Development Officer for The Gund at Kenyon College

Job description

The Gund at Kenyon College is at an exciting moment of growth, and we are seeking a Development Officer to help shape the museum’s future. This newly created position reflects our commitment to deepening our impact, expanding our reach, and ensuring long-term sustainability. As we advance the museum’s strategic plan—centering shared learning, curatorial excellence, collection stewardship, civic engagement, and organizational effectiveness—we are looking for a dynamic leader who can forge meaningful connections with supporters, cultivate new funding opportunities, and articulate the value of The Gund’s mission to a broad range of stakeholders. Reporting to the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation Director and Chief Curator of The Gund, and to the Associate Vice President for Development in the Division of Advancement, the Development Officer for The Gund will be charged with building on a comprehensive development program that includes diversified streams of contributed support from individuals, foundations and corporations; and an active and engaged Board of Directors. The fundraising charge is to expand the philanthropic base for exhibits, collections, educational and outre...