Director of Development

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Tampa Bay; Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Pete Florida is seeking a Director of Development to lead frontline fundraising, steward donors, and guide annual giving strategy across exhibitions, programs, and operating priorities.

The role manages a major gifts portfolio, coordinates donor events with the Events Coordinator, and drives affinity groups and Legacy Society growth as part of a collaborative Development team that aims to meet ambitious revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Frontline fundraising experience for nonprofit organizations.
• Ability to develop and execute annual giving strategies.
• Strong donor relationship management and stewardship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline fundraising and donor cultivation for MFA St. Pete.
• Oversee stewardship, affinity groups, and annual giving strategy.
• Manage major gifts portfolio and donor events in collaboration with Events Coordinator.
• Provide strategic leadership for Legacy Society reinvigoration and growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet revenue goals.

Skills

Major gifts

Donor stewardship

Campaign strategy

Relationship mgmt

Tools

CRM

Job description

Director of Development

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Pete Florida

• Start September 18, 2026
• End October 18, 2026
• Location Museum of Fine Arts, St. Pete Florida

The Museum of Fine Arts is seeking a dynamic philanthropy professional to frontline fundraiser, oversee stewardship, affinity groups and our annual giving strategy. Candidates with advanced tenure and demonstrated campaign strategy experience may be considered for placement at the Senior Associate level. The ideal individual for this role is a strategic, results-oriented, and relationship-driven Development Associate serving as a cornerstone of the museum's fundraising program. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors and prospects in support of the MFA's exhibitions, programs, and operating priorities. In addition to managing a robust major gifts portfolio, this position serves as the Development team's point person for donor and patron events - including exhibition openings, salons, receptions and events - working closely with the Events Coordinator to deliver an exceptional donor experience. The Development Associate provides strategic leadership for our annual giving strategy by managing quarterly appeals and digital giving. The role also manages our affinity groups and serves as the primary point person for reinvigorating and growing the Legacy Society. This key role is part of the Development team and works collaboratively with all internal departments and external stakeholders to advance the MFA's mission and meet ambitious revenue goals.

$65,000-$70,000 annually