Deputy Director and 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. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief of Development will lead fundraising efforts for a $30mm 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 ensure successful execution of 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 American LGBTQ+ 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 is required. The American LGBTQ+ Museum will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising) in the museum or cultural sector.
• High-energy, seasoned development professional.
• Experience in fundraising for a museum or cultural institution.
• Strong relationship-building skills with current and potential donors.
• Ability to manage a team and coordinate fundraising activities.
• Experience working with boards of directors and senior staff.

Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of fundraising techniques and best practices.
• Experience with donor management systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with employer contributions.
• 401(k) plan with a 200% employer match up to 5% of salary.
• 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

Full-time position.