Hear From Your Peer—Sidney P. Jackson, Chicago Sinfonietta

About this episode

Sidney P. Jackson discusses his fundraising career and insights on building donor relationships.

We’re continuing our podcast series: Hear from Your Peer , where we’re sharing conversations with arts leaders who have achieved meaningful fundraising results in their organization. We’re discussing how they approached their biggest wins, what’s driving their momentum, and the practical insights they’ve gained along the way. Today’s episode features Sidney P. Jackson, President and CEO of the Chicago Sinfonietta, who shares how lessons from his fundraising career have informed his transition to Chief Executive—and how curiosity and courage can shape stronger donor relationships. 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: Sidney P. Jackson

Topics covered

• fundraising
• arts leadership
• donor relationships

Keywords

• fundraising results
• arts organizations
• curiosity
• courage

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Books & works: Hear From Your Peer

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