SARASOTA ORCHESTRA IS RECRUITING NOW FOR A DIRECTOR OF DONOR ENGAGEMENT - SPECIAL EVENTS!

Since 1949, Sarasota Orchestra has inspired and entertained music-lovers across the region and visitors from around the world. A cultural leader in a city known for its vibrant arts community, Sarasota Orchestra’s threefold mission is dedicated to exquisite performance and first-class musical education.

As the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida, each year the 76-member Orchestra performs more than 100 classical, pops, chamber music, and community outreach concerts.

The mission of Sarasota Orchestra is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.

Job Title: Director of Donor Engagement –Special Events

Department: Donor Engagement

Reports To: Sr. Dir of Development Services

Classification: Full Time, Salary / Exempt

Supervises: None

Location: Sarasota, FL

General Overview:

As part of the Donor Engagement Team, the Director of Donor Engagement -Special Events plays a vital role in advancing the goals of the Donor Engagement Team. This Director leads event strategy planning to support the overall mission of the organization; directs and manages fundraising events, along with donor cultivation and stewardship activities to ensure development fundraising goals are met; interacts with donors and board members and participates in fundraising events to develop relationships with constituencies; and works with the Donor Engagement Team to establish objectives and achieve goals in a culture that cares deeply about stewardship and working as part of a team of development professionals.

Responsibilities:

·Work with Donor Engagement Team and Senior Management to develop an organization-wide event strategy that aligns with and supports the mission of Sarasota Orchestra.

·In coordination with the Sr. Director of Development Services, develop and maintain fundraising event and stewardship activity budgets to ensure departmental financial goals are met.

·Plan, execute and lead all aspects of the fundraising events and stewardship activities.

·Nurture cross-departmental collaboration and communication to ensure a smooth outcome for all fundraising events and stewardship activities. Coordinate event dates and needs with the Orchestra production schedule and other departments as appropriate.

·Collaborate with the Marketing Department to develop and design branded promotional materials for all fundraising events and stewardship activities. Work closely with the Marketing team to implement a cohesive marketing communications plan to include website updates, digital communications and social media plans for all events.

·Prepare event seating charts, detailed event timelines, meeting agendas, and talking points as needed.

·Collaborate with Donor Engagement and Stewardship Coordinator on tasks related to special events, including: RSVP lists, payment processing, donor acknowledgements, event requirements/materials and post event communications to determine patron satisfaction.

·Negotiate and coordinate all vendor contracts with catering and venue companies. In coordination with the Director of Donor Engagement – Individual and Corporate, manage key in-kind corporate event sponsor relationships.

·Organize, facilitate and communicate with fundraising event chairs, hosts and committees as needed to ensure success of each event.

·Oversee set-up and breakdown for all events and manage staffing/volunteer requirements and communication.

·Support the planning and execution of Music Center campaign-related events and activities.

·Provide special event reports and updates to Senior Management and Sarasota Orchestra Board Development Committee, as needed.

·Maintain keen awareness of overall development programs including annual fund, major gift support and planned/endowment giving.

·Participate in departmental meetings and provide regular reports on event progress.

·Perform other relevant duties and additional projects as assigned. Duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional job tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by the Donor Engagement department and business needs.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree

·3 years fundraising event planning experience with an understanding of how to work within a budget and maintain fundraising goals

·Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher)

·Ability to work with members of a team

·Excellent interpersonal and listening skills

·Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

·Strong analytical skills

·Well-organized, detail oriented, and able to meet deadlines

·Experience with fundraising or CRM software such as Tessitura or Raiser’s Edge a plus

·Availability for work outside of typical office hours, including evenings and weekends

·Interest in classical music desirable

·Must be able to lift 25 lbs

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. Repetitive motion is required while using a computer. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures and viewing a computer terminal. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The job operates in a professional office environment and performing arts venues. The environment is generally moderate in temperature and noise level.

If you are interested in this opportunity with Sarasota Orchestra, please e-mail us or call 941-487-2704. When applying, please include a cover letter and a resume. Thank you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Fundraising Event Planning: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sarasota, FL 34236: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person