Donkey Mill Art Center recently announced brought on Sonia Nelson as its first development coordinator, a role that was designed and created to assist the organization with the many layers and aspects of fundraising, membership and grant processes.
Donkey Mill Art Center recently announced brought on Sonia Nelson as its first development coordinator, a role that was designed and created to assist the organization with the many layers and aspects of fundraising, membership and grant processes.
Nelson brings extensive knowledge and experience in nonprofit development, evaluation, and a deep commitment to social change. She recently moved back home to Kona, bringing with her 10-plus years of experience working with arts and cultural organizations, most recently serving as business manager for Sound Theatre Company in Seattle.
Previously serving as an evaluation consultant, Nelson supported museums and arts education programs across the Puget Sound region such as the Museum of History and Industry, the Burke Museum, Seattle Arts and Lectures, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center.
Nelson holds a master’s of fine arts degree in arts leadership from Seattle University and a bachelor’s degree in business management, with a minor in theater arts from San Diego State University.
