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moCa Cleveland Job Application Application for Employment Please answer each question fully and accurately. No action will be taken on this application until all questions have been answered. In reading and answering the following questions, be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information. Position you are applying for:* Date submitted* First name* Last name* Email* Daytime phone* When are you available to begin working? Have you worked for moCa in the past?* No Yes If yes, when? I am seeking: Full-time (30+ hours) Part-time (1-29 hours) Volunteer Work (unpaid) Resume/Cover Letter Upload Upload File If applicable, link to professional website or portfolio. APPLY NOW An Equal Opportunity Employer moCa Cleveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Certification & Attestation I certify that all information provided in this employment application is true and complete. I understand that any false information or omission may disqualify me from consideration for employment and may result in my dismissal if discovered at a later date. If hired, I understand that I will need to provide proof of my eligibility to work in the United States. I authorize the investigation of any or all statements contained in this application. I also authorize, whether listed or not, any person, school, current employer, past employers and organizations to provide relevant information and opinions that may be useful in making a hiring decision. I release such persons and organizations from any legal liability in making such statements. I understand that this application, verbal statements by management, or subsequent employment does not create an express or implied contract of employment nor guarantee employment for any definite period of time. Only moCa’s Executive Director has the authority to enter into an agreement of employment for any specified period and such agreement must be in writing, signed by the Executive Director If employed, I understand that I have been hired at the will of the employer and my employment may be terminated at any time, with or without reason and with or without notice. I have read, understand, and by applying, consent to these statements. Engagement Guide Open Jobs

Senior Advancement Officer Senior Advancement Officer About Department: Advancement Status: Full Time, Exempt moCa seeks a distinctive leader who thrives where business meets culture—someone who can spot opportunity in any conversation, cultivate high-value relationships, and craft win-win partnerships. Applying ambition, magnetism, and action, moCa’s new Senior Advancement Officer (SAO) is more than a fundraiser; this person is the driver of a bold advancement strategy that connects visionaries to drive mission. If you have the sophistication to navigate C-suite conversations, the creativity to design standout experiences, the drive to exceed ambitious goals, and the courage and vision to find new market opportunities that push moCa and Cleveland into the future, you are the leader we want! Your work will directly and meaningfully contribute to moCa’s next chapter, helping to shape the museum’s profile and trajectory during this exciting time of dynamic evolution. moCa & its workforce As Northeast Ohio's premier site for contemporary art, moCa advances the critical role that art and artists play in our world. Grounded in Cleveland and engaged in the global cultural ecosystem, we focus on art now to open and connect people to new possibilities. Our work culture is passion-driven, inclusive, fast-paced, collaborative, and fun. We value and support an enterprising staff who anticipate and react nimbly to change, embrace new opportunities, embrace and learn from failure, and face challenges responsibly and thoughtfully. moCa is the people who help to realize its mission and each employee has agency and accountability for moCa's success and value to our community and audiences. Job objective The Senior Advancement Officer is a dynamic, entrepreneurial, relationship- and revenue-focused leader responsible for driving moCa’s fundraising through high-value donor cultivation, new market sales, and revenue diversification strategies. Serving as a key advisor to the Kohl Executive Director and critical member of moCa’s Senior Leadership Team, the SAO provides experience and data-driven insights to support executive decision-making and institutional strategy. This role oversees the Advancement Department (3 staff members), leading efforts to cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of individual, corporate, foundation, government, and nontraditional donors—while advancing high-impact partnerships and earned revenue opportunities. The SAO also leads the development and growth of the moCa NOW Donor Program, engaging high-level patrons and corporate members via exclusive access and experiences that deepen their commitment to moCa’s mission. Duties & responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Department Oversight Serve as a trusted advancement advisor to the Kohl Executive Director and collaborative member of the Senior Leadership Team, delivering actionable, data-informed recommendations that support institutional growth. Lead the Advancement Department in setting, tracking, and evaluating fundraising strategies, departmental goals, budgets, and performance metrics aligned with moCa’s strategic objectives. Collaborate with the Finance team to analyze and interpret financial data, creating comprehensive budgets and long-term revenue projections. Revenue Strategy & New Market Expansion Develop and execute an annual funding plan that balances stewardship of current donors with new market penetration. Identify and pursue new revenue sources including corporate partnerships, sponsorships, government support, and nontraditional donors. Lead