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Campaign Director
Newark, NJ
New Jersey Symphony
Full Time
Posted December 05, 2024
The NJ Symphony is seeking a Campaign Director to join its dynamic, fast-paced, mid-sized development team. The team is responsible for raising a total of $10MM - $13MM each year to advance the mission of the Symphony. It is now embarking on a comprehensive campaign to raise funds to sustain the annual fund, provide capital funding for the Symphony Center project and grow its pipeline of endowment gifts through legacy giving.
The Campaign Director will be responsible for the day-to-day planning, coordination and management of the Campaign. They help set strategy as well as execute all aspects of a multi-faceted, multi-year, multi-phased campaign. They work collaboratively with members of the Development and senior administrative staff, campaign committee volunteers and consultants.
The Campaign Director will be responsible for the day-to-day planning, coordination and management of the Campaign. They help set strategy as well as execute all aspects of a multi-faceted, multi-year, multi-phased campaign. They work collaboratively with members of the Development and senior administrative staff, campaign committee volunteers and consultants.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Collaborate with the President & CEO, Vice President of Development, and volunteer campaign leadership to continue to create and implement a strategic direction for the campaign.
• Lead the campaign through its various stages – quiet, major gift and public phase.
• Build cultivation and solicitation strategies for donors at all levels.
• Organize the pipeline of individual campaign prospects.
• Prioritize donors, conduct research, and draft communications, proposals, donor profiles and briefing memos for prospective campaign donors.
• Solicit new six and seven-figure principal gifts aligned with the future vision of the Symphony.
• Support the volunteer committees; assist in campaign volunteer recruitment, help set strategy, run and conduct follow-up for group meetings and train volunteers for solicitations.
• Develop appropriate donor acknowledgment, recognition and stewardship platforms and ensure proper execution.
• Assist in strategizing and implementing campaign cultivation and recognition events, in conjunction with the Manager of Special Events. Including, but not limited to, attending performances, receptions and engagements and interfacing with talent to engage in the campaign.
• Provide necessary campaign updates and numerical analysis to Co-Chairs of the Campaign, Trustees, and Vice President of Development.
• Continue to build a suite of relevant campaign reports, as necessary.
• Create campaign related materials (brochures, pamphlets, external communications, update case statement as needed, etc.), in conjunction with the Marketing, External Affairs, and Patron Services team.
• Work with Development staff to create and manage a Campaign budget.
• Maintain a comprehensive campaign timetable.
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Development.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain good relationships with co-workers and keep a positive, helpful attitude.
• Work collaboratively to solve problems.
• Always maintain the strictest confidentiality related to all donors.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALFICATONS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEThe ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and a proven
record of creating and fostering excellent relationships between donors and an institution. Ability
to set a course for action, prioritize work, solve complex and delicate problems and organize
information in a concise and effective manner.
Candidates must possess an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field. A minimum of five years' experience in major gifts and/or capital campaigns. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Database management experience is preferred. Knowledge of music and the arts in New Jersey and/or New York City a plus.
OTHER INFO
• Must be able to physically work in our Newark, NJ, office at least two days a week (with a move to Jersey City tentatively scheduled for Spring 2025).
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends; and provide own transportation to multiple NJ Symphony performance venues.
Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Employees will work a hybrid schedule with two days in the office and the other days remote. Additional evenings and weekends will be required, specifically for working at concerts and events in multiple locations throughout northern and central New Jersey. Comp time is provided for hours worked for night and evening events.
The New Jersey Symphony celebrates the cultural vibrancy of our communities and builds meaningful relationships that elevate and strengthen them. We seek to create a culture of inclusion and a work environment that values hard work, professionalism and creativity. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in our recruitment and hiring. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are welcome to apply for open positions.
How To Apply
Annual salary range: $90,000 - $100,000
Benefits: Include medical, dental and vision healthcare insurance, 403(b) employee contribution, discretionary Board-defined retirement plan (eligible after 2 years of employment), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) contributions, 15 days of paid time off, paid parking or partial transit reimbursement.
TO APPLY
Please email resume and cover letter to: developmentjobs@njsymphony.org.
Include “Campaign Director” in the subject line and please indicate where you saw/learned about this posting. No phone calls please.
The New Jersey Symphony is an equal opportunity employer.
