History 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 all museum fundraising.
• Build strong relationships with current and prospective donors to translate into significant sustainable philanthropic support.
• Catalyze the Museum's growth and expansion 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.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising).
• Experience in the museum or cultural sector.
• Ability to research and build strong relationships with donors.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Knowledge of fundraising techniques and practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with employer contributions.
• 401(k) plan with 200% employer match up to 5%.
• Generous paid time off — 42 days of PTO, 13 paid holidays, and full-week closures in December and July.

Pay

$227,150.00 - $227,150.00 per year

Schedule

On-site