ABOUT RxART
The mission of RxART is to help children heal through the extraordinary power of visual art. RxART is a New York-based, nationally operating nonprofit organization that commissions established contemporary artists to transform children’s hospital settings into engaging and inspiring healing environments full of beauty, humor, and comfort. Every project is produced at no cost to the hospital partners and each commissioned artist is provided with an honorarium and the chance to bring inspiration and joy to children during their medical journey. RxART has completed 58 projects with 91 artists in 38 hospitals across 23 cities in the U.S. since it first launched in 2000. As of 2023, RxART Projects have reached and continue to provide inspiration to more than 3.3 million patients throughout the U.S. RxART currently has a dozen projects in the pipeline in the U.S., two underway in Canada for RxART Canada, plus the production of the biennial RxART Coloring Book.

POSITION
RxART is seeking a full-time Deputy Director to work in close partnership with the President and Founder, Diane Brown, to deliver on the organization’s mission and strategic plan. The ideal candidate should be an ambitious, charismatic, and collaborative individual who will play a key role in supporting and leading the small team, including an Operations Manager and a Development Associate in all aspects of RxART’s growth, including fundraising, partnerships, engagement, and events.

Responsibilities
• Work with President to prepare the organization’s annual operating budget
• Serve as the organizational leader in the absence of the ED and be a visible presence internally and externally, representing the organization publicly as required
• Work with the founder, and at times, the board of directors, to develop and grow RxART’s fundraising strategies, streams of income, and maintain RxART’s financial health
• Evolve RxART’s donor base nationally by identifying and sustaining new income sources
• Effectively and confidently solicit, engage, & steward donors at all levels, board members, collectors, and partners to achieve annual revenue goals and priorities
• Research, write, direct, and track proposals for individuals, foundations, & corporations
• Work with the team on annual special events, including quarterly Friends of RxART member events, regional fundraising & cultivation events, the annual RxART PARTY, and quarterly board meetings
• Manage Development Associate on their responsibilities

Qualifications
• At least 7-10 years of fundraising and development experience in an arts organization
• Proficiency in developing and implementing operational plans and strategies to advance the mission and goals of the organization
• Significant and tested financial management acumen and the ability to understand complex budgets and contractual agreements
• Experience as a frontline fundraiser, cultivating and soliciting gifts of all sizes
• Ability to interact and communicate comfortably and effectively with founder, staff, board members, donors, artists, liaisons, and external partners and stakeholders
• Track record in growing an organization’s donor base beyond the current constituency
• Elevated emotional and cognitive intelligence, strong interpersonal and listening skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and re-prioritize projects as needed to meet deadlines
• Passion for contemporary art and artists, knowledge of the art market & trends
• Positive outlook, humor, poise, discernment, and diplomacy are essential to our team
• Active engagement with arts professionals, cultural organizations, and social events
• Knowledge of Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Drive, Zoom, WordPress, Mailchimp, LinkedIn, Social Media Platforms
• Available to work occasional hours outside of office hours for special events
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

To apply submit a cover letter and resume to recruiting@murkandco.com with AAMD, Deputy Director, Job #5523 in the subject line.