Chief Philanthropy Officer

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Jun 10

Written By Yolanda F. Johnson

Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, CA

Anticipated Start Date: TBD

Description

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Asian Art Museum in the search for a Chief Philanthropy Officer.

Responsibilities

Reporting to The Barbara Bass Bakar Director and CEO, the Chief Philanthropy Officer will lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Asian Art Museum (AAM) that advances both immediate and long-term institutional goals. The Chief Philanthropy Officer will play a central role in shaping a culture of philanthropy across AAM — one rooted in collaboration, engagement, and impact.

With a focus on cultivating meaningful relationships with Trustees, the San Francisco Asian Art Commission, and donors at all levels, the Chief Philanthropy Officer will be a visible ambassador for AAM, driving transformational support for AAM's programs, people, and future. The Chief Philanthropy Officer will inspire generosity and foster meaningful partnerships while leading a high-performing team committed to broadening the museum’s philanthropic reach and sustaining its mission for generations to come.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising and development, including at least five years in a senior leadership role, is preferred for this position. Bilingual in an Asian language is a plus.

The Asian Art Museum will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to AAM, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the Asian Art Museum and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

The salary range for this position is $280,000 to $315,000 annually.

The Asian Art Museum is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

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About the Organization

The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is the world’s leading museum dedicated to connecting global audiences with Asian and Asian American art and culture. With a collection of 20,000 objects spanning over 6,000 years — from ancient sculpture to contemporary installations — the museum offers a powerful lens into the depth and diversity of Asian cultures. A vibrant center for public engagement, the museum is a place where history and the present meet to inspire a more connected future. The museum’s mission is to celebrate, preserve, and promote Asian and Asian American art and cultures for local and global audiences. It serves as a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, inviting collaboration, and fueling imagination to deepen understanding and empathy among people of all backgrounds.

Originally opened in 1966 in a wing of the former M.H. de Young Memorial Museum in Golden Gate Park, the Asian Art Museum now resides in San Francisco’s Civic Center. It occupies the city’s former Main Library — a landmark Beaux Arts structure transformed in 2003 by architect Gae Aulenti into a vibrant cultural destination. In 2020, the museum expanded with the addition of the 8,500-square-foot Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Pavilion for major special exhibitions — an especially stunning space for contemporary art — along with the East West Bank Art Terrace, both designed by Kulapat Yantrasast. The Asian Art Museum’s current operating budget is approximately $33 million.

Contributed revenue comprises approximately 40% of the museum’s revenue sources, with City funding at approximately 35%: the remaining 25% comes from the endowment, earned revenue, and other sources. The museum is co-governed by the City and County of San Francisco Asian Art Commission, which is responsible for determining the museum’s policy and administration, and the Asian Art Museum Foundation, established as the museum’s private fundraising arm shortly after its founding. Combined, the Board of Commissioners and Trustees comprises 52 dedicated individuals. The museum employs nearly 200 full and part-time staff and has approximately 130 volunteers.

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