Development Director

1 month ago

Mobile, United States Mobile Symphony Orchestra Full time

The Mobile Symphony Orchestra enhances lives by achieving the highest standards in live symphonic music and music education.


As a cultural leader on the Gulf Coast, the Mobile Symphony Orchestra contributes significantly to the quality of life in the Mobile Bay community. By providing outstanding symphonic music and award-winning music education programs, MSO assists the region in attracting international companies and creative workers to the area. In just two decades, MSO has become Mobile’s flagship arts organization.


We are currently searching for an experienced DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Reporting directly to the CEO/president, the development director plans, manages and leads the MSO’s fundraising efforts, including individual giving, foundation and government grants, and corporate appeals. Implementing a comprehensive development program that meets targeted revenue goals, the development director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:


Individual Giving

  • Cultivates and nutures concert and musician sponsors and other major donors
  • Analyzes donor and ticketing data from the MSO’s CRM to conduct the annual fund drive, consisting of four or more direct-mail campaigns and digital appeals
  • Identifies candidates for giving-level moves and solicits increased giving.


Grant Writing

  • Researches, writes, oversees implementation, assesses and reports results for government, foundation and corporate grants.


Corporate Giving

  • Prepares and presents sponsorship proposals
  • Identifies and solicits new corporate prospects
  • Ensures that sponsorship commitments are met.


Board Development Committee

  • Works with committee to plan season goals and initiatives
  • Steers committee in identifying, soliciting and stewarding donors.


Stewardship & Donor Events

  • Organizes donor/sponsor benefits programs
  • Plans, organizes and evaluates donor-engagement events, including season reveal party, guest artist receptions and special events with musicians.


Concerts

  • Works all concerts
  • Works with President/CEO to meet concert sponsors
  • With CEO, handles audience issues during concerts
  • Greets patrons and manages Intermezzo Lounge


Required skills/experience: Mobile Symphony is seeking candidates with a bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ experience in fundraising or a related field. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to work with CRM software is required. Candidates must possess the highest level of professionalism and strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of and passion for classical music are a plus.



Hours and Benefits:

  • Full time Salaried
  • 40 hours per week with comp time earned for off-hours events
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage; 75% paid by employer for employee only
  • Retirement plan Simple IRA with 3% employer match
  • Paid vacation, sick and personal leave

Our passion and vision:

  • We create an environment that allows for the presentation of the finest quality music
  • We attract and hire exemplary musicians and high-quality teachers.
  • We develop and maintain a staff and board who are competent and passionate about the Mobile Symphony Orchestra.
  • We expand music education and performance opportunities for all students.
  • We are an indispensable resource to the entire community.
  • We achieve and maintain a firm financial base

If you share our passion, we invite you to apply by sending your resume and cover letter to jobs@mobilesymphony.org

Mobile Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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