Holden Forests & Gardens
Danielle Rose is a seasoned professional in development operations, currently serving as the Manager of Development Operations at Holden Forests & Gardens since July 2019. In this role, Danielle supervises nonexempt staff and manages various processes related to data entry, gift acknowledgment, and donor management. Previously, Danielle held positions as Development Operations Coordinator and Education Coordinator at the same organization, contributing significantly to system updates and operational efficiencies. Danielle's prior experience includes serving as Guest Services Manager at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, where training and membership sales were key responsibilities, and as a Graduate Assistant at Cleveland State University, where research and student support were focal points. Danielle earned a Master's degree in Museology/Museum Studies from Cleveland State University and a Bachelor's degree in Communication and History from The University of Toledo.
Holden Forests & Gardens
Holden Forests & Gardens is made up of two of Northeast Ohio’s most important environmental and cultural institutions — the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden — whose mission is to advance and inspire a deeper understanding of plants to enhance life. The 12th largest public garden in the country, Holden Forests & Gardens has more than 17,000 member households and annual attendance of close to 400,000, for whom we strive to provide inspirational and educational visitor experiences. Holden Forests & Gardens is making a positive impact in the region through urban greening and forestry initiatives, environmental research, nature-based educational programs, and world-class visitor experiences at its two campuses. We envision a future in which vibrant green communities and diverse native forests of the Great Lakes region flourish and sustain life.