Blumenthal Performing Arts Names Samantha Mills Kowert New Vice President of Development
Feb 27, 2022 / Blog
Bringing nearly 15 years of experience in arts and community nonprofits, Samantha Mills Kowert has joined Blumenthal Performing Arts as Vice President of Development, where she will lead Blumenthal’s multi-million dollar fundraising and advancement strategy.
“Samantha is the perfect choice to join Blumenthal as we head into an exciting new chapter,” said Blumenthal Performing Arts President Tom Gabbard. “In addition to her background in cultivating thriving local arts communities, Samantha’s well-rounded nonprofit development experience will help strengthen Blumenthal’s relationships with our major donors, corporate sponsors, and other community partners. We are thrilled to welcome Samantha to our growing team!”
(Samantha Mills Kowert)
Kowert was previously the Advancement Director of the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, SC, where she was responsible for strategic planning and diversifying the Greenway’s funding to include a mix of individual donors, corporate and business partners, and foundations. Before joining the Greenway, she led the major gifts strategy and managed corporate relationships for United Way of Central Carolinas. She received her bachelor’s in Arts Management and Business Administration from the College of Charleston and obtained her MBA at The Citadel.
"My fondest childhood memories take place inside a theater, being transported to magical places and becoming truly captivated by the performers on stage. I have loved everything about the arts ever since,” Kowert said. “I am excited to help introduce new audiences to the transformative power of the arts by joining the Blumenthal team. It is an honor to be given the opportunity to advance the organization’s mission to showcase diverse artists and use the arts to infuse and bring our community together.”
Before moving to Charlotte, Kowert held development and events management roles at nonprofits in Charleston, SC, including at the South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston Stage Company, and the City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs.
Kowert was selected following a national recruitment led by executive search firm DHR Global and its consultants James Abruzzo and Michele Counter.
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