+++ Director of Development and Marketing, Nelson-Atkins Museum, Kansas City, MO +++

For the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, we are seeking a Director of
Development and Marketing.  The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is one of
the nation's preeminent encyclopedic museums with substantial holdings
of European and American art, and an internationally regarded collection
of Asian art.  Current projects and programs include additions and
renovations to the museum's landmark building and planned celebrations
of the 75th anniversary of the museum's founding, which commence
in December, 2008.

The successful applicant will directly supervise seven staff and oversee
approximately 25 staff in related divisions/departments. 
The Director of Development and Marketing will be responsible for
identifying and attracting visitors, members, press, broad-based
audiences and a diverse range of contributed income to the museum
and will develop and implement plans to accomplish steady growth of
resources for operating expenses and projects (capital, endowment,
art acquisitions, etc.), including major and planned gifts, an annual
fund, membership, grants, sponsorships and other contributions.
Duties include creating, developing and staffing major gift and planned
giving programs; overseeing all development and marketing division
programs; establishing a resource development program based on
the systematic cultivation and upgrading of donors; managing
fundraising efforts to support specific museum programs and
initiatives; directing the membership program and the annual fund; 
developing research on the museum's audiences to establish goals
and timelines; coordinating and integrating existing marketing and
public affairs efforts; and representing the museum to various
audiences, constituencies and affiliates.

Candidates will have a minimum of ten years of increasing responsibility
in the field of philanthropy and strong preference will be given to
those with experience in arts fundraising.  It is essential that the
successful candidate have a proven track record of substantial
fundraising, including personal experience managing annual campaigns
and in-depth knowledge of capital campaigns, planned giving and
major gifts.  Preferences will be given to candidates who have
demonstrated innovative and creative approaches to fundraising and
developing resources.
The Director of Development and Marketing must have a minimum of
five years successful experience developing and mentoring staff. 
BA required; advanced degree preferred.  Generous compensation,
relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package
will be provided.

Please send resume with detailed cover letter and contact
information for at least three references to [log in to unmask]


Posted on 10/30/2008

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