end-to-end sales efforts for donor and corporate engagement: prospecting, pitching, negotiating, and closing agreements. Create customizable giving and sponsorship packages tailored to diverse audiences. Collaborate with the Engagement Department on initiatives supporting membership, events, and other revenue opportunities. Fundraising, Donor Relations & moCa NOW Program Manage a portfolio of high-value individual and corporate donors, ensuring consistent growth in engagement, giving, and retention. Lead cultivation and stewardship strategies for the moCa NOW Donor & Corporate Program. Oversee donor recognition, communications, and high-level cultivation events including the annual gala and exclusive moCa NOW experiences. Secure contributions that support operations, exhibitions, special initiatives, endowments, and capital campaigns. Performance Management & Analytics Apply data analysis to generate insights that shape revenue strategy. Build and maintain revenue forecasts, dashboards, and reporting tools. Optimize Advancement Department operations using project management tools (e.g., Asana) and best practices to increase efficiency and impact. Minimum qualifications Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required (business administration, finance, marketing, communications, or related preferred). At least 10 years’ direct experience and success in nonprofit development, corporate sales, B2B partnerships, or equivalent revenue-generating roles, with at least 4 years in a related leadership role Proven track record in securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, new market sales, and campaign support. Capital and endowment campaign experience preferred. Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Advanced writing and editing skills with ability to create strategic, persuasive content. Strong financial acumen: able to interpret and communicate budgets and fundraising results. Demonstrated success managing and motivating teams. Skilled in donor and partner relationship-building, with a deep understanding of fundraising strategies. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and donor management software (e.g., DonorPerfect). Exemplary reliability, productivity, and ability to navigate shifting priorities. Advanced communication and public speaking skills to inspire, persuade, and engage diverse stakeholders. Commitment to moCa’s mission, vision, and values (listed on our website) Knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art and culture. Benefits This position includes a highly competitive benefits package available upon starting date. Reporting relationships Reports to Kohl Executive Director Direct reports: Grants Stewardship Director, Development Manager, Special Events & Development Programming Manager This position requires regular local travel, some regional travel, very limited national travel, and no international travel. All moCa staff are expected to be Curious and open-minded lifelong learners who enjoy new ideas and perspectives Inspired by and interested in contemporary art and culture Committed to moCa's mission, vision, and values Responsive, flexible, and adaptive to regularly changing content and needs Self-starters who are enterprising in their time and resource management Respectful, collaborative, caring team players Salary range $100-$125K To apply To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to apply@mocacleveland.org with the subject line “Senior Advancement Officer Application.” Applications may not be considered if they are missing materials, do not use this subject line, or include grammatical or spelling errors. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The duties above are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of the Kohl Executive Director to assign other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility nor does it imply an employment contract. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. moCa is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions and enjoy equal employment benefits. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 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Clotilde Jiménez LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON I HEART + more Born in 1990 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Clotilde Jiménez now lives and works in Mexico City. He earned his MFA from The Slade School of Fine Art and his BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art. Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Talks ↓ All Events moCa NOW moCa Saturday Parties Talks This episode is hosted by DJ Hellerman. Produced by DJ Hellerman and Tom Poole. Edited by Tom Poole. Consulting Producer and Audio Engineering by Adam Zucarro. +more on the exhibition Clotilde Jiménez: Shapeshift 62 min. Episode Guest: Clotilde Jiménez Born in 1990 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Clotilde Jiménez now lives and works in Mexico City. He earned his MFA from The Slade School of Fine Art and his BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art. Episode Host: DJ Hellerman DJ Hellerman is the Deputy Director & Senior Curator at moCa Cleveland. A Northeast Ohio native, Hellerman holds an M.A. in Art History from Case Western Reserve University and began his career at the Progressive Art Collection. Prior to his work at moCa, he held the positions of Chief Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs at The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia, PA, Curator at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah, Georgia, Curator of Arts & Programs at the Everson Museum in Syracuse, New York, and Chief Curator and Director of Exhibitions at Burlington City Arts in Burlington, Vermont. Add Credits. +more on the exhibition Add exhibition title. Artist Clotilde Jiménez: Shapeshift is on exhibition at moCa Cleveland through January 4, 2026. In this podcast, Jiménez talks with DJ Hellerman about the evolution of his work, the use of color from his collages to the set of Seinfeld, and the legacies that have impacted him and the one he wants to leave behind. LISTEN ON APPLE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON I HEART LISTEN ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON AMAZON

