Registrar

About the role

The Chief of Development will provide leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American LGBTQ+ Museum. Reporting to the Executive Director, the CoD will 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all museum fundraising, including campaign fundraising for a $30mm comprehensive campaign
• Build strong relationships with current and prospective donors
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and campaigns
• Coordinate with the Board of Directors and senior staff
• Oversee donor communications and cultivation events
• Work with a team of three full-time staff and two consultants

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

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package 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

Schedule

TBD