Director of Development

About the role

Peninsula School of Art (PenArt) is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising, donor relations, campaign and institutional support, donor engagement and recognition, and overall strategic advancement. The position works collaboratively with the Executive Director and is an on‑site role based in Door County, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies, including major gifts, annual giving, capital campaigns, corporate sponsorships, foundation support, and government grants.
• Build and sustain meaningful donor relationships; cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts at all levels.
• Oversee donor engagement and recognition programs.
• Provide strategic leadership and advancement planning for the organization.
• Produce analytics and measurement reports using donor CRM systems (Neon One preferred).
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including marketing professionals and creative contractors, to create compelling messaging and donor materials.
• Motivate staff, engage the board, and foster cross‑team collaboration.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with strong organizational oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Arts Administration, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in arts management or a similar field (preferred).
• Certified Fund‑Raising Executive (CFRE) credential (preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive development or fundraising experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity, ideally within the arts, education, or cultural nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated success across all fundraising areas (major gifts, annual giving, campaigns, corporate sponsorships, foundation support, government grants).
• Proficiency with donor CRM systems (Neon One strongly preferred) and data‑driven approaches to donor engagement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong development strategy and program‑management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of CRM analytics and reporting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to inspire and connect diverse audiences to PenArt’s mission.
• Strategic, analytical, and organizational abilities; capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Hands‑on, collegial leadership style; ability to motivate staff and engage the board.
• Passion for visual arts and arts education, with an appreciation for their community impact.

Compensation

Compensation range of $85,000 – $100,000.

Schedule

On‑site five‑day work schedule May through October; four‑day work schedule November through April. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required for special or networking events.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays, including a paid winter break.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and employee‑funded Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Individual Retirement Plan (IRA).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Relocation support.
• Opportunity to live and work in scenic Door County.