David Linnenberg Email & Phone Number

Manage and direct all functions of Development, Design, Visitor Services, Building & Grounds,Learning & Interpretation, Security and Marketing staff responsible for membership, attendance, building upkeep, educational programs, comprehensive fundraising including general operating support, endowment growth, special exhibitions and future budget planning. Serve as a primary advisor to the Director on all strategic communications and outreach efforts for the Art Museum, especially local, state and national government funding strategies, corporate relations, and foundations support. Achieved second highest attendance year of the Art Museum in 2012, 295,000. Secured capital funding through major individual gift solicitations to renovate the Historic Former Art Academy building; construction was completed in spring 2013, on-time and under budget. Coordinate with all members of the Board of Trustees to develop and implement long term strategic goals, with focus on Nominating & Governance, Building & Grounds, and Development Committees of the Board.

Appointed in June 2008 to serve remainder of retiring elected officials term. Won election in November 2009 and won reelection in November 2013 and 2017. Green Township is the third largest township in Ohio with 60,000 residents.

Responsible for securing major gifts from corporations for the University of Cincinnati, a Tier One research institution with an endowment of roughly $1 billion. Managed relationships with 100 largest Cincinnati corporations and 50 national corporations, researched to identify new donors, and worked to increase their direct support. Supervised team that oversaw an additional 200 corporations. Coordinated with 16 departments on all activities with corporations to ensure that the university maximized the relationships. Worked with President’s office to establish procedures for effective communications between the University leadership and corporations for developing and applying strategies to obtain significant campaign gifts. UC began a billion dollar campaign in 2005.

Identified, cultivated, solicited, and stewarded major gift funds in 11 southern states for the University of Cincinnati. Acted as liaison for UC Presidents through two changes, University Vice Presidents, College Deans, and Unit Officers to develop gift solicitation programs and provide leadership in gift programs on behalf of and in cooperation with schools, colleges, and units. Managed a portfolio of Cincinnati prospects and maintained an established personal relationship.