Exhibitions Manager

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
• Oversee board of directors fundraising efforts
• Secure individual major gifts
• Manage annual fundraising initiatives (direct mail)
• Engage in corporate fundraising and engagement
• Conduct government fundraising
• Manage memberships and donor communications
• Cultivate donor events

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

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising) in the museum or cultural sector, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for the LGBTQ+ community. They will be a high-energy, seasoned development professional who can work closely with the Board, senior staff, and the Executive Director to help the Museum achieve its financial goals.

Skills

Strong organizational and project management skills, excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team are essential. Proficiency in donor relations software and fundraising tools is preferred.

Benefits

The American LGBTQ+ Museum offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with employer contributions, and a 401(k) plan where the Museum will contribute 200% of an employee's retirement contribution up to 5%. The Museum also provides generous paid time off — 42 days of PTO, 13 paid holidays, and full-week closures in December and July.

Pay

$227,150 per year. 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 flexible and includes full-time hours.