MEET DECLAN SHEEHY

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art has hired Declan J. Sheehy as Associate Director of Development. “The Ringling is excited to bring Declan aboard,” Steven High, Executive Director of The Ringling said. “He is an accomplished professional with achievements in development who will strengthen an already excellent team.”

Sheehy will be responsible for gifts in support of The Ringling’s comprehensive capital campaign through planned giving, major gifts, and annual campaigns. “I am thrilled to join the Development team at The Ringling,” Sheehy said. “This position merges a passion for philanthropy with a keen interest in higher education and the arts. There is something for everyone at The Ringling, and I look forward to sharing this message with new audiences.”

Prior to joining The Ringling, Sheehy served as assistant director of special gifts for the Smith Fund at Smith College in Northampton, Mass. Sheehy and his wife Laura visited the area many times before moving, and they are looking forward, as Sheehy says, “to calling Sarasota our forever home, we could not be happier to be here.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Declan to the community and to our team,” Anna von Gehr, Senior Director of Development at The Ringling said. “His expertise, wit, and passion for the arts will serve our donors well at this tremendous period of growth and transformation. Philanthropy is changing the face of The Ringling and I know our supporters will enjoy working with Declan in creating a lasting impact on this beloved cultural gem.”