Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Powerhouse Arts (PHA) is a not-for-profit organization committed to creative expression. Located in a purpose-built facility in Brooklyn, PHA convenes an extended network of art and fabrication professionals and educators who co-create and share artistic practices vital to the well-being of artists and the communities to which they belong. PHA offers fabrication programs in ceramics, print, and public art; alongside membership studios in ceramics and at MGC Community Print Studio, textile workshop, The Alpha Workshops; and spaces for education, events, and public engagement.

To support this exciting chapter, we are seeking a VP of Institutional Advancement who will be responsible for devising, managing, and administering a multi-channel development strategy for PHA’s annual operating needs and future capital plans. Reporting to the President, this role demands a broad strategic vision and strong leadership, reflecting the critical importance of financial stability to PHA’s long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate will bring a strong record of accomplishment in strategic fundraising for non-profits in the arts, operating at an executive, organization-wide level, and supporting a diverse group of stakeholders.

A core requirement of this role is the ability to create and drive a short-term and long-term strategic development plan that is specific to PHA’s needs in close partnership with the President, Senior Management Team, and the PHA board. The successful candidate will have broad existing connections to other arts organizations, individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies.