Allison Thompson - Arts Admin/development/fundraising

Allison Thompson is a non-profit senior leader and fundraiser based in San Francisco, CA. After previously working for Guitar Center and the San Francisco Symphony, she is currently the Director of Development at Performing Arts Workshop where she oversees the organization's robust grants portfolio, major donor and annual fund programs, capital campaign, and event rental program. She believes that whether you're asking for $5 or $500,000, it all comes down to strategy, relationships, and storytelling.