Manager of Major Gifts

Description

FLSA Classification:
Full-Time;
Exempt

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum Department of Development

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has an opening for the full-time, exempt position of Manager of Major Gifts, in the Development division.

Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum documents and interprets the history of country music—a musical genre and culture central to the identity of the city, the state, and the nation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the museum proudly combines subject expertise, ambitious research, and preservation of an unparalleled collection with expressions of creativity in music, art, and history.

The museum collects artifacts that illustrate the evolving history and traditions of country music and provides diverse learning opportunities through educational programs, publications, and exhibitions. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its evolution as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics, from country classics to contemporary and emerging artists in American Currents.

The museum owns Hatch Show Print, a letterpress print shop opened in 1879, and it operates Historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley and many others recorded.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Options
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Paid Holidays (13) and Floating Holidays (2)
• 401(K) with Up to 3% Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling and Legal Services)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• FREE 24/7 Downtown Parking and Transit Benefits
• Continuing Professional Offerings
• Complimentary Museum Admission (For Yourself, Family, and Friends)
• Reciprocal Partnerships with Local Venues (The Nashville Zoo, Dollywood Theme & Water Parks, National Museum of African American Music, tours at The Opry and The Ryman Auditorium, and more)
• Up to 25% Discount in Retail Stores and Onsite Restaurant Venues
• Opportunities to Attend Exhibit Openings, Concerts and Special Events
• Employee Engagement Activities and Opportunities
• FSA and Dependent Care Options
• Dog Friendly Work Environment
• Volunteering and Community Engagement Opportunities

The Development Division leads all philanthropic efforts on behalf of the Museum. Areas of responsibility include membership; annual, major, and planned giving; special events ranging from exhibition openings to fundraising initiatives; and foundation, corporate sponsorship, and government giving programs.

The division stewards relationships with Country Music Hall of Fame members, the broader music community, elected officials, local and national arts organizations, and Museum donors. As advocates for the arts at both local and national levels, the team also produces strategic communications, including the Museum’s annual report.

Through thoughtful engagement and stewardship, the Development Division supports the Museum’s mission by honoring and cultivating those who contribute their time, talent, and treasure.

The Manager of Major Gifts supports the daily operations and strategic growth of the Museum’s major gifts program. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of making annual gifts of $1,000 or more, including contributions through Honor Society memberships, fundraising events, and special projects. Working in close collaboration with the Vice President of Development, the Manager of Major Gifts helps advance measurable fundraising goals while ensuring exceptional donor engagement and stewardship.

• Implement strategies to grow the Museum’s major gifts program and achieve defined fundraising goals.
• Identify, qualify, and cultivate prospects for annual giving, planned giving, and special projects.
• Manage and maintain an active portfolio of up to 400 major gift donors and prospects.
• Develop and execute individualized cultivation and solicitation…