Director of Advancement

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) seeks an experienced, energetic, and goal-oriented individual to develop and increase OMAA’s community outreach, communication, and donor base during a new phase of transformational growth which will include a comprehensive campaign. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to and excitement about modern & contemporary art. This position is part of the senior management team and reports to the Executive Director and includes working with a small, collaborative, and committed advancement team at the museum. The following is desired:

Essential Responsibilities: 

•  Ability to meet fundraising goals totaling over a million dollars a year, working with the Executive Director, staff team, and a board level Advancement Committee; 
•  Proven success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts $25,000 and above;
• Exceptional presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills, especially writing and speaking effectively;
• Demonstrated success in cultivating and stewarding a growing donor base and working with a board level advancement committee;
• Assist in identifying and cultivating foundation and art related grants, including oversight of grant materials and reports; 
• Experience planning and launching a comprehensive campaign, including optimized database management;
• Knowledge of charitable tax laws and key areas of development (major giving, annual appeal, planned giving, and corporate and foundation relations);
• Ability to create a strategic advancement plan and oversee an advancement team, including events; 
• Demonstrated ability to provide management, leadership, and implement strategy;
• Regular and dependable work attendance in person M-F, ability to travel for meetings, some weekend work events, and possibility of remote work one day a week;
• Deep understanding of the higher purpose of the arts generally, and ability to share passion and excitement about modern and contemporary art specifically;

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Provide support across the institution as expected;
• Excellent email and phone etiquette; 
• Excellent organizational and budgetary skills;
• Other duties as assigned;

Personal Characteristics: 

• An appreciation for the benefits of diversity and growing an inclusive community;
• A team-player who can collaborate successfully with marketing, membership, and events;
• Possesses a positive attitude and enjoys building and stewarding relationships with community partners, businesses, and donors; 
• Fine attention to detail and accuracy;
• A leader who can function in an environment of high expectations; and
• Demonstrated experience in a multi-tasking work environment.

B.A. or B.S. with additional graduate work preferred, or equivalent experience. Must have at least seven years of experience in management and development/advancement or closely related field.

This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. 

 

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Ogunquit Museum of American Art    

Opened in 1953, OMAA was founded by Lost Generation artist Henry Strater. Closely tied to one of the earliest art colonies of the American modernist art movement, OMAA today houses a permanent collection of paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, and photographs from the late 1800s to the present. The museum showcases American art by mounting seasonal modern and contemporary exhibition programs from May through October. OMAA’s seaside landscape—a three-acre sculpture park containing 18 small gardens—complements its exhibitions and overlooks Narrow Cove and the Atlantic Ocean. The museum is open April 29 through November 12. More information at www.ogunquitmuseum.org.