Diversified Search Group
Director of Museum Development
Diversified Search Group, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Founded in 1813, Colby College is one of America’s most selective colleges. A distinctive part of Colby is its arts ecosystem, central to which is the Colby College Museum of Art. Founded in 1959, the museum is a teaching museum, a destination for American art, and a place for education and engagement with local, national, and global communities. The museum is located on Colby’s campus in Waterville, Maine, and actively contributes to Colby’s curricular and co-curricular programs and to the region’s quality of life. The Colby Museum actively seeks to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and access across all of its work and to advocate for the community value of art, artists, and museums in engaging with today’s most vital questions.The Opportunity
The College is seeking a highly motivated Director of Museum Development at an exciting and defining moment in Colby’s history. This key position offers a unique opportunity to lead all fundraising for the Colby College Museum of Art. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Giving, the Director of Museum Development will also work closely with the Carolyn Muzzy Director of the Colby College Museum of Art and the Museum Board of Governors. The Director of Museum Development brings an entrepreneurial spirit to the Colby Museum’s efforts to solicit, cultivate, secure, and steward philanthropic support for the museum. The successful candidate will foster a culture of philanthropy to ensure that the museum can deliver on its mission, goals, and ambitions for years to come.Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Serve as the primary leader for all museum fundraising and gift acquisitions, including from individuals, corporations, and foundations.Manage a targeted prospect portfolio of approximately 75 of the museum’s top supporters capable of making principal, planned, and major gifts, and work with other prospect managers on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for the museum’s most highly rated prospects.Develop and execute annual and multi-year fundraising plans to ensure a robust and sustainable pipeline of support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government entities, as appropriate, collaborating with communications and donor engagement colleagues to increase the museum’s visibility among donor communities.Provide strategic leadership, effective management, and inspiration to volunteers.Supervise a team dedicated to increasing philanthropy and engagement for the Colby Museum through leadership, major, and annual giving.Oversee revenue generating and engagement programs, including Friends of Art and the Museum Summer Luncheon.Co-lead exhibition and project fundraising with partner institutions through oversight of prospect lists and strategies, and as a solicitor.Work with the museum’s Director and curators in the cultivation, documentation and stewardship of gifts of art.Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:A Passion for the Mission
Successful candidates for this role will demonstrate a passion for and curiosity about the visual arts and museums, as well as a commitment to advancing culture as crucial to the health and vibrancy of civic life. This Director of Museum Development will enthusiastically and compellingly communicate the story of the Museum.Expertise in Cultivation and Relationship Building
As a strategic leader, the Director of Museum Development will grow and enhance the organization’s visibility and its pipeline to support donor prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and relationship management. The Director of Museum Development will partner with the Carolyn Muzzy Director to build and sustain philanthropic relationships that lead to short and long-term support. It is paramount for this candidate to have a broad and deep knowledge of development with a proven track record of securing significant gifts and evidence of exceptional cultivation and stewardship. Through strong written and presentation skills, this leader will be a natural partner to the Museum’s internal and external communities and constituencies.A Strategic and Influential Leader
With a proven record of converting strategy into effective execution, the Director of Museum Development will possess the ability to set priorities decisively, delegate responsibilities, assure accountability, and allocate resources to ensure results. This leader will be a detail-oriented, analytical individual who functions well and follows through in a complex environment.An Action-Oriented Partner to the Carolyn Muzzy Director
The Director of Museum Development will work closely with the Director of the Museum to advance strategic partnerships. This individual will support the Director in creating and executing the organization’s strategy, including ensuring initiatives are in line with the College’s standards and objectives. This leader will develop a synergy with the Director, helping them to think through decisions.Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experienceMinimum of five years of experience envisioning, shaping, and implementing a successful philanthropic program, preferably with some experience or familiarity in a museum environment, including demonstrated ability to initiate, pursue, and close major giftsDemonstrated ability to think strategically and long-term while successfully attending to more immediate goals and tasks; strong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong relationship skills and ability to work with people across a wide range of levels of power and influenceExcellent organizational skills, ability to consistently meet deadlines and follow-through on assignments, and attention to detailProficiency with Microsoft Office software, Google applications, and with donor database systemsStrong, self-motivated work ethic; flexibility; and proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a diverse communityDeep appreciation for the value of art museums and of a liberal arts educationUnwavering commitment to fostering an anti-racist, equitable work environment supportive of people from different cultures, backgrounds, and life pathsCompensation
The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000.Contact
To express interest in this role please submit your materials at this link, or email Tenley directly at tbank@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchOps@divsearch.com.
