Posted: 5/25/2007
Job categories: Development

Founded in 1924, the Orlando Museum of Art was one of the first museums to be nationally accredited in 1971. It is ranked as one of the leading art museums in the Southeast because of its permanent collections (American, African and Pre-Columbian), world-class exhibitions, educational programs and outreach services that benefit 400,000 annually. The Museum has a $4 million operating budget and the support of over 700 volunteers.

The Orlando Museum of Art seeks a Development Director to focus on meeting or exceeding the annual, capital and long-range developed income goals to fully resource the Museum. The Development Director is a member of the senior staff and manages a staff of five.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred), 7 – 10 years experience with a track record of successful major gifts and corporate sponsorship solicitations in the $25k to $250k range, with some experience working with planned giving and endowment gifts in the $50k to $1 million range. Knowledge of museum funding trends and experience working with major national foundations preferred. Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and prospect research is desireable.

Send resume, cover letter, salary history and 3 references to: HR, Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803-1483; e-mail to or fax to (407) 894-4314. No phone calls. EOE, smoke-free and drug-free workplace.