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Director of Development

Santa Cruz Symphony
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Development (Philanthropic Giving)

Santa Cruz Symphony Orchestra       Santa Cruz, CA

Title : Development Director

Classification : Full-time, Exempt

Reports To : Executive Director

Location : Santa Cruz, CA

Summary

The Santa Cruz Symphony seeks an out-going, strategically thinking, organized individual to foster relationships and secure funding to support the Symphony’s mission and programs, including classical and pops concerts, recitals and youth and family concerts. This person will work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Marketing Director, Office Operations Director and the Board president and board members. The Director of Development will report directly to the Executive Director.

Major Responsibilities :

  • Develop and implement a campaign for major gifts, sponsorships and donations
  • Donor stewardship
  • Writing funding proposals
  • Increase planned giving
  • Increase community engagement through local businesses, schools and civic organizations to increase community awareness
  • Execute one to two special stewardship events annually

Qualifications

  • Work experience as a Development professional or similar role with 3 years’ experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Superior computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft programs, Google Workspace, knowledge of or ability to learn Bloomerang contact management software)
  • Good organizational and time management skills to work independently and track projects
  • Personable and responsive to the needs of patrons
  • Enthusiasm for the mission of the Santa Cruz Symphony
  • Able to lift 40 lb, have vehicle and valid CDL
  • Compensation

    Range is $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience. Includes medical benefits

    Contact

    Send a cover letter stating your interest and your resume to :

    Gary Reece

    Santa Cruz Symphony Executive Director

    307 Church St., Santa Cruz CA  95060

    executivedirector@santacruzsymphony.org

    Company Description

    The Santa Cruz Symphony has been providing world class, live classical music to Santa Cruz for over 65 years. Small, friendly, hard-working staff that believe in our mission

    Company Description

    The Santa Cruz Symphony has been providing world class, live classical music to Santa Cruz for over 65 years. Small, friendly, hard-working staff that believe in our mission

    Salary : $80,000 - $120,000

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