Sarah Graham

Sarah Graham is the Chief Development Officer at Young Concert Artists, Inc., a role she began in November 2023. She has over 15 years of experience in fundraising and development within the performing arts sector. Prior to her current position, she served as the Director of Foundation & Government Relations at the New York City Ballet from August 2016 to November 2023, where she managed a diverse portfolio of funders and was involved in government relations and advocacy efforts.12

Graham's earlier experience includes serving as the Director of Development at Young Concert Artists from August 2013 to July 2016, and as a Development Manager from March 2011 to August 2013. She also worked at Carnegie Hall as the Grants Manager for Foundation Relations, where she managed foundation grants for artistic and educational programming.123

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University, emphasizing her strong educational background that complements her professional endeavors in the arts.1 Graham is known for her passion for mission-driven work and her commitment to supporting artists and their development through innovative programming.2