The Plano Symphony Orchestra in Texas has appointed Margaret M. Finley as director of development. Finley currently serves as director of development at Mount St. Michael Catholic School in Dallas, where she oversees donor stewardship, fundraising events, grant management, and database operations. Prior to that, she held leadership roles including vice president of development for the Ireland Funds Texas and director of development for Catholic Pro-Life Community, where she managed a $1.6 million department budget and led fundraising campaigns, donor engagement strategies, and grant initiatives. Her career also includes early experience with organizations including New York City Ballet, as well as internships with Carnegie Hall and the Big Apple Circus. Finley holds a Master of Arts in Performing Arts Administration from New York University and a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from Southern Methodist University.
