Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Employer
- San Jose Museum of Art
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Closing date
- Aug 3, 2022
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- Position Type
- Executive, Fundraising, Fundraising Administration, Membership, Planned Giving, Other Fundraising, Special Events
- Fields
- Arts, Museum
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with San José
Museum of Art in the search for a Chief Philanthropy Officer.
Reporting to the Oshman Executive Director, the Chief Philanthropy
Officer will oversee San José Museum of Art's fund development,
membership, legacy giving, and facility rental programs and the
achievement of related revenue goals, leading all fund development
endeavors in alignment with the Museum's strategic plan,
institutional values, and commitment to equity. The Chief
Philanthropy Officer will work closely with the Oshman Executive
Director and the Board of Trustees to develop and implement a
comprehensive multi-year fundraising plan for individual,
institutional, and corporate giving that increases revenues and
expands the Museum's donor base while managing the day-to-day
operations of the development department and motivating the team
towards ambitious fundraising goals. The Chief Philanthropy Officer
will serve as a member of the Museum's Executive Management Team
and oversee a team of five.
Founded in 1969 by artists and community leaders, the San José
Museum of Art (SJMA) is the premier modern and contemporary art
museum in Silicon Valley. Its dynamic program, which balances
socially relevant traveling exhibitions with critically engaging
shows drawn from a collection of 2600+ works, resonates with
defining characteristics of San José and the Silicon Valley—from
its rich diversity to its hallmark innovative ethos. Projects touch
on timely topics from migration and identity to artificial
intelligence and include significant original and touring
exhibitions by both nationally and internationally acclaimed
artists and emerging and under-recognized practitioners. Its
exhibitions announce a growing commitment to social justice and
university partnership. The Museum’s collection plan prioritizes
community relevance and public access, and places particular
priority on acquiring works that reflect the cultural heritages and
lived experiences of the community. SJMA is proud to have an
audience that supports its strong commitment to lifting
historically under-recognized voices and stories.
The goal of becoming a borderless museum, essential to creative
life in San José and the Silicon Valley inspires the community
impact work of SJMA. The Museum has a publicly stated commitment to
ensure that the majority of artist on view in any given season are
women or artists of color and works to eliminate barriers to access
by offering weekend and evening hours, eliminating admission fees
for students and teachers, and providing exhibition didactics in
English, Spanish, and Vietnamese – the three official languages of
San José. The Museum is the largest provider of in-school arts
education in Santa Clara County. An extensive free in-school docent
program introduces students to inquiry-based visual analysis and
provides all participants with family passes to visit the Museum.
The Museum’s extensive field trip program and multi-week
standards-based classroom residencies are offered to Title I
students for free. Each summer on-site summer art camp offers
standards-based arts instruction infused with cross curricular
subject matter and introduces students to concepts of exhibition
design and curatorial practice, including virtual studio visits
with permanent collection artists - an annual highlight.
Fluency across a diverse range of fundraising principles and
strategies and excellent management and administrative skills are
required for this position as is a bachelor's degree and at least
10 years of increasingly responsible development experience. All
applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and resume.
Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of San José
Museum of Art as well as the responsibilities and qualifications
stated in the position prospectus.
SJMA is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum seeks talented
people of all backgrounds - it values diversity of cultures, races
and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities. Candidates who
are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, bilingual or multilingual, and people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1138
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