About Bethany

In her role as Vice President of Development, Bethany stewards a portfolio of donors, while leading fundraising, communications, and general support of the Library. Prior to joining the Library Foundation, she worked at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana for 7 years, most notably as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. At Gleaners, she oversaw fundraising efforts for high-level corporate/foundation partners and secured strategic gifts for food bank programs, operations, and capital infrastructure. Bethany holds a Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. With a background in music and performance, she is a lifelong advocate of the Arts, having recently joined the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Forte leadership committee.

What’s your favorite way to use the library?

I love spending time at the library. When I was in graduate school, I spent a lot of my weekends in the Central Library downtown finishing my homework. Even though I was a bit overwhelmed during that period of my life, I really appreciated the positive atmosphere of the library and interacting with their staff. Libraries continue to provide a comforting space for me to read, learn, and be creative.

What do you like to do when you’re not reading?

Exercising, visiting the park, watching movies, going to restaurants, listening to live music, and spending time with loved ones.