Dannielle Sturgeon

Dannielle Sturgeon currently works at Strong City Baltimore as the Advancement Services Specialist. She fundraises for Strong City’s projects and programs to help them reach their fundraising goals through a holistic approach including both institutional and individual funding strategies.

Previously, Ms. Sturgeon was the Institutional Giving Coordinator for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO). At the BSO, she worked with foundations, government entities, and corporations to secure funding through grants and partnerships to support BSO general operations and programs.

Prior to the BSO, Ms. Sturgeon worked in higher education as a Concerts Assistant for Western Michigan University’s School of Music (WMU – Kalamazoo, MI). While at WMU, she was responsible for the School’s external & internal communications, served as Registrar for its summer music camp, and assisted faculty & students with day-to-day operations.

Ms. Sturgeon has an active, freelance flute performance career. She has performed with the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Battle Creek Symphony, Kalamazoo Philharmonia, Kalamazoo Bach Festival, Baltimore Flute Choir, and more. In addition to performing, Ms. Sturgeon is an avid flute teacher. She also taught Kalamazoo College flute students as the adjunct flute instructor and currently has a small, private flute studio in Harford County, Maryland.

Ms. Sturgeon holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Administration from Western Michigan University (2017), Master of Music from The Ohio State University (2013), and Bachelor of Music from Western Michigan University (2011).