Whitney Museum of American Art
The Major Gifts Officer manages a high-value donor portfolio to secure philanthropic support for the Whitney Museum, executing strategic fundraising plans and cultivating relationships with major prospects capable of making six-figure gifts. The role involves developing donor strategies tied to exhibitions and acquisitions, collaborating with senior museum leaders and departments, and leveraging CRM data to maximize impact and ensure timely stewardship.
Headquarters
New York, New York, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
1930
The Whitney Museum of American Art is a New York City museum dedicated to collecting, preserving, and presenting American art, with a strong emphasis on 20th- and 21st-century and contemporary artists. It houses a permanent collection, rotating exhibitions, performances, public programs, and education initiatives, and is known for championing living artists through signature projects like the Whitney Biennial. Housed in a Renzo Piano–designed building in the Meatpacking District near the High Line, the Whitney offers rich on-site and digital resources including audio guides, accessibility services, and online exhibition content. Visitors can buy tickets, explore programs and events, and shop the museum store both in person and online.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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