Senior Bookkeeper Senior Bookkeeper About Department: Finance Status: Full Time, Exempt moCa & its workforce As Northeast Ohio's premier site for contemporary art, moCa advances the critical role that art and artists play in our world. Grounded in Cleveland and engaged in the global cultural ecosystem, we focus on art now to open and connect people to new possibilities. Our work culture is passion-driven, inclusive, fast-paced, collaborative, and fun. We value and support an enterprising staff who anticipate and react nimbly to change, embrace new opportunities, embrace and learn from failure, and face challenges responsibly and thoughtfully. moCa is the people who help to realize its mission and each employee has agency and accountability for moCa's success and value to our community and audiences. Job objective moCa Cleveland seeks an experienced and motivated Senior Bookkeeper to oversee the museum’s day-to-day financial operations. This hybrid role (minimum three days onsite) is a meaningful opportunity to bring your skills to a mission-driven, mid-sized nonprofit that serves as the region’s hub for contemporary art. At moCa, you’ll join a dynamic team driving creativity, innovation, and cultural exchange in Cleveland and beyond. We are looking for a detail-oriented and adaptable accounting professional with nonprofit expertise who thrives in both precision and problem-solving. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and transparent financial practices. You’ll work closely with the Executive Director, fractional CFO, senior leadership, and the development team to maintain audit readiness and operational excellence—providing the financial foundation that empowers moCa’s staff to focus on delivering bold, impactful artistic and community programs. Duties & responsibilities Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting practices Reconcile bank and credit card statements on a monthly basis Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and donation entries Process payroll for approximately 40 staff (full-time, part-time, and seasonal) using Paylocity Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports Partner with the development team to track donations, pledges, restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring accurate allocation in QuickBooks Online Monitor and report on cash flow; assist with budgeting and forecasting Support annual audits and ensure compliance with reporting requirements for grants and funding partners Interface with tools such as DonorPerfect, Square, QGiv, and various financial portals (e.g., Fidelity, PNC, Clearstead) Minimum qualifications 5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, preferably in a nonprofit or arts-based environment Expertise in QuickBooks Online and proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with nonprofit accounting, fund tracking, and donor-restricted contributions Familiarity with Paylocity or similar payroll platforms High attention to detail and organizational skills Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments Experience with CRM/donor platforms (e.g., DonorPerfect) strongly preferred Comfort working with external auditors, foundations, and grant reporting Exposure to platforms such as Square, QGiv, Fidelity, PNC, or Clearstead is a plus Experience working with external auditors and foundation reporting preferred Benefits This position includes a highly competitive benefits package. Reporting relationship Reports to Kohl Executive Director All moCa staff are expected to be Curious and open-minded lifelong learners who enjoy new ideas and perspectives Inspired by and interested in contemporary art and culture Committed to moCa's mission, vision, and values Responsive, flexible, and adaptive to regularly changing content and needs Self-starters who are enterprising in their time and resource management Respectful, collaborative, caring team players Salary range $65-80K To apply Please email your resume (a cover letter is encouraged but not required) to apply@mocacleveland.org with the subject line "Senior Bookkeeper Application." To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The duties above are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of the Kohl Executive Director to assign other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility nor does it imply an employment contract. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. moCa is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions and enjoy equal employment benefits. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 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Title Round John Giorno White Columns 2013 Print Portfolio Screenprint, edition 49/100 18 x 18 inches Estimated Value: $175 Starting Bid: $75 Gift of Cleveland Clinic. More: John Giorno Poet and visual artist John Giorno was born in 1936 in New York City. He attended Columbia University and worked as a stockbroker for a short time before meeting Andy Warhol in 1962. A romantic relationship ensued, and Giorno was featured in Warhol’s first film, Sleep (1963). The influence of pop art and Warhol’s Factory are evident in Giorno’s work, which developed out of verbal collages of appropriated texts drawn from advertising and signage. In 2010, he had his first solo gallery show, Black Paintings and Drawings , which focused on the development of poem painting. He lived in New York City until his death in late 2019.

