Nina Antonetti Appointed Vice President of Advancement at Springfield Museums

Nina Antonetti

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums announced the appointment of Nina Antonetti as vice president of Advancement, effective Jan. 2. In this leadership role, reporting directly to President and CEO Kay Simpson, Antonetti will be responsible for strategic development, design, and direction for all philanthropic initiatives and programs in support of the museums. In addition, she will oversee the marketing and communications team, as well as special events and membership activities.

Antonetti brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in fundraising across museums, cultural institutions, higher education, and international consulting. She has a distinguished record of advancing mission-driven organizations through strategic collaboration with boards and development teams to achieve philanthropic goals.

Most recently, Antonetti served as chief Advancement officer at the Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home in Lenox, where she inaugurated the role and held a central leadership position on multiple strategic planning and campaign task forces.

Previously, she was managing director at Carter Global, where she provided governance, strategic, and fundraising counsel to major nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada, including museums, cultural centers, disability services organizations, and international humanitarian institutions. Earlier leadership roles include chief Development officer at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Fla., and associate vice president for Corporate and Foundation Relations at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Her career also includes senior advancement and donor relations roles at Williams College Museum of Art and the Conway School of Sustainable Landscape Planning and Design, alongside a distinguished academic career at Smith College, where she founded the nation’s first Landscape Studies program and served on the faculty for 15 years.

In addition to her professional work, Antonetti has extensive governance experience. She currently serves on the boards of Berkshire Country Day School and the Emily Dickinson Museum, with prior board service spanning museums, libraries, and educational institutions. She holds a PhD in art history from the University of London, with a concentration in architectural and landscape history, and has an extensive record of scholarly publications, exhibitions, and public engagement projects.

“We are delighted to welcome Nina Antonetti,” Simpson said. “Her deep experience in fundraising, governance, and strategic messaging will be instrumental in advancing our mission.”