Director of Advancement

24 hours ago

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

Symphony Space is a leading multidisciplinary performing arts center that fosters connections between artists and audiences through bold programming and a uniquely warm and 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, and the building itself will serve as an invitation to all to come explore, engage, and stay awhile.

About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Advancement to spearhead our campaign efforts, build robust relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure the successful realization of our goals. As a key member of our senior leadership team, the Director of Advancement will work closely with our Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop and lead all aspects of our $45 million fundraising campaign.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of setting, achieving, and exceeding fundraising goals, with a strong background in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts from individual, corporate, and foundational donors. They will also have exceptional interpersonal skills to relate to Board members, patrons, artists, and fellow Symphony Space staff members.

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 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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