Title Round Dave Jordano, 6 photographs from the (Human) Landscapes series, 2019 Add a Title More: Dave Jordano Dave Jordano (Born Detroit, Michigan, 1948) received a BFA in photography from the College for Creative Studies in 1974. In 1977 he established a successful commercial photography studio in Chicago, IL, shooting major print campaigns for national advertising agencies. Since 2000, Jordano has concentrated on fine art documentary photography. He received the Curator’s Choice Award for his documentary work and has been selected as a top 20 finalist in Photolucida's “Critical Mass” International Photography Competition several times. A major exhibition of his work from the “Articles of Faith” project was held at the Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, Illinois in 2009. Jordano won the prestigious Canadian AIAMI / AGO Photography Prize in 2015, which included a $50,000 stipend and a six week residency in the northern arctic town of Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. Jordano has exhibited both nationally and internationally and his work is included in several private, corporate, and museum collections. Most notably the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington DC, the Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago, IL, The Museum of Fine Arts Boston, The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, The Detroit Institute of Arts, The Mary & Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, the Harris Bank Collection, and the Federal Reserve Bank. Photographic pigment prints Portfolio of 6 prints; 13 x 19 inches each, unframed Starting bid: $300 Estimated value: $500-$750 With decades of experience documenting Midwestern cities like Detroit and Chicago, Dave Jordano creates stirring images that honor urban histories, recover hidden narratives, and bring dignity to the people and places that persevere. In response to his lauded practice, Laura and Fred Bidwell commissioned Jordano in 2019 to create a new body of photographs about Cleveland. With a keen eye, Jordano delved into Cleveland’s vernacular architecture, drawing out poignant beacons of hope and celebrating the resilience of spirit embedded in the places that define and drive our community. This lot includes six exceptional images shot at night from this 14-part series that was exhibited at the Transformer Station in late 2020. Dave Jordano, 6 photographs from the (Human) Landscapes series, 2019

Title Round Zoe McGuire Red Extension , 2023 Add a Title More: Zoe McGuire McGuire received her Bachelor of Arts in 2018 from Skidmore College, where she studied art history, and Master of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy of Fine Art in 2023. Recent solo exhibitions include Earthshine , Library Street Collective, Detroit, MI; Cambium , Gaa Gallery, New York, NY; Sacred Ecologies , Another Gallery, New York, NY; and a solo booth at Intersect Palm Springs, Gaa Gallery, Palm Springs, CA. McGuire’s work has been featured in numerous group exhibitions, including Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, Taymour Grahne Projects, and Moosey Art in London, UK; Kutlesa Gallery, Goldau, Switzerland; WOAW Gallery, Hong Kong; Marinaro, Monica King Contemporary, Deanna Evans, and Vanderplas Gallery, in New York, NY; Gaa Gallery, Provincetown, MA, among others. McGuire was a finalist for the New American Painting’s Emerging Artist Grant and was featured in their 2022 MFA print issue. 18 color hand-pulled screenprint on Smooth White Cougar #130 deckled paper, Edition of 20 31 x 25 inches framed Courtesy of Casey Monda Art Advisory Starting bid: $1,500 Estimated value: $2,200-$4,000 Guided by intuition, Zoe McGuire creates surreal landscapes that merge the spiritual with the scientific. She converges elements from nature and mysticism to explore the symbiotic relationship of ecosystems, including phenomena that lie beyond our vision. McGuire’s first and impressive foray into screen printing, Red Extension melds organic forms like sun rays, tree trunks, and flowing water with sacred geometry and allusive markings. Its rich ink application creates a soft, seductive surface that draws you into its exploration of nature’s intrinsic connectivity and balance. Zoe McGuire Red Extension , 2023

