Asian American Arts Alliance
Chief of External Affairs - Baltimore Museum of Art
Asian American Arts Alliance, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Chief of External Affairs - Baltimore Museum of Art
Baltimore Museum of Art
Deadline
RollingPosted
Feb 09, 2024Full time / $175,000 - $195,000 annually / Baltimore Museum of Art / Baltimore, MDPosition SummaryThe Chief of External Affairs (CEA) will lead and develop overall contributed and earned income strategies for annual operational and endowment growth. The CEA will be the primary staff liaison for the Marketing and Annual Gifts Board Committees and be engaged with other Board Committees such as Governance/Nominating. The CEA will report to the Dorothy Wagner Wallis Director and serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in setting direction and strategy for Advancement and Marketing and Communications teams.Role and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership and Fundraising• Create, implement, and manage strategic fundraising, marketing, and communications plans designed to increase earned and contributed revenue, attendance, public visibility, and demonstrated mission impact.• Mobilize the Board of Trustees, the Director, and community leaders and partners to drive fundraising activity and personal engagement with top prospects, sponsorships, and special events.• Provide expertise, leadership, and strategic direction in all aspects of development and external affairs to the Board, the Senior Leadership Team, and as required to the full staff of the BMA.• Maintain a personal portfolio of major and principal gift donors, cultivating and soliciting major gifts and developing productive corporate and foundation relationships.• Remain current on and adapt to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that affect revenue goals and external messaging.• Partner with curators and others to develop strategies to cultivate and solicit collectors and donors to acquire art that enhances the BMA’s collection and supports its mission of artistic excellence and social justice.• Embrace other strategic leadership and fundraising responsibilities, as needed.Brand and Community Engagement• Oversee a comprehensive, integrated, and strategic brand engagement story that welcomes a wide range of audiences, donors, students, partners, employees, and other stakeholders that share the museum’s values and vision regarding inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.• Create and implement audience development plans based on quantitative and qualitative research on attending and non-attending audiences, evolving marketing trends, and contemporary outreach strategies.• Collaborate with Curatorial, Education and Exhibitions teams, among others, to develop thoughtful programs that are vital to community participation and the national and international reputation of the museum.• Fully utilize the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to ensure that fundraising, membership, and marketing efforts are aligned and optimized.• Embrace other brand and community engagement responsibilities, as needed.Team and Operational Leadership• Recruit, lead, guide, and mentor the Advancement and Marketing and Communications teams’ successful achievement of museum experience goals, mission, and values, with an emphasis on identifying, cultivating, and securing renewed, increased, and new sources of attendance and support.• Ensure that the museum’s internal culture, print and digital platforms, and technological systems and procedures support the Advancement and Marketing and Communications teams as the foundation of a vibrant organization embracing boldness and relevance.• Oversee and monitor expense budgets, provide accurate reporting, analysis, and integration of data and ensure the maintenance and integrity of reporting and records in collaboration with the finance office.• Create a supportive, collaborative, productive, inclusive, and healthy work environment based on respect, teamwork and clear communication, expectations, and responsibilities.• Embrace other team and operational leadership responsibilities, as needed.QualificationsAn educational and professional background with eight or more years of progressive leadership experience in an art, cultural, or education institution is preferred. A proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts and leading integrated earned and contributed revenue programs is required. Experience in all areas of advancement, including major gifts, planned giving, annual fund, membership, corporate sponsorships, foundation support, capital campaigns, endowments, special events, non-traditional fundraising resources, and marketing and communications is needed. Demonstrable expertise in managing a substantial department, project, and/or program budget is expected. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, are necessary, as are strong computer skills and knowledge of advanced donor research and customer relationship management systems.Compensation and BenefitsBMA offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including an annual base salary estimated to be in the range of $175,000 to $195,000. For this full-time exempt position, BMA offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and long-term disability insurances; 403(b) retirement plan with match; flexible spending account; museum and restaurant discounts; and reduced fee gym membership. BMA also offers accrued vacation, holidays, personal days, floating holidays, and sick days to ensure a well-balanced and healthy workforce.Application InstructionsTo submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), please click here or visit artsconsulting.com/opensearches. For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact:Todd Ahrens, Vice President201 West Lake Street, Suite 133Chicago, IL 60606-1803Tel (888) 234.4236 Ext. 216Email BMA@ArtsConsulting.com
