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The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is a world-class art museum committed to enriching its community by collecting, preserving, and making accessible outstanding works of art from the world’s diverse cultures. Accessible through free general admission, outstanding special exhibitions, and a broad array of public programs, classes, tours, and digital resources that engage learners of all ages, Mia reaches more than half a million visitors a year.

The Senior Head of Advancement is a senior leadership role within Mia’s Advancement Division at a pivotal moment for the institution. This is a highly relational leadership role focused on building confidence and effectiveness across the fundraising team, coming at a pivotal moment for the museum as it advances its strategic priorities and deepens its commitment to access, excellence, and long-term sustainability.

The ideal candidate is a results-oriented, steady, empathetic leader with campaign experience who can motivate others through ambiguity and sustain a strong culture of philanthropy.

Desired Qualifications:

• At least ten years of progressive experience in advancement or fundraising.
• Demonstrated success leading and managing high-performing fundraising teams, including setting goals, coaching staff, and building confidence and accountability.
• Direct experience securing and stewarding six to eight figure gifts, ideally within a capital or comprehensive campaign environment.
• Strong working knowledge of individual, corporate, and foundation giving, including restricted and purpose-driven gifts.
• Experience partnering closely with senior executives, board members, and campaign volunteers on fundraising strategy and donor engagement.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and scale, bringing steadiness, clarity, and optimism during periods of heightened expectation.
• Comfort using fundraising data, reporting, and CRM systems such as Salesforce to inform strategy and track progress.
• Capacity to collaborate across departments, particularly with curatorial, finance, and executive leadership.
• Genuine alignment with Mia’s mission and a belief in the power of art as a public good.

Compensation: $160,000 - $175,000. More details in the full position profile.

Applications due by February 20, 2026. Review of materials begins immediately. We encourage early application.

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Questions may be directed to Lars Leafblad at lars@ballingerleafblad.com.