Overview
Director of Institutional Advancement Jobs in Santa Barbara, California, USA at Howe-Lewis International
ABOUT SBMA:As one of the leading art museums on the West Coast, the SBMA serves adiverseaudience of approximately 70,000 people annually. In addition to its significant collections and first-rate exhibitions, the Museum offers a wide variety of educational and interpretive programs and has ambitious plans to increase these activities to reach as broad anddiverseaudiences and participants as possible.
Its 75-member Docent Council provides over 800 gallery tours and slide talks annually. The Museum’s travel program offers extraordinary, behind-the-scenes experiences for participants.
The institution is embarking upon astrategic planningprocess to build on itsstrong reputationand success and ensure greater impact and broader reach for its communities and to ensure that the Museum is sustainable and continues to thrive and grow for years to come. For more information about this vibrant institution, please visit
THE OPPORTUNITY:The Director of InstitutionalAdvancement(DIA) is a newly created role designed to enhance engagement, philanthropy, and awareness of the Museum and its mission and role in the cultural and educational landscape of Santa Barbara and beyond. The DIA will lead all the fundraising activities of SBMA including the development of a fundraising strategy, execution of fundraising programs, and overseeing development operations for the Museum.
Working closely with their Development team, the Director, Board, Curatorial andEducationteams, the DIA will advance both short- and long-term institutional funding priorities, build the philanthropic pipeline, establish meaningful and lasting relationships with major donors, and help secure the overall financial health of the Museum. In partnership with the Director, the DIA is tasked with initiating and leading planning for large-scale capital campaigns, growing the endowment (currently $60 million), and fundraising toward and ultimately aiming to expand the operating budget.
The DIA reports to the Eichholz Foundation Director, Amada Cruz, and works closely in partnership with theleadershipteam and the Board of Trustees. The DIA will also collaborate with the entire range of disciplines and departments of the Museum. Reporting to the DIA is a team of 11 inAdvancement, Events, and Travel and Special Programs.
FUNDING:SBMA has a current annual operating budget of approximately $10 million and a staff of approximately 100. Plans call for a major campaign to increase the endowment and to support curatorial, programmatic, and operating needs. A campaign consulting firm has been retained to assist in the planning and execution of the campaign.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience and responsibility in the field of non-profit development, five of which include holding a supervisory position, directing a multifunctional staff.
Extensive experience in fundraising with a deep knowledge of fundraising principles that span capital and endowment campaigns as well as annual giving, planned giving, and gifts of art.
Substantialleadershipexperience within a sophisticated fundraising operation, preferably in a museum or other cultural institution.
A demonstrated track record of success recruiting, retaining, and leading adiverse teamand ensuring aninclusive cultureat all levels.
Direct experience leading and expanding a successful major gifts program, as well as robust membership, grants, donor relations, capital, endowment, and special events …
Title: Director of Institutional Advancement
Company: Howe-Lewis International
Location: Santa Barbara, California, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit
