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Job Posting: Director, Leadership Giving for the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and the Office of Archaeological Studies

Status: Full-time; Exempt

Salary: $71,750-$75,000 per year

Join us in shaping the future of the Museum of New Mexico system. We are seeking a Director of Leadership Giving to lead development activities for the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and the Office of Archaeological Studies.

As an essential member of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation’s development team, the Director leads trustee and major giving programs and provides fundraising support to both institutions. The Foundation supports the Museum of New Mexico system in collaboration with the Museum of New Mexico Board of Regents and the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. Its principal activities include fundraising for exhibitions and education programs, retail and licensing, financial management, advocacy, and special initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to museum and historic site directors on leadership giving opportunities, donor engagement, and solicitation strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, leading relationship development, solicitation, and stewardship to achieve fundraising goals.
• Build long-term donor relationships through effective cultivation and stewardship programs, including events and activities for trustee and major gift donors.
• Plan and coordinate tours, events, and meetings supporting campaigns and major gift fundraising.
• Assist with researching, writing, and submitting Foundation grant proposals for museum projects.
• Develop fundraising collateral in collaboration with the Vice President of Membership.
• Manage donor information and portfolios in Salesforce CRM, including reports and lists for museums, committees, mailings, special groups, and solicitations.
• Cultivate relationships with museum Friends groups and Board Advancement Committees, serving as a strategic partner to advance philanthropic initiatives and strengthen support for museum and historic site priorities.
• Work with donors to plan and secure legacy gifts.
• Manage communications related to museum campaigns and fundraising activities.
• Provide regular development reports to trustees, volunteers, and committee members.
• Maintain current knowledge of tax laws and ethical standards related to charitable giving.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Learn More Here

How to Apply

Please e-mail PDFs of your resume and cover letter to apply@museumfoundation.org, including “DLG MIAC/OAS” in the subject line of your e-mail. No phone calls please.

The Museum of New Mexico Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics