CEO/Director of Development

Posted: 09/06/2026

The Kansas Historical Foundation is more than your typical nonprofit—our sole responsibility is to support the Kansas Historical Society’s mission, its storytellers, preservationists, and champions of the people, places, and events that have shaped our state. From preserving irreplaceable artifacts to inspiring future generations through education and research, our support of the Kansas Historical Society connects Kansans to their past in ways that inform the future. We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-driven CEO/Director of Development to help fuel that mission.

What You’ll Do!

• Lead fundraising strategy: Design and execute a comprehensive development plan, including major gifts, annual giving, grants, planned giving, and corporate partnerships
• Cultivate relationships: Build and steward a portfolio of donors and prospects, creating authentic, lasting connections that inspire generosity
• Tell our story: Craft compelling cases for support that connect donors to the impact of preserving Kansas history
• Inspire giving: Personally solicit major gifts and support leadership in high-level donor engagement
• Strengthen partnerships: Work closely with trustees, volunteers, and community leaders to expand our network and influence
• Drive results: Establish goals, track progress, and continuously refine strategies to grow revenue and donor engagement
• Collaborate across teams: Partner with program and communications staff to align fundraising with the Kansas Historical Society’s mission and priorities, and work in close coordination and cooperation with the Kansas State Historical Society, with oversight from the Executive Committee
• Build your team: Hire and lead a Director of Operations to manage membership, annual giving operations, retail store staff, and day-to-day administration so you can focus your energy on development and donor relationships
• Serve as a face of the Foundation: Represent KHF publicly and serve as a key external partner, working in close collaboration and cooperation with the Kansas State Historical Society’s Executive Director, under the direction of the Executive Committee

Position Summary:
This is a highly responsible supervisory, administrative, and participatory position. The individual serves as chief executive and development officer of the Kansas Historical Foundation. This is a private, not-for-profit 501(c) (3) corporation, whose mission is the support of Kansas State Historical Society (KHS) programs through charitable gifts. The Foundation raises and manages private funds, maintains a membership organization, operates museum stores, sponsors annual and spring meetings, and works directly with the Executive Committee of the Kansas Historical Foundation Board of Directors, in close coordination and cooperation with the Kansas State Historical Society. Salary is commensurate with experience. This is not a remote position.