Gerie Greenspan Named New Development Director of PRTC

The Purple Rose Theatre Company has announced Gerie Greenspan as its new Development Director.

Greenspan returns to arts/culture development! As Director of Development, she will lead the resource development and donor relations efforts in support of the PRTC's mission and programs, while expanding the philanthropic base, gift opportunities, and strategic outreach.

With more than fifteen years of fundraising success in Michigan, Gerie's regional positions included five years on behalf of health-related non-profits, Ele's Place and Glacier Hills Foundation/Glacier Hills Senior Living Community (Ann Arbor), as well as the University of Michigan. As Executive Director (2001-2006), she led the $10 million capital campaign for the 730-seat City Opera House, a multi-use

community cultural center on the National Register and key venue of the Traverse City Film Festival. Also, as corporate officer with Interlochen Center for the Arts, Gerie coordinated the executive team and Office of the President as well as Institutional Advancement roles (1987-2001), including annual and special gifts, campaign planning/research and special events.

PRTC Managing Director, Katie Doral, states, "The Purple Rose Theatre is so pleased to have Gerie on board and we look forward to a prosperous future with her on our team."