We are the nation's art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. 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. Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.
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 raises annual gifts to meet the priority needs of the Gallery as identified by the Director and the Board of Trustees. The incumbent reports to the Senior Director of Principal Gifts.
Duties for this position include Manages the execution and implementation of all Trustees' Council activities, including cultivation efforts, renewals, solicitations, stewardship, communications, and benefits delivery. Executes member engagement and cultivation activities, including bespoke NGA experiences, passes to fairs, VIP entry to other museums, events, and digital outreach, with a focus on ensuring retention and growing the group.
Oversees stewardship, renewal, and acknowledgment workflows, determining solicitation timing, timely acknowledgement of gifts, and coordinating donor touchpoints throughout the year.
Prepares analytical reports and summaries of Trustees' Council activity that reflects cultivation and solicitation efforts, revenue generated, composition of donor base, and recommendations for reassessment and reshaping annual giving priorities, structures, and donor offerings to ensure alignment in relation to other annual giving levels and clear, compelling value propositions.
Executes member communications, including quarterly newsletters, renewal and upgrade emails, surveys, and key announcements, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
This position does not have an education requirement.
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Flexible Spending Accounts - https://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 - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
This position is with National Gallery of Art, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $85447 – $111087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-20.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-06 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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