Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School Director of Development

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School (RIPO&MS) seeks a Director of Development to become part of a dynamic leadership team.  Join us as we take the nation’s first and largest successfully merged professional orchestra and community music school to new heights in serving our community!

Our Mission: To enrich and transform Rhode Island and our region through great music performance and education.

Position Summary:
Working in partnership with the Senior Director of Development, the Development Director will play a critical role in realizing the mission of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School and supporting plans for growth.  She/he will provide strategic leadership for a development program that currently raises 48-50% of the organization’s total revenue in annual fund, capital, endowment, and planned gifts. This position is ideal for an experienced development professional who is comfortable working with individuals and groups at all levels in both our internal and external environments.   

Experience:

Candidate should have a Bachelors degree, Masters would be valuable, plus a minimum 10 years of experience as a fundraising professional, with at least five years in a significant leadership role managing staff.  Experience with planned giving and raising endowment funds is valuable. 

Working Conditions/Salary/Benefits:
Attendance at meetings, events, concerts and occasional conferences during evening and weekend hours is required, particularly during the eight concert weeks that the Philharmonic Orchestra performs.  The Philharmonic offers generous vacation/benefits packages.  Salary will be commensurate with experience.

For full job description, please contact Betty Ann Kearney at bakearney@riphil.org.

Submit a cover letter and resume to:

Betty Ann Kearney 

Senior Director of Development

667 Waterman Avenue

East Providence, RI 

02914

bakearney@riphil.org

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and references to the email provided. The subject line of the email should state “Director Of Development". No phone calls please.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School is a $6 million per year, rapidly growing non-profit. RIPO&MS is redefining the musical arts organization of the 21st Century. Established in 1944, it is one of the finest regional orchestras in the nation and boasts the most comprehensive education programs of any professional orchestra. Artistry and education are equal priorities. Access, diversity, and collaboration are valued alongside a commitment to quality.

RIPO&MS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultural diversity and equity. We strongly encourage applications from people of color and women. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status