San Francisco Conservatory of Music appoints Vice President for Advancement
SAN FRANCISCO, CA August 13, 2002 — San Francisco Conservatory of Music has appointed Nancy McLaughlin Sackson to lead the Advancement and Development group.Ms.Sackson brings over a decade of experience in development and fundraising to the role, including coordinating Government and Foundation giving programs for The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and later Special Campaign work at the AsianArt Museum of San Francisco. Most recently, Ms. Sackson was Director of Prospect Development with the University of California at San Francisco, where she played a key strategic role in campus-wide fund raising and campaign planning.

“The Conservatory is embarking on the most significant and exciting expansion in its history and I’m thrilled to be part of it. My role in the Campaign for the move to CivicCenter will be both very challenging and rewarding. I think now is the perfect time for the Conservatory to join San Francisco’s other world class performing arts organizations—the Symphony, Ballet and Opera—in the heart of the city in the new Oak Street location,” says Ms. Sackson.

Colin Murdoch, President of the Conservatory comments, “We are delighted to welcome Nancy. Her long experience and obvious commitment to the arts and education will be invaluable as we move towards achieving our goal of providing our students and our City the very best possible in music education and performance.”

Founded in 1917, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music offers music programs to graduate and undergraduate students, preparatory and adult extension classes and community enrichment programs. The Conservatory presents over 360 public performances a year, reflecting the world-class talent of students, faculty, alumni and visiting artists. The Conservatory will be relocating to the expanded and refurbished Oak Street facilities in 2005, providing students, faculty and the Bay Area community with access to premiere musical resources in the heart of downtown.

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