Sara Murphy

Head of Annual Giving, MJFF

Role
VP, Head of Annual Giving at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Sara Murphy

Skilled and passionate fundraising and project management professional with 20+ years experience in not-for-profit management and development, specializing in: annual giving; volunteer management; event, meeting, and conference planning; strategic planning; budgeting; program evaluation; stewardship; and corporate sponsorship. I have a deep love for museums, theatre and music, and believe any subject can be taught through the arts and hands-on interactive experiences. Specialties: Annual giving; Membership; Event and Conference Planning, Data Analysis, Leadership,

Experience

  1. VP, Head of Annual Giving

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

    May 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

  • DePaul University

    MS

    2001 — 2004

  • Hope College

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    1991 — 1995

Skills

  • Production Managment
  • Program Development
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Stewardship
  • Strategy
  • Sponsorship
  • Stage Management
  • Program Evaluation
  • Project Management
  • Grant Writing
  • Management
  • Event Planning
  • Leadership
  • Nonprofits
  • Event Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Editing
  • Fundraisers
  • Community Outreach
  • Prospect Research
  • Strategic Planning
  • Annual Giving
  • Technology Needs Analysis
  • Production Management
  • Volunteer Management
  • Philanthropy
  • Needs Assesment
  • Arts Administration
  • Fundraising

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