Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum · 6 days ago
Senior Director of Development, Fundraising and Marketing
Cincinnati Metro
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expPyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum is seeking a Senior Director of Development and Marketing to drive fundraising and sustainability efforts. The role involves developing strategies for fundraising campaigns, managing donor relationships, and representing the organization in the community.
Museums & Institutions
Hiring Manager
Lisa Diekman Johnson, CIR
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 3+ years of nonprofit fundraising or community-building experience
Experience managing staff and overseeing marketing initiatives preferred
Experience with donor databases (e.g., Salesforce/Veevart)
Strong project management and organizational skills
Knowledge of best practices in nonprofit fundraising, especially in the arts sector
Proven ability to build and maintain donor relationships
Collaborative, detail-oriented, and self-driven
Ability to attend evening and weekend events as scheduled
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) efforts and expanding audiences into underserved communities
Candidates with experience in arts, nature, or education fundraising strongly encouraged
Preferred
Experience managing staff and overseeing marketing initiatives
Experience with capital campaigns and strategic growth initiatives
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits: health/dental/vision (70% employer-paid), and retirement match
Paid vacation, and sick leave, pet-related leave
12 annual paid holidays
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
Flexible schedule and hybrid work options
Relocation assistance for the right candidate
Company
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum Park is a nonprofit 300 acre sculpture park located in Hamilton, OH.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase