Vice President of Advancement & Impact (Full-Time)

Vice President of Advancement & ImpactThe Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (Frost Science) is an anchor institution serving more than 600,000 guests annually, featuring a large aquarium, a world-class planetarium and major science museum located on Biscayne Bay in the heart of downtown Miami. The Vice President of Advancement & Impact will serve as the museum's chief architect of philanthropic growth, advancing institutional sustainability and transformational fundraising initiatives carrying Frost Science into its next decade of civic and science education leadership.

The role will lead an integrated strategy that supports museum operations, mission-driven STEM and conservation programming, and major capital campaigns that deepen the institution's impact across Miami-Dade and beyond.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a member of the museum's senior leadership team, lead and shape priorities to advance the mission and institutional goals of the museumPartner with the President & CEO and Board of Trustees to shape donor strategy and co-lead campaigns, enabling Board fundraising influence through clear vision, planning, and portfolio coordinationArchitect and execute an integrated contributed revenue ecosystem, aligning fundraising strategy with institutional priorities and long-term sustainabilityLead the development of a comprehensive donor pipeline, including prospect strategy, stewardship plans, retention, segmentation, pipeline health, and CRM fluencyMaintain a dynamic portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, securing major, capital, and planned gifts, as well as annual and operational supportWork with the President & CEO to develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors in support of institutional and campaign goalsWork with the President & CEO to create an annual budget for contributions, including individual giving, foundation support and governmental grants, and execute on that annual budgetDevelop and lead relationships with community partners, deepening Frost Science's philanthropic presence across Miami-Dade's civic, corporate, and foundation communitiesOversee the Membership team and strategy, maintaining and growing membership through onsite sales, acquisition campaigns, and renewals as a core driver of community engagement and pipeline developmentAlong with the SVP of Finance & Administration, ensure that fundraising policies, processes, and reporting are consistent with the overall financial policy of the museumShape grant strategy supporting STEM and conservation activities, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and mission outcomesDevelop and maintain mastery of museum programs, exhibitions, and scientific initiatives, translating institutional impact into compelling donor narrativesLead the creation of collateral for fundraising initiatives in partnership with the museum's marketing teamAttend museum receptions and events and represent the museum externally, including evening and weekend commitments as necessaryDevelop and adhere to the annual budget for the Advancement DepartmentJob Qualifications/EducationA minimum of 15 years of experience in fundraising, including leadership of major and transformational gifts, as well as capital campaignsBachelor's degree required; master's degree or relevant nonprofit or fundraising certification preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experienceDemonstrated experience with prospect research, donor management, and CRM systems, including data-informed portfolio management and reportingProven experience serving on a nonprofit senior leadership team, including regular engagement with high-level donors, trustees, and volunteer leadersDemonstrated organizational, people leadership, and executive-level management capabilities, including experience leading and developing high-performing teamsProven achievement across advancement functions, including major and principal gifts, capital and comprehensive campaigns, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, grants, planned giving, special events, and in-kind contributionsExperience creating and executing comprehensive development strategies across multiple revenue channelsExperience creating and managing membership programs as part of an integrated engagement and fundraising modelExceptional verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present compelling narratives to donors, boards, and public audiencesExperience building and strengthening relationships within complex philanthropic communities in large metropolitan or civic markets, such as MiamiStrong motivational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate organizational mission and impact to a wide variety of constituenciesWorking Environment and Physical DemandsWork is typically performed in an interior office environment, using light physical effort. Irregular hours, travel and attendance at evening and weekend events is expected. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.Clearance RequirementsBackground clearanceDrug screening as part of the Drug-Free Workplace Program