Senior Director of Development and Marketing
Do you have a passion for the arts and nature? Are you a strategic leader with exceptional organizational skills, a knack for project management, and a commitment to building strong teams and community relationships? Do you have experience with nonprofit fundraising in the Greater Cincinnati area? If so, this is the opportunity for you!
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum seeks to hire a Senior Director of Development and Marketing focused on long-term growth of fundraising and sustainability for the organization and its development program. This position will lead efforts to meet philanthropic goals through individual and corporate giving, major gifts, sponsorships, and maintaining / growing the Park's membership program. As the Senior Director of Development and Marketing, you will have a prominent role on both the Park's Leadership Team and in the community. In addition, you will :
- Develop and implement strategies for annual fundraising campaigns, bi-annual events, and special one-time initiatives.
- Develop and implement Park-wide marketing and engagement strategies in collaboration with the Marketing Manager, creating actionable plans and timelines to ensure effective campaigns and brand consistency.
- Design fundraising and membership strategies based on industry best practices and proven nonprofit arts models.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, sponsors, and corporate / foundation partners through meetings, calls, tours, and strategic invitations to Park programs and Signature Events.
- Create and execute membership growth plans focused on attracting new members and improving retention, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
- Manage the donor and patron database, ensuring accurate data entry, integrity, and timely acknowledgments.
- Apply process-driven approaches and utilize project management tools like Wrike to streamline project management and improve efficiency.
- Represent Pyramid Hill as a key ambassador in the Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton communities, attending events and building strategic partnerships.
- Expand national partnerships with leading institutions to strengthen the Park's visibility and reach.
- Act as staff liaison to the Development and Marketing Committee, providing reports and guidance while designing engaging fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship opportunities for the full Board, including structured outreach activities and opportunities for Board members to introduce new people to the Park.
- Supervise one direct report Marketing Manager while fostering a collaborative, positive team culture.
- Attend Park events, including 4-5 Signature Events annually, approaching each through a development lens by identifying cultivation and stewardship opportunities, inviting key stakeholders, connecting with donors onsite, and supporting event operations as needed.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experienceMinimum 3+ years of nonprofit fundraising or community-building experienceExperience managing staff and overseeing marketing initiatives preferredExperience with donor databases (e.g., Salesforce / Veevart)Strong project management and organizational skillsKnowledge of best practices in nonprofit fundraising, especially in the arts sectorProven ability to build and maintain donor relationshipsCollaborative, detail-oriented, and self-drivenAbility to attend evening and weekend events as scheduledExperience with capital campaigns and strateg