Vice President of Development Saratoga Performing Arts Center | Saratoga Springs, New York We are pleased to announce that Jana Gordon joined the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) as the new Senior Vice President of Development starting January 20, 2025.Jana Gordon comes to SPAC with extensive experience in fundraising at a number of prominent arts organizations and within higher education. Most recently, Jana served as Senior Director of Advancement at the Stratford Festival, securing over $25 million and managing major fundraising campaigns. She has also held the position of Executive Director of Alumni and Development and the KUC Foundation at King’s University College and Assistant Vice President of Development and Campaign Director at Wilfrid Laurier University. Earlier in her career she held leadership roles at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Jana is known for consistently achieving outstanding results in donor engagement and strategic planning.In her new role, Jana will leverage her over two decades of expertise in arts and non-profit management, grant writing, and corporate sponsorship to lead the development team. Jana holds a BBA in Business Administration from Texas A&M University, a Bachelor of Music from the London College of Music and Media, and a Master of Arts Management from City University, London. Her ability to build meaningful relationships and track record of successful fundraising will serve SPAC well throughout her tenure. Karen Avery led this search with Liz Braun, supported by Caroline Corry.
