Sarah Generes is a lifelong music lover and a passionate advocate for the performing arts. She currently serves as the Director of Development for the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University where she oversees the fundraising strategy and execution in support of the school’s strategic priorities. The school recently announced a successful conclusion to the WeWill Campaign, raising $72 million and exceeding its $70 million goal for that capital campaign. Prior to joining Northwestern, Sarah worked on the artistic teams at the Ravinia Festival and Lyric Opera of Chicago, producing large- and small-scale programs across a variety of musical and theatrical genres. Sarah graduated from Vanderbilt University with degrees in music and English.
Sarah discussed the Bienen School and talked about fundraising and programs.