Natalie Schwarting, MNA Candidate

Natalie Schwarting, MNA Candidate has extensive experience in administration, management, donor development, board relations, and patron relations. Natalie began their career in 2012 as an Office Manager for a non-profit organization. In 2017, they joined the Grand Rapids Symphony as the Assistant Vice President of Administration and Board Relations, where they managed all organizational administrative functions, contracts and relationships with vendors, and the administration department budget. Natalie also held the roles of Director of Administration and Board Relations, Assistant Director for Donor Development and Board Relations, Donor Development Manager, and Patron Relations Assistant.

Natalie Schwarting holds a Master of Nonprofit Administration from North Park University, as well as Graduate Certificates from the same institution. Natalie also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies from Alma College.