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Executive Director: Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History
The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, Danville, Virginia, is seeking a vibrant, outgoing individual to lead the Museum as its Executive Director. As the CEO of the Museum, the Director is responsible for leadership and management of a dynamic, cultural arts and history institution. The successful candidate must have proven success in fundraising and marketing, substantial experience in financial and non-profit management, and, ideally, ability in program and collection development in a museum environment. The Museum is poised for growth and our Executive Director has the opportunity to be a part of a major chapter in its history.
Vital functions include but are not limited to:
DEVELOPMENT
- cultivating relationships with stakeholders, individual and corporate
- enhancing collaboration with community partners and organizations
- increasing membership
- fundraising for operating expenses, exhibits, programming, educational outreach
- writing grant applications for operating expenses, exhibits, programming, educational outreach
FINANCIAL
- overseeing budget planning and preparation, administration, monitoring and reporting to the Board
- developing a comprehensive marketing plan using traditional, print, social and other forms of media
OPERATIONAL
- planning, coordinating and directing all DMFAH operations, programming
- monitoring and developing the Museum’s collection
- recruiting and directing a strong volunteer corps
- lead staff hiring, development and evaluation
- computer knowledge and basic operations of a CRM
- office suite such as Office 365 or equivalent type program
- oversight and coordination of interior maintenance of the Museum
PERSONAL SKILLS:
- a thorough knowledge and understanding of fine arts and history, museum management, fundraising principles and techniques, public relations, modern management principles and exhibition design and installation
- excellent interpersonal, networking, communication and relationship-building skills, engaging multiple demographic groups within the community
- a high degree of artistic and cultural competence and experience working with and serving an economically and culturally diverse market
- a deep commitment to supporting and promoting community arts and history programming
- demonstrated technological competence with information exchange employing current and innovative methods, including social media
- demonstrated ability to facilitate the mission of the Museum by collaborating with and taking direction from the Board
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Art History, Business Management/Marketing, or similar fields (Bachelor’s degree considered with extensive experience)
EXPERIENCE:
- minimum of four (4) years of successful managerial leadership as executive director and/or administrator in a non-profit setting, to include budget development and oversight;
- minimum of four (4) years successful leadership in a fundraising capacity with a proven track record of public, corporate and private fundraising.
Professional references required
Send digital resume to sara@danvillemuseum.org
Search closes February 28, 2023
ABOUT US
The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, established in 1974, is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to promote art, history, and culture in the Dan River Region. Its Board of Directors’ vision is to be the Dan River Region’s leader for integrated awareness of history, culture, and community. Located on Main Street in the heart of Danville, Virginia with its beautiful Sutherlin Mansion and grounds, the Museum serves as a hub of learning and celebrations, connecting area colleges, medical campuses, schools, historic districts, and a thriving Downtown River District.
Our campus includes the Sutherlin Mansion, Swanson Studios, a Research Center, the Perkinson Rose Garden, and park-like grounds. The Mansion includes the historic home, a grand auditorium, two art galleries, three collections galleries, a Civil Rights exhibition and a permanent Civil War exhibit, and the site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Museum is a partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond and is a designated site of the Virginia Civil War Trails and Time Travelers programs. In 2022, the Museum was designated as a site on the United States Civil Rights Trail.
Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is the primary fine arts and historical institution in the region and is valued as a major cultural resource for regional educators, artists, students, and researchers. The Museum collaborates with cultural organizations to promote and develop art education and programs for the general public, both residents and visitors.
The Sutherlin Mansion features paintings and decorative arts from the Museum’s collection and on private loan. The Museum Gift Shop provides opportunity for local artists to exhibit and sell their work. Multi-disciplinary educational programs are offered year-long for all ages in the Swanson Studios, galleries, auditorium, and off-site in classrooms. Juried art shows, archives, collections, library, lectures, internships, and volunteer roles provide for continuing education and lifelong learning.
The Museum is centrally located between an historic district of 19th and 20th century mansions and the booming River District and the future Caesars Virginia resort, opening in 2024. Local investment, both private and public, in the River District has exceeded $300 million and the district’s residential population has grown from almost tenfold in the past five years. Currently there are several projects converting former warehouses into combined commercial and residential space. The downtown area's growth combined with the casino lay the foundation for museum growth, especially with its location only blocks from the district. The Danville and surrounding Pittsylvania County area has a population of 107,000.
Quick Facts
Board Members: 16
Current Operating Budget: $412,000
Staffing: including the Executive Director, the Museum is staffed by two (2) full-time and four (4) part-time employees, two (2) interns
Volunteers: 15
Operating Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Volunteer Opportunities:
Do you like History? Do you enjoy working with people?
The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is looking for people who love to learn about local history and enjoy working with people. Volunteers are needed at the Museum for 2-hour shifts during the week and on weekends.
Volunteers may be asked to greet visitors, give tours of the museum, help out at events held at the museum or assist with clerical work when needed. You will be trained by a staff member before you begin working at the museum. If you are interested, please contact Cindy Lewis @ cindy@danvillemuseum.org or call 434-793-5644 and ask for Cindy Lewis, Volunteer Coordinator.
About The Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History
The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, established in 1974, is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to promote art, history, and culture in the Dan River Region. Its Board of Directors’ vision is to be the Dan River Region’s leader for integrated awareness of history, culture, and community. Located on Main Street in the heart of Danville, Virginia with its beautiful Sutherlin Mansion and grounds, the Museum serves as a hub of learning and celebrations, connecting area colleges, medical campuses, schools, historic districts, and a thriving Downtown River District. Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is the primary fine arts and historical institution in the region and is valued as a major cultural resource for regional educators, artists, students, and researchers. The Museum collaborates with cultural organizations to promote and develop art education and programs for the general public, both residents and visitors.