Senior Director of Development

Nantucket Dreamland • Hybrid (On-Island & Remote) • $110K+ DOE

The Nantucket Dreamland—the island’s largest film, performing arts and cultural organization—seeks an experienced, relationship-driven leader to spearhead our fundraising and development efforts.

We’re a nonprofit arts hub producing 120+ live events, 30 theater productions, 800+ films, and education programs for 500+ youth each year. With a growing $3.6M budget and an engaged community of supporters, this is an exciting time to join our team.

In this new senior leadership role, you will:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy across major gifts, grants, corporate, foundation, and individual giving.

• Cultivate and steward donors, including a personal portfolio of major gift prospects.

• Oversee Dreamland’s signature DreamBIG fundraiser.

• Lead strategic marketing/communications to strengthen brand visibility and donor engagement.

• Partner with the Executive Director and Board to exceed annual fundraising goals.

What we’re looking for:

• 8–10 years of proven fundraising success, ideally in a nonprofit or cultural setting.

• Exceptional communication, strategic planning, and relationship-building skills.

• Experience leading teams and growing revenue streams.

• Familiarity with donor management systems (Bloomerang a plus).

Why Dreamland?

• Starting salary $110K+ DOE

• Health & dental insurance, retirement plan, generous PTO

• Flexible hybrid work schedule (on-island presence encouraged)

• Housing stipend (where applicable) & monthly phone reimbursement

• Free access to Dreamland programming

If you’re passionate about the arts and ready to shape the future of a thriving cultural institution, send your statement of interest to employment@nantucketdreamland.org. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.