Kansas City Symphony

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Kansas City Symphony in the search for a Vice President of Philanthropy. Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President of Philanthropy will lead all fundraising and philanthropic initiatives of the Kansas City Symphony. The Vice President will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the Symphony’s growing artistic and community engagement goals. With a focus on innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, the Vice President will bring an analytical and goal-oriented approach to the team as well as a deep background in the cultivation and stewardship of major donors and correlated fundraising efforts while setting and exceeding aggressive fundraising benchmarks.

The Kansas City Symphony has rocketed to become one of the top 25 orchestras in the United States. During its 42-week season, it performs a range of orchestral and chamber music in its performance home, Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, one of the very best concert halls in America. The musicians of the Symphony also perform throughout the Kansas City metropolitan region on its portable stage, the Mobile Music Box, while serving as the orchestra for both the Kansas City Ballet and Lyric Opera of Kansas City.

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least five years of successful revenue-generating experience is preferred for this role. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the Symphony, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.

The Kansas City Symphony is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Kim Farr at kimfarr@aspenleadershipgroup.com.