Associate Curator - Modern and Contemporary

About the role

The American LGBTQ+ Museum is a bold new institution dedicated to preserving, investigating, and celebrating the dynamic histories and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. The Museum will tell the community's evolving histories in their own voices as they envision a world in which all people work toward and experience the joy of liberation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American LGBTQ+ Museum.
• Manage all museum fundraising, including campaign fundraising for a $30mm comprehensive campaign, board of directors fundraising, individual major gifts, annual fundraising (direct mail), corporate fundraising and engagement, government fundraising, memberships, all donor communications, and donor cultivation events.
• Research and build strong relationships with current and prospective donors which translate into significant sustainable philanthropic support.
• Work closely with the Executive Director, the Board, and senior staff to help the Museum achieve its financial goals.
• Be a catalyst for helping the Museum achieve its financial goals and a key player in the growth and expansion of the organization in donor markets across the US.

Requirements

• A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in multifaceted development work with a major metropolitan museum, performing arts center, or arts and culture nonprofit.
• Experience in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising).
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful fundraising campaigns.
• Ability to manage a team of three full-time staff and two consultants.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with donors.
• Experience in managing donor communications and donor cultivation events.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, public administration, or related fields).
• Proven success in fundraising and development roles.
• Experience working with diverse audiences and communities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and budgeting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and trends.

Benefits

The American LGBTQ+ Museum offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with employer contributions.
• A 401(k) plan where the Museum will contribute 200% of an employee's retirement contribution up to 5%.
• Generous paid time off — 42 days of PTO, 13 paid holidays, and full-week closures in December and July.

Pay

$227,150.00 - $227,150.00 per year

Schedule

On-site