Hear From Your Peer—Kathryn R Martin, Santa Barbara Symphony

About this episode

Kathryn R Martin discusses securing transformational gifts and the principles that inspire donors.

We’re continuing our podcast series: Hear from Your Peer. Today’s episode features Kathryn R Martin, President and CEO of the Santa Barbara Symphony, who reflects on securing transformational gifts and the universal principles that inspire donors to make a gift of a lifetime. Listen today for clear, candid guidance from people who are doing the work every day, and to highlight the strategies, habits, and decisions that are moving arts organizations forward.

People in this episode

Guest: Kathryn R Martin

Topics covered

• fundraising
• donor engagement
• arts organizations

Keywords

• transformational gifts
• donor principles
• arts funding

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Books & works: Hear from Your Peer

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