Director of Development

1. POSITION VACANT: Director of Development, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi

2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA)

Shiv Nadar Foundation

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Key Job Responsibilities:

(A) Fundraising Framework Development:

(1) Develop, execute, and oversee a comprehensive fundraising strategy aimed at generating the revenue required to achieve the museum’s annual objectives, including both general operating support and long-term endowment growth. This multi-faceted plan will encompass, but is not limited to: Prospect research, membership development, annual appeals, foundation and corporate giving, grant acquisition, planned giving, and signature fundraising events.

(2) Expand the museum’s donor base by conducting research, cultivating relationships, and implementing targeted strategies that align with the diverse interests of current and prospective supporters.

(3) Research, write, and track grants to secure institutional funding and ensure compliance with grant requirements.

(4) Maintain an accurate and efficient donor record-keeping system in coordination with the Development and Accounting teams.

(5) Build and actively manage a portfolio of 50–75 major donors and institutional partners, securing multi-year commitments.

(B) Cross Museum Collaboration

(1) Collaborate closely with the CEO to support and provide training for the Trustees’ Development and Marketing Committee.

(2) Partner with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and Departmental Heads to establish and implement both annual and long-term fundraising goals, with a focus on operational needs, capital projects, and endowment growth.

(3) Collaborate with museum staff and volunteers to engage, strengthen, and grow the museum’s support networks, community, and constituencies.

(4) Work with Trustees and leadership to design and launch membership and patron programmes with curated benefits and recognition pathways.

(C) Departmental Leadership Role:

(1) Develop and manage the Development Department’s budget, ensuring accurate financial reporting and alignment with organizational goals.

(2) Directly supervise the Membership Coordinator and Corporate Sponsorship and Stewardship Coordinator.

(3) Undertake departmental supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification

(1) Applicants must be graduates from a premier Institute.

(2) An advanced degree in finance, nonprofit management, the arts, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Experience

15 to 18+ years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, partnerships, or client acquisition roles is strongly preferred. Exceptional candidates with slightly fewer years, but with an outstanding track record in major donor or corporate acquisition, will also be considered.

Skills and Competencies

(1) Demonstrated success in cultivating and maintaining a wide-ranging and diverse donor base.

(2) Strong track record in securing major gifts and writing successful grant proposals.

(3) Knowledge of professional fundraising practices on a local, regional, and national level.

(4) Ability to align communications, brand positioning, and media relations in service of fundraising outcomes and donor visibility.

(5) Strong research and analytical abilities to interpret donor behavior and trends, applying insights to refine existing strategies and develop new initiatives.

(6) Proven ability to engage with and influence HNI/ family office leaders, corporates at C-suite level, and foundation executives.

(7) A proven track record in meeting established fundraising goals and demonstrated strengths in: record keeping, stewardship, gift reporting, prospect development and tracking, and management of departmental budgets.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The salary and benefits package budgeted for the position is attractive and shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.

6. LOCATION:

7. REFERENCE:

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar

New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011-4081 9900; 4165 3612

9. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates are requested to submit their resumes along with a cover letter, by clicking on the link https://bit.ly/Apply-DD-KNMA-SAMS by or before October 25, 2025.