She led Seattle Opera’s Individual Giving team to establish the major and mid-level giving programs, which includes a robust discovery program. Previously, Allison Rabbitt has helped create fundraising success for Seattle Center Foundation, the University of Washington’s Henry Art Gallery, and Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences. “With her proven track record, Allison not only has the passion, but the leadership we need to create a sustainable opera company in the twenty-first century.” “Allison Rabbitt’s goal is to make supporting Seattle Opera irresistible,” said General Director Aidan Lang. Is able to provide as many opportunities and programs as possible at the new headquarters/rehearsal space. Rabbitt is taking on the capital campaign that ensures the opera These programs include touring performances that travel to schools and retirement communities across Washington State.Ī rendering of Seattle Opera's new home at Seattle Center, which will be opening later this fall. When the company moves into its new civic home, Seattle Opera at the Center, in December 2018, it will be able to continue breaking down barriers with more room to plan-and execute-programming for people of all ages. Welcoming people of all socioeconomic backgrounds is also tied to the company’s mission of equity. Engaging donors at every financial level is part of the solution, Rabbitt says. With fewer subscribers and an increasingly younger audience to serve, opera companies across the United States are having to rethink their funding models. I asked if he might be willing to stretch his $3 gift and donate in the amount of a pack of Pokémon cards I knew that amount would really mean something to him and he thinks the building will be really cool.” After looking in his piggy bank, young William was able to make the $5 donation happen. “My son loves Pokémon cards, which are $5 for a pack. Rabbitt was one proud mom-however, knowing her son, she wanted to see if he might be willing to donate just a little bit more. When Rabbitt's 8-year-old came to work with her one day and was helping put information packets together for Seattle Opera’s capital campaign, he offered to give $3 to support the project. These values of giving back and civic duty have stayed with her for all her life, and they're values that she aims to perpetuate. Rabbitt started her professional-fundraiser journey as a Girl Scout on Long Island.
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