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The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Princeton Symphony Orchestra in the search for a Chief Development Officer.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Development Officer will plan, manage, implement, and evaluate all aspects of a diverse and dynamic fundraising program serving the financial needs and goals of Princeton Symphony Orchestra's (PSO) complete range of concerts and community engagement activities. The Chief Development Officer will oversee fundraising priorities, policies, and procedures that contribute to a development program that continuously cultivates new prospects, seeks out new funding opportunities, demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, and reflects the values of Princeton Symphony Orchestra.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra is a cultural centerpiece of the Princeton community and one of New Jersey’s finest music organizations. Founded in 1980, the orchestra has evolved into a professional orchestra of the highest artistic quality through performances of beloved masterworks, innovative music by living composers, and an extensive network of educational programs offered to area students free of charge. Led by Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov, the PSO offers orchestral, pops, and chamber music concerts, as well as the Princeton Festival each summer, having merged with the Princeton Festival in July 2021. The PSO performs at the historic Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University and presents the Princeton Festival on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra achieves its mission to enrich, educate, entertain, and inspire the diverse community of Princeton by engaging the transformative power of innovative musical and performing arts experiences. PSO is committed to pursuing excellence, embracing new ideas that expand artistic impact, mentoring and developing talent, and collaborating with other organizations to expand its ability to share music with diverse audiences. PSO is equally focused on ensuring the long-term sustainability and success of the orchestra, as well as being open to innovations that strengthen the organization. And most importantly, the PSO is committed to sharing the joy of music!

Widely recognized as one of the region’s finest music organizations, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra routinely partners with the Princeton University Art Museum, the Institute for Advanced Study, the Princeton Public Library, the Arts Council of Princeton, and the Princeton Garden Theatre, in addition to the many schools of central New Jersey. The PSO has built additional partnerships with Westminster Conservatory, the Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University, American Repertory Ballet, Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra, and the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra is a six-time National Endowment for the Arts grantee and a multiple-year recipient of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts’ highest honors—a Citation of Excellence and designation as a Major Arts Institution. The PSO is also a member of the League of American Orchestras, a professional organization dedicated to helping orchestras meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra is deeply committed to a thoughtful, honest, and ongoing self-examination of how it is applying principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging within the organization. It is dedicated to authentic and transformative change. Since June of 2020, it has engaged in a meaningful dialogue among staff, board, advisors, and musicians about equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging concepts. PSO is proud that stakeholders from across the organization are working together toward the shared goal of a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive PSO where everyone feels a sense of welcome, respect, and belonging.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least three years of direct fundraising experience meeting revenue targets is preferred. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Princeton Symphony Orchestra as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the position prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $125,000 annually.

Preference will be given to applications received by May 8, 2023.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1266.