DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. 

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

The Director of Development, in collaboration with and reporting jointly to the Executive Director as well as the Director of Strategic Initiatives in CAS Advancement, is responsible for strategic leadership and management of the Henry’s fundraising program. This includes: major gifts, foundation and government grants, corporate sponsorship, annual giving, planned giving, capital and endowment campaigns, and donor events, including an annual fundraising gala. The Director of Development is responsible for overseeing the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of the museum’s donors. This position also serves as a liaison to the Henry Board of Trustees, working with board members to maximize personal giving in support of the mission of the museum. The Director of Development works with the College of Arts & Sciences Advancement to support the mission of the museum. Additionally, this position serves as a member of the museum’s Leadership Team, whose role involves developing policies, procedures, and plans to support the museum’s strategic plan and commitment to equity.

ABOUT THE HENRY
The Henry Art Gallery was founded as Washington State’s first art museum in 1926, on the principle that art stimulates inquiry, fosters knowledge, and builds healthy communities. Located on the campus of the University of Washington (UW), Seattle, the Henry is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the research and presentation of contemporary art. Learn about our mission and vision: henryart.org/about.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
The Henry acknowledges the historical structures and social dynamics that have continuously oppressed communities of color and we acknowledge our part in institutional racism. We also acknowledge that we are situated on the land of the Coast Salish peoples.

We are actively committed to racial equity and to building a strong foundation of inclusivity and awareness in all we do. We value discourse that brings forward voices and positions that have been – and continue to be – oppressed. We do not tolerate hate speech or actions.

We recognize that we are in the process of embodying these values across our exhibitions, programs, and operations; this is our ongoing work.

The Henry Art Gallery is a part of the University of Washington. For more information about race and equity at the UW, see washington.edu/raceequity.

SCHEDULE : Tuesday – Friday, 36 hours per week (90% FTE)

REPORTS TO : Executive Director

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising and Stewardship - 45%