Chief Development & External Affairs Officer

Kid-Museum-2; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KID Museum is seeking a Managing Director, Development & External Affairs to expand fundraising impact, visibility, and the network of champions who believe in this work. You will shape a fundraising engine that fuels the mission.

You’ll lead a comprehensive program spanning major gifts, foundations, corporate partnerships, government funding, campaign giving, and emerging opportunities, partnering with the founder and senior team to turn vision into investment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of fundraising, external affairs, or related leadership roles.
• Proven track record of securing significant philanthropic investments and major gifts.
• Experience developing and executing fundraising strategy.
• Experience managing donor and prospect portfolios.
• Strong communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience leading teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to move between strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy spanning major gifts, foundations, corporate partnerships, government funding, campaigns, and emerging philanthropic opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of major donors, funders, and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with the Founder & Executive Director, Chief Strategy & Advancement Officer, Board members, and senior leadership to align strategy and operations.
• Strengthen external presence and visibility with national partners.
• Tell compelling cases for support to inspire donors and advocates.
• Help define how KID Museum engages philanthropists and funders and partners with education innovators.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relationships

Strategic thinking

Storytelling

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Public speaking

Job description

KID Museum is seeking a Managing Director, Development & External Affairs to expand fundraising impact, visibility, and the network of champions who believe in this work. You will shape a fundraising engine that fuels the mission.

You’ll lead a comprehensive program spanning major gifts, foundations, corporate partnerships, government funding, campaign giving, and emerging opportunities, partnering with the founder and senior team to turn vision into investment.