Vice President of Development
Film at Lincoln Center in New York City seeks a Vice President of Development to usher in a new chapter of growth and stability for this iconic organization. The successful candidate will arrive ready to articulate plans and set a vision for philanthropy for the years ahead, advance the success of the staff members in place, steward relationships with generous donors, and collaborate with the firmly-committed Board and staff. With an ambitious capital campaign on the horizon, Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) will be looking for someone with knowledge of campaign planning, connections within New York City philanthropic circles, and a love of film.
FLC is a nonprofit organization that celebrates cinema as an essential art form and fosters a vibrant home for film culture to thrive, presenting premier film festivals, retrospectives, new releases, and restorations year-round in state-of-the-art theaters at New York’s City's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. FLC offers audiences the opportunity to discover works from established and emerging directors from around the world with a passionate community of film lovers at marquee events, including the New York Film Festival (NYFF) and New Directors/New Films (ND/NF).
The search is being led by Brenna Thomas, in consultation with and support from the TOC Arts Partners search team. Applications will be accepted until this role is filled, but for best consideration we encourage you to apply by April 10.
For general questions or nominations of prospective candidates, please contact searchteam@tocartspartners.com. We kindly request no phone calls. Specific questions about the position may be directed to: Brenna Thomas, Senior Strategist, brenna@tocartspartners.com
Note to Applicants:
All applications must be submitted through the application portal linked above, as we do not accept resumes or cover letters via email. Rest assured, a real human reviews every application we receive, and your application decision is not at the whim of AI or keyword filters. We seriously consider and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. While it may take a few weeks as we process and evaluate submissions, all applicants should expect follow-up regarding the status of their submissions. Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to offer detailed individualized feedback at this time. Thank you.
