CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (SFMOMA)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. The museum’s remarkable collection of over 50,000 works of painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design, and media arts is housed in an LEED Gold-certified building designed by the global architects Snøhetta and Mario Botta. SFMOMA believes that art and the creative process can open minds and help build a better world. For that reason, SFMOMA shares the art of our time with a passion and purpose, assembling unparalleled collections, creating exhilarating exhibitions and developing engaging public programs that connect with our community.

The Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) leads SFMOMA’s robust and innovative Philanthropy division to annually achieve more than $30 million in contributed and earned revenue in support of the mission to connect people to the art of our time. The CPO is an experienced strategist, team leader, relationship builder, storyteller, and fundraiser, responsible for leading a progressive program that attracts, engages, inspires, and yields meaningful long-term relationships with museum supporters. This leader is responsible for the successful achievement of goals for contributed revenue (annual, endowment, capital) and the earned revenue Rental Events program.

The incoming CPO will join a dynamic and talented Philanthropy division that has undertaken a great deal of strategic, intentional work in recent years to position for future success. SFMOMA also enjoys the benefit of a high-impact Board of Trustees well positioned to aid in major and principal-gifts-focused philanthropy and the pending campaign effort. Moreover, SFMOMA will benefit tremendously from its key place amid San Francisco’s current downtown revitalization, resurgent tourism industry, and the palpable energy thereof.

While SFMOMA will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate will have the following qualifications/experience.

1. Commitment to and passion for SFMOMA’s mission and values.
2. Extensive experience working within a sophisticated philanthropy/development operation with increasing responsibility and generalist knowledge across all functional areas comprising a comprehensive program (individual major gifts, corporate and foundation relations, annual giving/membership, planned giving, operations) as well as participation in a major fundraising campaign (planning, management, successful conclusion); experience working in a major museum or other cultural institution preferred.
3. Significant experience in a philanthropy/development leadership position with a proven track record of effectively leading and developing teams, including setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating career growth.
4. Hands-on major and principal gift experience, including cultivation through solicitation and stewardship; success in securing gifts from both defined and undefined constituencies.
5. Commitment to expanding and diversifying donor bases by implementing innovative strategies to engage a wide range of individual, corporate, and institutional supporters.
6. Demonstrated strategic approach to building relationships with underrepresented and emerging donor segments, ensuring a broad and inclusive funding network.
7. Comprehensive program management skills and experience, including short and long-term planning and evaluation, philanthropy ethics, and best practices.
8. Strong collaborative and adaptive leadership skills in effectively working with staff and stakeholders at all levels. Exhibits emotional intelligence as well as cultural competency in developing and sustaining impactful relationships with an array of diverse constituencies.
9. Experience and demonstrated results prioritizing and focusing a team on strategically engaging with high-net-worth individuals and high-capacity institutional partners for purposes of financial and or philanthropic engagement.
10. Financial acumen for accurate and efficient portfolio analysis and budget management.
11. Dedication to problem-solving, efficiency, and process improvement.
12. Entrepreneurial and creative; driven to innovate and improve.
13. Highly skilled and experienced in written and oral communication.
14. Proficiency with Microsoft software suite. Preference for familiarity with donor database software.
15. Knowledge of the Bay Area philanthropic community preferred.
16. Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, SFMOMA will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

SFMOMA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. No person shall be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, ancestry/national origin, marital status, disability, medical condition, HIV status, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, and any other category protected by federal of state law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or with providing additional information asked in the job posting. You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting the SFMOMA People Team at talent@sfmoma.org

Download the full position description via the following link:

https://www.dsgco.com/search/21819-san-francisco-museum-of-modern-art-chief-philanthropy-officer/

SFMOMA has retained the DSG Fundraising & Advancement Practice of the Diversified Search Group to assist in this confidential search process. Inquiries, nominations, and applications (current resumes and cover letters) may be submitted via the following link or directed to the leader of the search team:

https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/21819

Gerard F. Cattie, Jr.

Global Managing Partner and Practice Founder – DSG Fundraising & Advancement

Diversified Search Group

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