Associate Registrar for Collections

About the role

The Chief of Development will provide leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American LGBTQ+ Museum. Reporting to the Executive Director, the CoD will 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 to translate into significant sustainable philanthropic support.
• Work closely with the Executive Director, the Board, and senior staff to help the American LGBTQ+ Museum achieve its financial goals.
• Be a catalyst for 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.

Qualifications

• High-energy, seasoned development professional with a proven track record in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising).
• Experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and understanding the unique challenges and opportunities within the sector.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, stakeholders, and the broader community.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of fundraising techniques, strategies, and best practices.

Skills

• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Grant writing and proposal development.
• Donor stewardship and relationship management.
• Event planning and execution.
• Financial analysis and budgeting.

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. The salary is tied to the Museum's commitment to pay equity. A cost of living increase will be applied annually in addition to any bonus or additional compensation incentive program the museum might develop.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of the organization and the individual's performance.