A proven fundraiser with more than 20 years of experience has been promoted to Vice President of Development for the Center for the Performing Arts and the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation.
Latta
Kendra M. Latta joined the Center in 2018 as Director of Individual Giving, responsible for the development, execution and management of fundraising initiatives, including the annual fund, major gifts, and planned gifts. In her new position, she will lead the development staff in forging new partnerships and designing and implementing a comprehensive strategy that includes individual, corporate, foundation, and government support for the two nonprofit organizations.
“In a relatively short time, Kendra has built strong relationships with our board members and donors and has substantially expanded our base of support,” said Jeffrey C. McDermott, President/CEO of the Center and the Songbook Foundation. “Her innovative thinking also has helped to keep our supporters engaged through the unprecedented challenges of the past year.”
Latta previously served as Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations for Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer and more recently as Director of Development for Purdue Convocations, the university’s performing arts presenter. She holds an MBA from Saint Joseph’s College, a Certificate in Fund Raising Management from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI, and the international Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation. Latta also serves on the board of Charitable Gift Planners Indiana.