Hands-On Senior Director, Philanthropy & Campaigns

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey Museum of Art seeks a Senior Director of Philanthropy to lead and execute comprehensive fundraising programs. This hands-on executive role requires direct donor engagement, major gifts, and campaign leadership to ensure financial sustainability and growth in a lean development team.

You will work with the Executive Director, Board, and staff to build strategy, mentor the team, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while upholding the museum's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred in business/nonprofit management or philanthropy.
• Experience leading an institutional or capital campaign of at least $25M.
• Proven fundraising results across major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, and planned giving.
• Strong leadership to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Experience with boards, volunteers, and high-net-worth donors.

Responsibilities

• Directly execute fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Lead and mentor the development staff and Associate Director.
• Interact with the Executive Director, Board, and senior leaders to align priorities.
• Plan and oversee donor asks, events, and campaign administration.

Skills

Campaign leadership

Donor relations

Major gifts

Strategic fundraising

Leadership & mentoring

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Blackbaud Altru

Job description

Monterey Museum of Art seeks a Senior Director of Philanthropy to lead and execute comprehensive fundraising programs. This hands-on executive role requires direct donor engagement, major gifts, and campaign leadership to ensure financial sustainability and growth in a lean development team.

You will work with the Executive Director, Board, and staff to build strategy, mentor the team, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while upholding the museum's mission and values.