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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

• 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 American LGBTQ+ Museum achieve its financial goals.
• Be a catalyst for helping the American LGBTQ+ Museum achieve its financial goals.
• Be an integral part of the senior leadership team and 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 is required. The American LGBTQ+ Museum will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising) in the museum or cultural sector.
• Experience in managing all aspects of fundraising, 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.
• Strong relationship-building skills with current and prospective donors.
• Experience working with a team of three full-time staff and two consultants.
• Ability to work closely with the Executive Director, the Board, and senior staff to help the American LGBTQ+ Museum achieve its financial goals.
• Experience in the museum or cultural sector.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
• Knowledge of donor relations and stewardship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with employer contributions.
• 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. 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

Full-time position.