Chief Advancement Officer

The Morgan Library & Museum (the Morgan) seeks an accomplished, aspirational, and strategic advancement professional to serve as the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). With a deep appreciation for the Morgan’s mission, program, collection, and scholarship, the CAO will oversee all aspects of institutional advancement, including individual giving; membership and patron programs; special events and galas; foundation, corporate and government support; exhibition and special program funding; planned giving; and trustee relations and board development. Building upon the momentum of the Morgan’s current Centennial Campaign and newly established strategic plan, the CAO will lead and implement the vision and strategy for a comprehensive advancement program, building upon the strengths of the Morgan as the institution charts an ambitious future trajectory.

Partnering closely with and reporting to the Director, the CAO will lead and manage a team of nine in institutional advancement. The CAO will bring a passion for the Morgan’s intimate scale, art historical depth, research mission, and standards of excellence and will collaborate extensively with curators and colleagues across the institution. To date, the Morgan has raised over $40 million towards the Centennial Campaign. The campaign will support the long-term financial health of the institution and has a focus on three key pillars: collections, campus, and people. The CAO will identify opportunities to sustain momentum, excitement, and enthusiasm around the campaign, translating efforts into future fundraising success.

As a highly visible representative of the Morgan, the CAO will deftly navigate complex and critical relationships, establishing and furthering partnerships that will elevate the success of the Morgan’s programs and fundraising. A critical liaison to the Morgan’s board, the CAO will review and strengthen governance, engage trustees in understanding the breadth and depth of the Morgan’s mission, and develop new cohorts of trustees for the future. This is an exceptional opportunity to join the Morgan at a pivotal moment as the institution reflects on its history for inspiration and guidance while looking ahead with eagerness and ambition to all the Morgan has to offer to the public in the century to come. 

The Morgan seeks a CAO who can capably build on the strengths of the institution and who is excited by the opportunities in front of the institution today. The CAO must have an appreciation for the key opportunities and challenges relevant to art institutions and/or special collections libraries, from changing demographics to matters of audience access, technology, sustainability, and allocation of resources. This individual will be a talented advancement professional with demonstrated experience leading complex fundraising programs and campaigns. The CAO should possess strong strategic planning, managerial, and motivational skills; a keen understanding of fundraising best practices; business and marketing savvy; and a track record of personal success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship at major and principal gift levels. 

This is a permanent, full-time position in New York City with a salary range of $250,000 to $275,000. The wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. 

This position is based on-site at the Morgan at 225 Madison Avenue at 36^th Street in New York City, a short walk from Grand Central and Penn Station. Staff whose responsibilities are consistent with remote work are on a hybrid schedule.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed electronically below. 

Jack Gorman is leading this search with Bryce Ervin and Ryan Cheung. 

To ensure the overall health and safety of the Morgan Library & Museum campus, all staff of the Morgan are required to be fully vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19, absent qualifying exemptions for medical, religious, or other reasons in accordance with applicable laws.

The Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. The Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.