Coates-Cowden-Brown Curator of Asian Art

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
• Build strong relationships with current and prospective donors
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and campaigns
• Coordinate with the Board of Directors and senior staff
• Oversee donor communications and cultivation events
• Work closely with the Executive Director and senior staff
• Ensure achievement of financial goals

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
• Proven track record in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising)
• Experience in the museum or cultural sector
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications

• High-energy, seasoned development professional
• Experience in fundraising for a museum or cultural institution
• Ability to cultivate and secure major gifts
• Experience in managing a team of fundraisers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Project management and organizational skills
• Effective communication and relationship-building
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

Schedule

N/A