Chief Development Officer
- Employer
- Museum of Jewish Heritage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Closing date
- Sep 13, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Major Gifts, Membership, Other Fundraising, Special Events
- Fields
- Museum
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Museum
of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in the search
for a Chief Development Officer.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Development
Officer will develop and implement all fundraising strategies for
the Museum including membership programs, annual major gifts,
special campaigns, corporate and foundation giving, government
support, and special events.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust is
New York’s contribution to the global responsibility to never
forget. It is committed to the mission of educating visitors about
Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust. The Museum is
a place of memory that allows Holocaust survivors to speak through
recorded testimony and draws on rich collections to illuminate
Jewish history and experience. As a public history institution, it
offers rigorous and engaging exhibitions, programs, and educational
resources. Welcoming visitors from around the world, including more
than 60,000 school children each year, the Museum protects the
historical record and promotes understanding of Jewish heritage. It
teaches the dangers of intolerance and challenges visitors to let
the painful lessons of the past lead them to imagine a better
future for all.
A public institution, the Museum of Jewish Heritage is located at
the southernmost tip of Manhattan, across the water from the Statue
of Liberty and Ellis Island. Its home was designed with six sides,
and six tiers to represent the six million Jews who perished in the
Holocaust. The design is also reminiscent of the Star of David,
symbolizing the Museum’s commitment to representing Jewish life and
culture.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage grew from a task force on the
Holocaust appointed by then Mayor Edward I. Koch in 1981. Over the
next several years, plans were made and in 1994 the Museum
groundbreaking took place. The Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living
Memorial to the Holocaust was officially opened to the public on
September 15, 1997. In the 25 years since, the Museum has hosted
Holocaust survivors, received recognitions and awards for many
exhibitions, and held strong through some of New York City’s
greatest disasters.
Given the sharp rise in antisemitic acts across New York and the
nation, the Museum's exhibitions and educational initiatives have
become even more critical.
A bachelor's degree is required for this position as is at least
ten years of experience in advancement with at least three years of
experience in senior development and fundraising positions,
preferably at a cultural institution. All applications must be
accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be
responsive to the mission of the Museum of Jewish Heritage as well
as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the
prospectus.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is an equal opportunity employer. As
a cultural institution that teaches about the dangers of
intolerance, the Museum is dedicated to promoting diversity,
multiculturalism, and inclusion in its hiring practices.
To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1142
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