National Museum of Wildlife Art
Chief Development Officer
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
The Opportunity
The Opportunity
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art seeks an inspiring and strategic Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead its philanthropic vision and drive sustainable growth. Leading a team of five, the CDO will guide all fundraising initiatives, including major and planned giving, membership, corporate and foundation support, and special campaigns to advance the museum’s mission to enrich lives through the visual arts.
As a key member of the museum’s leadership team, the CDO will collaborate closely with the President & CEO, Board of Trustees, and community partners to expand the museum’s base of support, strengthen donor relationships, and secure resources that ensure long-term institutional success. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of the region’s leading cultural organizations and the vibrant community it serves.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Our mission is to enrich lives through the visual arts.
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is one of the leading arts institutions in the region. The museum presents a dynamic range of exhibitions organized from prestigious museums and collections throughout the world. The museum’s own diverse collection features highlights from North America, Europe, and Asia, with particular strengths in American art, Modern art, studio glass, and photography. The permanent collection also boasts one of the world’s largest public collections of Dale Chihuly glass, a major collection of photography by Brett Weston, and the definitive museum collection of works by the Washington Color School painter Paul Reed. The museum’s renowned Samuel Roberts Noble Theater screens the finest international, independent, documentary, and classic films. Museum amenities include the Museum Store and the Roof Terrace. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a member of the Association of Art Museum Directors. The museum serves over 100,000 visitors annually from all fifty states and thirty foreign countries. It has a membership of over 5,000 individuals.
Position Description OKCMOA is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and strategic Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead innovative and comprehensive development efforts. The CDO will be instrumental in enhancing the museum’s financial sustainability as well as cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, members and the community partners.
This position requires exceptional communication skills, strong leadership and team building skills, a strong background in philanthropy and fundraising, and developing and monitoring key nonprofit development metrics.
Reporting to the President and CEO, the CDO is a key member of the leadership cabinet and leads a team of five development professionals.
Strategic Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy aligned with the museum’s mission and goals and strategic plan(s). Set and achieve ambitious fundraising targets relating to annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, and planned giving. The museum seeks to increase its operational endowment by 100 percent over the next decade, adding $20,000,000 to the museum’s endowments by 2035. The CDO will lead the team in raising $4,000,000-$5,000,000+ in annual contributed income, and will participate in the endowment campaign.
Grow and cultivate a culture of philanthropy throughout the museum community.
Build and nurture an innovative, sustainable, and effective development operation, including databases, policies, and procedures and a strategic plan. Ensure accurate tracking of donor contributions, and up-to-date records in the museum’s database. Analyze and create strong fundraising metrics and provide reports to the President and Board.
Lead and mentor the development team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Provide training and support to staff and volunteers to enhance fundraising capabilities. Establish metrics and goals and work with the team individually and collectively to deliver and exceed development KPIs. Advise on additional hires to meet fundraising goals.
Relationship Building and Fundraising Initiatives Cultivate, steward and close gifts in a personal portfolio of major and transformational gifts with current and prospective donors. Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including faculty, staff, volunteers, trustees, and the broader community. Assist the development team in meeting their fundraising goals.
Support the President in donor cultivation, solicitation, engagement efforts, and stewardship, including research, briefings, and strategy.
Build the strategy and lead all fundraising activities, including major giving, annual fund, campaigns, events, and online giving initiatives and alumni engagement. Design and implement creative and innovative fundraising strategies to engage various donor segments.
Recruit, train, and support volunteers for fundraising initiatives and events, creating a sense of community and involvement.
Communications and Marketing Partner with the communications team to develop compelling messaging and materials to articulate the museum’s mission and value proposition to potential donors. In partnership with Marketing and Communications, oversee external communications related to fundraising efforts, including cases for support, campaign materials, proposals,
social
media, and websites. Collaborate on innovative ideas and content for events to increase engagement and gifts.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience in a museum or tangential sector.
Proven track record of successfully raising significant funds.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in development operations.
Other Attributes
Strong commitment to OKCMOA’s mission.
High level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
Energetic, creative contributor with the ability to influence and negotiate.
