Do you have experience securing grants and sponsorships from foundations, corporations, and government funders?

Are you a strategic relationship-builder with exceptional communication skills and a passion for technology, innovation, and mission-driven work?

We are currently in search of a Director of Philanthropic Partnerships for the Computer History Museum (CHM). The position is Hybrid in Mountain View, CA. This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Nonprofit Museum

LOCATION: Mountain View, CA (Hybrid: 20% onsite)

POSITION TITLE: Director of Philanthropic Partnerships

SCHEDULE: Full-Time

DURATION: Permanent – Direct Hire

ANNUAL SALARY: $125-$150K

Is This Your Dream Job? From the heart of Silicon Valley, the Computer History Museum is on a mission to decode technology — its computing past, digital present, and future impact — in order to inform, inspire, and shape a better future. The Director, Philanthropic Partnerships will play a key role in advancing this mission by building and stewarding relationships with institutional funders, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies. Reporting to the Vice President & Chief Development Officer, this individual will develop funding strategies, craft compelling proposals, and oversee institutional partnerships that support the Museum’s programs and strategic priorities.

Our Ideal Candidate:

·       Proven experience securing grants and sponsorships from institutional funders, including corporations, foundations, and government agencies

·       Strong grant writing experience, including proposal development and budget preparation

·       Demonstrated success building and sustaining long-term philanthropic partnerships

·       Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

·       Ability to develop compelling funding proposals and effectively steward funder relationships

·       Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail

·       Creative, persistent, and collaborative approach to fundraising and partnership development

·       Comfortable working across departments to align organizational priorities with funder interests

·       Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

·       Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

·       Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for Museum events

How You Will Spend Your Day:

·       Serve as the Museum’s lead ambassador for institutional funder relationships

·       Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward foundations, corporate sponsors, and government funding partners

·       Build and maintain a robust pipeline of institutional funding prospects

·       Develop funding strategies in partnership with colleagues across the Museum

·       Align Museum initiatives and priorities with institutional partner interests and giving goals

·       Write, present, and follow up on grant proposals and sponsorship opportunities

·       Track and report on fundraising goals, partnership activity, and proposal outcomes

·       Oversee institutional partner benefits and ensure fulfillment of sponsorship and grant agreements

·       Coordinate with Museum teams to ensure timely and accurate grant reporting and compliance

·       Represent the Museum at events and networking opportunities to strengthen external partnerships

We’d love to hear from you.

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