Printed Matter, New York, USA
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Location: New York, USA
Reports to: Executive Director
Supported by: Development Coordinator
Full-time, senior-level role
Ideal start date: late October 2025
Printed Matter is seeking a Deputy Director to provide strategic and operational support to the Executive Director while leading development efforts. This senior-level, full-time position plays a key role in fundraising, governance, and long-term planning as the organization approaches its fiftieth anniversary in 2026.
Primary Responsibilities
- Development (60%): Direct annual fundraising plan (~$1.3m), lead the 50th anniversary campaign, oversee donor management system implementation, and manage major events including the annual auction and spring benefit dinner.
- Leadership & Strategy (25%): Serve as strategic partner to the Executive Director, contribute to long-term planning, and support Board governance and fiduciary duties.
- Operations (15%): Support budget management, HR oversight, and union-related matters in coordination with Finance and HR leadership.
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of leadership experience in a nonprofit arts or cultural organization
- Proven track record in fundraising, grant management, budgets, and board relations
- Strong strategic planning and project management experience
- Operational and staff management experience in collaborative settings
- Commitment to leading with care and diplomacy
About Printed Matter
Founded in 1976, Printed Matter is the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to artists’ books and related publications. Based in Chelsea, New York, it offers a bookstore, project space, exhibitions, events, publishing initiatives, and internationally recognized Art Book Fairs. In 2026, the organization will mark its 50th anniversary with ambitious programming and a major fundraising campaign.
