Longwood Gardens
Rebecca Ackerman is an experienced development professional with a robust background in fundraising and nonprofit management. Currently serving as the Director of Major and Planned Gifts at Longwood Gardens since November 2024, Rebecca has previously held key positions, including Senior Director of Development and Director of Individual Giving and Advancement Services at Opera Philadelphia from June 2017 to November 2024. Additional roles include Director of Membership at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, and various development positions at Symphony Space and OPERA America. Rebecca Ackerman holds a Master of Public Administration in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy from NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and a Bachelor’s degree from Colgate University.
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Longwood Gardens
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Throughout his life, Mr. du Pont indulged his passion for gardening, turning his farm into a magnificent horticultural showplace. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the great gardens of the world, encompassing 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, a 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and a 4-acre grand Conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to bring joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning. Longwood Gardens offers a breadth of mission programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by top artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and cultural and community engagement.