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John Lefner, chief executive officer at The Hyde Museum.
Courtesy The Hyde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The board of trustees of The Hyde Collection\u00a0 <\/span>announced the election of John Lefner as the museum\u2019s new chief executive officer (CEO).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lefner will replace retiring CEO Norman E. Dascher Jr. on May 1.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very thankful to Norm Dascher for his exceptional leadership during a difficult period for The Hyde Collection,\u201d said Jason Ward, chair of the board of trustees. \u201cHis vision and business acumen financially stabilized our organization, reducing expenses by creating a five-year capital replacement plan and instituting smart financial decisions to minimize monthly expenses for the organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe established a successful new development program, implemented a new position for the curator of modern and contemporary art, updated hardware, software, and the security system, led the organization through a successful American Alliance of Museums Museum Assessment Program (MAP) review, updated the strategic plan, and so much more. The Hyde is very well-positioned for a leadership transition.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ward said Lefner\u2019s \u201cwill mark a new era of growth and civic engagement for the museum. John is deeply committed to pursuing the vision to bring exceptional exhibitions and programming to The Hyde, like this summer\u2019s premiere Songs of the Horizon: David Smith, Music, and Dance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span>\u201cHe is poised to work alongside our three new, extremely talented curators to deliver outstanding art experiences for members and visitors alike. John is the leader we need at this transformational moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

An accomplished leader and community builder, Lefner currently serves as chief operations and development officer at The Hyde Collection, where he provides leadership to fundraising, relationship cultivation, marketing, and physical plant solutions for the organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the past two years, Lefner and his team have exceeded fundraising targets, launched the campus Reimagine Project, executed two highly successful galas, and bolstered community confidence in the organization throughout the pandemic.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored to be leading The Hyde Collection, which I have long admired,\u201d said Lefner. \u201cWith its internationally renowned collection, exceptional educational programming, and incredibly talented personnel, the museum is one of the world\u2019s most important cultural institutions. I look forward to working collaboratively with the board, the internal teams, and our partners to enhance the museum\u2019s relevance and build on its success locally, nationally, and globally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI am driven by Mrs. Hyde\u2019s mission and look forward to working strategically and collaboratively to propel the organization forward in a responsibly courageous manner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dascher said Lefner\u2019s appointment comes \u201cat a moment of incredible transformation for The Hyde Collection, and his exceptional leadership experience will contribute greatly to further strengthening our mission and reach … John has helped The Hyde through tremendous change, from helping navigate through the pandemic to raising funds for outstanding exhibitions and significant upgrades required to maintain a world-class museum.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lefner has a Bachelor of Arts from Champlain College and brings extensive experience in leadership and operations for mission-driven organizations, having previously served as district executive director at Capital District YMCA, director of operations at Saratoga Independent School, and assistant director of operations at Double H Ranch.<\/p>\n

During his career, he facilitated association-wide strategic plan priority areas of mission awareness and advancement. He also served as an organizational values steward in identifying the values and competencies that represented the organization. Lefner has shaped several nonprofits\u2019 strategic plans and policy initiatives throughout his career and reorganized the operations and fundraising infrastructures for successful outcomes.<\/p>\n

Lefner has provided expertise to nonprofits as a consultant and volunteer, including the Spina Bifida Association of New York, The New York State YMCA Foundation, and Wellspring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The board of trustees of The Hyde Collection\u00a0 announced the election of John Lefner as the museum\u2019s new chief executive officer (CEO).\u00a0 Lefner will replace retiring CEO Norman E. 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