Director of Corporate Partnership - CSO

Columbus Association for the Performing Arts•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Columbus Symphony has served as central Ohios flagship music organization since 1951 Our musicians conductors chorus and world renowned guest artists enrich the central Ohio community through extraordinary talent passion dedication and the highest standards of musicianship Guided by the artistic vision of Music Director Rossen Milanov the Columbus Symphony offers four programming brands Masterworks Pops Picnic with the Pops and EducationCommunity Engagement This segmented approach innovative within the American orchestra industry is helping the Columbus Symphony to reach new younger and more diverse audiences Do you have a talent for building strong relationships with the corporate sector and connecting their philanthropic goals with meaningful community impact Are you motivated by securing transformational sponsorships and partnerships that fuel the arts Are you passionate about advancing orchestral music education and community engagement in central Ohio while helping one of the regions premier performing arts organizations thrive Primary Function The Director of Corporate Partnership a member of the Development team reporting to the Chief Development Officer is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive corporate giving and sponsorship strategy The Director cultivates solicits and stewards corporate partners aligning their goals with the Symphonys priorities in artistic excellence education and community engagement This role is a key driver of corporate revenue growth ensuring that corporate partnerships are impactful sustainable and mutually beneficial

Requirements

Exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior level corporate teams
Strong written verbal and presentation skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to align corporate goals with organizational needs
Excellent planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems Tessitura Raisers Edge Salesforce
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required
Typically a minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate fundraising sponsorship sales or business development preferably in the nonprofit or performing arts sector is needed to have sufficient experience to be successful in an organization of this size and complexity
Demonstrated success securing corporate sponsorships and gifts of 25000
Requires flexibility with schedule to accommodate needs of the organization
Successful evaluation of a background check
This position requires availability to work evenings and weekends as necessary
Must have reliable transportation for off site meetings

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and passion for the performing arts preferred
advanced degree or CFRE certification preferred

Responsibilities

Learn current CSO corporate sponsorship and giving programs
Meet with CDO Development staff and senior leadership to understand priorities processes and opportunities
Review current corporate relationships and pipeline; provide observations and recommendations to the Chief Development Officer
Begin active cultivation solicitation and stewardship of corporate partners
Develop at least three customized sponsorship proposals tailored to specific industries or companies
Oversee fulfillment of existing sponsorship agreements ensuring deliverables are executed accurately and on time
Collaborate with MarketingCommunications Artistic and Education teams to integrate corporate partner visibility into Symphony programming
Secure multiple new corporate sponsorships and gifts of 25000
Expand the pipeline by identifying at least five new industries or sectors for potential alignment
Implement a formal stewardship plan for top 10 15 corporate partners
Represent the Symphony at community and corporate events to enhance visibility and networking opportunities
Support and coach Board members in corporate outreach
Represent the Symphony at networking donor and community events
Availability for evening and weekend concerts special events and donor engagements as required