What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Major Gifts position at The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement?
"Ignite Our Growth."
Join The Mob Museum as our Director of Major Gifts and turn your fundraising expertise into lasting cultural impact. In this high-visibility role, you'll build powerful donor relationships, lead ambitious campaigns, and inspire investment through compelling storytelling and collaborative efforts. If you're an engaging leader who thrives on connection, creativity, and community—and you're ready to elevate an acclaimed Las Vegas institution—this is your moment to make history.
What We're Looking For
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your interest in this role and why it resonates with you. We also encourage you to include a brief example of a time when you inspired meaningful action or forged a transformative partnership through your development work.
Join The Mob Museum as our Director of Major Gifts and turn your fundraising expertise into lasting cultural impact. In this high-visibility role, you'll build powerful donor relationships, lead ambitious campaigns, and inspire investment through compelling storytelling and collaborative efforts. If you're an engaging leader who thrives on connection, creativity, and community—and you're ready to elevate an acclaimed Las Vegas institution—this is your moment to make history.
What We're Looking For
- 7 years of successful nonprofit fundraising experience, including a track record in major gifts, capital campaigns, and/or donor strategy.
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Non-profit Management or a related field is required.
- A magnetic people-person who builds trust and relationships with ease—someone who can walk into a room and connect with anyone.
- Experience working with diverse communities, philanthropists, and stakeholders; museum, cultural institution, or Las Vegas donor experience is a bonus.
- Exceptional communicator—able to move others through compelling writing, confident speaking, and personal storytelling.
- Supervisory experience and the ability to lead with empathy and vision.
- Proficiency with CRM platforms (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred), donor research tools (DonorSearch, a plus), and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for donor events and community outreach.
- Passion for creating a world-class museum that is unrivaled in content and recognized for a truly outstanding guest experience
- Enthusiasm for working in an organization where change is frequent, structure is evolving, and flexibility, teamwork, and good humor are absolute necessities.
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your interest in this role and why it resonates with you. We also encourage you to include a brief example of a time when you inspired meaningful action or forged a transformative partnership through your development work.