Chief Development Officer

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Bentonville, AR, United States
Strategic leadership in fundraising
Major gift portfolio management
Grant proposal and reporting oversight
The Chief Development Officer provides strategic leadership and operational management for giving and membership initiatives at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary, driving efforts to maximize philanthropic support

Job Summary

  • The Chief Development Officer provides strategic leadership and operational management for giving and membership initiatives at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary, driving efforts to maximize philanthropic support.
  • This position oversees a mission-focused division of fundraising and grants professionals, collaborating with museum leadership to execute strategies that grow contributed revenue and strengthen financial sustainability.
  • The CDO is responsible for setting and achieving performance benchmarks for fundraising and membership growth, managing a major gift portfolio, and fostering a team-oriented culture.

Matching Summary

The Chief Development Officer provides strategic leadership and operational management for giving and membership initiatives at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary, driving efforts to maximize philanthropic support.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic leadership in fundraising
  • Major gift portfolio management
  • Grant proposal and reporting oversight
  • Donor relationship management
  • Financial sustainability strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Guest-centered community dynamic
  • Collaborative and innovative culture
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years leadership experience in fundraising
  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license
  • Valid passport required
  • Experience overseeing grant management preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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