Janet L. Nolan Director of Curatorial Affairs

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 to advance the museum's mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities
• 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 closely with the Executive Director, the 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

Qualifications

• High-energy, seasoned development professional with a proven track record in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising)
• Researching and building strong relationships with current and prospective donors
• Significant sustainable philanthropic support

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Benefits

• Cost of living increase applied annually
• Comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with employer contributions
• 401(k) plan with 200% employer 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

Schedule

N/A