March 20th, 2024
Saint Louis Art Museum
Chief of Philanthropy & External Affairs
( missouri | On-site )
About the Organization
The Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM) collects, presents, interprets, and conserves works of art of the highest quality across time and cultures; educates, inspires discovery, and elevates the human spirit; preserves a legacy of artistic achievement for the people of St. Louis and the world; and engages the full diversity of the St. Louis community. A public museum generously supported by both taxpayers and donors, SLAM is open free to the public six days per week, including Friday evenings until 9 P.M.
Job Description
Position reports to: Museum Director
Position salary range: 220000-250000
The Chief of Philanthropy and External Relations (CPER) will lead overall contributed and earned income strategies for SLAM that maximize philanthropic and earned revenues, leverage institutional marketing and communication opportunities, and ensure a welcoming and engaging visitor experience. Reporting to and partnering with the Museum Director as a member of the Senior Leadership team, the CPER will be deeply engaged in the solicitation of major and transformational donations including sponsorship, event activities, and art acquisitions. The CPER will conceptualize and implement a plan to grow SLAM’s revenue and build productive relationships with the community and civic partners. They will lead and motivate a diverse team of professionals to devise successful capital, endowment, annual fundraising, planned giving, marketing, communications, and visitor experience programs.
A highly skilled and effective fundraiser, this individual will be responsible for growing and managing a top-tier fundraising and external relations operation and building relationships with the community, including government officials. The candidate will lead a team of 25, initiatives to secure funding for capital and annual campaigns, marketing, communications, and visitor experience and serve as a visible and engaging leader within the community. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to support the museum’s annual budget and contribute to SLAM’s overall strategic planning process.
Qualifications
An educational and professional background with eight or more years of progressive leadership experience in an art or cultural organization is preferred. They will have a proven track record of securing six and seven-figure gifts as well as leading an integrated multimillion-dollar revenue program and knowledge of all areas of advancement, including major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, membership, corporate and foundation giving, capital campaigns, endowments, special events, non-traditional fundraising sources, and marketing and communications. Experience raising funds throughout a large geographic region and/or specific knowledge of the Saint Louis region is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary, as are strong computer skills and knowledge of advanced donor research and customer relationship management systems.
Compensation and Benefits
SLAM provides a competitive compensation, with an estimated salary range between $220,000 and $250,000 commensurate with experience, coupled with a robust benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA and FSA benefits offered with applicable plans, and generous Paid Time Off, Sick, Bereavement Leave and paid Holidays. Museum-paid LTD, STD, Life and AD&D insurance are included as well as an Employee Assistance Program and other lifestyle and wellness benefits. Saint Louis Art Museum full-time employees are part of the City of Saint Louis’ employer-paid Employee Retirement System pension. Additionally, the museum offers supplemental retirement 403b, and Roth options as well as supplemental Life, AD&D, and Critical Illness coverage.
Contact email for applicants SLAM@artsconsulting.com