Senior Development Officer

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Bentonville, ARtime type:
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The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges is a public non-profit charitable organization.
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Senior Development Officer
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Full Time
**** FLSA Classification:
Exempt
**** Division:
Advancement
**** Department:
Development
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* Reports to:

Chief Development Officer
**** About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary:
** Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission.

The Momentary is a new contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. A satellite to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary presents visual, performing, and culinary arts. The mission of the Momentary is to champion contemporary art’s role in everyday life and explore the unfolding story of contemporary American arts in an international context by actively commissioning and exhibiting outstanding works that explore new ideas and inspire action.
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** Senior Development Officer
** plays a pivotal role on the Development team, helping to advance the mission of both Crystal Bridges and the Momentary through strategic and proactive major gift fundraising from individuals and corporations. As a key member of a collaborative and donor-centered team, the Senior Development Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding philanthropic support.

This role is well-suited for a seasoned and driven professional who can serve as a leader among peers—modeling best practices in donor engagement and contributing meaningfully to a culture of high performance and accountability. The Senior Development Officer will be expected to manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, actively lead donor strategy, and help shape the museum’s fundraising approach through meaningful collaboration, mentorship, and initiative.

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial self-starter with a track record of securing significant gifts, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to inspire confidence in donors and colleagues alike. A successful candidate demonstrates agility, sound judgment, and professionalism while thriving in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This individual must be capable of effectively articulating the museum’s mission, vision, and impact—and serving as an ambassador and thought partner in building a strong philanthropic culture.
** Principle Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
*** Build and manage a dynamic portfolio of 75-100 qualified donor and sponsor prospects, focusing on individuals and corporations capable of giving at the $15,000+ level, and engage them through at least 20 substantive face-to-face or virtual interactions and a minimum of 10 solicitations per month, working toward an annual fundraising goal of $500,000-$750,000.
* Lead all phases of the donor lifecycle, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, aligning strategies with institutional priorities.
* Document all interactions, meeting notes, and updated plans in the CRM within 48 hours to ensure accurate and timely donor management.
* Prepare compelling proposals, correspondence, gift agreements, and stewardship reports, in coordination with the Development Communications Coordinator, Development Operations Manager, and Chief Development Officer.
* Identify and execute opportunities for donor upgrades, renewals, and planned giving discussions.
* Serve as a lead point of contact for high-level donor engagement…