Dawn Marie Schlegel

Dawn Marie Schlegel currently serves as the Director of Legacy Giving at Stratford Festival, a position held since September 2022. Prior experience includes a significant tenure at Toronto Symphony Orchestra from January 2018 to September 2022, where roles encompassed Vice President of Major Gifts & Donor Relations, Associate Vice President of Donor Relations & Engagement, and Director of Donor Relations & Engagement. Prior to this, Dawn Marie held various development positions, including Director of Development at the Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto, and Associate Director of Development at Canadian Opera Company. A background in donor relations is evident, with earlier roles such as Senior Development Officer at MaRS Discovery District and Donor Relations Manager at Canadian Opera Company. Dawn Marie began their career in the funeral industry as a Funeral Director. Educational qualifications include an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science from the University of Toronto and a Diploma in Funeral Service Education from Humber College.