Thursday, April 22, 2021: New Models for Fundraising and Sustainability

About the Presenters
(listed in presentation order according to the program)

Spotlight Speaker

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) CEO Deborah Cullinan is one of the nation’s leading thinkers on the pivotal role artists and arts organizations can play in shaping our social and political landscape, and has spent years mobilizing communities through arts and culture. Deborah is committed to revolutionizing the role art centers play in public life and during her tenure at YBCA, she has launched several bold new programs, engagement strategies, and civic coalitions. Prior to joining YBCA in 2013, she was the Executive Director of San Francisco’s Intersection for the Arts. She is a co-founder of CultureBank, co-chair of the San Francisco Arts Alliance, Vice Chair of the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy, and on the boards of the Community Arts Stabilization Trust and HumanMade. She is a Field Leader in Residence at Arizona State University’s National Accelerator for Cultural Innovation and a former Innovator in Residence at the Kauffman Foundation. She currently serves on Governor Gavin Newsom’s Jobs and Business Recovery Task Force.

Rethinking Galas: Going Virtual in Extraordinary Times
Presenters: Natalie Sanchez, Development Officer, San Jose Museum of Art; Kimberly Chavez, Director, Development & Membership, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes; Andrew Schaffer, Director of Development and Communications, GLBT Historical Society
Natalie Sanchez began her career in fundraising at SJMA in October 2016. Andrew Shaffer directs the GLBT Historical Society’s outreach, media and fundraising programs and has led development efforts with multiple local nonprofits. Kimberly Chavez joined LAPCA in April 2018, bringing 14 years of non-profit experience.  

What’s Next? Using Alternative Scenarios to Prepare for the Post-Pandemic Future
Presenters: Karen Kienzle, Director, Palo Alto Art Center; Ruth Cuadra, Business Applications Administrator, Getty Research Institute; Lisa Eriksen, Accessibility Coordinator, Junior Museum and Zoo, Palo Alto; Chelsea Anderson, Public Programs Coordinator, Getty Research Institute
Lisa Eriksen was the primary facilitator for CAM’s Leaders of the Future program and is a trained futurist. Karen Kienzle and Ruth Cuadra participated in the Leaders of the Future program and have participated in the CAM Foresight group. Chelsea Anderson is a member of the CAM Strategic Action Committee.

Exploring New Membership Models and Trends
Presenter: Fernando Ramirez, Membership, Visitor Services and Fund Development Coordinator, Japanese Friendship Garden Society of San Diego
A retired Marine, I directed my attention to more peaceful activities. I love experiences that enrich the soul, have traveled the world, and I bring to the garden a wealth of knowledge from years of doing and seeing jobs get done, to doing them at JFG to accomplish the mission.

Virtual Member Events: From Concept to Reality
Presenter: Ambry Capistrano, Membership Director, Monterey Bay Aquarium
I've been with the Monterey Bay Aquarium for 20 years, and on the Membership and Development team for the past 17 years. I look forward to presenting on how our onsite events have transformed into a virtual offering, allowing us to connect with our members and donors around the world.

Exploring Alternative Membership Options in the San Francisco Bay Area
Presenter: Kalie Sacco, Chief of Staff, Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley