Executive Director, Culture & Fundraising (Hybrid)

EmergencyMD; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth potential

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Relocation support

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives (GRAAMA) seeks an Executive Director to lead our growing museum and archives. You will report to the Board of Directors and drive strategy, fundraising, and operations while stewarding a ~ $1M+ annual budget and guiding a 6-person team within a new 30,000-square-foot facility.

You will champion our mission, deepen engagement with Black communities, and build sustainable revenue streams through foundations, corporate support, and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years in fundraising or operations leadership.
• Experience building trust and credibility within Black communities with strong cultural competency.
• Familiarity with Grand Rapids’ Black community and history is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Align with and champion GRAAMA’s mission and elevate African American history and culture.
• Lead fundraising efforts and identify new revenue opportunities for the 30,000-square-foot facility.
• Own fiscal health: manage a ~ $1M+ annual budget and provide financial reporting to the Board.
• Equip and empower the Board as ambassadors and advocates for growth.
• Oversee and manage a staff of 6 and facility operations as the organization scales.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Operations leadership

Financial stewardship

Stakeholder relations

Strategic planning

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives (GRAAMA) seeks an Executive Director to lead our growing museum and archives. You will report to the Board of Directors and drive strategy, fundraising, and operations while stewarding a ~ $1M+ annual budget and guiding a 6-person team within a new 30,000-square-foot facility.

You will champion our mission, deepen engagement with Black communities, and build sustainable revenue streams through foundations, corporate support, and partnerships.