Research Associate in Glass and Contemporary Craft

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 ALM achieve its financial goals and be an integral part of the senior leadership team.
• Grow and expand 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 developing and executing successful fundraising campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a team and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and trends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, public administration, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in the LGBTQ+ community and understanding the unique challenges and opportunities in this field.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong writing and editing skills.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Experience with donor stewardship and relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of fundraising software and tools.

Benefits

The American LGBTQ+ Museum offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with employer contributions.
• A 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

$227,150.00 - $227,150.00 per year

Schedule

On-site