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Position: Director of Development
Reports to: Executive Director
Date posted: June 5, 2025
The Knoxville Museum of Art, East Tennessee’s premier visual arts organization, is seeking to fill the position of Director of Development.
Position Summary:
The Director of Development at the Knoxville Museum of Art’s primary focus is on the cultivation and realization of major gifts, including naming opportunities, program sponsorship, individual giving, endowments and estate planning. The KMA Director of Development also leads a dynamic department spanning multiple areas of advancement, including special events, membership, grant-writing, affinity groups, and corporate giving. The person in this role is a bright, dynamic collaborator with exceptional leadership skills and high social intelligence, who can build and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships within the community.
Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of demonstrated development experience, preferably at managerial or directorial level
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field of expertise
- Strong social network in Knoxville and the region
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The museum offers an attractive benefits package including group health, PTO, and retirement matching.
Please send cover letter with resume by July 15 to clloyd@knoxart.org.
No phone calls please. The Knoxville Museum of Art is an EOE.
The Knoxville Museum of Art celebrates East Tennessee’s rich visual culture and its connections to the broader currents of world art. The KMA values accessibility and inclusion in exhibitions, programs, staff, volunteers, visitors, and stakeholders. We welcome people of all kinds and colors to the museum, and operate responsibly and transparently as a public trust. We proudly believe the KMA enhances the community’s quality of life, and work to build lifelong relationships with our neighbors.
For general inquiries, please contact us at info@knoxart.org.