Director Of Development - Museums & Libraries

Job Description

The Director of Development, Museums & Collections
, reports to the Executive Director of Advancement – Fine Arts. This professional manages a portfolio of major gift donors ($25,000+) to secure philanthropic support for strategic priorities across the University of Oklahoma’s museums and collections, including the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History, and libraries across the Norman, Tulsa and OU Health campuses.

Working closely with the Executive Director, museum and library leadership, and OU Foundation colleagues, the Director helps develop and execute fundraising strategies that support exhibitions, collections, preservation, research, programming and public engagement.

The Director of Development is a skilled individual contributor with an expected annual fundraising goal of $3 million ($15 million over a rolling five-year period), requires regular nationwide travel and brings a demonstrated record of advancing complex, impact-based philanthropic initiatives.

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4-8 years of progressive experience in fundraising, sales, nonprofit, higher education or communications required. Occasional evening or weekend work is required.

Please note that this is an on-site role in Norman, Oklahoma.

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