Head of Collections

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.
• Catalyze 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.
• Proven track record in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising).
• Experience in working with LGBTQ+ communities and understanding the unique challenges and opportunities in this field.

Qualifications

• High-energy, seasoned development professional.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Board, and senior staff.
• Experience with donor management systems and fundraising software.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and trends.

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

$227,150.00 - $227,150.00 per year

Schedule

On-site