The Development Manager is responsible for MOCAD’s membership and grant cycle, crucial in both strengthening the museum’s financial foundation and enhancing its community impact. This role will work closely with the leadership and Individual Giving Manager, playing a key role in securing and $2M+ in annual revenue for MOCAD, collaborating with senior staff to strategize multi-year fundraising initiatives for MOCAD, Mike Kelley’s Mobile Homestead, and capital projects. They manage all aspects of foundation and corporate funding proposals, donor relations, and reporting, ensuring ethical and professional standards are upheld. In addition, they drive membership growth and engagement by managing membership processes, ensuring smooth operations that are essential for the development department’s donor cultivation efforts. This role serves the museum by fostering strong relationships with members and donors, ensuring MOCAD’s continued ability to deliver innovative and impactful contemporary art experiences. 

The ideal candidate will have experience working with databases, strong grant writing and analytical skills, and experience in donor cultivation, stewardship, and events. They will be well organized, have good communication skills, and strong attention to detail, and can work effectively and independently to meet deadlines.