EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra,
08 March 2002, USA

The Executive Director reports directly to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Flagstaff Symphony Association and provides support to the Artistic Director/Principal Conductor. The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, a 510(c)(3) non-profit organization, is seeking an Executive Director, to begin no later than June 1, 2002. Salary negotiable in the range of $40,000 - $50,000. Position Summary & Responsibilities The FSO Executive Director is the principal Development Officer. In addition, the Executive Director is the Administrative Manager for the Orchestra. Qualifications for this position include 1.A successful track record in fund raising 2.Strong financial and administrative capability 3.Strong interpersonal skills - ability to work effectively with a variety of constituents 4.Experience in public speaking 5.Strong advocate for the performing arts The successful candidate will have the skill to undertake, among others, the following tasks Development Officer Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors Maintain accurate donor data base Provide support for the Development & Marketing Committee (FSO Board) and its programs, including some coordination and oversight of fund-raising events Research, write and submit grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and governmental agencies Solicit gifts for concert sponsorships and general support Manage the process of donor recognition Represent the FSO in public speaking engagements and at social events Act as liaison between FSO volunteer organizations and the Board of Directors Develop a new subscriber program and new donor program Administrative Manager Plan and monitor financials Provide direction to marketing staff Establish a comprehensive planning and event calendar Supervise administrative staff Oversee programming and production Work closely with the Board of Directors and the Artistic Director Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Overview The FSO is a non-union, per-service orchestra currently enjoying its 52nd season serving the people of northern Arizona. Made up of 60+ musicians, the Symphony presents eight subscription concerts (five classical) each season, a small but growing summer series, and occasional runouts in northern Arizona. An annual outdoor pops concert is presented in Sedona, most recently at the new Sedona Cultural Park. Soloists of national renown are usually featured on classical concerts. Subscription concerts are presented in the 1,492-seat Ardrey Auditorium on the campus of Northern Arizona University. Young People''s Concerts are presented each year to local 3rd-6th graders at no cost to the students or their families. A Lollipop concert is presented each year around the holidays as a service to families with small children and to families who might not afford regular Symphony ticket prices (currently $20-$45). The FSO sponsors its own Suzuki strings program with instruction in local elementary schools. The current annual budget is $486,000.