Elise Middleton

Elise Middleton is a Foundation Relations Officer at Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts since March 2022, responsible for developing and managing foundation and government funder portfolios as well as drafting grant proposals. Prior to this role, Elise served as Proposal and Reporting Manager, focusing on grant applications, reports, and donor stewardship. Experience includes the Advancement Coordinator position at Music for All, overseeing grant processing and donor database management. Additional roles as an Independent Contractor with Social Legends involved coordinating programs and managing social media, while previous internships included marketing and volunteer services at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis Opera, and Arts Council of Indianapolis. Elise holds a Bachelor's Degree in English with a Spanish minor from Indiana State University and is a Certified Nonprofit Professional.