Director of Development
Gateways Music Festival
Gateways Music Festival seeks a Director of Development to plan, organize, and direct all fundraising activities of Gateways Music Festival, including individual and institutional giving and special events. The Director of Development will identify and plan for future opportunities for fundraising growth including major gifts, planned giving, endowed giving, and capital campaigns. The Director of Development will prepare annual fundraising goals and the budget for review and approval by the President & Artistic Director and the Development Committee of the Board of Directors.
Gateways Music Festival's mission is to connect and support professional classical musicians of African descent and enlighten and inspire communities through the power of performance. For 30 years, it has been a place for classical musicians of African descent to gather, exchange ideas, revitalize their musical energy, perform, and serve as role models for young musicians. Since the first Gateways Music Festival, this unique gathering has drawn broad multiracial, intergenerational audiences who are inspired and engaged by its music, culture, and palpable joy. To meet the growing interest in Gateways, and to serve a vibrant, fast-growing community of Black classical musicians, the Festival is committed to realizing its future as an abundantly resourced, creative, and joyful home for Black classical artistry, participation, and collaboration. Gateways is proud to be the only organization in the United States devoted primarily to strengthening the community of professional classical musicians of African descent.
"As a senior member of our growing team, the Director of Development will help shape Gateways’ future—working closely with me, the Director of Programs, and the Board of Directors—to develop an actionable pathway to achieving our broader goals and realizing our bold vision for the future. I am inspired and excited by the endless possibilities that lie ahead. I eagerly await the opportunity to welcome this new member to our team." — Alex Laing, President & Artistic Director
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
Gateways Music Festival's mission is to connect and support professional classical musicians of African descent and enlighten and inspire communities through the power of performance. For 30 years, it has been a place for classical musicians of African descent to gather, exchange ideas, revitalize their musical energy, perform, and serve as role models for young musicians. Since the first Gateways Music Festival, this unique gathering has drawn broad multiracial, intergenerational audiences who are inspired and engaged by its music, culture, and palpable joy. To meet the growing interest in Gateways, and to serve a vibrant, fast-growing community of Black classical musicians, the Festival is committed to realizing its future as an abundantly resourced, creative, and joyful home for Black classical artistry, participation, and collaboration. Gateways is proud to be the only organization in the United States devoted primarily to strengthening the community of professional classical musicians of African descent.
"As a senior member of our growing team, the Director of Development will help shape Gateways’ future—working closely with me, the Director of Programs, and the Board of Directors—to develop an actionable pathway to achieving our broader goals and realizing our bold vision for the future. I am inspired and excited by the endless possibilities that lie ahead. I eagerly await the opportunity to welcome this new member to our team." — Alex Laing, President & Artistic Director
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.