Executive Director: Lead Museum Growth & Philanthropy

Black Trustee Alliance; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 400,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

National Museum of Women in the Arts seeks an Executive Director to serve as chief executive and lead fundraising, strategy, and external relations for a $20.5M budget.

The successful candidate will guide program excellence, digital innovation, and public advocacy, while stewarding board partnerships and six- to seven-figure gifts.

The museum approaches its 40th anniversary in 2027 and seeks a bold leader to advance its mission and elevate its national and global relevance.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in senior leadership in a museum or nonprofit.
• Proven frontline fundraising and donor relations.
• Strategic planning and board governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and operational leadership.
• Advance fundraising with major gifts and campaigns.
• Collaborate with Board of Trustees and senior staff to advance mission.

Skills

Fundraising

Board relations

Strategic planning

Executive leadership

Nonprofit governance

Education

Advanced degree in art, art history, arts administration, or equivalent

Job description

National Museum of Women in the Arts seeks an Executive Director to serve as chief executive and lead fundraising, strategy, and external relations for a $20.5M budget.

The successful candidate will guide program excellence, digital innovation, and public advocacy, while stewarding board partnerships and six- to seven-figure gifts.

The museum approaches its 40th anniversary in 2027 and seeks a bold leader to advance its mission and elevate its national and global relevance.