The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. We cannot imagine life without art; it inspires and connects us every day. Now more than ever, these connections matter and are aligned with our values . Inclusive : We strive to be a museum of many voices in dialogue. Passionate : We believe working with art is more than a job or trusteeship - it's a way of life. Brave : We are committed to approaching our work with courage and a sense of adventure. Empathic : We aim to act like a person, not an institution. SFMOMA is a place for the infinitely curious to explore, support, and experience the art of our time. We believe that modern and contemporary art can influence the way we think, view the world, and embrace the many voices and perspectives around us. We aspire to foster an environment that elicits joy, nurtures a sense of belonging and purpose—where difference is seen as a strength, and every one is appreciated for their whole self. Schedule : Full Time, 35 hours / week, approximately 3 days working onsiteSFMOMA’s Major Gifts team builds strong relationships to successfully fundraise for museum initiatives. The Associate Director, Major Gifts is responsible for identifying, building relationships with, and soliciting individuals for funds for museum initiatives including special exhibitions, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusivity (DEAI) programs, community-oriented education and public programs, and other activities that align with SFMOMA’s mission. Reporting to and partnering with the Director of Major Gifts, the person in this role must have an entrepreneurial approach to fundraising. They thrive at engaging and inspiring donors and have a strong track record of personally asking for and securing significant funding. Within the first year, the Associate Director, Major Gifts will :

• Personally raise at least $1 million every year from individuals to meet and exceed ambitious Project Philanthropy revenue goals.
• Become an expert in SFMOMA values, goals, programs, and projects.
• Establish strong relationships with Trustees and other donors, leadership staff, and other colleagues and collaborate on innovative fundraising strategies.
• Work closely with Individual Giving colleagues and volunteer leaders to identify and diversify the pool of qualified prospects.
• Meaningfully steward project funders.

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113,835 - $141,100 a year Job posting open date :  8 / 5 / 24All jobs posted will remain open for at least five business days.