Development Manager at International Studio & Curatorial Program

Location: New York

# Development Manager International Studio & Curatorial Program|Brooklyn, NYFull-time Hybrid $75,000 - 80,000 per year---Development Manager September 22, 2026 The International Studio & Curatorial Program is seeking a Development Manager in East Williamsburg, NY. ISCP is a not-for-profit, residency-based contemporary art center for emerging to mid-career artists and curators from around the world, with free public exhibitions and talks year-round.

Founded in 1994, ISCP has hosted over 2,000 artists and curators from 105 countries. Please visit for more information. The Development Manager is responsible for a range of essential organizational activities and reports to the Executive Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Strategize with Executive Director and board Fundraising Committee and draft annual fundraising plan, lead fundraising initiatives, including grant applications, fundraising events, individual giving
● Liaise with Executive Director on new sponsor outreach planning and execution
● Plan and coordinate annual fundraising benefit, overseeing all aspects, including organization of benefit committee, artist outreach, auction lot preparation and presentation, presales, ticketing, shipping, and final reporting
● Prepare funding applications for individuals, government, foundation, and corporate support; manage interim and year end reporting to funders
● Manage and direct fundraising initiatives, including cultivation events, sale of editions
● Work with the board Fundraising Committee, including organization of regular committee meetings and reporting on development at Board meetings
● Conduct prospect research
● Liaise with funders regarding special projects as needed
● Liaise with finance staff on budget for fundraising
● Liaise with communications staff to supply text for newsflashes pertaining to fundraising initiatives
● Build the overall fundraising capacity of the institution
● Advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at ISCP

Education and experience:

● A minimum of five years’ experience in contemporary arts fundraising, preferably in a nonprofit organization
● Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment
● Attention to detail, ability to prioritize, problem solve, and multitask
● Supervisory experience
● Familiarity with grant writing
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent number years’ experience
● Proficiency with Salesforce Position salary is $75,000 - $80,000 Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, paid sick time, free health and dental insurance, and 401k plan. No applications will be accepted without a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with an anticipated start date in late October or early November 2026. Due to the quantity of applicants, ISCP regrets it can only contact individuals selected for further consideration for the position.

If much of this job description describes you, please apply for this role. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet all the qualifications. We recognize this and encourage those with relevant skills and experience to apply. The International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ISCP does not discriminate due to age, sex, gender identity, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.