Job Openings

Executive Director (full time)

The Portsmouth Museums Foundation seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to serve as the organization’s full-time Executive Director (ED). This individual will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Foundation while leading all fundraising and philanthropic initiatives.

Reporting to the PMF Board President and working closely with the Board of Directors, the ED will design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, fundraising events, and individual giving – with clear accountability for generating a minimum of $275,000 in year one.

The ED will serve as the Foundation’s primary ambassador and spokesperson, strengthening relationships with donors, partners, civic leaders, and the broader philanthropic community throughout Hampton Roads.

This role requires a strategic, relationship-driven leader who is comfortable both developing high-level fundraising strategy and executing hands-on development activities.

The ED will work collaboratively with the City of Portsmouth’s Director of Museums & Tourism to align philanthropic support with museum priorities and community impact.