North Carolina Symphony | Campaign Project Manager

Company Description

The mission of the North Carolina Symphony is to be North Carolina’s State orchestra, an orchestra achieving the highest level of artistic quality and performance standards and embracing its dual legacies of statewide service and music education.

Founded in 1932, the North Carolina Symphony (NCS) is a vital and honored component of North Carolina’s cultural life. Led by Grammy Award-winning Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto, the professional musicians of the orchestra serve the 100 North Carolina counties each year, with more than 300 concerts, education programs, and community engagement offerings reaching adults and schoolchildren—in large and small communities—and in concert halls, auditoriums, gymnasiums, restaurants, clubs, and outdoor settings. NCS is proud to expand its access to audiences around the globe through concerts and educational offerings available through the digital space.

Job Description

The North Carolina Symphony is undertaking a major fundraising campaign to increase its endowment to $100M. The Symphony is seeking a skilled project manager who will play a central role in coordinating all aspects of this campaign. Reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy and working with campaign counsel and volunteer leadership, the Campaign Project Manager ensures that all campaign activities are well-organized, documented, and executed efficiently and effectively. The Campaign Project Manager serves as the coordinator between staff, board members, cabinet leaders, and consultants, ensuring smooth communication and timely progress toward campaign goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all activities of the campaign cabinet, staff, volunteers and campaign counsel as they relate to campaign planning and implementation, in coordination with the VP of Philanthropy.
• Schedule and coordinate all campaign meetings, working committees, cultivation events, and related activities.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive campaign calendar of scheduled activities and send weekly reports to key individuals and consultants.
• Serve as the liaison between campaign counsel, campaign leadership, and NCS staff.
• Prepare all campaign materials and correspondence in partnership with the VP of Philanthropy, including files, lists, meeting notifications, agendas, minutes, and follow-up materials.
• Record and transcribe notes of all significant campaign-related communications, including meetings and phone calls with leadership, staff, and consultants.
• Organize and maintain thorough and accurate computer and hard copy filing systems for all campaign activities.
• Conduct prospect research to compile profile information on individuals, corporations, foundations, and other potential donors (training will be provided).
• Develop and collect campaign-related materials such as online research, media coverage, and background documents on prospects.
• Assist in preparing proposals, reports, and presentations for donor meetings and campaign activities.
• Attend key concerts and events, plus perform concert duty and other responsibilities or assignments as required.

SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $75,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background in nonprofit management, arts administration, or communications preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-starter with strong initiative skills.
• Experience in fundraising campaign coordination, executive support, or project management preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, campaign leaders, and volunteers in a professional and confidential manner.
• Must be able to support and implement the mission, vision, and values of the North Carolina Symphony; knowledge of and interest in orchestral music.
• Ability to travel in North Carolina and work outside traditional office hours when needed.

Additional Information

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 

• This is a full-time salaried position based in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The benefits package includes health insurance, long-term disability coverage, life insurance, an employee assistance program and voluntary vision and dental insurance. Enrollees in the North Carolina Symphony’s optional 403(b) retirement plan receive an employer match, and our Health Savings Account offering provides a bi-annual employer contribution.
• This is an in-person position based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
• Because driving between worksites and to various locations may be an expectation of the position, the successful candidate must maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Applicants must be authorized to legally work in the United States.