Play a key role in establishing Linden as one of the Country’s leading contemporary art galleries. Contribute to the development of Linden’s Fundraising Plan and relevant budgets. Drive membership growth for our Linden Contemporaries Program. Identify, secure and grow new funding and revenue streams. Organise key fundraising events to drive donor engagement and grow support for Linden. Linden New Art is a leading contemporary art space and home for the creative expression for mid-career artists through brave new art. We are a conversation-driven organisation championing bold new ideas. With a focus on mid-career artists, we pursue brave, inclusive, and thought-provoking programs creating new experiences & engagement through contemporary art for our communities. As a home for new art we are open to bold ideas, to different ways of experiencing and seeing the world and oneself. We believe this is an important part of contemporary art and we aim to foster a curious audience that is open to engage with new art, ideas and approaches to the world.Linden new Strategic Plan () sets out an ambitious program to help cement the organisation as one of the Country’s leading contemporary art galleries. The Development Manager will play a key role in achieving this aim. They will be responsible for membership programs, fundraising and campaign goals to secure support for Linden to deliver its artistic programs and achieve its strategic objectives. The successful candidate will build and develop existing and untapped sources of individual and corporate philanthropic giving, identify and apply for grants and manage the Linden Contemporaries program. We currently secure over 60% of the operating budget through individual donations, government and philanthropic sources. The role will contribute to growing and diversifying the gallery’s income streams. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director to continue to assess, shape and implement Linden’s fundraising plan and strategic priorities. Linden is seeking a highly motivated, energetic and goals driven individual with a growth mindset who thrives in a small collaborative team environment. The role requires a flexible approach to work practices including off site meetings, after hours, occasional weekend activities, and the capacity to move comfortably across a range of formal and informal social environments. The role is part time (3-4 days per week to be negotiated with successful candidate), with an initial three year contract. Salary is $90K (pro-rate ) plus legislated superannuation.
