Vice President of Advancement & Impact (Full-Time)

Frost Science•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (Frost Science) is an anchor institution serving more than 600,000 guests annually, featuring a large aquarium, a world-class planetarium and major science museum located on Biscayne Bay in the heart of downtown Miami. The Vice President of Advancement & Impact will serve as the museums chief architect of philanthropic growth, advancing institutional sustainability and transformational fundraising initiatives carrying Frost Science into its next decade of civic and science education leadership. The role will lead an integrated strategy that supports museum operations, mission-driven STEM and conservation programming, and major capital campaigns that deepen the institutions impact across Miami-Dade and beyond.

Requirements

A minimum of 15 years of experience in fundraising, including leadership of major and transformational gifts, as well as capital campaigns
Bachelors degree required; masters degree or relevant nonprofit or fundraising certification preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
Demonstrated experience with prospect research, donor management, and CRM systems, including data-informed portfolio management and reporting
Proven experience serving on a nonprofit senior leadership team, including regular engagement with high-level donors, trustees, and volunteer leaders
Demonstrated organizational, people leadership, and executive-level management capabilities, including experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Proven achievement across advancement functions, including major and principal gifts, capital and comprehensive campaigns, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, grants, planned giving, special events, and in-kind contributions
Experience creating and executing comprehensive development strategies across multiple revenue channels
Experience creating and managing membership programs as part of an integrated engagement and fundraising model
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present compelling narratives to donors, boards, and public audiences
Experience building and strengthening relationships within complex philanthropic communities in large metropolitan or civic markets, such as Miami
Strong motivational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate organizational mission and impact to a wide variety of constituencies
Background clearance
Drug screening as part of the Drug-Free Workplace Program

Responsibilities

As a member of the museums senior leadership team, lead and shape priorities to advance the mission and institutional goals of the museum
Partner with the President & CEO and Board of Trustees to shape donor strategy and co-lead campaigns, enabling Board fundraising influence through clear vision, planning, and portfolio coordination
Architect and execute an integrated contributed revenue ecosystem, aligning fundraising strategy with institutional priorities and long-term sustainability
Lead the development of a comprehensive donor pipeline, including prospect strategy, stewardship plans, retention, segmentation, pipeline health, and CRM fluency
Maintain a dynamic portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, securing major, capital, and planned gifts, as well as annual and operational support
Work with the President & CEO to develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors in support of institutional and campaign goals
Work with the President & CEO to create an annual budget for contributions, including individual giving, foundation support and governmental grants, and execute on that annual budget
Develop and lead relationships with community partners, deepening Frost Sciences philanthropic presence across Miami-Dades civic, corporate, and foundation communities
Oversee the Membership team and strategy, maintaining and growing membership through onsite sales, acquisition campaigns, and renewals as a core driver of community engagement and pipeline development
Along with the SVP of Finance & Administration, ensure that fundraising policies, processes, and reporting are consistent with the overall financial policy of the museum
Shape grant strategy supporting STEM and conservation activities, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and mission outcomes
Develop and maintain mastery of museum programs, exhibitions, and scientific initiatives, translating institutional impact into compelling donor narratives
Lead the creation of collateral for fundraising initiatives in partnership with the museums marketing team
Attend museum receptions and events and represent the museum externally, including evening and weekend commitments as necessary
Develop and adhere to the annual budget for the Advancement Department