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Chief of Development Position: Chief of Development Location: New York, New York, United States (on-site) Posted: 5 days ago Job Summary ZRG Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the American LGBTQ+ Museum in the search for a Chief of Development. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief of Development will provide the leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American LGBTQ+ Museum. Key Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate all museum fundraising, including campaign fundraising for a $30 million comprehensive campaign. • Manage individual major gifts, board fundraising, annual fundraising (direct mail), corporate fundraising and engagement, government fundraising, membership drives, all donor communications, and donor cultivation events. • Partner with the Executive Director, Board, and senior staff to drive the organization’s financial goals and secure sustainable philanthropic support. • Serve as a catalyst for growth and expansion across all U.S. donor markets. Qualifications • Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in multifaceted development work with a major metropolitan museum, performing arts center, or arts and culture nonprofit. • Proven track record in major gift fundraising, ideally campaign fundraising, within the museum or cultural sector. • Skilled in researching, building strong relationships with current and prospective donors, and translating those relationships into significant sustainable philanthropic support. • Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and to act as a key player in strategic planning. Compensation & Benefits • Salary: $227,150 per year, tied to the Museum’s commitment to pay equity. • Annual cost‑of‑living increase and potential bonus or additional compensation incentive program. • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance with employer contributions, a 401(k) plan with 200% employer match up to 5% of employee contribution. • Generous paid time off: 42 days PTO, 13 paid holidays, full‑week closures in December and July. Application Process All applications must include a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should respond to the mission of the American LGBTQ+ Museum and address the responsibilities and qualifications above. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interview, or selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera‑Watts at View email address on click.appcast.io. To apply for this position, visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr