Texas Association of Museums · 2 months ago
Executive Director | Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $110K/yrThe Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston (EGMH) is a unique institution dedicated to the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and nonviolent conflict resolution. The Executive Director will lead the museum's strategic growth, oversee fundraising efforts, and enhance visitor engagement while fostering partnerships within the community.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Lead a newly established museum with an inspiring mission and a strong foundation
Build visibility and partnerships across Houston’s richly diverse communities
Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including major gifts, foundation support, and the launch of a planned-giving program
Expand educational offerings and deepen relationships with schools, educators, and families
Professionalize operations, including volunteer training, technology integration, and administrative systems
Serve as a visible and persuasive ambassador for nonviolence, civic education, and cultural dialogue
Provide strategic leadership aligned with the Museum’s mission, vision, and values, and facilitate strategic planning
Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement short- and long-range goals
Serve as the face and voice of EGMH, communicating the principles of Mahatma Gandhi to internal and external audiences
Oversee financial operations, develop budgets, and ensure fiscal responsibility
Lead fundraising efforts, including major gifts, grants, donor cultivation, and special events, in partnership with the Board
Complete the remaining phase of the capital campaign in collaboration with the Board and key stakeholders
Work with the Board to launch and grow the endowment and planned-giving programs
Use innovative strategies to develop and grow earned revenue opportunities from gift shop sales, facility rentals, and special events
Oversee communication strategies including social media, newsletters, and media relations
Promote Museum visibility through public speaking and community events
Uphold and advance the EGMH brand and mission across platforms
Supervise and support Museum staff, including the operations and education managers. Establish performance goals, conduct evaluations, and foster a collaborative culture
Oversee volunteer engagement, training, and recognition
Enhance Community Engagement and Public Programming
Cultivate partnerships with schools, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and civic groups
Oversee the development and delivery of education and public programs, ensuring inclusive, mission-aligned, and impactful programming
Support the Board of Trustees in governance and committee work
Provide regular updates and clear communication on operations and strategy
Help recruit and orient new Board members as needed
Qualification
Required
Proven leadership experience in a nonprofit, museum, or mission-driven organization
Success in fundraising, working with donors, foundations, sponsors, and governmental funding sources
Strategic planning acumen; ability to oversee the annual budget, and articulate performance to the Board
Communication and interpersonal skills; comfort with public speaking and to media about the Museum
Experience in managing staff, volunteers, and organizational operations
Tech-savvy, with working knowledge of social media, office software, and database systems
Collaborative spirit and cultural sensitivity
Benefits
Benefits package
Company
Texas Association of Museums
TAM serves our museum community by nurturing and training museum leaders, developing and celebrating the field, and voicing the public worth of museums.
Founded in 1975
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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