Jim Selinski has recently been named chief operating officer by the board of directors for the Van Wezel Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that supports arts education and community enrichment initiatives in partnership with the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Selinski joined the Foundation in December 2015 as chief development officer responsible for growth and development strategies to achieve long term financial sustainability. Over the past two years, he has been an integral member of the Foundation team that has raised over $11 million in major gifts, while also boosting the Foundation annual fund activities. In his new role, Selinski will oversee Foundation fiscal and operations management, and he will lead all development initiatives. In addition, Selinski will work closely with the Board of Directors on the Strategic and Development Committees, and he will continue his role as liaison to the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization.

Van Wezel Foundation