Director of Development

PenArt; Fish Creek (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays with a paid winter break

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Individual Retirement Plan (IRA)

Professional Development

Relocation Support

Door County living

Job summary

Peninsula School Of Art in Door County, Wisconsin, seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising, donor relations, campaigns, and institutional support. The role requires building a robust development program, CRM leadership, analytics, and collaboration with the Executive Director to advance PenArt’s mission.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in development with leadership experience, strong communication, and a track record across major gifts, annual giving, foundations, and government

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communications, Arts Administration, or related field.
• CFRE credential preferred.
• 7+ years in development or fundraising with 3+ years in leadership.
• Proven success in major gifts, campaigns, foundations, and government grants.
• Proficiency with donor CRM systems and data-driven donor engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication with collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy, donor relations, and campaigns.
• Develop and manage a robust development program and analytics reporting.
• Oversee donor engagement, recognition, and major gifts pipeline.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and marketing/creative partners.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor Relations

CRM

Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Neon One

CRM analytics

Job description

Peninsula School Of Art is an art company founded in 1965.

The Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), a cornerstone of creativity and community in Door County, Wisconsin, since 1965, 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. This is an on-site role.

The ideal candidate will bring strong development strategies, proven track record of building a development program, and strong program management experience. Additionally, they will have extensive CRM knowledge and the ability to produce analytics and measurement reports. This role will work collaboratively with the Executive Director.

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.
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) credential 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.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external partners, including marketing professionals and creative contractors, to develop compelling messaging and donor materials.
• 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.

Compensation:

Compensation range of $85,000 - $100,000. On-site five-day work schedule May through October, four-day work schedule November through April, 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, Getting to live and work in beautiful Door County. Occasional weekend and evening hours for special or networking events.

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. Competitive salary, on-site flexible work schedule, generous paid time off, paid holidays and winter break, health reimbursement and savings accounts, retirement plan, professional development, relocation support, and the opportunity to work in scenic Door County.