Cultural Resources 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 with a team of three full-time staff and two consultants to execute fundraising initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with current and prospective donors to secure significant sustainable philanthropic support.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Board, and senior staff to help the Museum achieve its financial goals.
• Be an integral part of the senior leadership team and 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 is required. The American LGBTQ+ Museum will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds.

Qualifications

• High-energy, seasoned development professional with a proven track record in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising).
• Experience in fundraising for a museum, performing arts center, or arts and culture nonprofit.
• Ability to build strong relationships with current and prospective donors.
• Experience working with a team of staff and consultants.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in donor communications and cultivation events.
• Experience in managing diverse fundraising streams including direct mail, corporate, government, and individual giving.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and stakeholders.

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 not specified, but the position is full-time.