Annual Fund Manager

Are you passionate about the arts? Do you enjoy a vibrant, fast-paced environment? Do you have strong people skills, and excel in persuasive writing? Are you ready to raise funds to impact the future of a artistic and educational programming? Join a highly accomplished team in a city dedicated to growing arts and culture in the role of the Annual Fund Manager, a nine month temporary full-time position beginning September 1st. Noted by CNN as the number one place to visit, Richmond is also a great place to live! According to CNN, “Richmond is No. 1 on the list thanks to rich arts, culture and history, plus a great food and beverage scene.”

What exactly would I do?

As the Annual Fund Manager, you will embody the Symphony’s core values of inclusion, passion, quality, innovation and welcoming. You will have direct responsibility for raising $800,000 annually through annual fund, direct mail and digital strategies, so much of your time will be devoted to the attainment of this goal. Your day may be spent developing and delivering a donor appeal or working in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to analyze trends. You may be reporting on key metrics such as response rates, gift size, donor pipelines or project expenses. You could be meeting and collaborating with outside vendors or internal departments regarding initiatives, projects or events. Several evenings or weekends each month will find you attending a Symphony concert, stewardship activity or fundraising event to engage with patrons and build relationships.