Chief Advancement & Partnerships Officer

Louisville Ballet; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra in Columbus, Ohio seeks its first Chief Advancement Officer, a strategic fundraising leader who can build philanthropy as a catalyst for artistic impact.

The CAO will lead a six-person advancement team, partner with the CEO and board, guide major donor initiatives and campaigns to grow support.

Ideal candidates will combine arts nonprofit fundraising experience with strong leadership, budgeting acumen, and a passion for community engagement.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business Admin, Marketing, Public Admin, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Progressively responsible experience leading and managing fund development programs and operations.
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Build the advancement strategy for the organization.
• Cultivate transformational donor relationships.
• Lead and elevate the advancement team.
• Turn artistic aspirations into philanthropic opportunities.
• Strengthen infrastructure for growth.
• Guide budgeting and goal-setting across the department.
• Connect audience development to philanthropy.
• Champion the ProMusica story.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Team leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration, Communications, or related field

Graduate degree (CFRE advantageous)

Job description

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra in Columbus, Ohio seeks its first Chief Advancement Officer, a strategic fundraising leader who can build philanthropy as a catalyst for artistic impact.

The CAO will lead a six-person advancement team, partner with the CEO and board, guide major donor initiatives and campaigns to grow support.

Ideal candidates will combine arts nonprofit fundraising experience with strong leadership, budgeting acumen, and a passion for community engagement.