proficiency in managing special events to achieve organizational goals. 
   Proven ability to craft compelling narratives and activate storytelling across multiple platforms.
   Experience leading and inspiring teams, managing complex projects and working collaboratively with boards and senior leadership.
   Ability to think strategically and execute initiatives.
   Demonstrated ability to be creative, entrepreneurial and results-oriented.
   Deep commitment to inclusive engagement, community partnership and making history relevant and accessible.
   Ability to maintain and cultivate existing donor base.
   Ability to use a database to cultivate and build relationships. 
   Excellent organizational and planning skills; ability to prioritize and manage a variety of responsibilities in a timely manner. 
   Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues and volunteers, including members of the Board of Trustees and Spring Garden Party Committee.