Director of Development

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Gateways Music Festival in the search for a Director of Development. Reporting to the President & Artistic Director, the Director of Development will plan, organize, and direct all fundraising activities of Gateways Music Festival, including individual and institutional giving and special events. The Director of Development will identify and plan for future opportunities for fundraising growth including major gifts, planned giving, endowed giving, and capital campaigns. The Director of Development will prepare annual fundraising goals and the budget for review and approval by the President & Artistic Director and the Development Committee of the Board of Directors. The offices of the Gateways Music Festival are in Rochester, New York. Gateways Music Festival is open to a flexible work environment and will consider a remote arrangement with approval from the University of Rochester. Gateways Music Festival's mission is to connect and support professional classical musicians of African descent and enlighten and inspire communities through the power of performance. For 30 years, it has been a place for classical musicians of African descent to gather, exchange ideas, revitalize their musical energy, perform, and serve as role models for young musicians. Since the first Gateways Music Festival, this unique gathering has drawn broad multiracial, intergenerational audiences who are inspired and engaged by its music, culture, and palpable joy. Gateways Music Festival is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Eric Rosario at ericrosario@aspenleadershipgroup.com.