Holocaust Museum Boston is preparing to open in late 2026 as New England’s first and only museum dedicated exclusively to Holocaust education. Located in downtown Boston across from the Freedom Trail and the Massachusetts State House, the Museum is being developed as a defining cultural and educational institution for the region. Through immersive exhibitions, survivor testimony, and innovative educational programming, the Museum will examine the consequences of antisemitism, hatred, and indifference while elevating stories of human dignity, moral courage, resilience, and choice.
As the signature project of the Holocaust Legacy Foundation, Holocaust Museum Boston represents a $110 million capital initiative supported by individual, corporate, foundation, and state partners. The Museum is intentionally forward-looking in its approach, challenging visitors not only to understand what happened during the Holocaust, but to reflect on why it matters now. Grounded in the belief that preserving historical truth is essential to protecting democratic values and strengthening empathy, the Museum is designed to serve diverse audiences across generations through state-of-the-art galleries, classrooms, and community spaces.
The Opportunity
Holocaust Museum Boston is seeking its inaugural Chief Advancement Officer to serve as the senior executive responsible for all advancement functions, including fundraising, marketing and communications, membership, events, and external engagement. This is a moment of opportunity to shape the advancement enterprise of a new cultural institution at a pivotal stage in its development.
Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the CAO will play a central leadership role during the final phase of the Museum’s $110 million capital campaign and the lead-up to its opening in late 2026.
As a member of the senior leadership team, the CAO will design and execute an integrated advancement strategy that builds philanthropic momentum, institutional visibility, and long-term sustainability. The role requires close partnership with the President and CEO and Board to cultivate major and principal donors, lead six- and seven-figure solicitations, and establish the systems and infrastructure needed for long-term growth. This leader will bring a builder’s mindset, aligning fundraising, brand, and engagement strategies with construction milestones, exhibition readiness, and launch-phase demands.
The opportunity offers the chance to create a path forward together, establishing a culture of philanthropy and engagement that supports the Museum’s mission and ensures enduring impact.
The salary range for this position is $170,000–$200,000.
