Museum of Jewish Heritage - Chief Development Officer

Korn/Ferry International • New York, NY

314d • $225,000 - $275,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) at the Museum of Jewish Heritage is dedicated to advancing the Museum's mission of educating diverse audiences about Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust. The CDO is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies to ensure the financial sustainability and growth of the Museum, and for cultivating relationships with donors, key stakeholders, and philanthropic organizations. With ambitious fundraising goals on the horizon, the next CDO will play a critical role in developing the Museum's fundraising team and furthering its best-in-class development operations. The successful candidate will serve as the lead on all aspects of contributed income development and the tracking of both short- and long-term goals. This includes the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan that integrates principal, major, and institutional donors; grants, planned giving, corporate and government partnerships, membership programs, the annual fund, special campaigns, special events, and capital projects. The CDO will launch and oversee the execution of multi-year capital and endowment campaigns to ensure the Museum's long-term stability. They will work closely with the President and Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership team members as ambassadors of the institution across a diverse set of stakeholders. Ultimately, the CDO's efforts will contribute to preserving and sharing the rich heritage and history of Jewish people, ensuring that the lessons of the Holocaust are remembered, and that the Museum continues to be a beacon of education.

Requirements

• Ten plus (10+) years of progressive experience in advancement, with at least five years in senior development and fundraising positions, including strategic and budget planning.
• Significant prior experience coordinating, attracting, and closing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals, foundations, and government entities.
• Extensive experience designing, launching, and running successful capital and/or endowment campaigns.
• A track record of engagement across a breadth of industries and stakeholders, including the Museum community, foundations, business, and political leaders.
• A passion for the Museum's commitment to educating diverse visitors about Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust.
• Proven experience in recruiting, retaining, and managing professional staff, along with the ability to build, train, and motivate a large development team.
• Effective project management skills, including analysis, planning, prioritization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong business and financial acumen coupled with high emotional intelligence.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), including presentation skills.
• Technological savvy and a track record of working with customer relationship management systems (Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, etc.).
• An understanding of the use of management information and metric-based systems in fundraising to identify opportunities for innovation.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in related field and/or a CFRE certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the President and Chief Executive Officer's executive leadership team, representing the fundraising function across the staff and Board of Trustees.
• Build and nurture an internal and external culture of philanthropy with staff, donors, partners, and other key external stakeholders.
• Establish a fundraising strategic plan, incorporating Museum needs, programs, and initiatives to assist in the achievement of its mission.
• Partner with the President & Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees to establish the pipeline of future fundraising projects.
• Recruit, retain, and mentor best-in-class development staff.
• Collaborate with the Communications department to incorporate the Museum's unique culture and history into fundraising efforts.
• Coordinate, attract, and close major gift funding support at the high six- and seven-figure level from individuals, foundations, and government entities.
• Serve as the lead solicitor of major gifts and as a strategic partner to Museum leadership in building new funding sources and building the Trustee pipeline.
• Craft a planned giving strategy, targeting impactful legacy gifts from existing and prospective donors.
• Liaise with the Board of Trustees to develop major gifts prospects and identify diverse major sources of revenue.
• Create and oversee a multi-year capital and endowment campaign, adjusting as needed throughout the process.
• Manage contributed income projections, development-specific expense tracking, and the respective reporting in concert with Finance.
• Partner with the Curatorial Affairs department on institution needs and revenue generating opportunities.
• Collect data on department metrics to analyze and provide key takeaways and opportunities to the President and Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees.
• Collaborate with the Information Technology department, ensuring CRM is up-to-date and fundraising efficiencies are maximized.

Benefits

• The expected base compensation will be $225,000 - $275,000.
• The Museum of Jewish Heritage offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work environment with the expectation to be on site during the initial probationary period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree