The Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts seeks a Vice President of Philanthropy who will advance the mission of Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts by fostering a culture of philanthropy and strategically guiding all aspects of fundraising. The Vice President will shape and implement both short- and long-term fundraising strategies, including an annual advancement plan that supports institutional goals and strengthens contributed revenue. The VP will lead a talented philanthropy team, oversee major gift cultivation, and manage a personal portfolio of high-value donors and prospects. The Vice President will execute signature events such as the annual gala, coordinate special campaigns, and establish systems to monitor and evaluate the success of all philanthropic efforts. With a focus on stewardship, prospect development, and operational excellence, the Vice President will be instrumental in building the resources necessary to sustain and grow Caramoor’s programs and impact.

Recognized for its rich and storied history, the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a leading cultural center in the New York metropolitan region and is known as a “year-round powerhouse of cultural activity” (BBC Music Magazine). True to the vision of its founders, Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor is a place where visitors can be refreshed and renewed by the convergence of an exciting mix of exceptional and diverse live music performances, the beauty of an art-filled historic home, and spectacular gardens and grounds. Located on an 80-acre campus in Katonah, New York, Caramoor annually presents more than 60 live performances, featuring a wide range of genres. Caramoor’s mission is to enrich the lives of audiences through innovative and diverse musical performances of the highest quality, mentor young professional musicians, and engage children through interactive educational experiences that deepen their relationship to and understanding of music. These three fundamentals — music performance, musician mentoring, and music education — infuse all aspects of Caramoor’s work.

"We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Vice President of Philanthropy and as a close partner to me and the Board of Trustees. This role will shape and lead a comprehensive philanthropic strategy that deepens relationships with donors, expands institutional capacity, and strengthens a culture of philanthropy across Caramoor. This is an opportunity to help define the future of a singular institution and to build a philanthropic engine that matches the scale of Caramoor’s artistic ambition."— Gillian Fox, President and Chief Executive Officer

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.