Director of Individual Giving - CSO
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 The Opportunity Are you inspired by the power of music to connect and transform communities Do you thrive on building lasting donor relationships and matching philanthropists passions with organizational priorities Are you energized by leading annual giving strategies and fundraising in a dynamic growing arts organization If so the Columbus Symphony invites you to bring your fundraising expertise and passion for the arts to help secure the Symphonys future Primary Function The Director of Individual Giving a member of the Columbus Symphonys Development team reporting to the Chief Development Officer is responsible for designing and executing strategies to secure philanthropic support from individuals This includes leading annual giving programs cultivating and soliciting major donors 5000 and stewarding meaningful donor relationships The Director ensures a seamless pipeline from annual support to major giving advancing the Symphonys mission to engage inspire and serve central Ohio
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to inspire trust and confidence with diverse donors
- Proven strategic planning and problem solving abilities
- Proficiency with donor management software Tessitura Raisers Edge Salesforce etc and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for performances events and donor engagement
- Requires flexibility with schedule to accommodate needs of the organization
- Successful evaluation of a background check
- Must have reliable transportation for off site meetings
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required
- Typically a minimum of 5 years of progressive fundraising experience with proven success in annual and major gifts is needed to have sufficient experience to be successful in an organization of this size and complexity
- Demonstrated success in cultivating soliciting and stewarding individual donors
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and passion for the performing arts strongly preferred
- Advanced degree or CFRE preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee direct mail digital campaigns donor circles and special appeals
- Manage a personal portfolio of donors at the 5000 level
- Implement timely and meaningful stewardship strategies
- Participate in cultivation events and donor experiences with musicians and artistic leadership
- Launch innovative donor engagement strategies that deepen loyalty
- Collaborate across the organization to align donor engagement with performances education programs and community impact initiatives
- Promote best practices in donor relations and fundraising across the Symphony
- Attend concerts events and donor gatherings as required including evenings and weekends
- Represent the Columbus Symphony with professionalism and passion in the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