Strategic mindset and pragmatic implementer.
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The Oklahoma City Museum of Art seeks an inspiring and strategic Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead its philanthropic vision and drive sustainable growth. Leading a team of five, the CDO will guide all fundraising initiatives, including major and planned giving, membership, corporate and foundation support, and special campaigns to advance the museum’s mission to enrich lives through the visual arts.
As a key member of the museum’s leadership team, the CDO will collaborate closely with the President & CEO, Board of Trustees, and community partners to expand the museum’s base of support, strengthen donor relationships, and secure resources that ensure long-term institutional success. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of the region’s leading cultural organizations and the vibrant community it serves.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Our mission is to enrich lives through the visual arts.
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is one of the leading arts institutions in the region. The museum presents a dynamic range of exhibitions organized from prestigious museums and collections throughout the world. The museum’s own diverse collection features highlights from North America, Europe, and Asia, with particular strengths in American art, Modern art, studio glass, and photography. The permanent collection also boasts one of the world’s largest public collections of Dale Chihuly glass, a major collection of photography by Brett Weston, and the definitive museum collection of works by the Washington Color School painter Paul Reed. The museum’s renowned Samuel Roberts Noble Theater screens the finest international, independent, documentary, and classic films. Museum amenities include the Museum Store and the Roof Terrace. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a member of the Association of Art Museum Directors. The museum serves over 100,000 visitors annually from all fifty states and thirty foreign countries. It has a membership of over 5,000 individuals.
Position Description OKCMOA is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and strategic Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead innovative and comprehensive development efforts. The CDO will be instrumental in enhancing the museum’s financial sustainability as well as cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, members and the community partners.
This position requires exceptional communication skills, strong leadership and team building skills, a strong background in philanthropy and fundraising, and developing and monitoring key nonprofit development metrics.
Reporting to the President and CEO, the CDO is a key member of the leadership cabinet and leads a team of five development professionals.
Strategic Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy aligned with the museum’s mission and goals and strategic plan(s). Set and achieve ambitious fundraising targets relating to annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, and planned giving. The museum seeks to increase its operational endowment by 100 percent over the next decade, adding $20,000,000 to the museum’s endowments by 2035. The CDO will lead the team in raising $4,000,000-$5,000,000+ in annual contributed income, and will participate in the endowment campaign.
Grow and cultivate a culture of philanthropy throughout the museum community.
Build and nurture an innovative, sustainable, and effective development operation, including databases, policies, and procedures and a strategic plan. Ensure accurate tracking of donor contributions, and up-to-date records in the museum’s database. Analyze and create strong fundraising metrics and provide reports to the President and Board.
Lead and mentor the development team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Provide training and support to staff and volunteers to enhance fundraising capabilities. Establish metrics and goals and work with the team individually and collectively to deliver and exceed development KPIs. Advise on additional hires to meet fundraising goals.
Relationship Building and Fundraising Initiatives Cultivate, steward and close gifts in a personal portfolio of major and transformational gifts with current and prospective donors. Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including faculty, staff, volunteers, trustees, and the broader community. Assist the development team in meeting their fundraising goals.
Support the President in donor cultivation, solicitation, engagement efforts, and stewardship, including research, briefings, and strategy.
Build the strategy and lead all fundraising activities, including major giving, annual fund, campaigns, events, and online giving initiatives and alumni engagement. Design and implement creative and innovative fundraising strategies to engage various donor segments.
Recruit, train, and support volunteers for fundraising initiatives and events, creating a sense of community and involvement.
Communications and Marketing Partner with the communications team to develop compelling messaging and materials to articulate the museum’s mission and value proposition to potential donors. In partnership with Marketing and Communications, oversee external communications related to fundraising efforts, including cases for support, campaign materials, proposals,
social
media, and websites. Collaborate on innovative ideas and content for events to increase engagement and gifts.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience in a museum or tangential sector.
Proven track record of successfully raising significant funds.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in development operations.
Other Attributes
Strong commitment to OKCMOA’s mission.
High level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
Energetic, creative contributor with the ability to influence and negotiate.
Strategic mindset and pragmatic implementer.
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