Director of Development
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health, Managing Director -
Management
Position Overview
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) seeks a senior, relationship-driven Director of Development to partner with leadership in shaping the organization’s philanthropic future. This role is ideal for a development professional familiar with the Carmel philanthropic community and motivated by building sustainable development capacity over time.
The Director of Development will work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Development Committee in a shared decision-making environment to define fundraising priorities, strategies, and pacing that support artistic excellence, financial sustainability, and thoughtful growth.
Key Responsibilities- Lead individual, corporate, foundation, and event-based fundraising efforts
- Personally cultivate and steward mid- and major-level donors
- Co-develop fundraising priorities and multi-year strategies with leadership
- Build long-term donor relationships and stewardship experiences
- Strengthen development systems, tracking, and reporting
- Mobilize board members and volunteers as fundraising partners
- Serve as a visible ambassador within the Carmel philanthropic community
- Strong working relationships with leadership
- Clear understanding of donor base and community opportunities
- Defined development strategy and pipeline
- Improved donor engagement and stewardship consistency
- Strengthened development infrastructure
- A shared roadmap for multi-year growth
- Progressive fundraising experience
- Demonstrated success with individual donors
- Familiarity with Carmel philanthropy preferred
- Collaborative leadership style
- Strong communication and relationship skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; CFRE or advanced degree a plus
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra, a resident company of the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, is dedicated to artistic excellence, community engagement, and educational outreach. As we prepare to celebrate our 50th Anniversary in 2026, we are committed to ensuring this milestone fuels long-term sustainability and transformational growth. The Director of Development will be central to achieving that goal.
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