Major Gifts Associate - The Shed

About The Shed



The Shed is a new cultural institution of and for the 21st century. We produce and welcome innovative art and ideas, across all forms of creativity, to build a shared understanding of our rapidly changing world and a more equitable society. In our highly adaptable building on Manhattan’s west side, The Shed brings together established and emerging artists to create new work in fields ranging from pop to classical music, painting to digital media, theater to literature, and sculpture to dance. We seek opportunities to collaborate with cultural peers and community organizations, work with like-minded partners, and provide unique spaces for private events. As an independent nonprofit that values invention, equity, and generosity, we are committed to advancing art forms, addressing the urgent issues of our time, and making our work impactful, sustainable, and relevant to the local community, the cultural sector, New York City, and beyond.



About the Position



The Shed’s Major Gifts team is a central part of the Development department, responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors who give at the $25,000+ level to support the organization’s annual operations. A key member of the team, the Major Gifts Associate provides a high level of strategic, database, and administrative support for Major Gifts activities to their Development colleagues as well as board members and Shed executive staff. As The Shed is still a very young organization, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the organization’s stability and growth by helping to establish a renewable base of annual support. The Major Gifts Associate reports to the Director of Leadership Giving.



The Shed is a start-up atmosphere in which projects and deadlines move and change quickly. The ideal candidate has extraordinary attention to detail, excellent time and project management skills, and a roll-up-their-sleeves collaborative and flexible attitude.



To learn more about the role, including responsibilities, qualifications, and application process visit our career page listed above.



The Shed is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff, and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.