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Baltimore Museum of Art
Deadline
RollingPosted
Feb 09, 2024Full time / $175,000 - $195,000 annually / Baltimore Museum of Art / Baltimore, MDPosition SummaryThe Chief of External Affairs (CEA) will lead and develop overall contributed and earned income strategies for annual operational and endowment growth. The CEA will be the primary staff liaison for the Marketing and Annual Gifts Board Committees and be engaged with other Board Committees such as Governance/Nominating. The CEA will report to the Dorothy Wagner Wallis Director and serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in setting direction and strategy for Advancement and Marketing and Communications teams.Role and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership and Fundraising• Create, implement, and manage strategic fundraising, marketing, and communications plans designed to increase earned and contributed revenue, attendance, public visibility, and demonstrated mission impact.• Mobilize the Board of Trustees, the Director, and community leaders and partners to drive fundraising activity and personal engagement with top prospects, sponsorships, and special events.• Provide expertise, leadership, and strategic direction in all aspects of development and external affairs to the Board, the Senior Leadership Team, and as required to the full staff of the BMA.• Maintain a personal portfolio of major and principal gift donors, cultivating and soliciting major gifts and developing productive corporate and foundation relationships.• Remain current on and adapt to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that affect revenue goals and external messaging.• Partner with curators and others to develop strategies to cultivate and solicit collectors and donors to acquire art that enhances the BMA’s collection and supports its mission of artistic excellence and social justice.• Embrace other strategic leadership and fundraising responsibilities, as needed.Brand and Community Engagement• Oversee a comprehensive, integrated, and strategic brand engagement story that welcomes a wide range of audiences, donors, students, partners, employees, and other stakeholders that share the museum’s values and vision regarding inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.• Create and implement audience development plans based on quantitative and qualitative research on attending and non-attending audiences, evolving marketing trends, and contemporary outreach strategies.• Collaborate with Curatorial, Education and Exhibitions teams, among others, to develop thoughtful programs that are vital to community participation and the national and international reputation of the museum.• Fully utilize the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to ensure that fundraising, membership, and marketing efforts are aligned and optimized.• Embrace other brand and community engagement responsibilities, as needed.Team and Operational Leadership• Recruit, lead, guide, and mentor the Advancement and Marketing and Communications teams’ successful achievement of museum experience goals, mission, and values, with an emphasis on identifying, cultivating, and securing renewed, increased, and new sources of attendance and support.• Ensure that the museum’s internal culture, print and digital platforms, and technological systems and procedures support the Advancement and Marketing and Communications teams as the foundation of a vibrant organization embracing boldness and relevance.• Oversee and monitor expense budgets, provide accurate reporting, analysis, and integration of data and ensure the maintenance and integrity of reporting and records in collaboration with the finance office.• Create a supportive, collaborative, productive, inclusive, and healthy work environment based on respect, teamwork and clear communication, expectations, and responsibilities.• Embrace other team and operational leadership responsibilities, as needed.QualificationsAn educational and professional background with eight or more years of progressive leadership experience in an art, cultural, or education institution is preferred. A proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts and leading integrated earned and contributed revenue programs is required. Experience in all areas of advancement, including major gifts, planned giving, annual fund, membership, corporate sponsorships, foundation support, capital campaigns, endowments, special events, non-traditional fundraising resources, and marketing and communications is needed. Demonstrable expertise in managing a substantial department, project, and/or program budget is expected. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, are necessary, as are strong computer skills and knowledge of advanced donor research and customer relationship management systems.Compensation and BenefitsBMA offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including an annual base salary estimated to be in the range of $175,000 to $195,000. For this full-time exempt position, BMA offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and long-term disability insurances; 403(b) retirement plan with match; flexible spending account; museum and restaurant discounts; and reduced fee gym membership. BMA also offers accrued vacation, holidays, personal days, floating holidays, and sick days to ensure a well-balanced and healthy workforce.Application InstructionsTo submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), please click here or visit artsconsulting.com/opensearches. For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact:Todd Ahrens, Vice President201 West Lake Street, Suite 133Chicago, IL 60606-1803Tel (888) 234.4236 Ext. 216Email BMA@ArtsConsulting.com
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