Filoli Appoints Darcy Hill as Chief Development Officer
WOODSIDE, CA – July 23, 2025 — Filoli, the Historic House and Garden, is delighted to announce the appointment of Darcy Hill as its new Chief Development Officer. Following an extensive national search led by Arts Consulting Group, Hill joined Filoli’s Executive Team on Monday, July 14, 2025.
“Darcy’s proven ability to inspire philanthropy and build meaningful community partnerships will be invaluable to advancing Filoli’s mission at this transformational moment,” says Kara Newport, Filoli’s President and CEO. “Her experience, which is rooted in conservation, the arts, and education, aligns beautifully with our vision, and her leadership is an exciting addition as we cultivate a sustainable future for Filoli.”
As the Chief Development Officer, Hill oversees the team responsible for creating connections with the local community and building Filoli’s visibility and support through philanthropic commitments.
“The Board and staff leadership at Filoli have charted a visionary path for this world-class organization, and I am energized by the thoughtful direction that allows both a regional and national community to experience the beauty of this unique site,” adds Darcy Hill. “Filoli is a true gem with a historic house, garden, and vast natural lands that provides an immersive California experience. Through partnership with the incredible team, I am confident we can advance the organization’s mission to new levels.”
Hill has spent 13 years bringing together communities across the Western U.S. to invest and fund initiatives in the arts, environmental conservation, and academic Research. Prior to joining Filoli, Hill served as the Chief Development and Communications Officer at Planned Parenthood, Arizona. There, she oversaw $15 million in annual fundraising efforts. Hill also was the Development and Communications Director at Rosie’s House: A Music Academy, where she oversaw a capital campaign that purchased the school’s first building and arts center. She also led a major gifts program at the Garden Canyon Conservancy. She began her career at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.
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About Filoli
Filoli, (Pronunciation: F ī / Lō / Lē), a historic house and world-class garden, is located just south of San Francisco in the heart of Silicon Valley. The modern site is situated on the unceded ancestral lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone. Originally built as a private residence in 1917, Filoli was opened to the public in 1975 and is today, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The property is one of the finest remaining country estates of the 20th century, featuring a 54,000+ square-foot Georgian revival-style mansion, 16 acres of English Renaissance gardens, a 6.8-acre Gentleman’s Orchard, and hundreds of acres of natural lands, featuring six distinct ecosystems and two trail loops. Open 363 days a year, Filoli is 30 minutes from San Francisco or San Jose and 20 minutes from SFO.
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Media Contact
Miriam Cohen
Filoli Historic House & Garden
mcohen@filoli.org / press@filoli.org
86 Cañada Road
Woodside, CA 94062
650.364.8300 / 626.726.7507