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The College is seeking a highly motivated Director of Museum Development at an exciting and defining moment in Colby’s history. This key position offers a unique opportunity to lead all fundraising for the Colby College Museum of Art. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Giving, the Director of Museum Development will also work closely with the Carolyn Muzzy Director of the Colby College Museum of Art and the Museum Board of Governors. The Director of Museum Development brings an entrepreneurial spirit to the Colby Museum’s efforts to solicit, cultivate, secure, and steward philanthropic support for the museum. The successful candidate will foster a culture of philanthropy to ensure that the museum can deliver on its mission, goals, and ambitions for years to come.Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Serve as the primary leader for all museum fundraising and gift acquisitions, including from individuals, corporations, and foundations.Manage a targeted prospect portfolio of approximately 75 of the museum’s top supporters capable of making principal, planned, and major gifts, and work with other prospect managers on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for the museum’s most highly rated prospects.Develop and execute annual and multi-year fundraising plans to ensure a robust and sustainable pipeline of support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government entities, as appropriate, collaborating with communications and donor engagement colleagues to increase the museum’s visibility among donor communities.Provide strategic leadership, effective management, and inspiration to volunteers.Supervise a team dedicated to increasing philanthropy and engagement for the Colby Museum through leadership, major, and annual giving.Oversee revenue generating and engagement programs, including Friends of Art and the Museum Summer Luncheon.Co-lead exhibition and project fundraising with partner institutions through oversight of prospect lists and strategies, and as a solicitor.Work with the museum’s Director and curators in the cultivation, documentation and stewardship of gifts of art.Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:A Passion for the Mission
Successful candidates for this role will demonstrate a passion for and curiosity about the visual arts and museums, as well as a commitment to advancing culture as crucial to the health and vibrancy of civic life. This Director of Museum Development will enthusiastically and compellingly communicate the story of the Museum.Expertise in Cultivation and Relationship Building
As a strategic leader, the Director of Museum Development will grow and enhance the organization’s visibility and its pipeline to support donor prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and relationship management. The Director of Museum Development will partner with the Carolyn Muzzy Director to build and sustain philanthropic relationships that lead to short and long-term support. It is paramount for this candidate to have a broad and deep knowledge of development with a proven track record of securing significant gifts and evidence of exceptional cultivation and stewardship. Through strong written and presentation skills, this leader will be a natural partner to the Museum’s internal and external communities and constituencies.A Strategic and Influential Leader
With a proven record of converting strategy into effective execution, the Director of Museum Development will possess the ability to set priorities decisively, delegate responsibilities, assure accountability, and allocate resources to ensure results. This leader will be a detail-oriented, analytical individual who functions well and follows through in a complex environment.An Action-Oriented Partner to the Carolyn Muzzy Director
The Director of Museum Development will work closely with the Director of the Museum to advance strategic partnerships. This individual will support the Director in creating and executing the organization’s strategy, including ensuring initiatives are in line with the College’s standards and objectives. This leader will develop a synergy with the Director, helping them to think through decisions.Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experienceMinimum of five years of experience envisioning, shaping, and implementing a successful philanthropic program, preferably with some experience or familiarity in a museum environment, including demonstrated ability to initiate, pursue, and close major giftsDemonstrated ability to think strategically and long-term while successfully attending to more immediate goals and tasks; strong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong relationship skills and ability to work with people across a wide range of levels of power and influenceExcellent organizational skills, ability to consistently meet deadlines and follow-through on assignments, and attention to detailProficiency with Microsoft Office software, Google applications, and with donor database systemsStrong, self-motivated work ethic; flexibility; and proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a diverse communityDeep appreciation for the value of art museums and of a liberal arts educationUnwavering commitment to fostering an anti-racist, equitable work environment supportive of people from different cultures, backgrounds, and life pathsCompensation
The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000.Contact
To express interest in this role please submit your materials at this link, or email Tenley directly at tbank@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchOps@divsearch.com.
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