Research Assistant

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 efforts.
• Research and build strong relationships with current and prospective donors to translate into significant sustainable philanthropic support.
• Be the 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.
• Experience in major gift fundraising (ideally campaign fundraising).
• Proven track record in building strong relationships with donors.
• Ability to manage a team and coordinate fundraising activities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with the Executive Director, Board, and senior staff.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and results-driven.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the museum or cultural sector.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and techniques.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders.

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