Kelly M. O'Brien Named Executive Director of Development at PMA
By STAN PARCHIN
April 1, 2010
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| Kelly M. O'Brien. Photograph provided by Philadelphia Museum of Art. |
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Philadelphia Museum of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly M. O'Brien as Executive Director of Development, effective immediately. She served as Interim Director of Development since October 2009.
Education and Early CareerMs. O'Brien received her B.A. in Political Science and Economics from Emory University in 1989. Prior to joining the Philadelphia Museum of Art nine years ago, she was Director of Alumni Giving, the Parents Fund and Telefund (1989-92) and Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at the Nell Hodegson Woodruff School of Nursing (1992-97) at the university. O'Brien then became the Development Officer for Major Gifts and Capital Projects at the Seattle Art Museum (1997-2001).
At the Philadelphia Museum of ArtKelly O'Brien's past positions at the PMA include Major Gifts Officer, Director of Major Gifts and Director of Individual Gifts. In her new role as Executive Director of Development, she works with the Director and President in developing the museum's comprehensive fundraising plan for short- and long-term goals, implements strong programs for philanthropic support and oversees a large staff. O'Brien serves as a member of the PMA's senior leadership team and the primary liaison to the Committee on Philanthropy, a subcommittee of the Board of Trustees.
Timothy Rub, the George D. Widener Director and Chief Executive Officer at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, said, “We felt it was critical to appoint someone who understands this institution, can build upon our past fundraising successes and provide the leadership required to strengthen all aspects of our work in this area, with individuals, foundations and corporations. Kelly has proven her ability to direct and execute high-level fundraising strategies and has successfully guided numerous development efforts.”