California Summer Music - Development Manager | PND

California Summer Music (CSM) is a San Francisco-based nonprofit classical music training organization that annually offers 70 talented young musicians 3-1/2 weeks of intensive study and performance at an excellent site in Sonoma County. Now in its 16th year, CSM is one of the most highly regarded residential music festivals in the nation. CSM is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to manage all aspects of the organization’s development function. This position offers a seasoned professional in search of a flexible schedule the opportunity to develop broad-based support for an outstanding music program for talented young artists. Reporting to the Artistic Director and the Board of Trustees, the Development Manager has responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing fundraising strategies to meet the organization’s financial goals. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, experienced, proactive fundraiser with a solid track record, who readily assumes responsibility; actively seeks solutions to problems; is extremely well-organized, flexible, positive, self-motivated, and capable of juggling multiple projects; and is a strong communicator, with the ability to deal pleasantly with a wide range of people. Personal warmth, charm, diplomacy, and a well-developed sense of humor are highly desirable characteristics for this position. Although this is a part-time position, during the 3½ weeks of the summer festival in Sonoma County, the work is full-time and residential; there may be other times during the year when additional hours will be required.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Three years of demonstrated success in managing a broad range of fundraising activities.
Exceptionally strong fundraising skills and demonstrated ability in the arts/non-profit sector.
Experience with the cultivation and stewardship of individual and institutional donors and funders.
Ability to develop corporate sponsors.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Knowledge of and experience in the field of classical music.

Compensation

A competitive salary is offered, DOE.

Start date: Immediately

The post will remain open until filled.

California Summer Music was founded in 1996 to provide a focused and professionally-attuned environment for young musicians to explore and take joy in the creation, expression, and connections that classical music, as a living art, provides. Our faculty, led by cellist Irene Sharp, represents some of the most outstanding professional musicians and music educators in the U.S. and around the world. The student-teacher ratio at CSM is approximately 6:1, and the faculty lives on campus, creating a nurturing atmosphere for students to pursue their musical goals. The program culminates in a festival of solo and chamber music concerts and outreach performances, which are free to the public. CSM is overseen by a seven-member Board of Trustees; staff includes the Artistic Director and an Office Manager, in addition to the Development Manager position as posted.

Contact:
Email:artisticdirector@csmusic.org
Addressee:Irene Sharp
Website: http://csmusic.org

Qualified individuals are invited to apply by sending a cover letter, resume, and three-page writing sample as a single pdf attachment to artisticdirector@csmusic.org. No telephone calls, please.