Hear From Your Peer — Mary McFadden Lawson, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

About this episode

Mary McFadden Lawson discusses the importance of team alignment and a celebratory culture for donor success.

We’re in our new podcast series: Hear from Your Peer. Today’s episode features Mary McFadden Lawson, Chief Philanthropy Officer with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, who highlights how team alignment and intentional planning, paired with a culture that celebrates every win, are the foundations of meaningful long-term donor success.

People in this episode

Guest: Mary McFadden Lawson

Topics covered

• team alignment
• intentional planning
• donor success

Keywords

• Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
• philanthropy
• non-profit fundraising

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Books & works: Hear From Your Peer

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