Title Round Jeremy Lawson Ways and Means 2 , 2023 Add a Title More: Jeremy Lawson Jeremy Lawson (b. 1980, Warren, PA) received a BFA from Syracuse University in 2003, and an MFA from Hunter College in 2021. In 2022, Lawson was a recipient of the prestigious Rema Hort Mann Foundation Emerging Artist Grant. Most recently, his work has been exhibited at Harper’s, New York, Los Angeles, and East Hampton (2024, 2023, and 2022); CFHILL, Stockholm (2023 and 2022); Felix Art Fair, Los Angeles (2023); Zona Maco, Mexico City (2023); Jack Shainman Gallery, New York (2022); Hauser & Wirth, New York (2021); and Kristen Lorello, New York (2019). He has an upcoming solo presentation at Carl Kostyál, London, in the fall of 2024. Lawson currently lives and works in NewYork City. Oil on canvas 14 x 18 inches Courtesy of Harper's Starting bid: $2,000 Estimated value: $3,500-$5,000 Artist Jeremy Lawson creates paintings, sculptures, and text-based artworks that pay homage to art history while challenging conventions and norms in each artform. In his paintings, he uses a brushless approach that points to and expands upon the legacy of Abstract Expressionism. His canvases, densely packed with pigment, are textural landscapes formed by craters, blotches, and clumps of oil paint. Opting to use his hands instead of a paintbrush, Ways and Means 2 is strongly gestural, balancing moments of aggressive action with delicate touch to create a chaotic yet harmonious composition. Jeremy Lawson Ways and Means 2 , 2023

Title Round DoDo Jin Ming Free Element, Plate XII, 2001 Add a Title More: DoDo Jin Ming DoDo Jin Ming (born Beijing, 1955) came of age during the Cultural Revolution in China. She was for many years a professional concert violinist after training at the Royal Academy of Music (then the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts). Her first solo exhibition in the United States was at Laurence Miller Gallery, New York, in 1996. Jin Ming has exhibited widely in Europe, the US and the Far East including the National Museum of Beijing, and the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Her work is held in collections at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, the Los Angeles County Museum of Arts, the Smithsonian Museum of Art, and the Microsoft Art Collection, among others. She is celebrated for work that captures the chaos and power of nature in almost Abstract terms, photographing masses of sunflowers and lotuses dying, the pyramids and sand dunes of Egypt, and the turbulent ocean. Silver gelatin photograph 16 x 20 inches framed Collection of Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Starting bid: $1,500 Estimated value: $3,000-$5,000 DoDo Jin Ming, a conceptual artist born in Beijing in 1955, finds inspiration in the chaos and majesty of nature, particularly the sea. Influenced by her upbringing during China's Cultural Revolution, she transitioned from teaching violin to photography in 1988. Jin Ming's images, captured along the coasts of Maine, Nova Scotia, and Hong Kong, resonate with literary and art historical echoes while evoking the raw, sublime power of the ocean. Using a technique reminiscent of Gustave LeGray, Jin Ming photographs surging water — sometimes at great personal risk — and then combines two negatives to intensify the imagery of her turbulent seascapes. In Free Element, Plate XII , this layering creates the impression of a boiling sea with steam rising from its surf. DoDo Jin Ming Free Element, Plate XII, 2001

Title Round Wine and Waves Add a Title More: Wine and Waves *Yacht cruise and CYC dinner to be arranged at a mutually agreeable date with the owners. **Wine basket includes four 750ml bottles and one 1.5L bottle from Round Pond Winery, along with 750ml bottles featured during the Palette dinner. Courtesy of Katy & Gary Brahler; Steve Sokany & Matthew Katz; and Tammy & Tom Kiely Starting bid: $1,000 Estimated value: $2,000-$2,500 Embark on an unforgettable journey into nature aboard your private yacht cruise around Cleveland. Delight in the breathtaking vistas of Lake Erie before indulging in a gourmet dinner for four at the prestigious Cleveland Yacht Club.* End your night - or any of your choosing - lavishing in vegan and natural wines**, including notable selections from Napa's renowned Round Pond vineyard. Be reminded of nature's perfection with every sip of these exquisite varietals, cherished by culinary experts like Apteka and other top chefs across the country. Wine and Waves

Title Round Revelry Over Rivalry Add a Title More: Revelry Over Rivalry *APTEKA dinner and museum tours to be arranged at a mutually agreeable date with the group and the venues. Courtesy of APTEKA, The Mattress Factory, and The Carnegie Museum of Art Starting bid: $800 Estimated value: $1,500-$2,500 It's revelry over rivalry as you immerse yourself in a cultural and culinary extravaganza in Pittsburgh. Indulge your artistic curiosity with private director and curator-led tours at the renowned Mattress Factory and Carnegie Museum of Art, gaining insider insights into their captivating exhibitions and collections. Savor the bold flavors of Eastern European-inspired vegan cuisine during your private, multi-course chef's dinner for four at APTEKA. Enjoy nearby galleries and Pittsburgh's nightlife before unwinding in two luxurious rooms in one of Pittsburgh's best boutique hotels. This extraordinary package promises an unforgettable blend of gourmet dining, artistic exploration, and elevated relaxation that will make you like Pittsburgh almost as much as you love Cleveland. Revelry Over Rivalry

