Vice President of Development

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The Museum of Latin American Art is the only museum in the United States solely dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art. MOLAA is committed to expanding knowledge and appreciation of modern and contemporary Latin American art through its collection, exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events. MOLAA’s vision is to be the leading museum for Latin American and Latino art in the United States and a movement builder internationally, ensuring renowned curatorial experiences, world-class exhibitions, robust touring and travel programs, and a dynamic national and international board of directors.

History

Founded by Dr. Robert Gumbiner in 1996 and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums in 2016, MOLAA celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021. Today, MOLAA has doubled its size and added a 15,000-sq. ft. sculpture garden which serves as a community gathering space. MOLAA was designated as one of only 140 Smithsonian Affiliate museums nationwide for its outstanding educational programming and artistic quality. In 2017, Lourdes I. Ramos-Rivas, PhD joined as President & CEO to lead the museum’s expanded vision and future.

Mission

MOLAA’s founder established a vision for the organization: to educate the American public about modern and contemporary Latin American fine art through the establishment of a significant permanent collection and the presentation of dynamic exhibitions and related programs. In 2014, MOLAA’s board of directors approved an expanded scope of the museum’s mission to also include Latino art.

Exhibitions

Pre-pandemic, MOLAA attracted approximately 65,000 visitors annually to its exhibitions, festivals, and educational programs showcasing highlights from the permanent collection consisting of more than 1,300 works of art as well as emergent collections of new media and art of the Latino diaspora. MOLAA presented a diverse array of artists including Judithe Hernández, Tania Candiani, Nuna Mangiante, Yolanda González, Robert Graham, and Osmeivy Ortega. During the pandemic, MOLAA seamlessly engaged its global community through MOLAA en Casa, presenting digital exhibitions, including Oaxacalifornia, murals created by Dario Canul y Cosijoesa Cernas, Gabrielle Sanches, and Judy Baca. Baca’s exhibition is now a central part of MOLAA’s traveling exhibition. MOLAA continues to present both established and ground-breaking new artists including Narsiso Martinez, Pablo Rasgado, Patricia Encarnación, Belkis Ayon, and Eliazar Ortiz.

Community

MOLAA is located in the East Village Arts District of Long Beach, California – one of six business improvement districts in Long Beach. Long Beach is the seventh most populous city in California and the third largest in Southern California, behind Los Angeles and San Diego. Long Beach has a thriving arts community with its own opera company, symphony, and numerous theater companies and museums. In addition to MOLAA, Long Beach hosts cultural institutions such as The Queen Mary, Long Beach Museum of Art, and Aquarium of the Pacific. Shops, galleries, festivals, and street fairs in the East Village Arts District hold monthly art openings. On the second Saturday of every month, East Village spills into the street during Art Walk which invites artists, performers, and musicians to share their diverse, eclectic talent on the streets of Long Beach. The City of Long Beach and Arts Council of Long Beach continue to partner in support of the local cultural economy providing community project, artist, and recovery grant funding to ensure Long Beach’s commitment to the arts and culture sector.

Position Summary: Vice President of Development

The Vice President of Development (VP) will join a passionate and energized team dedicated to the advancement of MOLAA’s mission. Reporting to the President & CEO and in partnership with the Chief Officer of Government and External Affairs, the VP will collaborate with and support the board of directors in building engagement that supports the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors annually and will direct fundraising initiatives to support the future expansion of MOLAA’s spaces. As an integral member of the senior management team, the VP will be a thought-partner in conceptualizing and implementing MOLAA’s overall expansion plan with a focus on philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies as well as through MOLAA’s annual Gala event.

Roles and Responsibilities

Fundraising and Relationship Management

Serve as one of MOLAA’s primary ambassadors and solicitors, stewarding and nurturing existing relationships and establishing and building new relationships with an eye toward broadening MOLAA’s sphere of influence and donor base.
Ensure that MOLAA’s stewardship program exceeds expectations, inspires investment, and builds strong retention and high satisfaction via donor recognition and engagement opportunities.
Engage, inspire, and motivate the board of directors, MOLAA colleagues, and President & CEO by building a culture of philanthropy that drives fundraising activity and expands both internal and external investment in