Description

Director of External Affairs

The Amon Carter Museum is seeking a talented executive fundraiser to lead the External Affairs department, with the goal of further developing and maintaining the programming and resources befitting a world-class organization. Working collaboratively with the Leadership Team, the Board of Trustees and volunteers, the Director of External Affairs develops priorities and operational focus for the external affairs department and deploys resources to support established museum priorities.  Most importantly, by serving as a member of the Leadership Team for the museum, the Director of External Affairs plays a critical role in upholding and advancing Amon Carter’s values of access to and education in the arts for all.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, but working also closely with the Executive Director, the Board of Trustees and the Leadership Team, the Director of External Affairs leads and champions fundraising, museum-wide marketing and public relations efforts, museum events, as well as organizational projects that have large-scale impact on the museum.  Specific duties include the following:

Job Requirements:

  • A proven track record of at least five years in the field of fundraising
  • Background in leadership roles with annual and major gift programs, multi-million dollar capital campaigns, planned giving, government and foundation grants, and special events;
  • An understanding of marketing and public relations and how they integrate successfully with fundraising
  • A background building and managing a highly motivated, intelligent, and committed group of professionals and staff;
  • A history of recruiting, training, motivating and working with volunteers in leadership roles; and
  • Demonstrated leadership within internal and external cross-functional teams.

For additional information, contact:

Holly Sherman Peña

holly@penasearch.com

214-736-8876

www.penasearch.com

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Job Information
  • Fort Worth, Texas, 76345, United States
  • 26441897
  • January 4, 2016
  • Director of External Affairs
  • Amon Carter Museum of American Art
  • Development/Membership
  • No