Sara Hunter
About Sara Hunter
Sara Hunter serves as the Director of Membership at ideastream, a position she has held since 2019. She has a background in development and campaign coordination, having worked at organizations such as the Beck Center for the Arts and the YMCA of Greater Cleveland.
Work at Ideastream Public Media
Sara Hunter has served as the Director of Membership at Ideastream Public Media since 2019. In this role, she oversees membership initiatives and strategies to enhance member engagement and retention. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Development Analyst at Ideastream from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to fundraising efforts and analyzed development programs.
Previous Experience in Arts and Development
Before joining Ideastream, Sara Hunter worked at the Beck Center for the Arts as a Development Associate from 2008 to 2009. In this capacity, she supported fundraising initiatives and contributed to the center's development efforts. Additionally, she served as the Annual Campaign Coordinator at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland from 2009 to 2012, where she managed campaign strategies and donor relations.
Education and Expertise
Sara Hunter studied at Kent State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from 2005 to 2007. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in the arts, which complements her work in membership and development within cultural organizations. She also attended Magnificat High School from 1998 to 2002.