Keough Curatorial Fellowship

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 activities.
• Build strong relationships with current and prospective donors to secure significant sustainable philanthropic support.
• Be the catalyst for helping the American LGBTQ+ Museum achieve its financial goals.
• Contribute to 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.
• Experience in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising).
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful fundraising campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with donors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Proven success in fundraising and development roles.
• Experience working with diverse communities and audiences.
• Knowledge of fundraising techniques and best practices.
• Experience with donor management systems.

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with fundraising software and donor management systems.

Benefits

The American LGBTQ+ Museum offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with employer contributions.
• A 401(k) plan, where the Museum will contribute 200% of an employee's retirement contribution up to 5%.
• Generous paid time off — 42 days of PTO, 13 paid holidays, and full-week closures in December and July.

Pay

$227,150.00 - $227,150.00 per year

Schedule

On-site