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Sarah Crittenden

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Director, Communications & Philanthropic Engagement at Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation
📍 North Port-Sarasota Area, United States

Sarah leads communications and philanthropic engagement at the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation. Described as creative and enthusiastic, she draws on a Masters in Mass Communication and 12 years of experience at Ringling College of Art and Design, where she directed events and engagement. Her expertise lies in strengthening community and donor connections.

Sarah is deeply embedded in the Sarasota community, having transitioned from a long career in the local arts and education sector to healthcare. She maintains a connection to the vibrant local arts scene, an interest that aligns with her extensive background at a premier art and design college.

After over a decade in higher education advancement for an arts college, she made a significant career move into healthcare philanthropy.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director, Communications & Philanthropic Engagement
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
North Port-Sarasota Area, United States
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Healthcare Philanthropy
Her current role focuses on inspiring philanthropic support for the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, leading communications, marketing, and donor engagement.
Higher Ed Advancement
Spent 12 years in progressively senior roles at Ringling College of Art and Design, specializing in constituent events, engagement, and hospitality.
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Career

Work history

4-2026
Director, Communications & Philanthropic Engagement
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation
6-2024 - 4-2026
Senior Director for Events and Engagement
Ringling College of Art and Design
2-2020 - 6-2024
Director, Constituent Events & Hospitality
Ringling College of Art and Design
2-2017 - 2-2020
Senior Associate Director, Constituent Events & Hospitality
Ringling College of Art and Design
7-2014 - 2-2017
Associate Director, Constituent Events & Hospitality
Ringling College of Art and Design
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Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Names Sarah Crittenden as Director of Communications and Philanthropic Engagement. Featured in SRQ Magazine
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Education
2009 - 2011
Master of Arts in Mass Communication
University of Florida
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Public Relations
University of Central Florida
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