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Published 3/16/26 11:35AM

Director of Philanthropy -Ballet Arizona working with Management Consultants for the Arts

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Phoenix, AZ
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Application Deadline:
    April 29, 2026
    Salary:
    USD $140,000 - $160,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Philanthropy, Arts & Music

    Description

    Celebrating its 40th year and launching a new artistic vision under Artistic Director Daniela Cardim, Ballet Arizona is poised for ambitious growth. The organization seeks a strategic and effective fundraiser to serve as its next Director of Philanthropy, joining a talented senior leadership team to help propel the company towards greater artistic creativity and organizational growth. The Director of Philanthropy will work closely with the Executive Director, Artistic Director, and Board to increase contributed giving across all sources and grow connections between Ballet Arizona and its valuable community of supporters. Ballet Arizona has engaged Management Consultants for the Arts to lead the search, and interested candidates may apply for this position by visiting this link: https://www.mcaonline.com/searches/philanthropy-ballet-arizona

    Organizational Profile

    Founded in 1986 from the merger of three companies, Ballet Arizona (BAZ) is the premier ballet company in the American Southwest region, and Arizona’s only full-time professional ballet company. The organization is dedicated to teaching, creating, and performing outstanding classical and contemporary ballet and to serve the community through superior educational and outreach programs. More about Ballet Arizona can be found at https://balletaz.org/

    Benefits

    The annual salary range for the Director of Philanthropy is $140,000-$160,000 and includes a full benefit package.

    Location

    On-site
    Phoenix, AZ, USA

    How to Apply

    Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following items for consideration:

    • A current resumé
    • Cover letter (no more than 1 ½ pages)
    • Four professional references
    • Salary expectation

    All documents should have the candidate’s name as part of the file name.

    The cover letter should describe your background and your approach to leadership and should also address: Why this specific role is exciting to you and what makes you a particularly compelling candidate for the position.

    All documents should be in .pdf format and have the candidate’s name as part of the file name. Submissions should be made through Management Consultants for the Arts’ website at: https://www.mcaonline.com/searches/philanthropy-ballet-arizona

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