Chief Development Officer for Foundation and Government Giving

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

in-office senior

Description

The Chief Development Officer for Foundation and Government Giving serves as a senior strategist for institutional fundraising, leading a team to secure support for the museum's exhibitions, capital priorities, and operations. The role involves driving a comprehensive funding strategy, managing prospect identification and grant compliance, and representing the museum to major foundations and government agencies. This position requires close collaboration with curators and museum leadership to position projects for competitive funding opportunities.

Skills Required

Institutional fundraising, Grant compliance and management, Strategic planning, Team leadership and supervision, Proposal development, Donor stewardship, Budgeting, Relationship management

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (annual, sick, and 13 holidays), long-term disability, FSA/HSA, commuter benefits, financial-planning services, tuition assistance, 25% staff discount, subsidized cafeteria, and Museums Council pass.

Job Details
Compensation:
$170,000.00 - $200,000.00 / Annually
Work Schedule:
in-office
Seniority:
senior
Degree Required:
Under Graduate
Posted:
2026-04-09 08:44:03
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