https://www.musicalchairs.info/rss/en/developmentThe latest Development Jobs, Courses, Competitons & Instrument Sales from musicalchairs - The world's leading online resource for Classical Music Professionals.enCopyright: (C) musicalchairs 2025 see https://www.musicalchairs.info/about/terms for terms and conditions of reuse.features@musicalchairs.info (musicalchairs)Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:44:31 +010060http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssThe Artistic Director is responsible for the overall artistic planning and strategic vision of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra (CYSO). This includes selecting guest conductors and soloists, supervising all artistic activities, and ensuring the highest artistic standards. He/she evaluates the Assistant of the Artistic Director and the artistic level of the orchestra’s musicians, while also resolving any artistic issues that may arise. The Artistic Director leads and participates in artistic committees for auditions and in the search for key collaborators such as Artistic Partners, Artists-in-Residence, Principal Conductor, or Principal Guest Conductor, if deemed necessary. Furthermore, he/she is tasked with identifying and fostering strategic partnerships and sponsorships that support the orchestra’s artistic development. In the event that the Artistic Director is also a conductor, he/she will conduct 25%–30% of the orchestra’s annual concerts, which are included as part of the overall remuneration package with no additional fees provided.Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:44:31 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51801?ref=57https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51801?ref=57Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Houston Grand Opera in the search for a Chief Philanthropy Officer. Reporting to the General Director and CEO, the Chief Philanthropy Officer will serve as a visionary leader and strategic partner to the General Director and CEO, the Executive Leadership Group, and the Board of Directors, responsible for shaping and driving a best-in-class fundraising and philanthropic partnership program. Houston Grand Opera, located in Houston, Texas, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1955 by Houstonians Elva Lobit, Edward Bing, and Charles Cockrell, with German-born impresario Walter Herbert as its first Conductor and Director. The company now presents six to eight productions per season at the Wortham Theater Center in two performance spaces: the Alice and George Brown Theater and the Roy and Lillie Cullen Theater, with an operating budget of $35-40 million. A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 10 years of fundraising leadership experience is preferred for this position. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to HGO, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Houston Grand Opera and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus. Houston Grand Opera offers a highly competitive annual salary plus the potential for performance-based bonus. Houston Grand Opera is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com. To apply for this position, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6570565Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:51:28 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51773?ref=57https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51773?ref=57Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2025 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global No. 1 institution for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held this world-leading place in Performing Arts for the four successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024. The RCM Development & Alumni Engagement team raises significant support from individuals, companies, charitable trusts and foundations annually, ranging from £52 Friends memberships to seven-figure gifts. The Philanthropy Administrative Assistant plays a key role in ensuring donors feel appreciated and processes run smoothly. The postholder will gain an insight into our various activities, including fundraising from individuals, trusts and foundations, as well as membership and major giving, and will work alongside experienced fundraisers on a variety of assignments and projects. It is an excellent starting point for someone interested in a career in the arts, fundraising or events. We are looking for candidates who: - Have excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail - Are highly organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines - Enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality donor materials Job reference number: 406-25 Closing date: 9am Wednesday 1 October 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 14 October 2025 Salary: Grade 4, £28,848 - £30,734 per annum. Appointments will normally be made to the first point of the grade. This post is offered on a permanent, full-time, basis and is available from October 2025.Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:09:56 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51757?ref=57https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51757?ref=57The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking an organised, analytical and proactive Development Research and Operations Manager (DROM) to support the growth in fundraising activity of a busy and ambitious orchestra. The post-holder will deliver high-quality philanthropic research, pipeline and CRM management, the creation of donor briefings for individual, corporate and trust supporters, and horizon scanning for new and future opportunities. As the department’s research and CRM lead, the DROM will generate prospect research on those suggested by senior volunteers (Board, Development Board etc.) and those identified in our database, Tessitura. They will support fundraisers across giving streams to create engagement and cultivation plans, and act as the pipeline management champion for the team. The DROM will support fundraisers to ensure activity and contacts is logged consistently, working closely with the Head of Development to monitor KPIs, track and record income and maintain accurate donor and donation records. This position is central to ensuring that frontline fundraisers can focus on income generation, supported by robust operational processes, accurate data, and high-quality research. This role reports to the Head of Development and will work closely with the Senior Development Manager (Philanthropy) and Director of Development. The work of the Development team is actively supported by the Philharmonia’s Development Board.Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:45:50 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51707?ref=57https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51707?ref=57The General Manager of Orpheus Sinfonia is a new, pivotal role, responsible for overseeing the efficient day-to-day operations, and contributing to the strategic implementation and delivery of the organisation’s programme of work at a time of key expansion. Working closely with the Chief Executive, the General Manager will lead implementation of strategy and activity across the charity. This is a part-time position (3 days per week (0.6 FTE)) offers significant scope to realise the future of a creative music organisation dedicated to shaping the future of music.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:41:32 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51677?ref=57https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51677?ref=57Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the League of American Orchestras in the search for a Vice President, Development. The Vice President, Development will work in collaboration with President and CEO, Simon Woods, to help shape the orchestral landscape. The Vice President will oversee development activities for the League and will build meaningful and enduring relationships with donors across the country, personally soliciting and securing six- and seven-figure gifts. They will be passionate about orchestral music, conversant in the impact of the arts on communities, and familiar with the challenges and opportunities of a national performing arts association. The Vice President will assist colleagues in member orchestras, helping the entire field strengthen efforts to secure vital philanthropic support. The League of American Orchestras champions the vitality of music and the orchestral experience, supports the orchestra community, and leads change boldly. The only national organization dedicated to orchestras and their communities, the League supports the field through advocacy, research, convenings, leadership development, artistic programs, and grants. A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising and development is preferred. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the League, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. The base salary for this position is $210,000 annually. The League of American Orchestras is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Kim Farr at kimfarr@aspenleadershipgroup.com. To apply for this position, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6447131.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:01:16 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51469?ref=57https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51469?ref=57Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Gulfshore Opera in the search for a Development Director. Reporting to the Founder & General Director, the Development Director will serve as the chief development officer of Gulfshore Opera (GO). Following proven success in the development role, this key leadership opportunity will position the successful candidate for the role of Executive Director in the future. Gulfshore Opera is a growing Level Three opera company, per the Opera America guidelines, and the only touring opera company in Florida. From October through May, this position allows for a hybrid/flex schedule, including evening events. Hours are reduced to 24 hours per week with a hybrid/remote from June through September. A bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, arts administration, fundraising, or a related field and at least five years of experience in nonprofit, performing arts fundraising, including three years of leadership experience, is preferred for this position. Although knowledge of opera is a plus, a passion for the performing arts is essential for this role. Gulfshore Opera will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to GO, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. The target salary for this position is $90,000 annually with a yearly salary review based on predetermined key performance indicators. Gulfshore Opera will consider a relocation allowance of $5,000 for candidates moving from outside a 100-mile radius. Gulfshore Opera is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Tonya Malik-Carson at tonyamc@aspenleadershipgroup.com. To apply for this position, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6394722.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:38:21 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51310?ref=57https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/51310?ref=57Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in the search for a Vice President of Development. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Development will advance the mission of Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts by fostering a culture of philanthropy and strategically guiding all aspects of fundraising. The Vice President will lead a talented development team, oversee major gift cultivation, and manage a personal portfolio of high-value donors and prospects. The Vice President will execute signature events such as the annual gala, coordinate special campaigns, and establish systems to monitor and evaluate the success of all development efforts. Caramoor annually presents more than 60 live performances, featuring a wide range of genres. Caramoor also helps to train the next generation of classical musicians and provides free-of-charge music-based arts education to local schoolchildren. A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least ten years of fundraising experience, ideally in an arts setting, is preferred for this role. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to Caramoor, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. The salary range for this position is $195,000 to $215,000 annually. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com. To apply for this position, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6253884Tue, 27 May 2025 18:05:43 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/50757?ref=57https://www.musicalchairs.info/admin-jobs/50757?ref=57