Position Summary As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President of Development will design, launch, and lead the museum s comprehensive contributed revenue strategy and oversee marketing, communications, and brand. This is a unique opportunity for a builder someone excited to create systems, relationships, and a culture of philanthropy from the ground up. The VP will play a pivotal role in securing the museum s future sustainability while amplifying its story to the community, donors, and partners. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Fundraising Leadership Partner with the CEO and Board to set and achieve ambitious fundraising goals. Develop and implement a multi-year development plan that includes major gifts, annual giving, grants, sponsorships, planned giving, and events. Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects across all giving levels. Oversee institutional and government grant writing, reporting, and compliance. Integrate development goals into museum-wide planning and budgeting. Marketing, Communications & Brand Lead all outward-facing messaging, storytelling, and digital engagement. Develop campaigns to raise visibility, drive visitation, and inspire philanthropy. Ensure consistent brand identity and mission alignment across all communications. Oversee content creation for web, social media, press releases, newsletters, and collateral. Systems & Operations Build infrastructure for donor management, reporting, and analytics. Establish fundraising policies, procedures, and recognition programs. Develop budgets, forecasts, and dashboards for contributed revenue performance. Board & Community Engagement Serve as staff liaison to the Board s Resource Development Committee. Train and support board members in fundraising and donor stewardship. Represent the museum in the community, strengthening partnerships with donors, businesses, and civic organizations. Team Leadership Hire, mentor, and supervise staff, volunteers, and interns in development and communications. Foster a collaborative, creative, and results-oriented team culture. Champion professional growth, innovation, and accountability within the team. Hands-On Execution * As a startup organization, the VP will balance strategic leadership with hands-on work writing appeals, managing events, meeting donors, and building systems that will sustain growth for years to come.

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