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THE POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Corporate & Foundation Giving, the Institutional Giving Coordinator is responsible for implementing a comprehensive institutional giving program and coordinating initiatives to achieve maximum revenue results. The Institutional Giving Coordinator is an essential member of the team that is responsible for securing $1+ million each year and increasing financial support from foundation, municipal, and corporate sources, with specific responsibility for meeting and growing annual revenue targets from foundation and municipal supporters who contribute up to $10,000 annually. The position is also responsible for coordinating and tracking the Symphony’s research, identification, cultivation, stewardship, and recognition of all foundation, municipal, and corporate supporters statewide.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate solicitations, reports, recognition, acknowledgements, and benefits fulfillment for foundation funders, municipal partners, and corporate sponsors, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
• Develop and write compelling cases for support and other materials that earn and retain financial support for the Symphony.
• Coordinate the comprehensive calendar, tracking systems, and electronic files for grants and corporate sponsorships, including proposal and report calendars, and cultivation and stewardship systems and processes.

• Research prospective foundation funders, municipal partners, and corporate sponsors to increase funding for Symphony programs and projects.

• Support the Director of Corporate & Foundation Giving to achieve the annual revenue goal of $1 million from institutional sources and achieve annual growth targets.
• Under the supervision of the Director of Corporate & Foundation Giving, cultivate new and maintain existing relationships with foundation funders and municipal partners to personally achieve annual revenue targets.
• Monitor, on a weekly and monthly basis, progress toward revenue goals
• Provide project management and administrative support for the Philanthropy department and special events as needed.
• Perform concert duty and other responsibilities or assignments as needed.

The duties listed above are not all inclusive. The person in this position is expected to perform other work-related duties as assigned even though they may not be considered primary duties.

Because driving between worksites and to various locations may be a central function of the position, administrative staff must maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.

The North Carolina Symphony values diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Individuals are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement. We expect that the ideal candidate will exhibit many of the listed requirements, skills, and competencies. We also consider a combination of experience, proficiency, and transferrable skills when considering a position submission.

TO APPLY

Email cover letter, resume, three references, and two writing samples to:
Courtney Hamm, Director of Corporate & Foundation Giving
humanresources@ncsymphony.org
No phone calls please.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of non-profit fundraising strategies, operations, and procedures
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding grammar and proofreading skills, as well as the ability to produce written work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Well-developed research, analytical, planning, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Quick study, with a willingness to learn and the ability to apply learned skills to other projects
• Ability to function at a high level under deadline pressure
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, taking responsibility for the completion of each by its respective deadline
• Strong interpersonal, relationship, and customer service skills
• Excellent judgement, discretion, and professionalism in dealing with people, being collaborative, responsive, and supportive
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Team-oriented, flexible, positive, and personable
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to support and implement the mission, vision, and values of the North Carolina Symphony; knowledge of and interest in orchestral music is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Zoom
• Ability to travel and work outside traditional office hours
• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in fundraising or a business-related field required, with experience in grant writing and performing arts preferred

About The North Carolina Symphony

Founded in 1932, the North Carolina Symphony (NCS) is a vital and honored component of North Carolina’s cultural life. Each year, more than 300 concerts, education programs, and community engagement offerings reach adults and schoolchildren in all 100 North Carolina counties—in communities large and small, and in concert halls, auditoriums, gymnasiums, restaurants, clubs, and outdoor settings. The Symphony’s full-time professional musicians perform under the artistic leadership of Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto. The NCS is proud to expand access to audiences around the globe through concerts and educational offerings available through the digital space. NCS is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment including hiring, promotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, selection for training, and recruitment. All considerations are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. Employment decisions, subject to the legitimate business requirements of NCS, are based solely on the individual’s qualificat...ions, merit, experience, and performance. NCS is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support. NCS’s state headquarters venue is the spectacular Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. The Symphony’s service across the state includes series in Chapel Hill, Wilmington, New Bern, Southern Pines, and Fayetteville, as well as the Summerfest series at its summer home, the outdoor Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. NCS brings some of the world’s greatest talents to North Carolina and embraces home-state artists from classical musicians to bluegrass bands, creating live music experiences distinctive to North Carolina. NCS is dedicated to giving voice to new art and has presented more than 50 U.S. or world premieres in its history. Committed to engaging students of all ages across North Carolina, NCS leads one of the most extensive education programs of any symphony orchestra in the country—serving over 100,000 students each year. In alignment with the curriculum set by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the Symphony provides training and resources for teachers, sends small ensembles into classrooms, and presents full-orchestra in-person and online Education Concerts that bring the fundamentals of music to life. Music Discovery for preschoolers combines music with storytelling, and at the middle and high school levels, students have opportunities to work directly with NCS artists and perform for NCS audiences. The first state-supported symphony in the country, NCS performs under the auspices of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, D. Reid Wilson, Secretary. To learn more, visit ncsymphony.org.

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