Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer

Jacksonville Symphony; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacksonville Symphony seeks a Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer to lead fundraising strategy, major gifts, and donor relations in support of its strategic vision. The role requires overseeing the development department, data support, and prospect research while collaborating with senior leadership and committees.

The CAO will manage a portfolio of major donors, guide the annual fund and capital campaign activities, and represent the Symphony to foundations and corporations to advance the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least ten years of experience.
• Experience in fundraising and capital campaigns.
• Strong ability to cultivate major donors and foundations and corporations.

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy for the annual fund, estate planning, and capital campaign completion.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors.
• Lead development team and oversee data support including prospect research.
• Represent the organization to internal and external constituencies and collaborate with CEO and committees.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Major gifts

Donor relations

Team leadership

Campaign management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor CRM system

Prospect research tools

Job description

ZRG Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Jacksonville Symphony in the search for a Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer. Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing, overseeing, and assessing Jacksonville Symphony's development plans in support of the organization's strategic vision and growth. As a key member of the leadership team, the CAO will effectively represent the organization's development interests to constituencies, both internal and external, and will work in close collaboration with the CEO, the Development Committee, and the Annual Gala Committee to achieve philanthropic goals and build a case for support.

The CAO's primary responsibility will be to develop the overall strategy for the annual fund, estate planning and completion of the current capital campaign, especially the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors. In this effort, the CAO will primarily focus on high-net-worth individuals as well as cultivating relationships with major local and national foundations and corporations.

In addition to establishing and maintaining a personal portfolio of current and prospective major donors, the CAO will manage the development team, as well as oversee the data support function within the department, including prospect research. The CAO will succeed and lead by example in a mission-driven working environment that balances the need and relevance of programs with the efficiency of best business practices, fiscal accountability, and institutional impact.

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

The Jacksonville Symphony stands on the cusp of a transformative era, one that will see it reach new heights of musical achievement and community impact. Through the Orchestrating Excellence campaign, it will invest in a series of exciting goals that promise to not only enhance the Symphony's artistic distinction but also deepen the connection with the community it serves. The Symphony's plans are ambitious, reflecting its commitment to excellence and belief in the transformative power of music.

With excellence as their guidepost, the Jacksonville Symphony is pursuing a working campaign goal of $50 million that will result in the Symphony's financial strength and resilience necessary to sustain their musical excellence and service to the community into the Symphony's next chapter. $45 million has already been raised toward the Orchestrating Excellence campaign's $50 million goal.

A bachelor's degree and at least ten years of experience are required for this position. The Jacksonville Symphony will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the Symphony, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the Jacksonville Symphony and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $170,000. The Jacksonville Symphony offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match, paid parental leave, and generous paid time off.

The Jacksonville Symphony is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Tonya Malik-Carson at [e-mail]