About us

Now in our 88th season, the VSO is a professional, engaging non-profit arts organization based in Burlington, VT with statewide reach. Our mission is to foster and encourage the love of music througout Vermont.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting in downtown Burlington
• Work-from-home days and flexible working hours
• Positive, collaborative staff

About us

We are a professional, engaging, and rewarding non-profit arts company with a mission is to foster and encourage the love of music throughout Vermont.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting in downtown Burlington
• Work-from-home days and flexible working hours
• Positive, collaborative staff

The full job description can be found at https://www.vso.org/about-us/careers. The successful candidate will need to be based within reasonable driving distance of Burlington, VT for this hybrid remote/in-person position.

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra Development Director is responsible for the contributed revenue of this statewide arts organization, now in its 88th season. This position creates and implements a strategic plan to generate contributed revenue, all fundraising research, relationships, events, and reporting, and serves as a public-facing representative of the organization.

Qualifications

The VSO’s next Development Director has worked in philanthropy for at least five years. They are self-motivated, professional, and an excellent communicator who is excited to connect donors with the VSO’s music and education programs. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of major gift solicitations, corporate relations, and grant writing with volunteer management as a plus.

This person is a collaborative professional with fastidious attention to detail, the ability to follow through on plans, and someone who takes ownership of projects while incorporating feedback and meeting the needs of stakeholders. They are a long-range thinker who can creatively match VSO’s work with donor desires. They have a basic familiarity with classical music but love music of all kinds. They exemplify strong project management skills, are motivated by working in a small statewide arts environment and demonstrate discretion. A strong cultural understanding of Vermont is a plus, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Constant Contact, Canva and Neon (or similar donor software program) is helpful.

General Responsibilities

• Execute an overarching, long-range development strategy and plan in line with the VSO’s mission, vision, and values statement, and strategic plan.
• Devise, oversee, and report on the annual contributed income budget and cash flow.
• Manage pledges, contributions, communication, and reporting related to the VSO’s endowed funds and external endowed funds that benefit the VSO.
• Work with the Executive Director to serve the organization’s top-most donors and board members, identify new donors, and support related stewardship strategies.
• Work with the Marketing and PR Manager to manage and ensure sponsor recognition.
• Research, apply for, and report on grants to corporate, foundation, and government agencies.
• Maintain donor records within NeonCRM database, and initiate research via iWave.
• Determine, coordinate, and oversee fundraising events.
• Create and oversee communication materials that support the VSO’s development efforts.
• Execute the annual appeal campaign.
• Represent the VSO at concerts and events around the state.
• Manage regional volunteer committee groups.

Note that VSO administrative offices in downtown Burlington, VT are only accessible by stairs; there is no elevator available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burlington, VT 05401: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have access to your own vehicle for work travel?

Experience:

• Fundraising: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, VT 05401

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