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Campaign Director

The New Jersey Symphony seeks a dedicated fundraising leader for the position of Campaign Director to join its dynamic, fast-paced, mid-sized development team. This is a new role that will be responsible for planning and executing campaign strategies and collaborating on various Symphony activities.

Department: Development
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: Vice President of Development
Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000
App Deadline: Open until filled

ABOUT THE SYMPHONY

The Emmy and GRAMMY Award-winning New Jersey Symphony is redefining what it means to be a nationally leading, relevant orchestra in the 21st century. The Symphony is renewing its deeply rooted commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by championing new, and often local, artists; engaging audiences for whom the inspiring depth and breadth of classical music will be a new experience; and incorporating the broadest possible representation in all aspects of our organization-all to better reflect and serve our vibrant communities.

With a new strategic plan in place, the New Jersey Symphony now embarks on a bold vision for the future, the centerpiece of which will be a new Symphony Center that includes a 550-seat, versatile performance space in Jersey City. The Symphony Center will host New Jersey Symphony chamber music events and diversified programming, including non-classical music events, and become a permanent home base for the Symphony with offices and space for education programs. This transformational initiative and expansion into Hudson County will make the organization a community place-maker and will be the largest venue in Jersey City’s Powerhouse Arts District – a city that is on track to surpass Newark as the most populated city in the state.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The New Jersey 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 from individuals, foundations, corporations, government and special events 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 multifaceted, multi-year, multi-phased campaign. The role entails working collaboratively with members of the Development staff, volunteers in various campaign committees, senior administrative staff as well as fundraising counsel (if applicable).

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 RESPONSIBILITES

  • 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

The 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.

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.

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.

TO APPLY

Please email resume and cover letter to:

developmentjobs@njsymphony.org (include “Campaign Director” in the subject line and indicate where you saw/learned about this posting)

The New Jersey Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please.