Strategic Development Director-Major Gifts & Partnerships

Generation West Virginia; South Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy, build donor pipelines, and drive revenue growth through individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, and planned giving. You will partner with the President and Music Director to align messaging, cultivate major gifts, and transform development into a sustainable engine.

You will report to the President and work closely with key staff to manage a robust donor program, ensuring

Qualifications

• Proven success soliciting and closing gifts, including major gifts

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy with clear quarterly and annual benchmarks

Skills

Donor cultivation

Grant writing

Budget management

Fundraising strategy

Major gift solicitations

CRM systems

Communication/presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Donor CRM software

Job description

West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy, build donor pipelines, and drive revenue growth through individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, and planned giving. You will partner with the President and Music Director to align messaging, cultivate major gifts, and transform development into a sustainable engine.

You will report to the President and work closely with key staff to manage a robust donor program, ensuring