Regina Russo believes you need a compelling story to throw a fundraiser. And opera is full of inspiring stories.
When she agreed to chair Cincinnati Opera’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Operaganza: Experience the Fandom, on Nov. 19, Russo was faced with a big challenge. Cincinnati Opera, like every arts organization, is still emerging financially from the worst pandemic of our time. How do you invite diverse participation, introduce newbies to opera and cultivate donors, all at the same time?…