Director of Development

Job Summary

The Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), founded in 1965, is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and donor relations.

About the Role

The Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), a cornerstone of creativity and community in Door County, Wisconsin, is searching for its next Director of Development. The Director of Development will be responsible for fundraising and donor relations, campaign and institutional support, donor engagement and recognition, and strategic leadership and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies and campaigns
• Build and manage a robust development program
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at all levels
• Manage donor relationships and engagement
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop compelling messaging and donor materials
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Motivate staff, engage the board, and foster collaboration across teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Arts Administration, or related field
• A master's degree in arts management, or similar, is preferred
• A certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) credential is preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in development or fundraising, with 3 years in a leadership capacity, ideally within the arts, education, or cultural nonprofit sector
• Demonstrated success in all areas of fundraising, including major gifts, annual giving, campaigns, corporate sponsorships, foundation support, and government grants
• Proven ability to build and sustain meaningful donor relationships and to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts at all levels
• Proficiency with donor CRM systems (Neon One strongly preferred) and data-driven approaches to tracking and optimizing donor engagement
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire, educate, and connect diverse audiences to PenArt’s mission
• Strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Hands-on, collegial leader with the ability to motivate staff, engage the board, and foster collaboration across teams
• Passion for the visual arts and arts education, with a deep appreciation for their role in community vitality and cultural enrichment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communications, Arts Administration, or related field required; master’s degree and CFRE credential preferred
• Minimum 7 years of progressive fundraising or development experience, with at least 3 years in leadership, ideally in arts, education, or cultural nonprofits
• Proven success in all fundraising areas, donor relationship building, and proficiency with donor CRM systems
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams

Skills

• Strong development strategies
• Proven track record of building a development program
• Strong program management experience
• Extensive CRM knowledge
• Ability to produce analytics and measurement reports

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• On-site flexible work schedule
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays with a paid winter break
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Employee Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Individual Retirement Plan (IRA)
• Professional Development
• Relocation Support
• Opportunity to work in scenic Door County

Pay

$85,000 - $100,000

Schedule

May through October, five-day work schedule; November through April, four-day work schedule