Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Elizabeth A. Kurila, CSPG has over 20 years of experience in development and fundraising. Elizabeth A. is currently the Senior Director of Gift Planning Strategies at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Prior to this role, they served as the Principal Gift Officer at the center.
Before joining the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Elizabeth worked as the Director of Development at Discovery Cube, Southern California, where they led a $20M Comprehensive Campaign. Unfortunately, the campaign ended early due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Elizabeth also held the position of Vice President Development at PBS SoCal (KOCE-TV), where they successfully increased major gifts and annual gala revenue. Their role was eliminated due to a merger.
At Long Beach Opera, Elizabeth served as the Director of Development, overseeing all annual fundraising activities and exceeding a $1.2M budget.
Elizabeth A. also worked as the Director of Development at Nine Network of Public Media, securing $1.5M in new revenue and implementing a new funding strategy for Arts & Culture.
Elizabeth began their career as the Director of Development at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, where they were responsible for $1.5M in gifts and soliciting a personal portfolio of 200+ donors.
Prior to entering the development field, Elizabeth worked as the Chief Operations Officer at Suttle Mindlin LLC. Elizabeth A. also gained experience as a Marketing Manager at Herman Miller.
Elizabeth Kurila's extensive experience in development and fundraising demonstrates their expertise in securing major gifts, implementing successful campaigns, and leading teams.
Elizabeth A. Kurila, CSPG obtained a Master's degree in Public Policy from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis in 2003. Prior to their Master's degree, they completed their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing at Miami University. Additionally, Elizabeth has also obtained a certification in NonProfit Management and Leadership from the University of Missouri - St. Louis. The exact month and year of their obtained certification are not specified.
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is one of the nation’s most respected multi-disciplinary cultural institutions and Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization. The Center remains committed to supporting artistic excellence, offering unsurpassed experiences and engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance and a diverse array of inspiring arts-based education and community engagement programs. Previously called the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Center traces its roots back to the late 1960s when a dedicated group of community leaders decided Orange County should have its own world-class performing arts venue. Segerstrom Center presents a broad range of programming for audiences of all ages, including international ballet and dance, national tours of top Broadway shows, intimate performances of jazz and cabaret, contemporary artists, classical music performed by renowned chamber orchestras and ensembles, family-friendly programming, free performances on the Argyros Plaza open to the public from outdoor movie screenings to dancing on the plaza and many other special events. The campus also embraces the facilities of two acclaimed independent organizations: Tony® Award-winning South Coast Repertory and a site designated as the future home of the Orange County Museum of Art. It is also the artistic home to the Pacific Symphony, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and the Pacific Chorale.