Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer
Jacksonville Symphony - Jacksonville, FL
The Jacksonville Symphony is seeking a Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer who will be responsible for planning, implementing, overseeing, and assessing Jacksonville Symphony's development plans in support of the organization's strategic vision and growth. Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as a key member of the leadership team, the CAO will effectively represent the organization's development interests to constituencies, both internal and external, and will work in close collaboration with the CEO, the Development Committee, and the Annual Gala Committee to achieve philanthropic goals and build a case for support.
The Jacksonville Symphony is North Florida’s leading nonprofit performing arts organization offering live performances in Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts and other venues throughout the area. Founded in 1949, the Symphony has earned a distinguished national reputation for artistic excellence, innovative programming and meaningful community engagement. Led by President and CEO Steven Libman and Music Director Courtney Lewis, the Jacksonville Symphony reaches over 180,000 individuals through over 95 performances each season. The Symphony also provides musical instruction for youth and operates the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras.
"I am seeking a Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer who believes deeply in the philosophy of “appreciative philanthropy”, which means that through optimism and perseverance we create a pathway for our patrons to truly make the world a better place through their philanthropy and to establish a very bright future for the Jacksonville Symphony.
If you love the arts, have a dynamic leadership style, and ultimately, if this vision appeals to you, then I hope you will join me as we shape the future of one of America’s finest orchestras – the Jacksonville Symphony." — Steven Libman, President & Chief Executive Officer
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
The Jacksonville Symphony is North Florida’s leading nonprofit performing arts organization offering live performances in Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts and other venues throughout the area. Founded in 1949, the Symphony has earned a distinguished national reputation for artistic excellence, innovative programming and meaningful community engagement. Led by President and CEO Steven Libman and Music Director Courtney Lewis, the Jacksonville Symphony reaches over 180,000 individuals through over 95 performances each season. The Symphony also provides musical instruction for youth and operates the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras.
"I am seeking a Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer who believes deeply in the philosophy of “appreciative philanthropy”, which means that through optimism and perseverance we create a pathway for our patrons to truly make the world a better place through their philanthropy and to establish a very bright future for the Jacksonville Symphony.
If you love the arts, have a dynamic leadership style, and ultimately, if this vision appeals to you, then I hope you will join me as we shape the future of one of America’s finest orchestras – the Jacksonville Symphony." — Steven Libman, President & Chief Executive Officer
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.