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Executive Director

National Museum of Wildlife Art, Fort Collins, CO, United States


Executive Director

Museum of Art Fort Collins (MoA) – Fort Collins, Colorado

The Museum of Art Fort Collins seeks a proven leader who can grow the organization, strengthen partnerships, and guide its next phase of development as Executive Director. This is a defining leadership opportunity—not a maintenance role. The next Executive Director will guide a growing institution at a pivotal moment, shaping its future through fundraising, community engagement, and strategic vision.

Fort Collins is a vibrant and growing city with a strong arts ecosystem and deep civic engagement. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape how a community understands and values the arts while leading a meaningful period of institutional transformation. The next Executive Director will build partnerships across a dynamic landscape that includes Colorado State University, a thriving business community, and an evolving network of cultural organizations—positioning the museum as a central and visible force in the city’s and Northern Colorado’s creative life.

The Role The Executive Director serves as the museum’s chief strategist, fundraiser, and public ambassador, leading efforts to:

Grow audience, membership, and donor base

Launch a major capital campaign and define a facility strategy

Strengthen community partnerships and relevance

Align board, staff, and organizational direction

Position MoA’s role as a central cultural hub in Fort Collins

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Execute a 3–5 year vision focused on growth and sustainability

Fundraising & Development: Lead major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and capital campaign efforts

Community Engagement: Build partnerships across arts, business, and civic sectors

Organizational Leadership: Support and develop staff; strengthen board alignment

Programming Oversight: Ensure exhibitions and programs reflect the highest artistic quality and community relevance

Operations & Finance: Oversee budget, revenue strategy, and facility planning

Qualifications

5+ years of leadership experience in a nonprofit or comparable organization

Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor engagement

Experience with financial management, operations, and organizational leadership

Experience leading and developing staff and organizational culture

Strong communication and public-facing skills

Experience building community partnerships and external relationships

Experience with capital campaigns, facility planning, or major growth initiatives preferred

Background in arts, culture, or creative organizations preferred

Compensation & Benefits Salary: $65,000–$80,000

Generous PTO, holidays, and professional development opportunities

How to Apply Submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to: moafc201@gmail.com by April 30, 2026. A link to the longer job description is here: https://moafc.org/job-openings/

The Museum of Art Fort Collins is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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