Collection & Exhibition Manager

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. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief of Development will lead fundraising efforts for a $30 million comprehensive campaign, manage board of directors fundraising, individual major gifts, annual fundraising, corporate fundraising and engagement, government fundraising, memberships, donor communications, and donor cultivation events.

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.
• 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 American LGBTQ+ Museum achieve its financial goals.
• Be an integral part of the senior leadership team 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.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising) in the museum or cultural sector.
• Researching and building strong relationships with current and prospective donors which translate into significant sustainable philanthropic support.
• High-energy, seasoned development professional.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Experience with major gift fundraising campaigns.
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with employer contributions.
• 401(k) plan with a 200% employer match 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 per year. 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

N/A