In this episode, Doris discusses a 2020 crisis in which The Philadelphia Orchestra faced uncertainty around operational funding, prompting her to seek donor approval to reclassify existing funds to ensure the organization’s survival. She speaks on her thought process, the risk, and potential repercussions that she had to account for in her decision-making.

About Doris Parent:

Doris is Chief IDEAS Officer (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Strategies) at The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, where she also serves as Head of Government Relations. She is also the Chair and Immediate Past President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Greater Philadelphia Chapter. As a member of the executive leadership team, Doris is a strategic partner in shaping the organization's internal culture, fostering shared accountability across departments, and centering community engagement in all aspects of the work. In her government relations role, she leads advocacy strategy at the federal, state, and local levels, including work in cultural diplomacy, to advance the institution's mission and impact.

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