Curator

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.
• Work with a team of three full-time staff and two consultants to manage fundraising efforts.
• 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 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 executing successful fundraising campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Experience working with diverse audiences and communities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Proven success in fundraising and development roles.
• Experience in the museum or cultural sector.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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 per year.

Schedule

On-site.