Chief Development Officer Oklahoma , OK

About the Museum

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is one of the leading arts institutions in the region. The Museum presents a dynamic range of exhibitions organized from prestigious museums and collections throughout the world. The Museum’s own diverse collection features highlights from North America, Europe, and Asia, with particular strengths in American art and postwar abstraction. The permanent collection also boasts one of the world’s largest public collections of Dale Chihuly glass, a major collection of photography by Brett Weston, and the definitive museum collection of works by the Washington Color painter Paul Reed.

The Museum’s renowned Samuel Roberts Noble Theater screens the finest international, independent, documentary, and classic films. Museum amenities include the Museum Store and the Roof Terrace. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a member of the Association of Art Museum Directors. The Museum serves over 125,000 visitors annually from all fifty states and thirty foreign countries.

We’re looking for a visionary Chief Development Officer to join our leadership team and lead the Museum's fundraising efforts. In this pivotal role, you will sustain and expand our programs, exhibitions, and long‑term vision by securing $4‑$5+ million annually in contributed income through major gifts, membership, grants, sponsor ships, special campaigns, and planned giving. You'll develop and execute long‑term strategies for endowment growth, capital projects, and donor engagement, working in close partnership with the President & CEO, Board of Trustees, and the leadership team.

• Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan and budget for $4,000,000‑$5,000,000+ in annual contributed income.
• Lead all contributed income efforts, including the Annual Fund, Season Sponsor ships, membership, major gifts, program support, planned giving, matching gifts, and in‑kind donations.
• Oversee foundation, corporate, and government grant activities in collaboration with the development team, ensuring timely proposals and reporting.
• Serve as a key solicitor for major gifts and special initiatives, cultivating and stewarding top donors and prospects.
• Provide strategic direction for special campaigns such as capital projects and endowment growth.
• Supervise and mentor development staff, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative team environment.
• Oversee donor databases, systems, and reporting processes to track progress and ensure timely acknowledgments.
• Strengthen relationships with donors, members, and stakeholders, expanding the Museum’s base of support.
• Collaborate across departments to align fundraising with institutional programming, marketing, and strategic priorities.
• Represent the Museum at events, cultivating goodwill and philanthropic interest in the organization.

• 5–7 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably in a museum or visual arts setting.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and leading successful fundraising campaigns.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Skilled at managing budgets, tracking metrics, and making data‑informed decisions.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends for donor events as needed.

• Full benefits package and competitive salary commensurate with experience

Interested candidates are invited to contact Laurie Woodhouse directly at  for additional information or to submit application materials.

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