Woodruff Arts Center Names Janine A. Musholt Vice President of Advancement
Tuesday, April 02, 2013 3:38 PM
Woodruff Arts Center Names Janine A. Musholt Vice President of Advancement
April 1, 2013 -
The Woodruff Arts Center today named Janine A. Musholt Vice President of Advancement.
Ms. Musholt will assume her new role on June 1, succeeding Beauchamp Carr who retired last year after leading advancement for the Woodruff for 35 years.
Ms. Musholt will be responsible for the fundraising efforts of the Woodruff Arts Center, including its annual corporate campaign, as well as coordinating with the Alliance Theater, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the High Museum of Art and Young Audiences on those organizations’ fundraising efforts. In total, the Woodruff and these four artistic / education divisions raise approximately $35 million each year in contributions to the art and arts education programs.
For the past five years, Ms. Musholt has served as Chief Development Officer for the United States Olympic Committee, based in Colorado Springs, Co. Under her leadership, the USOC raised more than $50 million annually and increased contributions each year from 2009 through 2012. Ms. Musholt created the USOC’s
development strategies and led its multi-channel fundraising program, including gifts, capital projects, direct mail, telemarketing, grants and gift planning. She capitalized upon digital media and social networking to help contemporize the USOC’s fundraising efforts.
“Janine is a perfect choice to lead the advancement efforts for the Woodruff Arts Center,” said Virginia Hepner, Chief Executive Officer of the Woodruff. “She has been very successful in working with individuals, corporations and foundations on behalf of the USOC while also providing fundraising guidance and leadership for 47 distinct Olympic sports organizations. She understands the opportunities we have at the Woodruff and can’t wait to get started.”
“I’m excited to have the opportunity to join one of the nation’s best and largest arts organizations,” said Ms. Musholt.
“I've had a lifelong passion for the arts and I'm thrilled to be able to marry my fundraising experience with my love for music, art, theater and education. I love my work - truly fundraising for causes that matter - so I'm excited for all that's ahead of us at the Woodruff Arts Center. “
“The Woodruff is a jewel of the southeast and has been able to thrive because of the investment in the arts by the Atlanta community,” said Larry Gellerstedt, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Woodruff and Chief Executive Officer of Cousins Properties. “To advance our mission of bringing art and arts education to the city, state and region, we will ned that support to continue and grow. Janine will be a tremendous leader for the Woodruff as we work to build on that legacy of
success.”
Prior to joining the USOC, Ms. Musholt was Vice President of Fundraising for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. In addition, she has served as a volunteer board member for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and served as development committee chair for that organization.
A New Jersey native, Musholt received a bachelor’s degree in American studies from Dickinson College in 1988. She will be moving to Atlanta from Colorado Springs with her husband, daughter and two dogs.
“We are looking so forward to moving to Atlanta: a beautiful city, great arts scene, vibrant community and
a terrific place to raise a family,” said Ms. Musholt.