Betsy Groat

Betsy Groat is a seasoned professional in fundraising and development, currently serving as the Senior Manager of Individual Giving at Seattle Symphony since October 2016, where responsibilities include managing a department generating $16M in annual revenue, overseeing financial forecasting, and improving operational processes. Previous roles include Campaign Operations Manager at Seattle Symphony, focusing on substantial campaign management, donor analysis, and event coordination, and Development Officer at Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony, where leadership involved overseeing all development and marketing operations. Betsy holds an MBA from North Park University and a Bachelor's degree in Music and Performing Arts Management from the University of Northern Iowa.