Description

Lexington History Museums seeks a qualified candidate for Head of Development & Member Engagement. Lexington History Museums is an independent non-profit organization that serves as a premier interpreter of the events of April 19, 1775, and the faithful steward of all the town's history through time. LHM operates four historic sites—Buckman Tavern, Munroe Tavern, the Hancock-Clarke House, and the Old Belfry—where significant events of the Revolutionary War unfolded, as well as the Lexington History Museum at the Lexington Depot. An extensive collection from throughout three hundred years of Lexington history includes documents, artwork, furniture, and textiles, which are available to researchers at the Archives & Research Center. Special programs throughout the year include lectures, performances, walking tours, social events, and educational programs for adults and children.

The full-time Head of Development & Member Engagement is a senior staff position responsible for planning and implementing fundraising and donor engagement strategies that support the organization’s mission, programs, and long-term sustainability. Working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and the internal Fundraising Working Group, this role leads individual giving, membership, grants, corporate support, and donor stewardship efforts while strengthening community connections and engagement with LHM.

Lexington History Museums is committed to a collaborative culture where employees work together to achieve common goals, share ideas, and build upon the strengths of each other.

Overall responsibilities of the Head of Development & Member Engagement include:

• Designing and implementing annual and long-term fundraising strategies and revenue plan in partnership with the Executive Director.
• Managing individual giving initiatives, including annual appeals, major gifts, donor cultivation and stewardship, and fundraising events.
• Developing and overseeing LHM’s membership program, including growth, retention, benefits, and communications.
• Researching and pursuing foundation, corporate, and grant funding opportunities; preparing proposals and reports.
• Collaborating with the Board of Directors and Fundraising Working Group on donor engagement and fundraising efforts.
• Working with staff to align fundraising and membership efforts with programs, events, and institutional priorities.
• Tracking fundraising and membership performance and preparing reports for internal leadership and board review.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of four years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or advancement.
• Demonstrated success in individual giving, donor cultivation, and stewardship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including grant writing and donor correspondence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, board members, volunteers, and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor databases or CRM systems.

Preference is given to candidates with experience in museums, cultural organizations, or history-focused nonprofits, as well as experience working with boards or development committees.

This full-time position requires occasional evening or weekend work for events, donor meetings, or special programs. Work takes place across multiple historic sites in Lexington, MA. Medical benefits and generous vacation and sick time are provided. 

Lexington History Museums is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusive storytelling, accessible programming, and welcoming audiences of all backgrounds. 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume/CV in PDF format via email or US Mail not later than March 22, 2026.