INTRODUCING: YOUR PHILANTHROPY TEAM

It’s been a busy year at the Lone Tree Arts Center! With several new faces (and a brand-new position!) on the fundraising staff, we wanted to take a moment to share who we are, what we do, and how we can work together to share the magic of the arts.

Marcus Turner (Associate Executive Director for External Relations) joined the LTAC fundraising team in January of 2023, in a newly created position. Marcus is thrilled to work closely with the development team to connect patrons with our remarkable organization and create support for expanding programming. Prior to coming to Lone Tree, Marcus worked for the Arvada Center, SCFD, Northwestern University, and the University of Denver in fundraising, marketing, and grantmaking. Fun facts: When he’s not working, Marcus keeps busy as a bassoonist and plays in large ensembles and chamber groups around the Denver metro area. He also loves travelling the world but at 6 foot 6, only when he can get a seat in the exit row of the plane!

marcus.turner@cityoflonetree.com/720-509-1145 robin.scurto@cityoflonetree.com/720-509-1009.

Robin Scurto (Director of Individual Giving) has served in several capacities at LTAC since 2014. As part of the fundraising team, Robin has stewarded individual donors and their generous gifts exceeding $1MM. In addition, she cocreated the curriculum for young adults with special needs to develop their skills as volunteer ushers at LTAC. Robin also launched LTAC’s community impact program for those with memory loss and their caregivers. Robin is inspired by our donors, loves hearing their stories and reasons for giving, and is ready to ensure your support helps us make programming happen – for everyone! Fun facts: Robin is a former clarinetist and music teacher. She also serves as an active community volunteer. She is the current Past Governor of the Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis International, a global organization dedicated to improving the lives of children by fighting hunger, improving literacy, and offering mentorship and guidance.

Dana Ciccotello (Director of Grants and Corporate Development) came onboard at LTAC in March of 2022. Dana identifies grant funding prospects and opportunities for corporate sponsor relationships. She is happy to provide information about how partnership with LTAC can help your company reach new audiences, and achieve its community outreach goals. Before coming to LTAC, Dana worked as a fundraising consultant. Prior to moving to Denver in 2020, Dana worked in performing arts administration and production in Boston, at organizations including Boston Lyric Opera, the Harvard Art Museums, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Fun facts: A former ballet dancer and teacher, Dana loves the outdoors, and spends many weekends in the wilderness, camping, hiking, and rock climbing! She has one cat named Henry Pickle. dana.ciccotello@cityoflonetree.com/720-509-1008.

As a team, we’re passionate about the ways that art can touch lives, and about sharing transformative experiences with the broadest possible community. We couldn’t do this without you! There are many ways to give to LTAC. We can’t wait to meet you and help you discover how joining LTAC’s family of supporters might be right for you.