Job Description

The Asian Art Museum has partnered with Aspen Leadership Group in the search for a Chief Philanthropy Officer. You may view the position or . The Asian Art Museum seeks a Chief Philanthropy Officer to lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Asian Art Museum (AAM) that advances both immediate and long-term institutional goals. The Chief Philanthropy Officer will play a central role in shaping a culture of philanthropy across AAM — one rooted in collaboration, engagement, and impact. With a focus on cultivating meaningful relationships with Trustees, the San Francisco Asian Art Commission, and donors at all levels, the Chief Philanthropy Officer will be a visible ambassador for AAM, driving transformational support for AAM's programs, people, and future. The Chief Philanthropy Officer will inspire generosity and foster meaningful partnerships while leading a high-performing team committed to broadening the museum’s philanthropic reach and sustaining its mission for generations to come.

The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is the world’s leading museum dedicated to connecting global audiences with Asian and Asian American art and culture. With a collection of 20,000 objects spanning over 6,000 years — from ancient sculpture to contemporary installations — the museum offers a powerful lens into the depth and diversity of Asian cultures. A vibrant center for public engagement, the museum is a place where history and the present meet to inspire a more connected future. The museum’s mission is to celebrate, preserve, and promote Asian and Asian American art and cultures for local and global audiences. It serves as a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, inviting collaboration, and fueling imagination to deepen understanding and empathy among people of all backgrounds.

I am looking for a strong, creative partner in a Chief Philanthropy Officer, who will embark on a meaningful journey with me that will transform the landscape of philanthropy and set the Asian Art Museum up for long-term sustainability and success. We have a committed and generous Board — one of the reasons I took this role — and Board Chair extraordinaire in Salle Yoo. If you are passionate about the power of art, are interested in Asian culture, are a strategic thinker and a good mentor, and want to work with dedicated people, I invited you to consider this position.— Dr. Soyoung Lee, The Barbara Bass Bakar Director and CEO

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the . To be considered for this opportunity please apply directly to Aspen Leadership Group

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