Associate Development Officer for Apollo Circle

Oct 10

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY

Anticipated Start Date: 12/9/2024

Description

As the Associate Development Officer for Apollo Circle, you will oversee the management, strategic planning, and organization of The Met’s Apollo Circle—a vibrant group of young patrons who seek to build a close connection to the Museum. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Development Officer for Individual Giving, you will create a dynamic engagement strategy to retain and acquire members. You will lead the planning and execution of Apollo Circle events and develop exceptional experiences that promote, diversify, expand, and educate our patrons.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Apollo Circle Membership and Patron Program, including stewardship, retention, budget management, and tracking.
Develop and implement engagement strategy and a calendar of events to deepen Apollo Circle members' connection to The Met, providing exclusive experiences rich in educational content and social opportunities.
Recruit and support volunteer leadership for the Apollo Circle and its signature Benefit event.
Lead the planning and execution of the annual Apollo Circle Benefit in partnership with Special Events colleagues and the volunteer Host Committee.
Secure a lead sponsor for the Apollo Circle Benefit, in collaboration with Development colleagues
Create core messaging and communication materials (print and digital) for Apollo Circle and Apollo Circle Patron programs.
Oversee a benefit program that secures approximately 1M in total revenue yearly, thru a combination of membership dues, benefit sales and sponsorships.
Design and execute a marketing strategy and materials to attract new members.
Plan and deliver approximately 15 exclusive Apollo Circle events annually.
Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with departments including Design, Special Events, Restaurant Associates, Development, and Curatorial.
Liaise with the Membership team to ensure continuity between The Young Members Program and Apollo Circle.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

BA degree or equivalent experience.
5-7 years of experience in leading fundraising initiatives, patron groups, and events.
Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with patrons, external partners, and internal stakeholders.
Supervisory experience required.
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Tessitura or comparable development database systems.
Demonstrated experience working both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment, successfully managing tasks and large-scale events.
A strong understanding of New York’s arts and culture ecosystem and deep knowledge of young patron interests and preferences.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$80,000 - $82,000/annual

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About the Organization

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across all times and cultures to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas. The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and the Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. Every day art comes alive in the Museum’s galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures. For more information, please visit metmuseum.org.

FUNDING

For fiscal year 2022, The Met has an annual operating budget of approximately $300 million. Membership revenue generated $19.2 million in 2021 and is on target to reach $24.7 million for 2022.

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