President & CEO

SupportFinity™; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grand Rapids Symphony is seeking a President & CEO to lead the organization as it approaches its 100th anniversary. This role will focus on artistic excellence, community impact, and sustainability through strategic leadership and collaboration with the Board of Directors.

Key responsibilities include managing an annual operating budget, strengthening community relationships, and maintaining a high-performance culture among the staff. The position demands a track record in leadership within non-profit organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization through its next chapter of artistic excellence and sustainability.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to develop strategies for marketing and fundraising.
• Oversee an annual operating budget of approximately $12 million.
• Guide the executive team and maintain a high-performance culture.
• Represent the Symphony publicly to strengthen its national relevance.

Job description

President & CEO

Grand Rapids Symphony – Grand Rapids, MI

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Full-time, Salary: $220,000.00 - $220,000.00 Other

Application Deadline: N/A

Position Overview

As it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2030, The Grand Rapids Symphony seeks an accomplished, mission-driven President & Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization through its next chapter of artistic excellence, community impact, national relevance, and long-term sustainability.

In partnership with a committed Board of Directors and Music Director Marcelo Lehninger, the incoming CEO will play a central role in propelling the Symphony’s artistic and organizational success, including through the development and implementation of strategies that will magnify its marketing and fundraising efforts, deepen community relationships, and fortify organizational culture and resilience.

The Symphony has an annual operating budget of approximately $12 million, an independent, non-profit foundation, an endowment of $42 million, an administrative staff of 27, and a complement of 77 musicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization through its next chapter of artistic excellence, community impact, national relevance, and long‑term sustainability.
• Partner with the Board of Directors and Music Director to develop and implement strategies that magnify marketing and fundraising efforts, deepen community relationships, and fortify organizational culture and resilience.
• Oversee an annual operating budget of approximately $12 million and a $42 million endowment to ensure financial stability and growth.
• Guide the executive team and staff of 27 to achieve organizational goals and maintain a high‑performance culture.
• Represent the Symphony publicly, strengthening its national relevance and community impact.

Contact

The search is led by Brett Egan and Syrah Gunning of the DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management. Apply here or contact [e-mail].