Vh1 Save The Music Foundation

Profile Current (Last updated: Jan 09, 2026 )

MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

Henry Donahue

CEO/Executive Director Experience

Henry Donahue has been the Executive Director of Save The Music since 2016. Save The Music partners with public school districts nationwide to jump start their music education programs, so that students, schools, and communities can reach their full potential through the power of making music. Since its founding in 1997, Save The Music has started over 2,500 new school music programs. He came to Save The Music from Purpose, a digital strategic and creative agency that focuses on social impact projects. As COO & Head of Partnerships, he oversaw Purpose's business development, marketing, finance and operations. Notable client projects included branding and launch content for Syria’s White Helmets, branding for Everytown for Gun Safety, social media strategy for the ACLU, and a global campaigning technology platform for Oxfam International. Before joining Purpose, Henry worked as a media executive focused on digital product development. He held senior executive positions at Discover Magazine, Condé Nast, PRIMEDIA and LendingTree.com. Henry spent most of the 1990's on the road across the USA as a fundraiser for political candidates including U.S. Senators Jay Rockefeller and Ron Wyden. At the same time, he was playing guitar in an indie rock band and running a small independent record label.

Staff Information

Number of Full-Time Staff 18
Number of Part-Time Staff 0
Number of Volunteers 0
Number of Contract Staff 1

Staff Demographics

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CONTACT

Vh1 Save The Music Foundation

PO Box 2096
New York, NY 10108

admin@savethemusic.org

Phone: 212-8464391

www.savethemusic.org