Children's Theater Company Appoints Jodi Glasser As Major Gifts Officer

Children's Theatre Company (CTC), a Tony Award-winning theatre serving families nationwide, today announced the addition of Jodi Glaser as major gifts officer.

Glaser, who most recently led individual giving for Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, has extensive experience in public affairs and development, having managed individual, foundation and corporate fundraising campaigns.

"We are thrilled to welcome Jodi to Children's Theatre Company," says Gabriella Calicchio, managing director for CTC. "She has a proven track record for success that complements our existing, and active, development team."

In 2004, Glaser joined Planned Parenthood as the corporate and foundation giving manager where she led the establishment and achievement of foundation fundraising goals. She progressed through the organization, taking on the role of leadership giving manager and, in 2007, became the individual giving director.

Prior to joining Planned Parenthood, Glaser worked for Arizona State University's School of Public Affairs, the Ohio Legislative Service Commission and as grant manager for the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections.
Glaser has a master's degree in public administration from Arizona State University.

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is the first theatre for young people to win the coveted Tony® Award for Outstanding Regional Theater (2003). Founded in 1965, CTC serves more than 300,000 people annually and is one of the 20 largest theater companies in the nation. The company is noted for defining worldwide standards for youth theatre with an innovative mix of classic tales, celebrated international productions and challenging new work.