Luke MacMillan
Associate Director of Development | The Atlanta Opera
- Role
- Associate Director of Development at The Atlanta Opera
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Luke MacMillan
Strategic Development Leader specializing in Major Gifts, Principal Gifts and Capital Campaign Management. With a background spanning the tech-sector, recruitment and the performing arts, I bring a \"relational entrepreneurship\" mindset to high-stakes philanthropy, identifying untapped potential and converting it into financial investments aligned with my team’s mission.Currently orchestrating the final phases of a $142M Comprehensive Campaign, I focus on building the intellectual and civic infrastructure necessary for organizational sustainability. My expertise lies in Moves Management, Planned Giving, and Cross-Functional Leadership, with a proven track record of closing major gifts and seven-figure capstone commitments ($1M -$3M+).
Experience
Associate Director of Development
Nov 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
As Associate Director of Development, I lead a comprehensive fundraising portfolio spanning individual giving at all levels, from mid-level and major donors to emerging leadership gifts, while overseeing corporate and institutional partnerships. I serve as Project Manager/Staff Liaison for the organization\'s Strategic Plan, bridging development strategy with organizational-wide priorities.Key Focus Areas:Strategic direction of mid-level and major donor portfoliosCorporate and institutional donor engagement and partnership developmentProject management for the lead phase of organization\'s $143M Capital CampaignCross-departmental coordination and strategic planning initiatives
Education
Lawrence University
Bachelor's degree, Vocal Performance
2010 — 2014
International TEFL Academy
TEFL Certification, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
2020 — 2020
Bard College
Master of Music, Vocal Arts
2016 — 2018
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