Museum Chief 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.
• Research and build strong relationships with current and prospective donors which translate into significant sustainable philanthropic support.
• Work closely with the Executive Director, the Board, and senior staff to help the Museum achieve its financial goals.
• Be a catalyst for helping the Museum achieve its financial goals and an integral part of the senior leadership team.
• 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.
• Proven track record in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising).
• Experience in fundraising for a $30mm comprehensive campaign.
• Experience in working with a team of three full-time staff and two consultants.
• Experience in managing all museum fundraising, including direct mail, corporate fundraising, and government fundraising.
• Experience in donor communications and donor cultivation events.

Qualifications

• High-energy, seasoned development professional.
• Ability to manage and coordinate fundraising activities.
• Strong relationship-building skills with current and potential donors.
• Experience in working with a diverse range of donors.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and techniques.
• Experience in working with a team of staff and consultants.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Experience in working with a diverse range of donors.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and techniques.

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