Donor Stewardship Director Donor Stewardship Director About Department: Advancement Status: Full Time, Exempt moCa & its workforce As Northeast Ohio's premier site for contemporary art, moCa advances the critical role that art and artists play in our world. Grounded in Cleveland and engaged in the global cultural ecosystem, we focus on art now to open and connect people to new possibilities. Our work culture is passion-driven, inclusive, fast-paced, collaborative, and fun. We value and support an enterprising staff who anticipate and react nimbly to change, embrace new opportunities, embrace and learn from failure, and face challenges responsibly and thoughtfully. moCa is the people who help to realize its mission and each employee has agency and accountability for moCa's success and value to our community and audiences. Job objective The Donor Stewardship Director cultivates and maintains relationships with individual and corporate donors, overseeing the full life cycle of donor stewardship activities to ensure ongoing engagement and sustained financial support. This position plays a central role in fundraising: developing, nurturing, and managing mutually beneficial philanthropic relationships to strengthen the museum’s financial position and overall advancement strategy. Duties & responsibilities Oversees the museum’s “moCa Now” donor stewardship program, managing a portfolio of individual and corporate donors, crafting compelling stewardship plans tailored to donor interests, motivations, and the museum’s priorities, building a pipeline of prospects, and achieving institutional fundraising goals for each group, achieving renewal retention rates of >80% as well as success securing annual individual gifts up to $10,000and corporate gifts up to $25,000. Collaborates with the Chief Advancement Officer to secure sustainable funding beyond the moCa Now program through customized donor cultivation, special sponsorships, and innovative fundraising initiatives. Develops and executes a comprehensive, data-driven fundraising program to identify, qualify, and cultivate donors capable of substantial financial contributions. Creates and executes strategies to engage emerging donor groups, expand outreach efforts, and transition highly engaged donors into major gift prospects, increasing their support over time. Implements and documents the donor stewardship process, ensuring a consistent and concierge experience from initial discovery to personalized acknowledgements, strengthening donor relationships through comprehensive donor relations plans while re-engaging lapsed members. Leads the planning and coordination of donor stewardship for development events with the Special Events and Development Programming Manager to meet fundraising, budget, and sponsorship goals. Tracks and reports on donor stewardship activities, helping to analyze metrics to refine strategies, identify growth opportunities, guide tactical and operational decisions, identifying trends and patterns. Manages assigned budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial guidelines. Demonstrates proficiency in project management and integrates organizational strategy with business operations to achieve objectives effectively. Note: The duties above are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of the Kohl Executive Director to assign other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility nor does it imply an employment contract. Minimum qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree. Experience: 5+ years of direct development/fundraising experience in a non-profit role, with a focus on donor relations and stewardship. Experience: Proven track record of successfully managing and growing relationships with individual donors resulting in sustainable gifts Preferred experience: Strong ability to identify and evaluate new fundraising opportunities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategically pursuing relevant funding prospects. Travel (local): Reliable transportation and a valid Driver's license. