Development Director for Artistic Excellence

4 days ago


Annapolis, Maryland, United States Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Full time

About the Role

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra seeks a highly skilled Development Director to lead its fundraising efforts, ensuring artistic excellence and community engagement. This key position will be instrumental in achieving the orchestra's goals and establishing it as a model of a 21st-century orchestra.

Job Summary

The Development Director will be responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, collaborating with the Chief Executive Officer, ASO staff, and the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees. This includes donor relations, individual/corporate sponsorships, and planned giving, as well as annual fundraising plans, goals, and budgets in support of ASO programming.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Fundraising Strategy and Execution
  • Create annual fundraising plans, goals, and budgets in support of ASO programming.
  • Execute daily strategies and processes to achieve/maximize the fundraising goals each fiscal year.
Partnership and Collaboration
  • Proactively engage with donors and prospective donors to develop and sustain favorable relationships for the advancement of the ASO.
  • Serve as the staff liaison to the Development Committee to create synergies to execute and achieve the fundraising program.
Fundraising Program Management
  • Maintains a portfolio of donors and prospects, stewarding them through the fundraising cycle of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Develops individual giving strategies, including timelines and proposals, to solicit and close gifts.

Professional Experience and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in development, with a proven record of accomplishment of successful fundraising, preferably in the arts or non-profit sector.

Compensation

The estimated salary for this role is $65,000 to $80,000 annually, with potential for bonus pay based on achievement of specified fundraising goals. A competitive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance; sick days; and paid annual vacation.

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Overview

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is a premier regional orchestra, committed to enhancing the cultural life of the Annapolis community and beyond through high-quality musical performances and educational programs.



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