Director of Development, Museum and Arts & Culture Industry

The Director of Development is a key leadership position
reporting directly to the President and leading initiatives that
foster strategic partnerships, expanding relationships with
stakeholders, and managing fundraising efforts. The role currently
oversees two direct reports, a Grants Manager and a Development
Associate.

In addition to being responsible for departmental needs, the
Director will support the President and Board of Directors in their
fundraising efforts and provide leadership and guidance as the
organization seeks to expand its base of annual support. They will
lead the development of departmental goals and strategies
execution; craft and implement internal department processes and
operations, create policies and procedures that ensure operational
effectiveness for growth; and manage departmental budgeting and
resource planning. With the President, this role is also outward
facing, helping build strong relationships with a variety of
stakeholders. As part of the senior team, the role plays a crucial
part in the overall management of the organization, working with
colleagues to advance MOCA’s mission and impact. This role works
closely with the finance department on revenue planning and goal
setting as well.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build a robust development operation that can address the
  museum’s fundraising needs, including but not limited to
  implementation of a year-round fundraising plan that includes
  annual giving, special events, major and institutional giving as
  well as public funding. Develop a fundraising strategy and workplan
  to establish, reach and exceed short, medium, and long-term goals
  and assess upcoming projects and potential new initiatives
• Cultivate, steward, engage and solicit foundation, corporate,
  and individual donors, while exploring new funding opportunities
  and potential funder relationships
• Provide vision and strategy for mission aligned cost-effective
  fundraising events that optimize revenue
• Hire and train staff to meet the functions of a demanding
  fundraising department
• Ensure the management of the fundraising database and
  operations, as well as other systems and processes; monitor the
  department’s work and ensure efficient workflows
• Assist with Board needs and support the Development Committee
  of the Board

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of five years of Development leadership experience
• Capital campaign experience a plus
• Exceptional verbal and written storyteller
• Proven experience securing contributions and growing
  support
• Ability to execute; great track record of getting things
  done
• Ability to plan and execute top-notch, engaging events
• Excellent interpersonal skills; can build relationships
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong management and collaboration skills, ability to be a
  team player and manage a team
• Belief in MOCA’s mission and value
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and database
  management
• Regular working hours and flexibility in attending occasional
  development or museum events in the evenings or on weekends
• Interest in Asian American Studies, American History, or
  Chinese culture a plus

This role is full-time, salaried, and exempt from overtime. The
salary range is $110,000 – $125,000 annually and includes full
benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, and others.

Please apply via https://mocanyc.bamboohr.com/careers/15?source=aWQ9MTQ%3D Applications
will be accepted from March 21 – April 21, 2024. Candidates who
advance to interviews will be contacted directly.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented
groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the
qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that
someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of
this job description describes you, then please apply for this
role.

The Museum of Chinese in America is an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related
medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, disability, genetic information, military or veteran
status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.

About MOCA

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is a nonprofit
institution that engages audiences in an ongoing dialogue, in which
people of all backgrounds are able to see American history and
society through a critical lens, to reflect on their own
experiences, and to make meaningful connections between the past
and the present, the global and the local, themselves and others.
MOCA celebrates the living history of the Chinese experience in
America by preserving and presenting the two century-long history,
heritage, culture, and diverse experiences of American communities
of Chinese descent. As one of “America’s Cultural Treasures,” MOCA
is devoted to educating the public on this important history and to
inspiring meaningful intercultural dialogues through exhibitions,
education, and public programs. Since its founding in 1980, MOCA
has evolved from a Chinatown history project in New York City into
an ambitious reflection of the whole of Chinese American history,
becoming the country’s leading museum of Chinese American history
and a global destination.

For more about MOCA, visit www.mocanyc.org