Employment

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) seeks a Development Director to join with the Board, Staff, Musicians, and Music Director in advancing our mission: to increase the impact and value of orchestral music for our audiences through high quality, affordable performances and educational programming. The Development Director is responsible for building the capacity of the NHSO by overseeing a comprehensive year-round fundraising program.

The Position

A member of the senior management team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Development Director plans, implements, manages, and evaluates all fundraising activities related to maintaining and growing income to ensure the financial stability of the NHSO.  The Director will:

• Manage all fundraising initiatives to achieve annually budgeted goals ($1.4 million for FY2019). Efforts include annual fund, corporate sponsorship, foundation and government grants, trusts management, planned giving, endowment campaign, special events, in-kind donations, and special projects.
• Assist the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in establishing annual and long-range goals, budgets, projections, and plans for all fundraising campaigns and initiatives. Provide monthly reports and financial statements.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with current donors, sponsors, and business and community leaders. Cultivate prospects in each category.
• Work closely with the Board to continuously research, cultivate, and solicit new sources of revenue.
• Manage development staff, interns, and volunteers in all fundraising initiatives.
• Recruit committee members for fundraising campaigns and special events.
• Supervise grant applications and sponsorship proposals, acknowledgement of gifts, and tendering of required reports and follow-up.
• Monitor fulfillment of donor and sponsor benefits, events, and recognition.
• Oversee maintenance of donor files and records and the timeliness of donor communications.
• Manage creation and production of print and electronic fundraising materials.
• Work with the Board and volunteers to plan fundraising events and benefits, including an annual Gala, and oversee the execution of each event. Coordinate supplemental aspects of events such as live/silent auctions and raffles.
• Represent the NHSO by attending civic and cultural events in the community and making presentations as requested.

The successful candidate is expected to possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of direct fundraising experience. Proven leadership and success in campaigns, donor cultivation, grant writing, special events, and management.
• Knowledge of laws related to donations, financial planning, and IRS regulations. Strong commitment to fundraising ethics.
• Familiarity with database management tools such as Raiser’s Edge.
• Superb written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to cultivate strong interpersonal relationships and to articulate the NHSO’s mission to a wide range of audiences.
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with a dedicated team.

Compensation

Compensation, including benefits, is competitive and commensurate with experience.  A flexible schedule is possible; this position requires attending weekend and evening concerts.

Applications

Please submit a cover letter that describes your interest and qualifications for the position and examples of previous successes. Send with a resume, the names of several professional references, and salary history or requirements.  All applications will be treated as confidential and references will not be contacted without the applicant’s knowledge.  Electronic submissions are preferred. Please send to: Development Director Search, development@NewHavenSymphony.org

About the New Haven Symphony Orchestra

Now in its 124^th year of continuous operation, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra continues to fulfill its mission of serving those in the region with a broad array of musical offerings, played to the highest standards.  We performed for 37,264 listeners last season, of whom 17,801 were children.

William Boughton became the tenth Music Director of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra in 2007. Under his leadership and that of Chief Executive Officer  Elaine Carroll, programs have expanded both geographically and musically, with concerts being performed in new venues, and new partnerships offering opportunities to share the NHSO’s high musical standards with audiences throughout Connecticut.  Outreach programs and Community Partnerships with other arts organizations have expanded the reach of the orchestra throughout the region. The NHSO’s recent successes have been celebrated with national awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Fromm Foundation, the Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation, New Music USA, and ASCAP’s Award for the Programming of American Music.  This season the NHSO was awarded the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Sunspot Innovation Award.

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) seeks a Patron Services Coordinator to join with the Board, Staff, Musicians, and Music Director in advancing our mission: to increase the impact and value of orchestral music for our audiences through high quality, affordable performances and educational programming.

The Position
The Patron Services Coordinator will ensure the hospitable, smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra box office and support the marketing effort to enhance earned income.  Responsible for programming and monitoring the Choice ticketing system, tracking daily sales and deposits, ticket account management and fulfillment, and annual subscription campaign. This role is highly visible and interacts with sponsors, vendors, and NHSO’s audience, providing excellent customer service to all. In addition, the box office manager assists with financial record keeping. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

The successful candidate is expected to possess:

• a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field and three years Box Office experience
• the skills to work well independently; be personable, proactive, and resilient
• the ability to:
  • successfully handle multiple priorities and gracefully resolve conflicts
  • perform collaboratively with the NHSO team in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • prioritize, identify critical issues and work towards results with a can-do attitude
  • accommodate a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• knowledge of the Choice Ticketing system is preferred
• proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook, required
• Physically transport box office materials, boxes, bins, and signage to venues

Compensation
Compensation, including benefits, is competitive and commensurate with experience.  This position requires staffing of weekend and evening concerts.

Applications
Please submit a cover letter that describes your interest and qualifications for the position. Send with a resume, the names of several professional references, and salary history or requirements.  All applications will be treated as confidential and references will not be contacted without the applicant’s knowledge.  Electronic submissions are preferred. Please send to: Patron Services Search
c/o development@NewHavenSymphony.org

About the New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Now in its 124^th year of continuous operation, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra continues to fulfill its mission of serving those in the region with a broad array of musical offerings, played to the highest standards.  We performed for 37,264 listeners last season, of whom 17,801 were children.

Mission Statement
The mission of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra is to increase the impact and value of orchestral music for our audiences through high quality, affordable performances and educational programming.  Our musicians aspire to inspire, delight, challenge, and unite larger and more diverse communities.

The NHSO’s Strategic Plan aspires to make more music in more places; expand performances of new work, especially American music; provide impactful services in partnership with diverse communities; and enhance music education throughout Connecticut with a comprehensive curriculum and meaningful programs of live music.

William Boughton became the tenth Music Director of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra in 2007. Under his leadership and that of Chief Executive Officer  Elaine Carroll, programs have expanded both geographically and musically, with concerts being performed in new venues, and new partnerships offering opportunities to share the NHSO’s high musical standards with audiences throughout Connecticut.  Outreach programs and Community Partnerships with other arts organizations have expanded the reach of the orchestra throughout the region.

The NHSO’s recent successes have been celebrated with national awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Fromm Foundation, the Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation, New Music USA, and ASCAP’s Award for the Programming of American Music.  This month we were awarded the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Sunspot Innovation Award.

The NHSO is looking for experienced Front of House Managers for performances throughout the region. Concerts take place in New Haven, Hamden, Shelton, Madison, and other areas in the region and the NHSO offers Competitive hourly wages.

Please submit résumé and references to Operations@NewHavenSymphony.org.