Description:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- With the President & CEO & Managing Director, set annual fundraising goals and develop long term strategies to increase giving in support of the mission of the Symphony
- Lead in planning and executing earned revenue campaigns including:
- annual fund
- major gifts
- sponsorship
- planned giving programs
- Monitor revenue and expense budgets; prepare and present accurate and timely reporting and analysis
- Lead the planning and execution of fundraising/cultivation events in collaboration with staff, volunteers and members of the Board of Directors
- Collaborate with staff and outside contractors on the creation of fundraising collateral
- Writing/administering/reporting of foundation and government grants
- Research funding sources and philanthropic trends, including new opportunities at the local, state and national levels
- Oversee the maintenance of donor records and donor benefits
- Serve as a liaison to the Board of Directors and any appropriate committees and task forces related to fundraising activities
- Attend concerts, events and meetings outside of normal business hours
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will be strongly motivated; a self-starter; energetic and flexible; able to work in a fast-paced environment and maximize resources; a team player and leader; extremely creative; and highly analytical
- Bachelors or advanced degree and at least five years experience in fundraising with increasing scope of responsibilities across multiple donor channels
- Skilled in creating powerful and compelling written and oral communications
- Project management experience from concept to execution
- Experience managing relationships and workflow with internal and external (consultant) partners
- Friendly and professional demeanor that engenders relationships with donors and colleagues
- Appreciation of the arts, theater and/or symphonic music and a cursory understanding of the arts world
- Evening/weekend performance and special event duty is required.
- Competency with standard software including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.