Director of Development

Position: Director of Development

Reports To: Executive Director

About Us:

Boston Landmarks Orchestra produces free professional concerts and community events during the summer, with a growing focus on year-round programming. We foster a fun, accepting atmosphere not often seen at a classical music concert. Our concerts are a place where communities across Boston are brought together. We believe that when people from different backgrounds and demographics come together through the medium of music, barriers are broken down. We program works by composers of many different backgrounds and genres and collaborate frequently with an array of community partners. Our year-round programming has a particular focus on marginalized groups, including communities of color, low-income communities, and older adults. Boston Landmarks Orchestra’s annual operating budget is around $1.5 million, with over 90% of the revenue from foundation and government grants as well as individuals and families.

Position Overview

The Director of Development will create and execute the strategic vision for Boston Landmarks Orchestra’s (Landmarks) development program. This position provides a unique professional opportunity to guide growth of contributed revenue for Landmarks and to shape a strong, sustainable development department now and for the future.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will be responsible for fundraising activities for all revenue sources including individuals, corporate and foundation giving, government agencies, special projects and events. The Director will launch systematic initiatives to identify and cultivate new donors, implement best practices and provide the vision, leadership and direction for all fundraising activities. This individual must serve as an effective leader, inspiring confidence and motivating board members and others to help achieve Landmarks’ fundraising goals. This position requires a high level of communication with sophisticated audiences along with a high level of responsibility, integrity, confidentiality, and sensitivity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an annual development plan as the primary front-line fundraiser for Landmarks
• Meet annual fundraising goals and provide the vision and collaborative leadership necessary to plan, implement and manage Landmarks’ long-term financial goals
• Deepen relationships with existing donors while launching systematic initiatives to identify and target individuals capable of making major financial commitments in support of Landmarks
• Manage and execute all aspects of the development operation including annual campaign, major gifts, corporate relations, foundation relations, government relations, donor relations, and events
• Supervise Development Manager (currently vacant; will be hired by Director of Development)
• Partner with the Music Director and Executive Director, providing the strategic focus necessary to ensure their effectiveness as chief spokespersons and fundraisers for Landmarks
• Direct the creation, development, and implementation of programs designed to build meaningful relationships with constituencies
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in fundraising roles in a similar sized development operation or comparable organization
• Demonstrated track record of success executing gift cultivation and solicitation strategies, and meeting annual fundraising goals
• Proven success working closely with an Executive Director/CEO to support their fundraising activities
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people including donors, staff, board and volunteers
• Strong presentation, persuasion and story telling skills, both verbal and written
• Aptitude for prioritizing, attention to detail, managing time in a fast-paced environment which often presents competing priorities, and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to gather, analyze and summarize information including numerical and financial data
• Excellent managerial skills and knowledge of the fundraising environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with donor databases preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or other fundraising certifications desirable
• A love of music, especially classical and orchestral music, is preferred

Job Specifications:

This is a full-time position, salary commensurate with experience starting at $100,000. Benefits include reimbursement for health insurance or other health expenses (via a QSEHRA plan to be implemented this year), and generous paid time off beginning at 18 days. Office work is a hybrid model, with 3-4 days in person and 1-2 days remote, except during the summer concert season which is full-time in person. Ability to work some evening/weekend hours, especially during summer months when we perform our main season concerts, will be required.

Boston Landmarks Orchestra embraces diversity and equal opportunity, and is committed to building an organizational team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

To Apply:

Please send a resume/CV and cover letter to info@landmarksorchestra.org No phone calls, please.