- Title Donor Relations Manager
Tatum Clayburn joined the Des Moines Symphony staff in June 2023. Tatum graduated with a BA in Political Science with a dual specialty in Human Rights and Social Justice from Simpson College in Indianola, IA.
She is no stranger to fundraising; Tatum worked in state and local politics before joining the Symphony staff, fundraising more than $2.2 million in her first year. Having worked as the Deputy Finance Manager for the 2022 Iowa Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate and served as Legislative Secretary for Senator Izaah Knox (D-17) for the 2023 Legislative Session.
In her role, Tatum is responsible for donor data operations, coordinating institutional fundraising programs, curating donor lists for the fall/spring program book, and assisting with development special events.
In addition, she serves on the Theodore Roosevelt High School Foundation Board and the Neighborhood Launch Grant Committee for the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity. When Tatum isn't working, you can find her volunteering, reading, or baking a sweet treat.
