Sundance Institute Appoints Allison Graff-Weisner as Chief Development Officer
Her appointment comes as the festival gets ready for its move to Boulder, Colo. The post Sundance Institute Appoints Allison Graff-Weisner as Chief Development Officer appeared first on TheWrap .
Sundance Institute has welcomed Allison Graff-Weisner as its new Chief Development Officer, marking a significant appointment as the festival prepares to launch in Boulder, Colorado. Graff-Weisner brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit, education, and cultural sectors to her new role. She will lead the Institute's contributed revenue functions and spearhead a major capital raising campaign as the organization transitions to Boulder.
Directly reporting to CEO David Linde, Graff-Weisner will work on setting a vision for expanding the Institute's donor base both nationally and globally. Her responsibilities include developing a multi-year strategy to surpass the Institute's annual operational goal and planning capital and endowment campaigns. Linde praised Graff-Weisner's qualifications, highlighting her success in scaling organizations and deep understanding of the cultural and educational sectors.
Graff-Weisner previously held positions at Otis College of Art and Design and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, where she significantly increased scholarship funds and developed strategic partnerships. She will focus on identifying new revenue opportunities and engaging diverse philanthropic communities, aligning with Sundance Institute's mission to champion artistic risk-taking and inclusive storytelling.
Graff-Weisner expressed her excitement about joining the organization, emphasizing its commitment to supporting independent artists and fostering innovative fundraising models.
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