Description

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 

Requirements

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.