Director of Development

BOMB is seeking a Director of Development to lead and oversee its fundraising efforts. The position reports directly to the founder and Editor-in-Chief and manages an Institutional Giving Manager and, in collaboration with the Associate Publisher, works with a Membership Coordinator. The Director will be responsible for creating and implementing individual and institutional giving strategies as well as working with BOMB staff and Board of Trustees on a range of planning initiatives: the Board Advised Future Fund, major and annual gifts, and Trustee expansion.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Editor-in-Chief to develop fundraising goals for the organization.
• With staff team and Board, develop creative, forward-thinking fundraising strategies to expand base of contributed support across all areas of giving: individual, high-end Membership, Gala, Future Fund, foundation and government.
• Work closely with Editor-in-Chief on short- and long-term organizational planning.
• Establish solicitation priorities, manage prospect lists and research, and develop and execute targeted cultivation plans and solicitation strategies for major gifts program, including individual donations and newly established Patron Memberships.
• Plan and manage select cultivation and stewardship events for individuals.
• Develop and implement an annual Year End Appeal. 
• Write grant proposals for special projects and long-term strategic planning.
• Work with Editor in Chief on Board meetings and agendas, and engaging Trustees in fundraising. 
• Oversee, with development team, credits, and development related online content.   
• Oversee tracking, documenting, and reporting on all prospects, pledges, donations, grants. 
• With Finance team and Editor in Chief, prepare and monitor revenue projections and provide accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five-years experience and demonstrated success in fundraising, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience developing and implementing strategies in the areas of individual and institutional giving.
• Experience developing and implementing major gift and endowment campaigns.
• Experience managing a patron’s membership program is not required but a plus.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of organization, attention to details, and ability to work on multiple deadline-driven projects.
• Proficiency with donor and sales management software, ideally Salesforce.
• Strong knowledge of and connections with New York City funding community.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary art and nonprofit publishing a plus.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work well as part of a team. 

Candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé to [email protected]. Please include your name and “Development Director” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.

The deadline to submit applications is August /10 /2025. 

08/10/2025