Carnegie Hall · 7 hours ago
Chief Development Officer
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCarnegie Hall is a prestigious cultural institution, and they are seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead their fundraising efforts. The role involves designing multi-year fundraising strategies, managing a high-performing development team, and fostering relationships with major donors and stakeholders to support the organization's financial goals.
Event ManagementEventsMedia and Entertainment
Hiring Manager
Frank Frias
Responsibilities
Design and implement multi-year fundraising strategies to support annual operations, capital projects, endowment growth, and special initiatives, including the $350M Campaign
Foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization, engaging trustees, donors, patrons, and volunteers
Serve as a visible ambassador for Carnegie Hall, representing the institution at internal and external events
Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing development team (33 staff, 9 direct reports), ensuring the department is structured and resourced to achieve ambitious goals
Champion professional development and a collaborative, inclusive work environment
Oversee the adoption of best-in-class fundraising systems, data analytics, and donor engagement tools
Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, corporations, and government partners for annual, multi-year, and Campaign funding
Personally solicit and close principal gifts; support the Executive & Artistic Director and Board in their fundraising efforts
Develop and execute strategies for planned giving, membership, and special campaigns
Lead the Board of Trustees Campaign Steering Committee and support the Chairman and the Executive & Artistic Director in achieving the 'Campaign for the New Generation.' The $350 million goal will secure essential artistic, music education and social impact programs; build the endowment fund to sustain these programs long-term; and invest in capital projects to maintain our landmark building
Serve as primary staff liaison to the Board of Trustees on all development matters
Manage Board and Committee meetings, communications, and fundraising initiatives
Partner with individual trustees and committees to advance fundraising priorities
Work closely with senior leadership to align fundraising with programmatic and institutional priorities
Collaborate creatively with marketing, finance, and artistic teams to maximize philanthropic impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and minimum 10 years of relevant fundraising leadership, ideally within a major cultural or nonprofit institution
Demonstrated and practiced ability to evaluate and prioritize fundraising initiatives that align with organizational goals
Demonstrated success securing major gifts and working with high-net-worth individuals and institutional funders. With the ability to build strategy with an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach
Exceptional communication and applied emotional intelligence, with the ability to cultivate strong relationships, and presentation skills
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and able to inspire others with Carnegie Hall's vision and mission
Experience with fundraising technology, data-driven decision-making, and change management
Commitment to an inclusive leadership approach
Company
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lawrence Perelman
A Co-Founder & Business Strategy Consultant, CARNEGIE HALL+
Christopher Amos
Chief Digital Officer
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