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Adaptability: Navigates and adapts to changing priorities/work environments. Alignment: Represents moCa in a positive light in interactions and communications. Art & Culture: Demonstrates a proficient appreciation and knowledge of both contemporary art and culture. Communication: Communicates (both verbally and in written English) with an advanced level of awareness, confidence, and fluency to moderate conversations, present compelling arguments, persuade diverse audiences, and drive action that furthers the museum's strategic objectives. Equal Opportunity: Commits to modeling best practices and holding oneself and direct reports accountable for engaging successfully with people of all backgrounds. Fundraising Acquisition: An advanced understanding of fundraising strategies; ability to clearly articulate the museum's mission, programs, and impact in an inspiring manner, build genuine relationships and appeal to donor interests to sustain the museum's fundraising efforts over time. Fundraising Management: Has a working knowledge of fundraising budgets, funding types, categorizing income sources, and generating basic reports. Independence: Learns and executes tasks autonomously, develops and optimizes processes for efficiency, consistently maintains exceptional focus to complete tasks independently, and makes well-informed decisions with minimal oversight. People Management: Collaborates and fosters strong team relationships, provides structured coaching and developmental feedback to direct reports, and actively participates in and contributes to team development initiatives/goals. Reliability: Reliably fulfills obligations, consistently meets or exceeds deadlines, and proactively contributes to refining and improving established policies and procedures. Tech & Tools: Uses computer systems and programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, DonorPerfect, EventBrite) with competency and efficiency. Writing/Editing: Possesses advanced writing and editing skills - creates strategic content plans and executes them with precision to achieve organizational objectives, leads content creation projects, overseeing the drafting and editing process with excellence, innovates content, incorporating best practices and emerging trends to optimize engagement and impact. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting (continuously), standing (occasionally), and moving among various areas of the facility (occasionally). Listening and exchanging information in-person, by phone, and computer (frequently). Lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds (occasionally). Using hands for simple & power grasping, pushing & pulling, and fine manipulation (continuously). Operating a computer and keyboarding (continuously). Reaching above shoulder level, at waist level, and below waist level (occasionally). Bending (waist level), twisting (waist level), squatting, kneeling, and balancing (occasionally). Climbing stairs (frequently) and/or ladders (occasionally). WORK ENVIRONMENT Open-concept office with transparent walls, natural, and artificial light, and concrete floors. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule under moCa’s RWA policy. Frequently required to travel locally for work. Rarely required to travel nationally for work. Frequently required to work evenings and/or weekends. Benefits Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits Eligible for 403(b) Savings Plan 2 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays Reporting relationship Reports to Senior Advancement Officer All moCa staff are expected to be Curious and open-minded lifelong learners who enjoy new ideas and perspectives Inspired by and interested in contemporary art and culture Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility Responsive, flexible, and adaptive to regularly changing content and needs Self-starters who are enterprising in their time and resource management Respectful, collaborative, caring team players Salary range $68-$75K To apply Interested candidates should fill out the application form at mocacleveland.org/application and include: PDF cover letter PDF resume Applicants should not reach out directly to moCa staff with materials or questions. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The duties above are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of the Kohl Executive Director to assign other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility nor does it imply an employment contract. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. moCa is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions and enjoy equal employment benefits. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Donor Stewardship Director Community Programs Manager Engagement Guide Open Jobs APPLY