Director of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships

1 day ago

New York, New York, United States Symphony Space Full time
About Symphony Space

Symphony Space is a multidisciplinary performing arts center that fosters connections between artists and audiences through bold programming and a unique, welcoming environment. Our mission is to connect art, ideas, and community through our programs and commitment to literacy and education through the arts.

We are at a pivotal moment in our 46-year history and are launching an ambitious campaign to strengthen our foundation, secure our future, and usher Symphony Space into a new era. This era will be marked by the vibrancy, excitement, and originality of our programming, with the building itself serving as an invitation to all to come explore, engage, and stay awhile.

About the Position

We are seeking a creative, dynamic, and highly motivated Director of Advancement to spearhead our campaign efforts, build robust relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure the successful realization of our goals. The Director of Advancement will play a crucial part in developing and leading all aspects of our $45 million fundraising campaign, working closely with our team of external fundraising consultants, senior leadership, and Board.

The Director of Advancement will be a key member of Symphony Space's senior leadership team, collaborating with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to design a strategic vision for a multi-channel fundraising program that identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual and institutional donors, and strengthens our annual fundraising program.

Responsibilities
  • Strategy & Leadership
    • Serving as a member of the leadership team, contributing to the growth of Symphony Space in accordance with its mission, vision, and values
    • Overseeing the organization's $45 million campaign for the institution's building, endowment, reserves, and program innovation
    • Crafting a strategic annual fundraising plan with diverse revenue streams from individuals, foundations, corporations, and planned giving
    • Building a robust pipeline of board prospects in collaboration with the Executive Director, Board Chair, and Nominating & Governance Committee Chair
  • Fundraising
    • Securing major gifts for both campaign support and annual giving
    • Steering a robust pipeline of donors at all points of the donor experience cycle
    • Articulating and meeting monthly and annual goals for dollars raised, donor contacts, and visits
    • Supervising the institutional giving strategy with a focus on grant proposals and reports that are timely, accurate, and compelling
    • Overseeing the fundraising event strategy that cultivates and engages donors and supporters
    • Working in close collaboration with the Executive Director and Senior Director of Strategy & Engagement to craft inspiring fundraising campaigns, collateral, proposals, appeals, and stewardship events and materials
    • Providing exceptional donor engagement to Symphony Space patrons at events, performances, and programming
  • Team Building
    • Guiding the development team in elevating cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship practices across all fundraising activities
    • Steering the development department budget and assessing ongoing progress towards departmental and organizational objectives to achieve successful outcomes
    • Committing to the personal and professional growth of development staff members through mentorship and the strategic deployment of personal and professional goals
Qualifications

A successful Director of Advancement will have:

  • A minimum of 10 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with demonstrated job advancement
  • A deep understanding of and connections to the arts and culture philanthropic community in New York City and nationally
  • Experience fundraising for a major capital campaign
  • A proven track record of setting, achieving, and exceeding fundraising goals
  • A strong background in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts from individual, corporate, and foundational donors
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to relate to Board members, patrons, artists, and fellow Symphony Space staff members
  • An ability to represent Symphony Space positively to patrons, external stakeholders, and the public at large
  • An ability to think strategically, work collaboratively, and communicate plans and ideas clearly and effectively
  • Deep knowledge of fundraising tools, including CRM, Microsoft Office software, Zoom, email marketing platforms, and mailing strategies
  • A commitment to and passion for the arts
Salary/Position Type

$175,000-$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full-time, FLSA exempt. We offer a benefits package that includes health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending plan (FSA), annuity plan, and three weeks of vacation time.

To Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your vision for fresh perspective, creative strategy, and energy for fundraising to support one of New York City's premier performing arts centers to search@symphonyspace.org.

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