Chief Development & Philanthropy Officer

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh seeks a strategic Vice President and Chief Development Officer to guide philanthropic initiatives across its four‑museum system. You will lead major gifts, endowments, and annual giving, while nurturing relationships with community leaders, foundations, and the CM Board.

In this role, you will build a donor-centric fundraising program, manage a high-performing team, and collaborate with CM’s CFO/COO to ensure financial and operational success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Significant experience in fundraising campaigns and donor relations.
• Familiarity with museum/nonprofit fundraising practices and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and plan to drive philanthropic investment across CM’s four-museum system.
• Develop and maintain relationships with individuals, foundations, businesses and boards.
• Oversee campaigns, membership and sponsorship programs, and communications.
• Lead staff, ensure ethical fundraising and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align priorities and fundraising strategies.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Leadership & team management

Communications & storytelling

Ethics & compliance

Collaboration across departments

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Donor CRM software

Job description

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh seeks a strategic Vice President and Chief Development Officer to guide philanthropic initiatives across its four‑museum system. You will lead major gifts, endowments, and annual giving, while nurturing relationships with community leaders, foundations, and the CM Board.

In this role, you will build a donor-centric fundraising program, manage a high-performing team, and collaborate with CM’s CFO/COO to ensure financial and operational success.