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Hiller

Vice President, Development

San Carlos, CA · On-site

Reporting to the President & CEO and working closely with the museum's Board of Directors, the VP of Development is responsible for the successful implementation of all aspects of Hiller Aviation ...

Hiller

Vice President, Development

San Carlos, CA · On-site

Reporting to the President & CEO and working closely with the museum's Board of Directors, the VP of Development is responsible for the successful implementation of all aspects of Hiller Aviation ...

Loyola Marymount University

$225K - $245K/yr

The Vice President of Development, reporting to the Senior Vice President of University Advancement, is a member of the senior leadership team for University Advancement. The Vice President oversees ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president museum development in the United States is $147,428.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,000.00 and $175,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vice President Museum Development vs Director of Museum Programs?

AspectVice President Museum DevelopmentDirector of Museum Programs
CredentialsAdvanced degrees in arts management, fundraising certificationsRelevant arts or museum management degrees, experience in program planning
Work EnvironmentExecutive offices, strategic planning sessionsMuseum galleries, educational spaces, program planning areas
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofit arts organizations, large museumsMuseums, cultural institutions, educational nonprofits
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on development, fundraising, and strategic growthFocus on program execution, educational initiatives, visitor engagement

The Vice President Museum Development primarily oversees fundraising, strategic partnerships, and organizational growth, while the Director of Museum Programs focuses on managing educational and visitor programs. Both roles require relevant arts or museum experience, but the VP emphasizes development and leadership, whereas the Director concentrates on program implementation and community engagement.

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Infographic showing various Vice President Museum Development job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,428 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

Vice President of Development

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILA
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$180K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist the President and CEO in developing and implementing the museum's strategic vision and goals.

  • Manage and supervise museum departments, including Development and Guest Services.

  • Oversee special events and cultivation activities to raise funds, engage donors and partners, and enhance the Museum's presence and reputation in the community.

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

POSITION TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT
 DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT
 POSITION REPORTS TO: PRESIDENT & CEO
 
Position Summary:
 
Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Development will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Museum’s comprehensive development program to build annual support and ensure the success of its campaign. This role will cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational gifts while leading annual, capital, and endowment fundraising efforts.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
• Assist the President and CEO in developing and implementing the museum's strategic vision and goals.
 • Manage and supervise museum departments, including Development and Guest Services.
 • Collaborate with external stakeholders to promote the museum's mission and programs.
 • Assess the Museum’s development program and craft a strategic plan to sustainably grow the donor base, contributed revenue, and the development team.
 • Identify and communicate funding priorities in collaboration with the President & CEO, Board of Directors, Executive Team, and campaign leadership.
 • Cultivate and manage a portfolio of major individual, corporate, and foundation donors and prospects.
 • Support the CEO and Board members in their fundraising activity, engaging them in key cultivation and solicitation activity as needed.
 • Manage, recruit, retain, and mentor a high performing development team.
 • Assess the database and implement processes and policies to ensure the integrity of data and that the system is used to its full capacity to support AAMP’s growth.
 • Oversee special events and cultivation activities to raise funds, engage donors and partners, and enhance the Museum’s presence and reputation in the community.
 • Oversee the creation of a comprehensive portfolio of communication materials to support donor cultivation, engagement, and stewardship.
 • Partner with Membership staff to establish consistent program benefits and identify prospective donors.
 • Partner with campaign consultants to ensure the successful achievement of an ambitious capital campaign.
 
Qualifications:
 
• A minimum of eight years of comprehensive fundraising experience including major gifts, institutional giving, membership, and campaigns.
 • Prior staff management experience, including experience assessing team needs, recruiting, mentoring, and developing team members; the ability to advocate for the needs of the team.
 • Skilled at building and sustaining excellent relationships from volunteers to Board level; personable and engaging with constituents at all levels.
 • Strong collaborative leadership skills; a desire to engage, learn, and problem solve with colleagues.
 • Exceptional communication and listening skills; confident and persuasive in writing, interpersonally, and presenting to or facilitating groups.
 • Strong understanding of leading practices and a high level of comfort in managing CRM and donor databases; prior experience with Altru is an advantage.
 • Existing knowledge of the Philadelphia philanthropic landscape or a proven track record of integrating quickly into a new community and building relationships that further an organization’s fundraising goals.
 • A high level of emotional intelligence and cultural competency.
 • Highly effective decision making and prioritization skills; comfort using and communicating data to support planning and decision making.
 • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
 
 
 
 
 
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Salary range: $180,000 – $195,000
 
 
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available for the selected candidate based on individual circumstances and organizational guidelines. This position operates on a hybrid work schedule.

Flexible work from home options available.