Chief Development Officer

About the Museum: The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is one of the leading arts institutions in the region. The Museum presents a dynamic range of exhibitions organized from prestigious museums and collections throughout the world. The Museums own diverse collection features highlights from North America Europe and Asia with particular strengths in American art and postwar abstraction. The permanent collection also boasts one of the worlds largest public collections of Dale Chihuly glass a major collection of photography by Brett Weston and the definitive museum collection of works by the Washington Color painter Paul Reed. The Museums renowned Samuel Roberts Noble Theater screens the finest international independent documentary and classic films. Museum amenities include the Museum Store and the Roof Terrace. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a member of the Association of Art Museum Directors. The Museum serves over 125000 visitors annually from all fifty states and thirty foreign countries.

What Were Looking For: Were looking for a visionary Chief Development Officer to join our leadership team and lead the Museums fundraising this pivotal role you will sustain and expand our programs exhibitions and long-term vision by securing $4-$5 million annually in contributed income through major gifts membership grants sponsorships special campaigns and planned giving. Youll develop and execute long-term strategies for endowment growth capital projects and donor engagement working in close partnership with the President & CEO Board of Trustees and the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan and budget for $4000000-$in annual contributed income.

Lead all contributed income efforts including the Annual Fund Season Sponsorships membership major gifts program support planned giving matching gifts and in-kind donations.

Oversee foundation corporate and government grant activities in collaboration with the development team ensuring timely proposals and reporting.

Serve as a key solicitor for major gifts and special initiatives cultivating and stewarding top donors and prospects.

Provide strategic direction for special campaigns such as capital projects and endowment growth.

Supervise and mentor development staff fostering a high-performance collaborative team environment.

Oversee donor databases systems and reporting processes to track progress and ensure timely acknowledgments.

Strengthen relationships with donors members and stakeholders expanding the Museums base of support.

Collaborate across departments to align fundraising with institutional programming marketing and strategic priorities.

Represent the Museum at events cultivating goodwill and philanthropic interest in the organization.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required; CFRE preferred.

57 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience preferably in a museum or visual arts setting.

Proven track record of securing major gifts and leading successful fundraising campaigns.

Strong leadership interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.

Skilled at managing budgets tracking metrics and making data-informed decisions.

Ability to work evenings and weekends for donor events as needed.

What We Offer:

Full benefits package and competitive salary commensurate with experience

Interested candidates are invited to contact Laurie Woodhousedirectly at for additional information or to submit application materials.