The Development Manager is a key role within Whitechapel Gallery’s Development Team, with responsibility for managing and growing support from individual supporters, patrons and corporate partners.
The postholder will manage the Gallery’s Patrons programmes, including Global Circle, Director’s Circle, Curator’s Circle, Patrons and Corporate Patrons, as well as supporting fundraising activity linked to Exhibition Circles, the Commissioning Council, the Education Council and the Errantry Fund.
The role will focus on recruiting, retaining and stewarding supporters, developing strong donor relationships and helping to grow income in line with the Gallery’s fundraising strategy. The postholder will also manage a portfolio of supporters and prospects, working closely with the Director of Development on higher-level donor relationships where appropriate.
Although the role does not have formal line management responsibilities, the Development Manager will provide senior coordination across individual giving, corporate patron activity, donor stewardship, prospect development and supporter communications. They will work closely with colleagues across the Development Team and wider Gallery to ensure activity is well planned, coordinated and delivered to a high standard.
As the Gallery approaches its 125th anniversary, this role will support the development of fundraising initiatives that reflect Whitechapel Gallery’s mission, values and artistic programme, and help build long-term support for the Gallery’s future.
