Description
The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra seeks a qualified professional with the ability to leverage the organization’s growing momentum and national recognition for an increased major gifts program. As part of a staff expansion, the redefined position of Director of Development is focused specifically on major donor relations and fundraising events. This is envisioned as at least a half-time position, with unique flexibility to immediately create a larger position for the right candidate.
Job Description: Serves as the principal steward for the organization’s individual major donors and prospective major donors in order to advance the mission, strategic plan and annual fundraising goals of the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. Raises revenue by fostering one-on-one relationships between the Boulder Phil, its representatives, and current and prospective higher-level individual donors. Works directly with the Executive Director to craft organization’s overall plans for major gifts and fundraising events. Duties include:
- Individual contact and cultivation efforts
- Facilitation of individual donor meetings with Executive Director, Music Director and board members in a systematic and comprehensive manner
- Planning and implementation of a diverse series of fundraising events (Events of Note and Boulder Phil Fanfare), as well as other small invite-only gatherings aimed at engaging major donors and other prospects
- Leadership of board development efforts, including “Top 100” donor cultivation initiative
- Planning, implementation and promotion of Friends of the Phil musician sponsorship program
- Utilization of resources provided through the Phil's partnership with Community First Foundation to promote planned giving and endowment opportunities
- Leadership of Development Committee, including recruitment/cultivation of new members and engagement of all members
- Oversight of Development Intern
- Cultivation of a portfolio of corporate and family foundation donors and prospects, as agreed
- Attends concert and special events as a member of the team, engaging in individual contacts and cultivation
In general, this staff person's target audience consists largely of known individuals and their personal contacts. New leads mostly sought by networking through our existing supporter base, prospecting events, wealth screening tools to identify high-value prospects within our current database, and new supporters successfully migrated to higher levels by the Director of Communications and Community Engagement.
Performance Metrics: Revenue growth in major donor category ($1,000+); Revenue generated from new, invited prospects; Major donor renewal rates; Revenue/Attendance/ROI at fundraising events; Number, quality and measurable outcomes of small-group events and personal meetings facilitated
Job Requirements: Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. A born networker with a natural ability to engage others in the organization's mission. Sophisticated view of patron development. Ability to communicate persuasively yet appropriately both orally and in writing. Strong work ethic and self-motivation to meet goals and targets. Familiarity with database systems and ability to learn our own for tracking and reporting purposes. Proven experience in fundraising, particularly major donor stewardship. Proven experience with special event planning and implementation. Experience with arts or academic organizations a plus.
ABOUT THE BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
- Facilitation of individual donor meetings with Executive Director, Music Director and board members in a systematic and comprehensive manner
- Planning and implementation of a diverse series of fundraising events (Events of Note and Boulder Phil Fanfare), as well as other small invite-only gatherings aimed at engaging major donors and other prospects
- Leadership of board development efforts, including “Top 100” donor cultivation initiative
- Planning, implementation and promotion of Friends of the Phil musician sponsorship program
- Utilization of resources provided through the Phil's partnership with Community First Foundation to promote planned giving and endowment opportunities
- Leadership of Development Committee, including recruitment/cultivation of new members and engagement of all members
- Oversight of Development Intern
- Cultivation of a portfolio of corporate and family foundation donors and prospects, as agreed
- Attends concert and special events as a member of the team, engaging in individual contacts and cultivation
In general, this staff person's target audience consists largely of known individuals and their personal contacts. New leads mostly sought by networking through our existing supporter base, prospecting events, wealth screening tools to identify high-value prospects within our current database, and new supporters successfully migrated to higher levels by the Director of Communications and Community Engagement.
Performance Metrics: Revenue growth in major donor category ($1,000+); Revenue generated from new, invited prospects; Major donor renewal rates; Revenue/Attendance/ROI at fundraising events; Number, quality and measurable outcomes of small-group events and personal meetings facilitated
Job Requirements: Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. A born networker with a natural ability to engage others in the organization's mission. Sophisticated view of patron development. Ability to communicate persuasively yet appropriately both orally and in writing. Strong work ethic and self-motivation to meet goals and targets. Familiarity with database systems and ability to learn our own for tracking and reporting purposes. Proven experience in fundraising, particularly major donor stewardship. Proven experience with special event planning and implementation. Experience with arts or academic organizations a plus.
ABOUT THE BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
As one of Colorado’s premier ensembles, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra is creating a new model for American orchestras through dynamic performances that reflect our community’s own values, creativity, and sense of place. Chosen as one of four orchestras nationally to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. in 2017 at the inaugural SHIFT Festival highlighting innovation in American orchestras, today’s Boulder Phil is bucking national trends with growing, enthusiastic audiences under the vision and leadership of Music Director Michael Butterman.
The Boulder Phil’s main concert series—broadcast state-wide on Colorado Public Radio—is presented at Macky Auditorium, a historic jewel on the University of Colorado campus. From multi-genre productions featuring dance, choral and visual elements to concerts with a unique hometown flavor, the Phil’s imaginative programming has resulted in increasing numbers of sold-out concerts and nationwide notice in Symphony Magazine. In recent seasons the Phil has collaborated with an impressive 45 local organizations, encompassing arts, science, nature, youth, social services and more. By going beyond simply performing great music, we strive to connect ever more people to the inspiring power of orchestral music.
Recognized as “Boulder’s premier orchestra” (Boulder Weekly) and voted “Best of Boulder” many times over, the Boulder Phil is comprised of the top freelance musicians from Colorado’s Front Range and beyond. Founded in 1958, the Boulder Phil became a fully professional ensemble under the leadership of Theodore Kuchar. Today the Boulder Phil reaches audiences of over 20,000, with performances from Arvada to Highlands Ranch as well as regular invitations to perform at the prestigious Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek.
The Boulder Phil strives to inspire the next generation of music-lovers through Discovery Concerts that have reached thousands of 4th and 5th grade students in 28 schools across three counties. The Boulder Phil also fosters young talent through its long-running Young Artist Concerto Competition, as well as side-by-side concerts with local youth orchestras. In all these ways, the Boulder Phil strives to be at the center of our community’s cultural fabric.
TO APPLY
Please contact Executive Director Kevin Shuck at kshuck@boulderphil.org.
Details
| What | Job Openings, Music | |
| When | Position available immediately | |
| Where | Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, CO | |
| Cost | Free | |
| Contact | kshuck@boulderphil.org | |
| Website | www.boulderphil.org/site/about/jobs-a-auditions |