Jacksonville Symphony

ZRG Partners, LLC.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jacksonville Symphony seeks a Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer to lead fundraising, development strategy, donor relations, and growth in support of its mission. This executive will report to the President & CEO and work closely with the leadership team to advance the organization’s priorities.

They will collaborate with the CEO, Development Committee and Annual Gala Committee to achieve philanthropic goals, build a compelling case for support, and represent the Symphony to internal

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, oversee and assess development plans supporting the organization's strategic vision and growth.
• Report to the President & CEO as a key member of the leadership team.
• Represent the organization's development interests to internal and external constituencies.
• Collaborate with the CEO, Development Committee and Annual Gala Committee to achieve philanthropic goals and build a case for support.

Job description

Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer

Reports to: President & Chief Executive Officer

The Jacksonville Symphony is seeking a Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer who will be responsiblefor planning, implementing, overseeing, and assessing Jacksonville Symphony's development plans insupport of the organization's strategic vision and growth. Reporting to the President & Chief ExecutiveOfficer (CEO) as a key member of the leadership team, the CAO will effectively represent the organization'sdevelopment interests to constituencies, both internal and external, and will work in close collaborationwith the CEO, the Development Committee, and the Annual Gala Committee to achieve philanthropic goalsand build a case for support.

The Jacksonville Symphony is North Florida’s leading nonprofit performing arts organization offering liveperformances in Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts and other venuesthroughout the area. Founded in 1949, the Symphony has earned a distinguished national reputation forartistic excellence, innovative programming and meaningful community engagement. Led by President andCEO Steven Libman and Music Director Courtney Lewis, the Jacksonville Symphony reaches over 180,000individuals through over 95 performances each season. The Symphony also provides musical instruction foryouth and operates the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras.

"I am seeking a Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer who believes deeply in the philosophy of“appreciative philanthropy”, which means that through optimism and perseverance we create a pathwayfor our patrons to truly make the world a better place through their philanthropy and to establish a verybright future for the Jacksonville Symphony.

If you love the arts, have a dynamic leadership style, and ultimately, if this vision appeals to you, then Ihope you will join me as we shape the future of one of America’s finest orchestras – the JacksonvilleSymphony. " — Steven Libman, President & Chief Executive Officer

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.