Chief Development Officer
7 days ago
San Diego
Job DescriptionMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego: Chief Development Officer Department: Development Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Employee Status: Full-Time, Exempt Primary Work Location: Onsite, La Jolla Salary Range: $163,091 - $171,675 Apply By: COB, December 23rd, 2025 JOB SUMMARY: The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) seeks a visionary and strategic Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead the Museum’s integrated fundraising, marketing communications, and external relations efforts. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CDO oversees the Development department, which unites Development and Marketing Communications under a shared vision for institutional growth. The Development department generates approximately 50 percent of the total budget in contributed revenue annually. In partnership with the CEO, COO/CFO, and Board of Trustees, the CDO provides leadership for the planning and execution of fundraising and marketing communications initiatives that strengthen MCASD’s philanthropic base, advance its reputation, and ensure long-term financial sustainability. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Strategic Leadership and Vision • Provide strategic leadership and direction for all areas of MCASD’s Development function, ensuring cohesive planning and execution across fundraising, marketing communications, and external relations., • Partner with the CEO and COO/CFO to align fundraising and marketing communications strategies with institutional goals., • Lead all aspects of fundraising, including individual giving, institutional giving, membership, planned giving, and special events., • Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and strategic partners, deepening relationships that expand MCASD’s base of support., • Collaborate with the Board of Trustees and Development Committee to strengthen philanthropic engagement and board participation., • Actively engage in cultural and civic sectors as an ambassador for the Museum, cultivating relationships with the community, business, and government leaders to enhance visibility and partnerships., • Oversee Marketing Communications to enhance MCASD’s visibility, reputation, and audience engagement., • Partner with the Director, Marketing Communications, to ensure alignment of brand strategy and messaging with institutional priorities., • Manage and mentor the Director, Development; Director, Marketing Communications, and Director, Special Events., • Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture focused on excellence and shared goals., • Support the mission and vision of the museum throughout performance of duties., • Work additional hours including some weekends and/or after regular business hours as needed., • Follow policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment. OUR WORK CULTURE: MCASD provides employees with a collaborative work culture where they can combine both their love and support of the arts and work in an enriching and diverse environment while further developing their specific professional knowledge, skills, and abilities. ABOUT MCASD: It is an exciting time to join MCASD! Our La Jolla campus re-opened in April 2022 after a five-year expansion effort that doubled the building’s overall size. We are positioned to be a cultural beacon as the region’s foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time. From the coastal community of its La Jolla flagship building, MCASD provides an unprecedented variety of exhibition spaces and experiences for the community, showcasing an internationally recognized collection and a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and public programs. BACKGROUND CHECKS AND LICENSING: Professional references, criminal background checks, education check, credit check, and DMV check. EOE STATEMENT: MCASD prohibits discrimination and harassment against individuals based on race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Powered by JazzHR cqkS3ZwOlh