Museum Collections Registrar

About the role

The Chief of Development will lead fundraising efforts for the American LGBTQ+ Museum, including campaign fundraising, board of directors fundraising, individual major gifts, annual fundraising, corporate fundraising and engagement, government fundraising, memberships, donor communications, and donor cultivation events.

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.
• Research and build strong relationships with current and prospective donors to secure significant sustainable philanthropic support.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Board, and senior staff to help the American LGBTQ+ Museum achieve its financial goals.
• Be an integral part of the senior leadership team and 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 is required. The American LGBTQ+ Museum will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising) in the museum or cultural sector, and will be a high-energy, seasoned development professional.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders are essential.

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

The salary for this position is $227,150. The salary is tied to the Museum's commitment to pay equity. A cost of living increase will be applied annually in addition to any bonus or additional compensation incentive program the museum might develop.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.