Job Opportunities

Director of Advancement & Patron Communications

DEPARTMENT: Fundraising/Marketing

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Member of Leadership Team - reporting to Executive Director

The Director of Advancement & Patron Communications is responsible for planning and supervision of activities related to revenue development, marketing and public relations for the Richmond Symphony. This position manages a staff of 7 and oversees all patron related activities, including, but not limited to:

  • Marketing and fundraising strategies for the agency including ticket sales, advertising, annual fund, endowment campaign, planned giving, government and foundation grants, sponsorships, and fundraising related special events and brand management.
  • Patron communications and ticket sales strategies
  • Public relations (external communication strategies to principal constituencies)
  • Advertising (print, electronic, and media)
  • Website management
  • Media relations (proactive and reactive communication)
  • Appropriate support for educational and community engagement activities
  • Support for the Richmond Symphony Foundation

Successful performance in this position requires an individual with a high level of strategic marketing and fundraising experience and the ability to collaborate creatively and work effectively with internal and external partners. This position combines and requires effective strategy formulation and disciplined tactical execution. 

Please send letter of introduction, resume and three references to David Fisk (dfisk@richmondsymphony.com). Deadline July 23, 2010.